November 17, 2020
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Item number:Item #38
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Clears air and alley rights above and around 14th Street South near 3rd Avenue, likely enabling private development or property improvements in downtown. Affects approximately 584 square feet of air space and 413 square feet of alley access.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Resolution
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Location:
14th Street South (between 3rd Avenue South and 3rd Avenue South Alley) and 3rd Avenue South
November 10, 2020
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Item number:Item #94
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
$10K
City commits funds to Jefferson County, Election Systems & Software, and Pinnacle Data Systems for election and data services without competitive bidding. Sole-source purchases bypass normal cost-control safeguards.
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Counterparty:
Jefferson County, Election Systems & Software, Pinnacle Data Systems
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Resolution
November 10, 2020
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Item number:Item #87
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Land Bank board appointments shape how abandoned and tax-delinquent properties are reclaimed and sold, affecting neighborhood blight and housing availability across the city.
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Counterparty:
Land Bank Authority of the City of Birmingham
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Appointment board
November 10, 2020
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Item number:Item #86
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
VeoRide gains right to operate shared scooters and bikes in Birmingham's public streets and parks. Affects sidewalk/street usage and mobility options citywide.
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Counterparty:
VeoRide, Inc.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Ordinance
November 10, 2020
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Item number:Item #85
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Shared scooters and bikes will be allowed on Birmingham streets and sidewalks under a franchise agreement with Gotcha Mobility. The deal sets terms for how devices are parked, maintained, and removed from public rights-of-way.
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Counterparty:
Gotcha Mobility, LLC
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Ordinance
November 10, 2020
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Item number:Item #82
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
City updates noise rules to include amphitheater venues, clarifying what sound levels are permitted at public events. May affect residents near amphitheaters and event venues during concerts, festivals, and gatherings.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Ordinance
November 10, 2020
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Item number:Item #37
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Birmingham receives in-kind support or resources from JCEMA to bolster emergency preparedness and public safety capabilities.
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Counterparty:
Jefferson County Emergency Management Agency (JCEMA)
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Resolution
October 27, 2020
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Item number:Item #84
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Grant funds would support road and transit improvements in Birmingham. Exact project details and dollar amount will be known once the application is submitted and approved.
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Counterparty:
Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT)
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Funding source:
State Grant
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Action type:
Resolution
October 27, 2020
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Item number:Item #86
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
City seeks funding from Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation to support public safety operations or equipment. Details on grant amount and intended use are not fully specified in this agenda item.
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Counterparty:
Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation, Inc.
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Funding source:
Private
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Action type:
Resolution
October 27, 2020
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Item number:Item #91
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Ground lease termination at CrossPlex Village may affect future development, tenant operations, or property use at the site. Details on reasons for termination and next steps are critical to understanding impact.
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Counterparty:
Urban Community Development Consortium, LLC
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Resolution
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Location:
CrossPlex Village
October 27, 2020
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Item number:Item #88
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
City is modifying its agreement with the Housing Authority to purchase property. Details of the amendment are not fully disclosed in this agenda item.
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Counterparty:
Housing Authority of the Birmingham District (HABD)
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Resolution
October 27, 2020
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Item number:Item #83
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
City is refining noise rules to define amphitheater use. This may affect permitted sound levels for venues and outdoor events in your neighborhood.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Ordinance
October 27, 2020
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Item number:Item #40
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Abandoned or broken-down vehicles clutter neighborhoods and reduce property values. This action removes one from the public right-of-way and holds the registered owner financially responsible for cleanup.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Resolution
October 20, 2020
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Item number:Item #22
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
$25K
Property owner at 220 3rd Avenue SW faces a $24,781 special tax assessment for city costs. This is a direct financial obligation tied to the property.
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Funding source:
Special Tax
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Action type:
Resolution
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Location:
220 3rd Avenue SW
October 20, 2020
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Item number:Item #28
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
$4K
Property owner at 1540 7th Street North now owes a $4,089 special assessment for public works costs. This updates an earlier 2020 resolution and directly increases the financial obligation on the property.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Resolution
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Location:
1540 - 7th Street North, Birmingham
October 20, 2020
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Item number:Item #68
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Changes to street banner and sign regulations may affect how businesses and organizations can advertise in public spaces. Details of the specific changes are not provided in the item description.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Ordinance
October 20, 2020
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Item number:Item #65
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Three councilors (Smitherman, Alexander, Hilliard) will use city funds to hire CBG Strategies to handle constituent communications and services. Residents in those districts should know how their tax dollars support council office operations.
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Counterparty:
CBG Strategies LLC
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Resolution
October 20, 2020
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Item number:Item #61
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Changes to what banners and signs can hang over Birmingham streets and how they are permitted. Affects event organizers, businesses, and public safety standards for overhead structures.
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Ordinance
October 20, 2020
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Item number:Item #60
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Allows businesses to temporarily use sidewalk space for outdoor seating, merchandise, or service areas. Extends program authorization for the Traffic Engineer to issue these permits.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Ordinance
October 20, 2020
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Item number:Item #58
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Allows businesses to temporarily use sidewalk space for outdoor seating, merchandise, or service areas. Extends program authorization for the Traffic Engineer to issue these permits.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Ordinance
October 20, 2020
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Item number:Item #21
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
T&K Construction donates land adjacent to the Eastern Area Landfill, expanding the city's property holdings at no cost. The donation supports city flexibility for future uses or environmental management near the landfill site.
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Counterparty:
T&K Construction, LLC
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Funding source:
Private
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Action type:
Resolution
October 20, 2020
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Item number:Item #8
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Motorola systems support 911 dispatch, police radio communications, and evidence management. The renewal cost and contract terms are not disclosed in this agenda summary.
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Counterparty:
Motorola Solutions, Inc.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Resolution
October 13, 2020
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Item number:Item #67
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Establishes baseline for city employee pay and job classifications. May affect salary scales, hiring budgets, and how roles are valued across municipal departments.
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Counterparty:
Personnel Board of Jefferson County
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Resolution
October 13, 2020
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Item number:Item #20
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Yerkwood Volunteer Fire Department receives equipment donations that support emergency response capacity in Quin.
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Counterparty:
Yerkwood Volunteer Fire Department
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Resolution
October 13, 2020
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Item number:Item #18
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Abandoned or broken-down vehicles are declared public nuisances and will be removed; the cost gets charged to the vehicle owner. This clears blight from neighborhoods and improves community appearance.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Resolution