Council actions on neglected property — demolitions, nuisance findings, and liens against owners for cleanup costs.
City fleet maintenance requires ongoing automotive supplies. This sole-source purchase from O'Reilly Auto Parts covers miscellaneous parts under state contract.
Church acquires city-owned vacant land, removing blight from the neighborhood and putting the property back to productive community use.
City is rescinding a fire protection contract from 2020 because of terms mistakes, then will execute a corrected agreement with the same vendor. Ensures fire protection services have proper contractual foundation.
City council approves new debt instrument authority. Details on bond purpose, amount, and repayment terms should be available in the ordinance text or supplemental materials.
Traffic signal upgrades on Highway 11 aim to improve traffic flow and safety along a key corridor. Changes affect commuters and residents using this major route.
Sets aside reserves to cover debt service on city bonds. Ensures the city can meet bond payment obligations and protects creditworthiness.
Proposed changes to Birmingham's zoning rules could affect development, property use, and land-use patterns citywide. The October 4 hearing is your chance to weigh in before Council votes.
City replaces outdated software system with updated Hyland subscription services. Dollar amount not disclosed in agenda item.
Federal grants fund housing, infrastructure, and community services in low-income neighborhoods. Budget approval determines how millions in federal aid flow to local projects this fiscal year.
Sets spending priorities for neighborhood revitalization efforts in Birmingham for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021. This law directs public resources toward community improvement and property recovery initiatives.
City sets spending plan for state recovery funds through June 2021. Details how dollars support rebuilding efforts citywide.
City spends public funds on ads to reach District 4 residents about COVID-19 and Census participation. BGrace Media chosen without competitive bidding (sole-source contract).
This bond issuance funds city operations and capital projects. Bond repayment comes from general tax revenue, affecting the city budget for years ahead.
Sets spending plan for Birmingham jail and detention operations through June 2021. Determines staffing, facility maintenance, and inmate services funding.
City hires Terminus Municipal Advisors as sole-source consultant for unspecified municipal advisory services; no dollar amount disclosed in agenda.
This bond issuance allows the city to borrow money backed by its full tax revenue to fund capital projects. Residents ultimately repay this debt through property taxes.
Bond issuance authorizes the city to borrow money for capital projects. Check the full ordinance to learn which projects are being funded and what repayment timeline residents will support through taxes.
This budget addendum reflects final spending adjustments made after the Mayor's initial August 2020 proposal. The amendments set the city's spending plans and revenue priorities for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021.
Sets spending plan for city's land acquisition and property recovery efforts. Determines how much funding goes to acquiring and rehabilitating blighted parcels in coming year.
Sets spending plan for state trust funds held by the city. Affects allocation of reserved resources for future city operations and services.
This budget sets spending priorities and revenue targets for the entire city government for the 12 months ending June 30, 2021. It determines what services get funded and at what level.
Sets spending plan for city's sports and entertainment recruitment efforts through June 2021. Determines resources available to attract or support sports teams and entertainment events.
Sets spending priorities for city infrastructure projects over the next fiscal year. Determines which roads, facilities, and systems get upgraded or repaired.
City sets spending priorities for special tax revenue dedicated to fair trial services. Public can review how funds allocated to criminal justice assistance programs.
Council sets aside community funds that will support neighborhood priorities over the next fiscal year. These resources fund local initiatives decided by district representatives.