Council actions on neglected property — demolitions, nuisance findings, and liens against owners for cleanup costs.
Property owner now owes $8,306 for the cost of demolishing an unsafe building. The city will recover demolition costs through a special assessment on the property.
TIF funds support development in designated districts by dedicating property tax growth to infrastructure and blight remediation. This budget sets spending priorities for those projects in the coming year.
Preliminary engineering kicks off a state-funded transportation project. Details on the project's location, scope, and timeline are needed to assess impact on residents.
New pay benefit approved for city employees. Longevity payments reward service tenure and affect overall compensation structure.
City employees receive a 1% salary increase from the general fund. The raise applies to fiscal year 2018–2019 payroll.
Sets spending plan for the Alabama Trust Fund's operations through June 30, 2019. Determines how the city manages this dedicated revenue stream for the fiscal year.
Sets spending plans for all city services—police, fire, parks, libraries—for the year ahead. Determines tax rates and service levels across Birmingham.
Council adopts spending plan for the Fair Trial Tax Fund, which supports public defense and court operations. Details of fund allocation not specified in agenda item.
Sets spending levels for Birmingham's jail and detention operations through June 2019. This determines resources available for inmate care, facility maintenance, and staffing.
This law sets how the city will spend special-tax revenue dedicated to neighborhood improvements over the next fiscal year. Residents in targeted neighborhoods will see how these dedicated funds are allocated to local priorities.
Sets spending plan for fuel tax revenue dedicated to transportation projects. Determines which road, transit, or mobility improvements get funded in the coming year.
This law sets how the city will spend special-tax revenue dedicated to neighborhood improvements over the next fiscal year. Residents in targeted neighborhoods will see how these dedicated funds are allocated to local priorities.
Sets spending authority and revenue plans for all city operations over the next 12 months. This is how the city funds police, fire, parks, streets, and other core services.
Property owner Kennedy Development Properties gets city approval to repair this downtown Birmingham building. The permit allows work to proceed on a condemned structure.
A2F LLC's license to sell beer and wine at 345 6th Avenue S.W. is being revoked, effectively ending alcohol sales at that location.
Sets spending priorities for city infrastructure projects over the next year. Details which neighborhoods get road repairs, parks upgrades, and facility improvements.
Sets spending plan for the city's property-recovery agency. Land Bank powers affect which abandoned and tax-delinquent parcels get demolished, repurposed, or sold to stabilize neighborhoods.
Sets spending authority and revenue plans for all city operations over the next 12 months. This is how the city funds police, fire, parks, streets, and other core services.
Sets spending plan for fuel tax revenue dedicated to transportation projects. Determines which road, transit, or mobility improvements get funded in the coming year.
The city is committing $15,000 in in-kind services to support a Funk Fest Concert at Legion Field, bringing live entertainment and community engagement to residents.
Birmingham commits public money to a private organization under the state constitutional amendment allowing such grants. Details on amount, scope, and purpose are not fully visible in the agenda text.
Two expired board positions on the Retirement and Relief System — covering police and fire — will be filled by election. These seats oversee pension and benefit management for public safety employees.
City will hold an election to fill a police representative and retiree seat on the Board of Managers. These positions help oversee a key public agency.
Abandoned or broken-down vehicles are removed from neighborhoods and costs charged to the registered owner. Keeps streets safer and cleaner.
City will clean up blighted properties and charge owners through tax liens. Affected property owners can request a hearing to contest the charges.