City spends $800K to host 77th Magic City Classic
The city will use general fund money to cover hosting costs for the Magic City Classic, a major annual event. This spending brings entertainment and economic activity to Birmingham.
Council actions on neglected property — demolitions, nuisance findings, and liens against owners for cleanup costs.
The city will use general fund money to cover hosting costs for the Magic City Classic, a major annual event. This spending brings entertainment and economic activity to Birmingham.
Business owner Takele Amanshwa owes back sales taxes for March–October 2017. The city is formally collecting the unpaid amount.
City government reorganizes to place economic development and innovation under a dedicated department leadership. The change aims to streamline how Birmingham pursues business growth and economic opportunity initiatives.
New city workers gain faster access to paid time off — sick leave after 2 months instead of later. Applies starting September.
New hires get paid time off starting day 61 (sick leave) and day 91 (vacation), down from typical waiting periods. Affects all probationary city employees.
Birmingham Metro Cab Company loses its permission to operate taxicab service after failing to submit required liability insurance documentation. Affects passengers relying on this service.
Routine city vehicle maintenance funded from general operations budget via existing state master agreement.
Equipment Management Department resupplies vehicle fleet under existing Sourcewell contract. Routine maintenance spending from general fund.
Magic City Limousine loses its permit to operate in the city due to failure to maintain required liability insurance, a routine enforcement action against non-compliant service providers.
Birmingham transfers ownership of the downtown parking asset at 2001 Morris Avenue to SPT Parking Deck, LLC. The sale removes a city-operated parking facility from public control.
Airport shuttle service to Orbit's Shuttle Service ends immediately. The company failed to maintain required liability insurance, a core safety requirement for any vehicle-for-hire operation.
Residents with unpaid minor traffic, parking, and non-moving violation tickets from mid-2018 can now clear their record without paying the full fine. Program applies to citations issued between July 17 and September 17, 2018.
Zoning rules for the West End Community could change, affecting what can be built and how land is used. Public hearing August 14 lets residents weigh in before any rezoning vote.
Shipt commits to hiring 881 workers and expanding its Birmingham headquarters. The deal's incentives, wage standards, and job timeline remain unclear from the title alone.
General fund money supports athletic, cultural, and entertainment venues accessible to residents across the city.
City will fund weekly print and online ads in local media to inform residents about city codes, ordinances, and programs. Sole-source contract with no dollar amount disclosed.
Spire gains permanent access to city property for gas infrastructure work. The easement allows the utility to enter Fire Station No. 26 for maintenance and construction.
Free grant funds support Birmingham parks and recreation programs at no cost to the city budget. Project details and program beneficiaries not yet disclosed.
McWane Science Center will provide services to Birmingham under a new municipal agreement. Details of the services and funding are not disclosed in the agenda.
City accepts a court ruling that may affect budget, liability, or future operations. Details of the judgment are not provided in the agenda text.
City will spend $137,975 on a sole-source agreement with the Birmingham Business Alliance. The description is incomplete, so the exact services and resident impact are unclear.
Business holds debt to city for uncollected or unremitted sales tax. Assessment documents the liability and establishes collection basis.
Birmingham Auto Mart and its operator owe back sales taxes. This assessment creates a public record of tax liability and collection responsibility.
Formalizes partnership between police and community through Police Athletic Teams, aimed at building trust and mutual understanding between law enforcement and residents.
Dannon Project will embed conflict resolution training into arts, camps, and mentoring for school-age girls and boys citywide. Builds peer mediation and emotional skills during formative years.