March 20, 2018
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Item number:Item #47
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Federal housing and community development funding for the upcoming year requires City approval of its one-year spending plan before May 15. This sets priorities for how HUD grant money will support housing, economic development, and neighborhood improvements.
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Counterparty:
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
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Funding source:
Federal Grant
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Action type:
Resolution
March 20, 2018
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Item number:Item #42
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
The city transfers day-to-day operation of historic Rickwood Field to the nonprofit Friends of Rickwood, which will manage the ballpark going forward.
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Counterparty:
Friends of Rickwood Field
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Resolution
March 6, 2018
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Item number:Item #31
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
$14K
The property owner now owes a special tax bill of $14,272.24 to cover the cost of demolishing the unsafe structure. The city will pursue collection of this amount.
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Funding source:
Special Tax
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Action type:
Resolution
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Location:
2612 - 39th Terrace North, Birmingham
March 6, 2018
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Item number:Item #58
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
New city law will require streets to be designed for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit riders alongside cars. Affects how future road repairs and construction prioritize safety for all users.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Ordinance
March 6, 2018
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Item number:Item #61
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
The city will use eminent domain to take private land at 4108 Richard Arrington Jr. Boulevard for urban renewal. Property owners will be required to sell, though they have the right to challenge the taking or negotiate compensation.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Resolution
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Location:
4108 Richard Arrington Jr. Boulevard, Birmingham, Alabama 35212
February 27, 2018
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Item number:Item #18
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
$3K
Property owner at 3392 34th Street North will be billed $3,235 to cover the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building on the site. The assessment becomes a lien on the property until paid.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Resolution
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Location:
3392 - 34th Street North, Birmingham
February 20, 2018
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Item number:Item #25
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
$2.5M
Birmingham seeks federal funding through HUD's Community Development Block Grant program. The loan could support affordable housing, infrastructure, or other neighborhood improvements, depending on how the city chooses to deploy it.
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Counterparty:
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
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Funding source:
Federal Grant
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Action type:
Resolution
February 20, 2018
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Item number:Item #24
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
The city will work with a local nonprofit to advance housing and economic development projects across Birmingham neighborhoods.
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Counterparty:
Neighborhood Housing Services of Birmingham, Inc.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Resolution
February 20, 2018
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Item number:Item #26
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Supports professional development for up to 600 volunteer neighborhood officers and community resource officers through training attendance. Strengthens local leadership capacity in community safety and neighborhood engagement.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Resolution
February 20, 2018
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Item number:Item #65
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Cancels a standing contract for fire department extrication and lighting gear. Likely signals transition to new supplier or updated equipment standards.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Resolution
February 20, 2018
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Item number:Item #66
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Removes standing authorization for emergency responder gear purchases, likely freeing up budget or consolidating vendor relationships for firefighting and rescue equipment.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Resolution
February 13, 2018
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Item number:Item #40
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
$2K
Councilor Williams directs discretionary funds to support HIV/AIDS prevention and care services in Birmingham.
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Counterparty:
Birmingham AIDS Outreach, Inc.
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Resolution
February 6, 2018
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Item number:Item #45
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Council commits to funding a new multi-purpose facility at the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex, pending specific conditions. Details on funding amount and timeline are not yet finalized.
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Counterparty:
Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Resolution
February 6, 2018
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Item number:Item #49
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Changes to ambulance service rules and rates may affect emergency response availability or costs for residents needing EMS transport.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Ordinance
February 6, 2018
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Item number:Item #47
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Metal recycling operation gets permit to operate on 14th Avenue North. Facility may impact nearby residents through noise, dust, and truck traffic.
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Counterparty:
Birmingham Recycling and Recovery LLC, Steel Dynamics Columbus LLC d/b/a OmniSource Southwest LLC
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Resolution
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Location:
3700 - 14th Avenue North, Birmingham
January 30, 2018
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Item number:Item #19
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
$5K
The city is levying a back-tax claim against the supermarket operator for unpaid sales taxes covering March 2017 through October. This type of assessment can affect business operations and may be contested.
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Counterparty:
Norman A. Naser / Freshland Supermarket
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Resolution
January 30, 2018
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Item number:Item #10
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
$4K
City spends $4,000 from the neighborhood's special tax fund to prune trees throughout Pine Knoll Vista. Work improves safety and appearance of the area.
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Funding source:
Special Tax
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Action type:
Resolution
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Location:
Pine Knoll Vista Ne
January 30, 2018
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Item number:Item #14
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
City locks in the Sheraton Birmingham as official host hotel, likely for a major conference or event. Secures rooms and services for visiting attendees and boosts hospitality revenue.
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Counterparty:
Birmingham-Jefferson Civic Center Authority
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Resolution
January 30, 2018
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Item number:Item #13
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Zoo operations continue under nonprofit management, providing research, education, and community programs. Agreement renewal ensures continuity of the public facility.
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Counterparty:
Birmingham Zoo, Inc. (BZI)
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Resolution
January 30, 2018
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Item number:Item #53
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
City's emergency communication operations depend on this 3,100-square-foot lease with Jefferson County and the Birmingham Emergency Communication District. Terms and cost details were not disclosed in the agenda.
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Counterparty:
Jefferson County Emergency Management Agency and Birmingham Emergency Communication District
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Ordinance
January 30, 2018
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Item number:Item #54
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
A quitclaim deed removes a cloud on the property title, allowing Tupelo Hotels 1031 Acquisition II, LLC to proceed with development plans at this downtown address.
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Counterparty:
Tupelo Hotels 1031 Acquisition II, LLC
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Ordinance
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Location:
1901 1st Avenue North, Birmingham
January 30, 2018
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Item number:Item #51
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Mayor gains authority to sign a funding agreement with Alabama DOT, Agriculture Department, and Jefferson County Truck Grower's Association for a new access road—likely improving connectivity to agricultural or commercial operations in the region.
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Counterparty:
Alabama Department of Transportation, Department of Agriculture, Jefferson County Truck Grower's Association
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Funding source:
Mixed
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Action type:
Ordinance
January 30, 2018
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Item number:Item #52
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
The city is giving Grant's Mill, LLC legal rights to make slope, grading, and drainage improvements on city land. This allows private development work on public property but may limit future city use of those parcels.
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Counterparty:
Grant's Mill, LLC
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Ordinance
January 23, 2018
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Item number:Item #106
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
$10.8M
Council approves three-year transit funding agreement, supporting bus service and regional transportation for Birmingham residents.
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Counterparty:
Birmingham-Jefferson County Transit Authority
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Resolution
January 23, 2018
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Item number:Item #45
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
$267K
Lane Park Road culvert replacement project is being reset; the original 2017 contract is voided, likely due to project delays or scope changes. Residents using Lane Park Road may see revised timelines or contractor changes ahead.
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Counterparty:
P & P, Inc., Adamsville, Alabama
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Funding source:
Unknown
📋
Action type:
Resolution
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Location:
Lane Park Road