Council actions on neglected property — demolitions, nuisance findings, and liens against owners for cleanup costs.
Sets aside reserves from bond funds to cover future debt obligations and protect the city's credit rating. Ensures funds are available for emergencies or planned repayment of existing bonds.
Council sets spending priorities for road and highway maintenance citywide. Budget details how public infrastructure funds are allocated.
Sets spending plan for storm water management across the city. Funds infrastructure to handle drainage, flooding prevention, and water quality improvements in your neighborhood.
Sets spending limits for the Alabama Trust Fund, which dedicates revenue to public education and conservation. Affects state funding decisions that flow to local schools and natural resources.
Sets spending plan for the Land Bank Authority, which acquires and rehabilitates abandoned properties to stabilize neighborhoods. Budget determines how many blighted parcels the agency can take on and prepare for redevelopment or resale.
City will transfer land to the school foundation, potentially freeing public property for educational and cultural use. Terms of the sale and what happens to revenue are not detailed in the available description.
City employees' salary bonuses tied to years of service will be governed by new rules. Affects compensation for all municipal staff eligible for longevity payments.
The city transfers a 10,367 sq ft property to the School of Fine Arts Foundation. Sale terms and impact on city finances are not disclosed in the agenda summary.
The city transfers a downtown property to a cultural nonprofit, supporting the School of Fine Arts' operations and freeing up city assets for future development. No dollar amount is disclosed in the record.
City property will change hands to a medical services company for redevelopment. Project details—location, price, and timeline—are not yet public.
The city is handing over day-to-day management of Ruffner Mountain Nature Center to the nonprofit Ruffner Mountain Nature Coalition. This likely affects public access, programming, and how the center operates going forward.
Municipal employees receive a 1% cost-of-living adjustment for 2017–2018, funded from the general fund. The raise applies citywide and affects payroll budget for the fiscal year.
Sets spending limits for the Alabama Trust Fund, which dedicates revenue to public education and conservation. Affects state funding decisions that flow to local schools and natural resources.
City real estate transaction with a medical services firm. Details of which property, sale price, and redevelopment plans are not provided in the agenda.
Sets annual spending plan for city operations and services. Budget outlines how tax dollars will be allocated across departments and programs for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2018.
Sets spending priorities for neighborhood-directed funds in the coming fiscal year, determining which projects and services get investment in your community.
Sets city spending for the year ending June 30, 2018 across all departments and services. This budget determines funding for police, fire, public works, parks, and community programs.
This budget directs federal Community Development Block Grant funds to neighborhood improvements, housing, economic development, and public services. The specific projects and amounts depend on the amendments presented by the Mayor.
Sets annual spending plan for city operations and services. Budget outlines how tax dollars will be allocated across departments and programs for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2018.
Sets spending plan for fuel tax revenue in the coming fiscal year. Determines how the city allocates dedicated fuel tax funds for transportation and related infrastructure.
University of Alabama at Birmingham can now build a Proton Therapy Center on its property after the city removes legal restrictions. The facility will bring advanced cancer treatment to the Birmingham area.
The brewery gets approval to legally operate its manufacturing operation in Avondale. Allows the business to expand production and operations at the longtime location.
Steel Dynamics Columbus LLC seeks a scrap metal processor license for a facility at 3700 14th Avenue North. Council will hear arguments for and against the license, which affects local zoning, air/noise impacts, and industrial operations in the area.
Major collegiate athletics event brings national visibility and economic activity to Birmingham. NCAA Division 1 indoor track championship draws top student-athletes and spectators to the city.
Police and other city agencies rely on this quarterly subscription to run background checks on suspects, applicants, and permit holders. Renewal ensures continuous access to state criminal records.