Council actions on neglected property — demolitions, nuisance findings, and liens against owners for cleanup costs.
Neighborhood improvement funds are being moved between districts; money intended for your area may be reallocated to other priorities.
BRT system could reshape commuting options and reduce traffic congestion across the region. Agreement covers funding, design, and operations for a major transit infrastructure project.
Birmingham commits public funds to a major industrial corporation's real estate project, but the truncated agenda item lacks details on incentive amount, location, timeline, or community benefit—making it impossible to assess impact on tax base and neighborhood change.
Birmingham secures Smart Policing Initiative funding to support data-driven policing strategies aimed at addressing crime spikes. Grant supports public safety operations without requiring city funds.
Federal funding supports Birmingham's violent crime reduction efforts. Grant covers targeted gang intervention and firearm violence prevention programs.
24 long-vacant parcels from the demolished Camellia Terrace Apartments will be transferred to a private developer for redevelopment, potentially bringing new housing or mixed-use development to the site.
Establishes how Birmingham and the transit authority will design, develop, and operate a new bus rapid transit system. This affects how residents move around the city and what services become available.
The City amends its existing lease and redevelopment deals with Birmingham City Credit Union. Terms and financial impact are not detailed in the agenda item.
Sets how city employees earn salary bonuses for years of service. Policy determines what staff retention costs taxpayers and who qualifies for extra compensation.
Sets spending authority for the Land Bank Authority, which manages abandoned and tax-delinquent properties in Birmingham. Budget approval determines resources available for property acquisition, rehab, and sale programs.
Sets spending plan for city infrastructure, equipment, and facility projects through June 2018. Determines which roads, buildings, and systems get funding this fiscal year.
Sets spending priorities for jail operations and inmate services. Determines funding for detention facilities, programs, and staffing.
Sets spending priorities for road maintenance and upgrades across Birmingham. Budget details guide which neighborhoods get repair work.
Council sets spending priorities for neighborhood grants and local improvement projects. This fiscal year 2018 budget directs funds to community priorities across the city.
This budget sets aside funds for the Alabama Trust Fund, a state mechanism that supports city operations and services. Adoption is required annually to enable spending through June 30, 2018.
CDBG funds support affordable housing, infrastructure, and community services in lower-income neighborhoods. This budget framework determines how federal grant money flows to local programs.
Fuel tax revenue funds road and transportation maintenance in Birmingham. This budget sets spending priorities for the next fiscal year.
Council spends $59,975 in grant money on pedestrian improvements to 20th Street Pedestrian Mall, enhancing walkability in the project area.
Legion Field, Birmingham's historic sports and events venue, will get a comprehensive development roadmap. The plan shapes future improvements to the facility and its role in the community over the coming years.
City commits to working with the Urban League on economic revitalization projects. Details on funding and scope are incomplete but will shape where and how development assistance reaches neighborhoods.
Ensures reliable water supply for fire protection citywide. Establishes formal service terms with Birmingham Water Works Board for a dedicated 4-inch fire service line.
Birmingham will work with the Urban League to plan and execute economic development projects. Details on funding, scope, and timeline are not yet public.
Birmingham commits three-quarters of a million dollars to an outside firm for economic development advisory services. No other bidders competed for the contract.
Highline Imports (Mo Pac LLC) owes back sales taxes to the city for September; the assessment signals enforcement of tax collection rules on local businesses.
Funds breast, cervical, and ovarian cancer screening for low-income residents, increasing access to preventive health care in the community.