Council actions on neglected property — demolitions, nuisance findings, and liens against owners for cleanup costs.
Would authorize Birmingham police to plan and fund community events throughout 2027, with vendor and sponsor participation. If approved, the Mayor and Chief could solicit donations and execute vendor contracts to support these activities.
Would grant Greenawalt Hospitality a temporary retail license to sell alcohol and food at the SWAC Birmingham Football Classic on August 29, 2026 at 400 Graymont Avenue West.
If approved, the city would remove an abandoned BMW from the property and bill the registered owner for removal costs. This addresses a public nuisance affecting the neighborhood.
If approved, would allow the city to remove an inoperable tan 2000 Lincoln Town Car from the property and charge the registered owner for removal costs. Addresses neighborhood blight and safety concerns from abandoned vehicles.
If approved, the city would authorize industrial revenue bonds of up to $10 million to help Culton Holdings finance a new manufacturing and warehousing facility at 1811 Woodlands Industrial Drive. The project could bring jobs and investment to the area.
If approved, would establish a 12-month outdoor respite site staffed by harm-reduction trained practitioners, offering Narcan, hydration, care coordination, and bathrooms to people at highest risk of opioid overdose. Open 12–14 hours daily, 7 days a week.
If approved, would authorize the city to accept a $462,500 grant from Jefferson County Board of Health to develop parks that separate industrial and residential areas. The buffer zones would help protect neighborhoods from industrial impacts.
If approved, would expand food assistance to 14 distribution sites across Birmingham and add permanent infrastructure (storage building, walk-in freezer, two delivery trucks) to serve food-insecure households in District 4 using ARPA funds.
If approved, would allow Birmingham to secure federal funding for Gulf Coast HIDTA anti-drug initiatives with no local matching requirement. Supports public safety operations in FY 2026.
If approved, the city would lease land at 600 3rd Ave North for a Department of Unhoused Strategies outdoor respite site for unhoused residents over three years at $1,389/month ($50,000 total).
The city would pay for professional sanitation and inspection of mattresses at Fire Department facilities, ensuring safe conditions for firefighter housing and equipment storage.
Would correct an account number error on a property tax bill for demolition costs at 2512 17th Street. The owner would owe the corrected assessment of $8,523.76 for the unsafe building removal.
If approved, would provide 10 self-contained breathing apparatuses and 20 bottles to Fairfield Fire Department, supporting emergency response capabilities in the area at no cost to Fairfield.
If approved, would provide Empire Fire Department with surplus respiratory equipment—10 self-contained breathing apparatuses and 20 bottles—at minimal cost to expand emergency response capacity in the area.
If approved, would provide Brighton Fire Department with surplus breathing apparatus equipment at nominal cost, expanding emergency response capacity for area residents.
If approved, would allow the city to accept federal grant funds to rehabilitate street lighting along a 1.2-mile stretch of I-59, improving visibility and safety for commuters in that corridor.
If approved, the city would remove an abandoned gray 1989 Volvo from 637 Covington Ave and bill the registered owner for removal costs, clearing a public nuisance from the neighborhood.
If approved, would enable the city to accept a state grant for LED lighting upgrades on I-59 between 83rd Street North and I-459. Improved highway lighting would enhance safety for motorists traveling this corridor.
Would authorize city employees to draw advance payments on approved business expenses from the general fund. Streamlines reimbursement process if approved.
If approved, would prohibit camping on public land and rights-of-way, requiring removal of unlawful camps. The city would connect people experiencing homelessness to resources and sanitarily remove items from public areas.
If approved, the city would remove an abandoned gold Honda Civic from 360 Observatory Dr and assess removal costs against the registered vehicle owner, helping clear blighted properties in the neighborhood.
Would allocate $7,000 from Districts 6 and 9 discretionary funds to host a community healing and unity event on August 1, 2026, bringing together residents, families, and local organizations to promote wellness and access to resources in the neighborhood.
Would fund four free community events in Crestline—including a fall festival, music festival, outdoor movie, and First Responders' Meal—using neighborhood association funds.
If approved, would grant Raod Alzouhiri permission to operate one wrecker on Birmingham streets through RMZ Body Shop. The towing service would serve the Pelham-area location.
If approved, the city would remove an abandoned blue Ford van from 1322 SW 18th Way and charge the owner for removal costs. Helps clear neighborhood blight.