Council actions on neglected property — demolitions, nuisance findings, and liens against owners for cleanup costs.
Birmingham is updating when police can tow parked vehicles from public streets. The changes clarify what counts as "obstructing" traffic, affecting when your car might be removed without warning.
State funding supports road safety projects in your neighborhood. Grant details and specific improvements coming after Mayor signs documents.
Birmingham will enter a cooperative agreement with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) to coordinate public safety efforts across city and state lines.
Eminent domain takes the property owner's land to build a public trail. You'll have access to new green space, but the owner may contest the seizure or compensation amount.
Jefferson County will handle road repairs on Floyd Bradford Road within city limits. The city commits $46,730 to the project.
Cars will no longer be able to drive through 20th Avenue South near Richard Arrington Jr. Boulevard, affecting traffic patterns in that area. First reading of the ordinance.
Street closure at 20th Avenue South near Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. will redirect vehicle traffic and affect access to properties along that corridor.
20th Avenue South will no longer allow vehicles past a point 190 feet from Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. South, affecting traffic patterns in that area.
20th Avenue South will no longer allow cars and trucks at a point 190 feet from Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. South. This affects commute routes and vehicle access in the area.
Purple Heart Transportation, LLC gains operating authority to provide non-emergency transportation services in the area.
City transfers ownership of five vacant parcels to private developer Park Street Homes, LLC for residential or commercial redevelopment. May activate underused properties and generate tax revenue, but terms of the redevelopment agreement (including community benefits, affordable
The city is paying a nonprofit law firm to provide legal services to low-income residents. This is a sole-source contract, meaning the city selected one vendor without competitive bidding.
This sets spending and revenue plans for all city services—schools, police, fire, streets, parks—for the year ending June 30, 2026. Determines tax rates and service levels citywide.
City commits TIF revenues to development projects and infrastructure improvements in designated districts. Budget determines which neighborhoods benefit from tax-increment funding next fiscal year.
City adopts spending plan for community revitalization programs in fiscal year 2026. Details on which neighborhoods benefit and project allocations will guide local investment priorities.
Budget sets spending levels for fuel-tax revenue earmarked for transportation and infrastructure. Affects how much money flows to road, bridge, and transit projects citywide.
All city employees receive a 1% cost-of-living adjustment to their pay effective July 1, 2025. This supports worker purchasing power amid inflation.
Approves spending plan for state Rebuild Alabama fund. Sets priorities for how recovery/rebuild resources will be allocated in the coming fiscal year.
All eligible city workers receive a 1% cost-of-living increase starting July 1, 2025, funded from the general budget.
Council set aside funds for sports and entertainment recruitment—part of the city's strategy to attract major events and businesses. Details on spending priorities will shape which venues and projects get backing.
Sets spending limits and revenue targets for city operations through June 2026. Determines how much tax dollars go to police, fire, public works, and other services.
This sets spending for storm water management and drainage infrastructure through June 2026. The budget determines resources for flood prevention, water quality, and stormwater system repairs citywide.
The Land Bank Authority's annual budget sets spending authority for property acquisition, demolition, and remediation. A zero-dollar budget suggests the agency will operate under carryover funds or grant revenue only.
Sets spending levels for the city's corrections department (jails, detention facilities, related services) through June 30, 2026. Budget decisions determine staffing, operations, and inmate care programs.
The city sets aside funding through the Neighborhood Allocation Fund to support community priorities. This budget shapes what neighborhood projects and services receive public money over the next fiscal year.