Council actions on neglected property — demolitions, nuisance findings, and liens against owners for cleanup costs.
Residents contesting property tax assessments now have a formal hearing process. The new tribunal creates a dedicated Hearing Officer to review tax disputes before they escalate to litigation.
Do Dah Day, Inc. gets city permission to hold the annual LGBTQ+ festival at Caldwell and Rhodes Parks on May 16, 2015.
The District is spending $8,000 in public funds to file a friend-of-the-court brief before Alabama's highest court. Citizens should know when tax dollars go to legal representation and what case the District is weighing in on.
City is clarifying legal limits on how 911 district data can be used in emergency alerts. The AG's ruling could affect when and how residents receive emergency notifications.
City spends $7,000 on National Alliance of Preservation Commissions for an unspecified service; contract details are incomplete in the public record.
Establishes a new city role to hear and decide local tax appeals under state law, creating a formal process for residents and businesses to contest tax assessments.
Establishes responsibility for upkeep of traffic signals on state routes in Birmingham. Ongoing coordination between city and state ensures signals stay safe and functional.
Changes the chain of command for 911 emergency services. Director Greg Silas will take direction only from the 911 Board rather than City Council, affecting oversight of emergency dispatch operations and budget authority.
The city officially backs a community-led development and zoning vision for the Titusville neighborhood. This guides future projects, zoning decisions, and investments in the area.
City is partnering with Alabama Department of Transportation to study a major Downtown Interstate infrastructure project. Details of the project scope and potential impact are not yet public.
New zoning rules for the Uptown Entertainment District will change how bars and restaurants can operate and where new liquor licenses can be issued in that neighborhood.
City outsources debt collection for overdue taxes in Territory 9 to a private firm. Terms and fee structure are not disclosed in the item summary.
Feasibility study may lead to a new stormwater fee on property owners. Results will determine whether Birmingham adopts a dedicated utility to fund drainage, flood control, and water-quality improvements citywide.
Equipment rental and lighting for the November 22, 2014 spotlight on youth violence event.
City will spend general funds to hold a public meeting on proposed zoning changes. This lets residents review and comment on rules that may affect their property rights and neighborhood development.
North Pratt residents voted on their neighborhood priorities as part of the Citizens Participation Plan. This formalizes the outcome and commits the city to responding to community input on local needs.
City will use Steel City Services to oversee construction and development projects on its behalf. This is a blanket vendor agreement that may affect multiple city initiatives going forward.
City will pay an outside firm to lobby on behalf of municipal interests before state and federal lawmakers. Cost and scope of services are not disclosed in this agenda item.
City moves forward on a multi-party agreement involving PACE, a construction joint venture, and Robins & Morton/A.G. Gaston Construction for a public facilities project. Details on project scope, location, and budget are not yet public.
Federal disaster-recovery funding ($90K for bus shelters, $674K for program administration) redirects resources originally earmarked for other recovery projects. The reallocation affects how fast other CDBG-DR activities launch.
Federal funding covers 75% of an emergency response project; the city commits $172,266 local match. This expands disaster preparedness or relief capacity without full local budget burden.
Business and individual owners face collection action for unpaid sales taxes owed to the city. The assessment triggers enforcement against the business and its responsible persons.
Council updates the framework for redevelopment of the historic Pizitz Building downtown into mixed-use space. This long-stalled property conversion affects downtown vitality and future commercial/residential use in the core.
The city is modifying its lending relationship with the Housing Authority of the Birmingham District (HABD), which oversees public housing programs. Changes to this agreement could affect loan terms, interest rates, or repayment schedules for affordable housing projects.
The city will seize private property at 5139 Civic Circle to build a public park, potentially affecting the current owner. Liberty Highlands residents gain new recreational space.