Council actions on neglected property — demolitions, nuisance findings, and liens against owners for cleanup costs.
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.
Street closure at 20th Avenue South near Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. will redirect vehicle traffic and affect access to properties along that corridor.
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.
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
Purple Heart Transportation, LLC gains operating authority to provide non-emergency transportation services in the area.
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.
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.
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.
All eligible city workers receive a 1% cost-of-living increase starting July 1, 2025, funded from the general budget.
All city employees receive a 1% cost-of-living adjustment starting July 1, 2025, funded from the general budget. This affects payroll costs and tax-funded operations.
Sets how federal housing and community development dollars will be spent in your city through June 2026. The specific programs and projects funded will depend on the city's local priorities.
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.
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.
All city employees receive a 1% cost-of-living adjustment to their pay effective July 1, 2025. This supports worker purchasing power amid inflation.
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.
Approves spending plan for state Rebuild Alabama fund. Sets priorities for how recovery/rebuild resources will be allocated in the coming fiscal year.
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.
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.
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.
Rawls Medical Carriage Transport loses permission to operate non-emergency medical transport service in Birmingham. The company's license to provide patient transport is being permanently revoked.
Cahaba Limousine Service loses its operating permit after failing to maintain required liability coverage. The company can no longer legally operate limousine service in the city.
City approves release of certain properties tied to a decades-old probate settlement, clearing restrictions on those parcels.
City will charge owners for cleanup costs of nuisance properties and place liens on them to recover expenses. Property owners have right to a hearing.