Council actions on neglected property — demolitions, nuisance findings, and liens against owners for cleanup costs.
Sets how federal community development funds will be spent in your city over the coming fiscal year. Typically supports housing, infrastructure, and economic development projects.
Sets spending plan for the Fair Trial Tax Fund through June 30, 2023. This fund supports court-related services and legal aid.
Annual budget sets all city spending priorities and tax rates for the coming fiscal year. Determines funding for schools, public safety, infrastructure, and services residents depend on.
City government is restructuring to create dedicated leadership for major infrastructure spending and youth programs, signaling a new organizational priority for these services.
Freedom 1957, LLC will repurpose the vacant McCoy Center/Church Building into a new use. The project transforms a long-dormant downtown property and signals new development activity in the area.
TIF funds redevelopment in designated districts by redirecting property tax growth to infrastructure and community improvements. This budget sets spending priorities for those projects through June 30, 2023.
City sets spending priorities for corrections operations through June 30, 2023. Budget details how jail, detention, and related services will be funded and managed.
Sets spending priorities for fuel-tax revenue earmarked for transportation and road projects. Spending plan takes effect July 1, 2022.
Sets spending authority for road and transportation projects through June 2023. This determines which highway repairs and improvements get funded and when.
City approves how storm water fees and maintenance funds will be spent over the next fiscal year. This determines funding for drainage, flood prevention, and water quality projects affecting residents citywide.
City continues gunshot detection service while negotiating longer-term agreement. Monitors for armed violence in neighborhoods; extension prevents service gap.
City sets aside funds from its bond debt reserve account to cover future debt payments and financial obligations. This budget ensures the city can meet bonded debt obligations through June 30, 2023.
Protective Stadium and portions of City Walk Bham now fall under Uptown Entertainment District rules. This affects zoning, tax treatment, and development incentives for these downtown properties.
Council sets the annual spending plan for the Land Bank Authority, which acquires and repurposes blighted properties. Budget details determine how many properties can be remediated and returned to productive use in your neighborhood.
City will receive $401,268 in federal grant funds for law enforcement homeland security equipment purchases, supporting public safety without local tax revenue.
City is spending $92,375 from the general fund to redeem delinquent property taxes by June 23, 2022. Without specific parcel details, impact on residents is unclear, but tax redemption typically prevents property foreclosure or transfers.
City is paying off back taxes on a property to take control of it before June 23, 2022. This typically precedes demolition, rehabilitation, or sale of a blighted or abandoned building.
City commits to an exclusive contract with ADS Security for installation and electronic monitoring of security systems at municipal facilities, including JCCEO.
Maximum taxi rates are increasing and a temporary surcharge will apply to offset higher fuel costs. Passengers will pay more per ride.
City will hold a public hearing to consider rezoning. Details on which properties and new zoning designation are incomplete, but residents in or near the affected area should attend or comment to understand how the change may affect property values, permitted uses, or neighborhoo
Allows Birmingham and the transit authority to pool resources—equipment and staff—for cost savings and operational efficiency. Strengthens public transportation and city services without new spending.
Council approves sole-source contract for copy, print, and scan equipment citywide. Dollar amount and contract term not disclosed in agenda.
Firefighters and eligible family members continue coverage for occupational cancer diagnoses under Alabama law. Renewal is required to keep benefits active.
Taxi fares rise across Birmingham in response to fuel costs. Affects commuters who rely on taxis and rideshare services.
Dedicates new public streets and green space from The Grand of Oxmoor development Phase I. Once accepted, the city assumes maintenance responsibility for these infrastructure assets.