Council decisions on police technology, surveillance, and data-sharing arrangements that affect resident privacy.
If approved, would continue federal pandemic recovery funding for Penny Foundation's small-business grants and outreach in Birmingham through mid-2026, with an additional $137,500 in ARPA funds to complete the program's work.
Would increase spending on protective gear for Fire and Rescue recruits by $19,960 due to pricing correction. If approved, the Fire Department would complete the equipment purchase needed to outfit new firefighters.
A change order would add $34,894 to the Birmingham Museum of Art's fire safety system replacement. If approved, this additional spending would come from the capital improvement budget to complete the fire panel upgrade at the museum.
If approved, would transfer a surplus piston intake relief valve to Brighton Fire Department for $1, enabling the neighboring department to serve residents with additional equipment resources.
If approved, would allow BPD to distribute free school supplies and bookbags to low-income children citywide at an August 1, 2026 community event, partnering with local vendors to provide care and resources.
If approved, would authorize Amanda Peterson to operate one wrecker under the West-Side Towing license on Birmingham streets. The Public Safety Committee and Chief of Police recommend the application.
If approved, the city would host free National Night Out events featuring food, entertainment, and police engagement across Birmingham. Residents would have free access to community safety resources and local vendors.
If approved, the city would fund and host free Ice Cream With A Cop events in housing communities. The events would allow residents to interact with police officers in a low-pressure setting and would be open to all city residents.
Would deploy up to 10 BPD officers to conduct community policing at Housing Authority properties through May 2028. HABD would reimburse the city up to $2.4M for personnel, vehicle, and maintenance costs. The program aims to increase safety in designated housing communities throug
If approved, would extend Birmingham Talks' word-gap intervention program for families with young children through December 2026 and add $371,500 in new funding. The program uses wearable devices to measure language exposure and help families enhance communication before kinderga
If approved, the city would provide $250,000 to help Sixteenth Street Baptist Church build a 14,000-square-foot Education and Visitor Center honoring the Civil Rights Movement, with a restaurant, meeting spaces, and full ADA accessibility for people with disabilities.
Would authorize the city to proceed with a $192,279 fire safety repair at the Birmingham Central Library. If approved, the work would help ensure the building meets current fire code and protection standards.
Would extend an affordable housing development agreement through September 2026, adding $167,245 to support construction of a mixed-income project where at least 10% of units would serve residents earning at or below area median income.
If approved, would fund protective equipment rental for Fire and Rescue recruits during training, ensuring new firefighters have proper gear to safely complete their academy program.
Would authorize one-year renewal of evidence management software for the Police Department. If approved, BPD can continue tracking and storing evidence using the current system.
Would allow City Council members to attend and participate in official meetings electronically, potentially increasing accessibility and flexibility for council operations.
If approved, weed-abatement fees would be collected by the county tax assessor along with property taxes. Property owners with outstanding abatement charges would see them added to their tax bills.
If approved, Paul Dewayne Sanders would be licensed to operate three towing wreckers on Birmingham streets under Magic City Towing. The license grant would allow the company to provide wrecker services citywide.
If approved, the City would increase annual support to the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute by $500,000 in fiscal year 2026. The funds would support the institute's operations and programming.
If approved, would fund Bare Hands Gallery to establish and operate a cultural arts facility with public programming in District 4 through June 2026. Uses discretionary funds from District 4 allocation.
Would fund an urgent electrical panel upgrade needed to operate a new breathing apparatus compressor at Fire Station #20 in Ensley, supporting firefighter safety equipment.
If approved, the property owner would be assessed $25,033.36 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe structure. The assessment would be placed against the property.
If approved, the property owner at 2229 Wesley Avenue SW would be charged $19,940 to recover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building on the site.
If approved, the property owner would be assessed $14,171 to cover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building on the site. The owner would be liable for this special assessment on their tax bill.
If approved, would place a special assessment of $13,621.88 on the property at 813 4th Terrace West to recover demolition costs for an unsafe structure. The property owner would be responsible for this amount.