Council decisions on police technology, surveillance, and data-sharing arrangements that affect resident privacy.
Sets city spending authority for all departments and services for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027. If approved, would allocate resources across police, fire, public works, parks, and other municipal operations.
If approved, would set spending authority for the Land Bank's blighted-property acquisition and remediation work in the coming fiscal year, determining resources available for property recovery citywide.
Would set spending priorities for federal Community Development Block Grant funds through June 2027. Determines how the city allocates federal dollars for community development, housing, and neighborhood improvement projects.
If approved, would authorize the Mayor to access federal funding for affordable housing, homelessness support, and community development programs serving low-income Birmingham residents over the next year.
If approved, the city would sell undeveloped land at Barber Motorsports Parkway to a private developer planning to build a world-class karting facility. Would generate $1.85M in revenue and bring a new entertainment venue and potential jobs to the technology park.
If approved, Baldwin Properties would redevelop a vacant or underutilized structure into residential and commercial space, creating an estimated 25–30 jobs and generating ~$492K in annual revenue. The City would provide up to $300K in forgivable loan support.
If approved, the city would enter a five-year timekeeping system lease across all departments, modernizing aging hardware. The contract would commit $245.5K annually for Years 1–3, with declining payments in Years 4–5.
Would authorize the city to spend $176,968 over three years on Hootsuite social media management licenses for Parks and Recreation and Public Information. If approved, these departments would gain centralized tools for managing municipal social accounts.
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.