🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy

June 9, 2026 · Item number:Item #62 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $7K

Special assessment: $6,686 demolition cost for 444 1st Street North

Property owner would be assessed $6,685.60 to cover the city's cost of demolishing the unsafe building. If approved, the amount would be a lien against the property until paid.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 444 1st Street North, Birmingham, Alabama 35204

June 9, 2026 · Item number:Item #51 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $7K

Council to assess property owner $6,590 for demolition of unsafe building

If approved, the property owner at 4260 Richard Arrington Boulevard would be charged $6,589.84 to cover the city's cost of tearing down an unsafe structure. The fee would appear as a special assessment against the property.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 4260 Richard Arrington Boulevard, Birmingham, Alabama 35212

June 9, 2026 · Item number:Item #56 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $7K

City to assess $6,562 demolition cost against 925 25th St SW property

If approved, the property owner would be required to pay $6,562.40 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building on the lot. This recovers public funds spent on the demolition.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 925 25th Street SW, Birmingham, Alabama 35211

June 9, 2026 · Item number:Item #63 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $7K

Council to set $6,553 demolition cost assessment for 1803 19th Street

If approved, the property owner at 1803 19th Street would be charged $6,553.20 to cover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building. The assessment would become a lien against the property.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1803 19th Street, Birmingham, Alabama 35218

June 9, 2026 · Item number:Item #44 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $6K

Special assessment: $6,259 demolition cost for unsafe building at 1731 1st Place

The property owner would be charged $6,258.80 to recover the city's demolition costs for the unsafe structure. If approved, the assessment would be levied against the property at 1731 1st Place South.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1731 1st Place South, Birmingham, Alabama 35205

June 9, 2026 · Item number:Item #40 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $6K

City would charge property owner $6,244.80 for demolition at 5532 Yellow Wood Av

If approved, the property owner at 5532 Yellow Wood Avenue would be responsible for paying the city $6,244.80 to recover the cost of demolishing an unsafe building on the lot.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 5532 Yellow Wood Avenue, Birmingham, Alabama 35228

June 9, 2026 · Item number:Item #45 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $6K

Council to assess $5,614 demolition cost against Irving Street property

If approved, the property owner at 509 Irving Street would be charged $5,614.24 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building on the parcel. The special assessment would be levied against the property.

👥 Counterparty: property owner at 509 Irving Street 🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 509 Irving Street, Birmingham, Alabama 35224

June 9, 2026 · Item number:Item #43 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $5K

City seeks $5,111.60 from property owner for demolition costs at 1723 1st Place

If approved, the property owner would be assessed $5,111.60 to cover the cost of demolishing an unsafe building on their lot. The special assessment would be charged against the property.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1723 1st Place South, Birmingham, Alabama 35205

June 9, 2026 · Item number:Item #49 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $4K

Council to assess $4,067.68 demolition cost against property at 1300 Avenue S

If approved, would charge the property owner $4,067.68 for the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building at 1300 Avenue S. The special assessment would be added as a lien against the property.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1300 Avenue S, Birmingham, Alabama 35218

June 9, 2026 · Item number:Item #14 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council to remove inoperable van from 200 Oregon St

If approved, would authorize removal of an abandoned white FedEx van declared a public nuisance. Removal costs would be assessed to the vehicle's registered owner.

👥 Counterparty: registered owner of the vehicle 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 200 OREGON ST 35224

June 9, 2026 · Item number:Item #4 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council to consider removal of inoperable vehicle at 333 16th Ave SW

If approved, the city would remove an abandoned white 2-door Ford E-150 from 333 16th Ave SW and charge the registered owner for removal costs. Clearing the vehicle would reduce blight in the neighborhood.

👥 Counterparty: registered owner of vehicle 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 333 16TH AVE SW 35211

June 9, 2026 · Item number:Item #9 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council to remove inoperable vehicle at 333 16th Ave SW as public nuisance

If approved, the city would remove a non-functional 2-door Chevrolet 2500 from the property and charge removal costs to the registered owner. Would help reduce blight and public nuisance conditions in the neighborhood.

👥 Counterparty: registered owner of inoperable motor vehicle 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Other 📍 Location: 333 16th Ave SW 35211

June 9, 2026 · Item number:Item #16 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

Nuisance abatement on 149 blighted properties citywide

Would authorize cleanup of overgrown lots and abandoned properties across Birmingham neighborhoods. Abatement costs would become liens on affected properties, potentially forcing remediation or tax consequences for owners.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

June 9, 2026 · Item number:Item #3 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council to authorize removal of abandoned vehicle at 333 16th Ave SW

If approved, the city would remove an inoperable 2003 Nissan Xterra from the neighborhood and charge removal costs to the vehicle's registered owner. This addresses blight and public nuisance concerns.

👥 Counterparty: Registered owner of vehicle 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Other 📍 Location: 333 16TH AVE SW 35211

June 9, 2026 · Item number:Item #11 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council to authorize removal of inoperable vehicle at 6217 Crest Green Rd

If approved, the city would remove an abandoned white Chevrolet Caprice from the property and charge the vehicle's registered owner for removal costs, reducing blight in the neighborhood.

👥 Counterparty: Registered owner of vehicle (1G1BL52P7SR154901) 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution 📍 Location: 6217 CREST GREEN RD UNIT 52, 35212

June 9, 2026 · Item number:Item #15 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council to consider removal of abandoned vehicle at 200 Oregon St

If approved, would remove an inoperable yellow 2-door Chevrolet van declared a public nuisance. Removal costs would be assessed against the registered vehicle owner. The decision would allow the property to be cleared of the abandoned vehicle.

👥 Counterparty: Owner of inoperable motor vehicle at 200 Oregon St 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 200 OREGON ST 35224

June 2, 2026 · Item number:Item #59 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $1.9M

Council to authorize $1.9M emergency HVAC contract for CrossPlex Pool

Would fund replacement of three rooftop HVAC systems at the Birmingham CrossPlex Pool. Emergency procurement from Johnson Controls would allow the city to move forward with critical facility repairs using surplus funds.

👥 Counterparty: Johnson Controls, Inc. 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Emergency procurement 📍 Location: 2340 CrossPlex Boulevard, Birmingham

June 2, 2026 · Item number:Item #17 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $1.5M

City to authorize $1.5M stop-loss insurance contract with Optum for 2026–27

Would secure stop-loss insurance coverage for active and retired city employees' health claims starting July 1, 2026. The $1.5M annual premium helps protect the city's self-funded medical plan from catastrophic claim losses.

👥 Counterparty: Optum Health Insurance Company 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Contract award

June 2, 2026 · Item number:Item #16 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $492K

Excess workers' comp insurance renewal: $491,805 with Midwest Employers

If approved, would renew the city's excess workers' compensation insurance coverage through June 2028. The two-year contract would cover employee injury and illness claims at a cost of $491,805 annually, paid from the general fund.

👥 Counterparty: Midwest Employers Casualty Company 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Contract amendment

June 2, 2026 · Item number:Item #71 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $366K

Council to approve $365,845 payment for county emergency management dues

City would pay its five-year operational share to Jefferson County Emergency Management. This covers Birmingham's portion of emergency services coordination and disaster response capacity through 2030.

👥 Counterparty: Jefferson County Emergency Management, Birmingham 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution

June 2, 2026 · Item number:Item #14 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $345K

Council to extend Toolbank partnership through September 2026

Would extend the Magic City ToolBank program, which provides tools and expertise to nonprofits and community groups working on local projects. The $345,000 amendment would fund the fully staffed affiliate through Sept 2026, supporting volunteerism and community-led initiatives.

👥 Counterparty: Toolbank USA Inc. 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract amendment

June 2, 2026 · Item number:Item #13 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $338K

Police Department 3-year policy subscription with Lexipol, $337,563

The Police Department would use Lexipol's reference manuals and training services to update and standardize law enforcement policies, training bulletins, and operational guidance. The $337,563 cost would come from the general fund.

👥 Counterparty: Lexipol, LLC 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Contract award

June 2, 2026 · Item number:Item #61 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $154K

Council to award $154K drainage contract to Carr Development for Tuxedo Heights

If approved, would fund stormwater infrastructure improvements in the Tuxedo Heights neighborhood. The project would address drainage concerns affecting local residents and infrastructure.

👥 Counterparty: Carr Development, LLC 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract award 📍 Location: Tuxedo Heights

June 2, 2026 · Item number:Item #62 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $128K

Council to award $128K contract for fire station repairs

Would fund apron repairs at Fire Stations 20 and 27 to maintain facility infrastructure. If approved, Coston General Contractors would handle the work across two stations serving Ensley and central Birmingham.

👥 Counterparty: Coston General Contractors, Inc. 🏛 Funding source: Capital Improvement Plan 📋 Action type: Contract award 📍 Location: 4825 Avenue W, Ensley, Alabama 35208 and 400 Huffman Road, Birmingham, Alabama 35235

June 2, 2026 · Item number:Item #22 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $116K

$116,360 special assessment for demolition at 2400 34th Ave N

If approved, property owner at 2400 34th Avenue North would be charged $116,360 to cover the city's costs for demolishing an unsafe building. The assessment would be placed against the property.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 2400 34th Avenue North, Birmingham, Alabama 35207