🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy

July 28, 2026 · Item number:Item #18 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $75K

City to pursue $74,865 state drug-enforcement grant from ALEA

If approved, would allow Birmingham to secure federal funding for Gulf Coast HIDTA anti-drug initiatives with no local matching requirement. Supports public safety operations in FY 2026.

👥 Counterparty: Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) 🏛 Funding source: State Grant 📋 Action type: Resolution

July 28, 2026 · Item number:Item #51 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $39K

Fire Department mattress sanitation contract: $38,640 payment to Clean Sleep Tec

The city would pay for professional sanitation and inspection of mattresses at Fire Department facilities, ensuring safe conditions for firefighter housing and equipment storage.

👥 Counterparty: Clean Sleep Technologies, LLC 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution

July 28, 2026 · Item number:Item #27 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $13K

Correction to demolition cost assessment at 8332 4th Avenue North

Would correct a clerical error in the special assessment against this property, ensuring the demolition cost ($13,412.80) is properly recorded. Fixing the account number allows the lien process to proceed accurately if approved.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 8332 4th Avenue North, Birmingham, 35206

July 28, 2026 · Item number:Item #29 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $12K

Correction: $11,714 special assessment for demolished unsafe building at 1215 Co

Council would correct a clerical error in an earlier resolution that assessed demolition costs against the property. If approved, the corrected assessment would remain due to recover the city's $11,714.40 spent removing an unsafe structure.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1215 Cotton Avenue SW, Birmingham, 35211

July 28, 2026 · Item number:Item #39 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $9K

Council to ratify $8,524 demolition assessment correction for Ensley property

Would correct an account number error on a property tax bill for demolition costs at 2512 17th Street. The owner would owe the corrected assessment of $8,523.76 for the unsafe building removal.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution 📍 Location: 2512 17th Street Ensley, Birmingham, 35208

July 28, 2026 · Item number:Item #49 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $1

Council to transfer surplus breathing equipment to Fairfield Fire Department

If approved, would provide 10 self-contained breathing apparatuses and 20 bottles to Fairfield Fire Department, supporting emergency response capabilities in the area at no cost to Fairfield.

👥 Counterparty: Fairfield Fire Department 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution

July 28, 2026 · Item number:Item #48 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $1

Council to vote on $1 transfer of 10 breathing apparatuses to Empire Fire

If approved, would provide Empire Fire Department with surplus respiratory equipment—10 self-contained breathing apparatuses and 20 bottles—at minimal cost to expand emergency response capacity in the area.

👥 Counterparty: Empire Fire Department 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution

July 28, 2026 · Item number:Item #47 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $1

Council to transfer 15 respirators to Brighton Fire Department for $1

If approved, would provide Brighton Fire Department with surplus breathing apparatus equipment at nominal cost, expanding emergency response capacity for area residents.

👥 Counterparty: Brighton Fire Department 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution

July 28, 2026 · Item number:Item #9 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

Proposed law: ban camping on public property, connect homeless to resources

If approved, would prohibit camping on public land and rights-of-way, requiring removal of unlawful camps. The city would connect people experiencing homelessness to resources and sanitarily remove items from public areas.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Ordinance

July 28, 2026 · Item number:Item #56 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council to declare 274 properties blighted by noxious weeds

Would allow the city to remove dangerous weeds from vacant or neglected parcels across multiple neighborhoods if council approves. A public hearing on September 1, 2026 will let property owners object before abatement work begins.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Weed abatement 📅 Public hearing: September 1, 2026

July 28, 2026 · Item number:Item #4 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council to consider removing inoperable vehicle from 608 S 72ND ST

If approved, the city would remove an inoperable 2004 gray Toyota Corolla from 608 S 72ND ST and charge the registered owner for removal costs. The vehicle would be declared a public nuisance.

👥 Counterparty: registered owner of vehicle (John Doe tag JLK47) 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 608 S 72ND ST 35206

July 28, 2026 · Item number:Item #3 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council to authorize removal of inoperable vehicle at 1225 SW 18th St

If approved, the city would remove a red Chevrolet SUV declared a public nuisance and bill the registered owner for removal costs. Would clear blight from the neighborhood.

👥 Counterparty: registered owner of the vehicle 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1225 SW 18TH ST 35211

July 28, 2026 · Item number:Item #5 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council to authorize removal of inoperable vehicle at 360 Observatory Dr

If approved, the city would remove an abandoned gold Honda Civic from 360 Observatory Dr and assess removal costs against the registered vehicle owner, helping clear blighted properties in the neighborhood.

👥 Counterparty: registered owner of vehicle (1HGFA16878L056085) 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution 📍 Location: 360 OBSERVATORY DR 35206

July 28, 2026 · Item number:Item #6 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council to authorize removal of inoperable vehicle at 360 Observatory Dr

Would authorize removal of an abandoned gray 2005 Lexus ES300 parked at 360 Observatory Dr. If approved, the registered owner would be assessed the cost of removal. The vehicle has been deemed a public nuisance.

👥 Counterparty: registered owner of vehicle 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 360 OBSERVATORY DR 35206

July 28, 2026 · Item number:Item #7 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council to remove inoperable vehicle as public nuisance at 313 Martin Dr

If approved, would authorize removal of an abandoned purple-and-blue 4-door Chevrolet Cruze from 313 Martin Dr. Removal costs would be assessed against the vehicle's registered owner. The item addresses blight and neighborhood cleanup.

👥 Counterparty: registered owner of the vehicle 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 313 MARTIN DR 35215

July 28, 2026 · Item number:Item #8 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council to authorize removal of inoperable vehicle at 637 Covington Ave

If approved, the city would remove an abandoned gray 1989 Volvo from 637 Covington Ave and bill the registered owner for removal costs, clearing a public nuisance from the neighborhood.

👥 Counterparty: registered owner of vehicle 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution 📍 Location: 637 Covington Ave, 35206

July 21, 2026 · Item number:Item #31 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $80K

Council to authorize $79,855 floor and stair replacement at Youth Services facil

Would replace damaged flooring and stairs at the Division of Youth Services building at 1608 7th Avenue North, improving safety and accessibility for staff and youth served by the facility.

👥 Counterparty: Carpet Specialties, Inc. 🏛 Funding source: Capital Improvement Plan 📋 Action type: Contract award 📍 Location: 1608 7th Avenue North, Birmingham, Alabama 35203

July 21, 2026 · Item number:Item #7 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council to consider towing license for Alzouhiri at RMZ Body Shop

If approved, would grant Raod Alzouhiri permission to operate one wrecker on Birmingham streets through RMZ Body Shop. The towing service would serve the Pelham-area location.

👥 Counterparty: Raod Alzouhiri 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution 📍 Location: 2521 Chandabrook Circle, Pelham, Alabama 35124

July 21, 2026 · Item number:Item #9 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

Proposed removal: inoperable vehicle at 2600 16th St

Council would authorize removal of an inoperable gray 4-door Nissan from 2600 16th St as a public nuisance. Removal costs would be assessed against the vehicle's registered owner. If approved, the property would be cleared.

👥 Counterparty: registered owner of vehicle 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 2600 16TH ST 35208

July 21, 2026 · Item number:Item #11 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council to remove inoperable SUV declared public nuisance at 1322 SW 18th Way

If approved, would authorize removal of an abandoned black GMC Yukon from a residential property and assess removal costs to the registered vehicle owner. The property would be cleared of the nuisance.

👥 Counterparty: registered owner of vehicle 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1322 SW 18TH WAY 35211

July 21, 2026 · Item number:Item #13 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council to authorize removal of inoperable vehicle on SW 18th Way

If approved, the city would remove an abandoned blue Ford van from 1322 SW 18th Way and charge the owner for removal costs. Helps clear neighborhood blight.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution 📍 Location: 1322 SW 18TH WAY 35211

July 21, 2026 · Item number:Item #14 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council to consider removal of inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

If approved, would authorize removal of an abandoned white food trailer from 1322 SW 18th Way. The registered owner would be assessed removal costs. Helps address neighborhood blight and public safety concerns.

👥 Counterparty: registered owner of the vehicle 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1322 SW 18TH WAY 35211

July 21, 2026 · Item number:Item #15 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council to authorize removal of inoperable vehicle at 1322 SW 18th Way

If approved, the city would remove an abandoned white Chevrolet Step Van classified as a public nuisance and bill the registered owner for removal costs, helping clear blight from the neighborhood.

👥 Counterparty: Registered owner of inoperable motor vehicle 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution 📍 Location: 1322 SW 18TH WAY 35211

July 21, 2026 · Item number:Item #6 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council to vote on towing license for New Towing

If approved, would grant Nikolas Wiley a license to operate one wrecker vehicle for New Towing on Birmingham streets, allowing the business to provide towing services citywide.

👥 Counterparty: Nikolas Wiley 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Other 📍 Location: 3029 Summit Ridge Drive, Adamsville, Alabama 35005

July 21, 2026 · Item number:Item #20 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council to authorize removal of abandoned vehicle at 2027 SW Princeton Ave

If approved, the inoperable green Dodge Durango would be removed from 2027 SW Princeton Ave as a public nuisance, with removal costs assessed to the registered owner. Reduces blight and safety hazards on the property.

👥 Counterparty: registered owner of vehicle 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 2027 SW PRINCETON AVE 35211