Council decisions on police technology, surveillance, and data-sharing arrangements that affect resident privacy.
Dangerous building at 1960 21st St. SW will be torn down after being deemed unsafe and a public nuisance, removing blight and hazard from the neighborhood.
City recovers costs for clearing noxious weeds from neglected parcels by billing property owners. Helps hold owners accountable and fund neighborhood cleanup.
City pursues cost recovery from property owners whose land harbors noxious weeds; owners can request a hearing to dispute the assessment.
Property owners will face special assessments to cover weed removal costs on blighted parcels. Details on affected properties and amounts are in the full item.
Property owners may face special assessments to cover city weed-removal costs on neglected parcels. Details on affected properties and charges are not provided in the agenda.
An unsafe, blighted structure in your neighborhood will be demolished to reduce public hazards and clear the way for land recovery or reuse.
City will demolish a condemned structure deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Removal clears blight and improves safety in the neighborhood.
Blighted house will be torn down to clear health and safety hazards from the neighborhood. Removes an abandoned structure that was declared a public nuisance.
City real estate transaction with a medical services firm. Details of which property, sale price, and redevelopment plans are not provided in the agenda.
Sets spending limits for the Alabama Trust Fund, which dedicates revenue to public education and conservation. Affects state funding decisions that flow to local schools and natural resources.
Sets spending priorities for infrastructure, maintenance, and improvements citywide for the next fiscal year. Determines which projects get funded and when they move forward.
This budget directs federal Community Development Block Grant funds to neighborhood improvements, housing, economic development, and public services. The specific projects and amounts depend on the amendments presented by the Mayor.
Property owners may face liens or special tax assessments to cover city costs for clearing noxious weeds. Abatement work can protect neighboring properties from pest and disease spread.
Sets spending plan for the Land Bank Authority, which acquires and rehabilitates abandoned properties to stabilize neighborhoods. Budget determines how many blighted parcels the agency can take on and prepare for redevelopment or resale.
Sets spending plan for storm water management across the city. Funds infrastructure to handle drainage, flooding prevention, and water quality improvements in your neighborhood.
Sets spending plan for fuel tax revenue in the coming fiscal year. Determines how the city allocates dedicated fuel tax funds for transportation and related infrastructure.
Council sets spending priorities for road and highway maintenance citywide. Budget details how public infrastructure funds are allocated.
Sets spending priorities for neighborhood-directed funds in the coming fiscal year, determining which projects and services get investment in your community.
Sets aside reserves from bond funds to cover future debt obligations and protect the city's credit rating. Ensures funds are available for emergencies or planned repayment of existing bonds.
Sets city spending for the year ending June 30, 2018 across all departments and services. This budget determines funding for police, fire, public works, parks, and community programs.
Sets annual spending plan for city operations and services. Budget outlines how tax dollars will be allocated across departments and programs for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2018.
Sets spending priorities for infrastructure, maintenance, and improvements citywide for the next fiscal year. Determines which projects get funded and when they move forward.
Property owners with noxious or dangerous weeds face special tax assessments for abatement under a 2013 city rule. Affected owners have a chance to be heard on the charges.
Sets annual spending plan for city operations and services. Budget outlines how tax dollars will be allocated across departments and programs for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2018.
Sets spending priorities for neighborhood-directed funds in the coming fiscal year, determining which projects and services get investment in your community.