Property tax rates set for city fiscal year 2020–21
City sets the ad valorem property tax rate that affects every homeowner. Includes homestead exemption that reduces tax burden for qualifying primary residences.
Topic
Grants & Federal Funding
Agenda items
Grants & Federal Funding items
Fire and Rescue receives federal health emergency grant
Federal funding supports Birmingham Fire and Rescue's public health and emergency response capacity at no local cost.
CONSENT ITEM 18. WITHDRAWN A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to submit an application and execute all documents necessary to accept and expend funds from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, for the grant entitled GLOBAL IDEAS FOR U.S. SOLUTIONS; Cities T
Mayor authorized to pursue federal transportation grants
Clears the way for Birmingham to apply for and receive discretionary funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation. Potential projects could improve roads, transit, or safety infrastructure.
City amends EDA Revolving Loan Fund grant with Jefferson County
Modifies federal economic development funding that supports business loans. Exact impact unclear without full agreement details.
Mayor authorized to amend EDA Revolving Loan Fund grant agreement
Secures federal grant funds that support business loans and economic development in Birmingham. Amendment terms unknown from public record.
Supplemental agreement with Alabama DOT for CMAQ-3715 project
City secures continued state funding for a congestion-mitigation air-quality project. Agreement details will clarify project scope, timeline, and local impact.
City accepts $700K federal grant from Department of Justice
Birmingham secures $700,000 in federal funding from the DOJ to support public safety or criminal justice initiatives, reducing pressure on the city budget for these programs.
City accepts federal grant for reentry programs
Birmingham is accepting a U.S. Department of Justice grant to expand prisoner reentry services, helping people leaving jail reintegrate into the community and reduce repeat offenses.
City withdraws legal request authorized by Resolution 2034-19
The City Attorney withdraws a previously authorized legal action or claim. This reversal ends a pursuit that Council had formally approved, though the specific claim or request details are not disclosed in this summary.
ITEM 17. A Resolution rescinding the authority granted by Resolution No. 2034-19 and authorizing the City Attorney to withdraw the request previously authorized by Resolution No. 2034-19.
Mayor authorized to execute state highway project agreement
City and Alabama Department of Transportation formalize partnership on interstate project IM-I022(315). Details on scope and benefits unavailable.
Council approves federal DOJ grant amendment for community development
City is amending a prior grant agreement to accept additional federal funding from the U.S. Department of Justice for community and economic development purposes.
City accepts $276K federal civil rights grant from DOJ
Federal funding supports civil rights enforcement and justice programs in Birmingham. The grant requires no local match and comes with no additional tax burden on residents.
Mayor authorized to apply for DOJ grant through ADECA
City seeks federal funding through the U.S. Department of Justice; specific grant amount and program details were not included in the agenda item.
Mayor authorized to execute state grant for transportation project IMF-STPAAF-I0
City unlocks state Department of Transportation funding for infrastructure improvement. Project details and neighborhood impact unknown from available information.
City accepts DHS flood insurance grant funds
Federal money to reduce flood risk and insurance costs for Birmingham residents. Grant funds support flood mitigation projects and community resilience efforts.
City accepts federal flood insurance grant from DHS
Birmingham will receive federal funding to support flood insurance and disaster preparedness under the National Flood Insurance Act. This money helps protect residents and property from flooding risks.
City accepts $50K grant from Southern Company for demo project
Southern Company will fund a demonstration project with a $50,000 grant to support city operations or initiatives.
City accepts DHS federal flood insurance grant funds
Federal grant money strengthens Birmingham's flood preparedness and resilience. The city can apply for and use these funds to support flood mitigation and insurance programs.