Grants & Federal Funding

City seeks $7,800 state tourism grant

City applies for state tourism funding to support local tourism initiatives at no local cost.

CONSENT ITEM 10. WITHDRAWN A Resolution approving and authorizing the Mayor to approve a Grant Agreement with The United States Department of Transportation, in substantially the same form as on file with the City Clerk and as before this Council, under w

City partners with RPCGB to oversee American Rescue Plan jobs grant

This agreement lets the Regional Planning Commission manage federal Good Jobs Challenge funding aimed at creating or supporting employment in your area. Partnership arrangement typically has no direct cost to the city.

$30,731 small business loan from federal grant approved

City commits federal Community Development Block Grant funds to support a small business loan. Strengthens local economic opportunity.

City applies for $1M federal grant to reconnect communities

If approved, the city could receive $1 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation to fund infrastructure projects that reconnect neighborhoods disrupted by past highway or development decisions.

ADDENDUM ITEM 40. A Resolution recognizing the outstanding public service and career of Mr. DeJarvis Leonard (PE), the East Central Region Engineer for the Alabama Department of Transportation. (Recommended by the Tra

Operating permit granted to Collier Kids Travel for executive sedan service

Collier Kids Travel is authorized to operate a for-hire sedan transportation service in the area. This license allows the company to legally offer executive car services to the public.

City grants right-of-way for state transportation project STPBH-7117

City approves access agreement with Alabama Department of Transportation for a state-funded highway or transit project. Details of affected streets and project scope are not specified in this agenda item.

Mayor authorized to apply for U.S. Department of Justice grant

Authorizes city to pursue federal grant funding from the U.S. Department of Justice through Alabama state channels. The specific program and dollar amount are not disclosed in the item title.

City grants BLG Logistics foreign-trade-zone subzone rights

BLG Logistics gains authority to operate a foreign-trade subzone site in Birmingham, potentially enabling tariff-exempt imports and tax benefits for businesses at that location. This can attract logistics investment to the city.

City accepts $10K grant from Jefferson County Fund for Arlington renovations

Arlington receives $10,000 in private funding to support preservation and renovation work at the site.

Mayor authorized to apply for federal grant

Council clears the way for the city to pursue federal funding. The specific grant source and amount are not disclosed in this item.

City rescinds Foreign-Trade Zone deal with Genuine Parts

The city is canceling a special trade zone agreement that gave Genuine Parts Company tax and regulatory benefits. Reverses a 2022 decision that favored the company's operations in the city.

Mayor authorized to apply for U.S. Department of Justice grant

City can now pursue federal DOJ funding for an unspecified program or initiative. Grant details were cut off in the item title.

Operating permit issued to Colliers Way Transportation for non-emergency service

Colliers Way Transportation gains authority to operate a non-emergency transportation service in the city. The permit grants them legal operating rights in the local market.

Council sets $173,250 salary cap for Committee Assistants and Chiefs of Staff

Sets the maximum total compensation city staff can spend on committee assistants and chiefs of staff. Affects how many people can work in these roles and at what pay levels.

City accepts state grant to install radar traffic safety equipment

Birmingham accepts a donation from ALDOT to install radar equipment—likely for traffic speed enforcement or safety monitoring. Improves road safety at no cost to the city.

City accepts AmeriCorps VISTA grant funding

Birmingham receives federal funding to support volunteer service corps addressing community needs. No local tax dollars spent; grant enables expanded civic engagement programs.

City grants antenna attachment license to New Cingular Wireless

New Cingular Wireless (AT&T) gets permission to attach and operate antenna equipment on city poles. Expands cellular network capacity; city may receive attachment fees or revenue.

City grants Southern Linc revocable license for Cell on Wheels

Southern Linc can install and operate temporary mobile cell service on city property. The license is revocable, so the city retains control over the arrangement.