Council to consider towing service license for Merkel's Chelsea Towing
If approved, would allow Merkel's Chelsea Towing to operate three wreckers on Birmingham streets, expanding towing services available in the city.
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Public Safety
Agenda items
Public Safety items
Special Events Retail License for Greek Festival, Oct 1–3
Would allow Holy Trinity-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church to operate a retail food and beverage stand at the Greek Festival on 19th Street South. If approved, the license permits vending on the specified street block for the three-day event.
Council to consider restaurant liquor license for Ivy & Oak Café
If approved, would grant Ivy & Oak Café a retail liquor license to serve alcohol at 321 20th Street North. The license would allow the restaurant to sell beer, wine, and spirits on premises.
Liquor license transfer: Picnics, LLC for Rock N Roll Sushi 280
Council will consider whether to allow Picnics, LLC to transfer a restaurant liquor license for use at Rock N Roll Sushi 280, located at 3431 Colonnade Parkway. The decision would determine if the business can operate with a liquor license at that location.
Council to authorize emergency vehicle purchases from Emergency Vehicles, Inc.
If approved, would authorize the Department of Equipment Management to purchase emergency vehicles and related parts and accessories for one year under a competitive H-GAC contract, supporting public safety operations.
Council to remove inoperable vehicle from 236 SW 23rd St as public nuisance
Removal would clear an abandoned vehicle from the neighborhood. Costs would be charged to the registered owner of the black Chevrolet Blazer SS.
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1 parcel
Council to authorize removal of inoperable vehicle as public nuisance
If approved, the city would remove a junk vehicle from 326 SW 23rd St and bill the registered owner for removal costs. Helps clear neighborhood blight.
Land area:
1 parcel
Firefighter protective gear contract up for City Council approval
Council would approve a one-year supply contract for firefighter hoods and gloves from the lowest bidder. Ensures Fire and Rescue personnel have protective equipment to safely perform their duties.
Council to consider removal of abandoned vehicle at 236 SW 23rd St
If approved, the city would remove an inoperable pickup truck designated a public nuisance from the property at 236 SW 23rd St. Removal costs would be assessed to the vehicle's registered owner.
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1 parcel
Council to authorize $1.96M emergency contract for jail repairs with Willo Produ
If approved, would authorize an emergency repair and renovation contract at Birmingham City Jail. The $1.96M project aims to address security-sensitive maintenance needs at the facility on 6th Avenue South.
Emergency contract: $16.3K water damage repair at Police Academy
Council would authorize emergency repairs to the Police Academy after ceiling collapse from flooding. If approved, the city would hire Servpro of Birmingham to mitigate water damage and restore the facility to operational condition.
Council to authorize $102K for police academy uniforms, August 2026
If approved, would spend $102,070.50 in general funds on uniforms for the August 2026 police recruit class and promotional ceremony. Uses sole-source procurement without competitive bidding.
Council to authorize removal of abandoned vehicle as public nuisance at 236 SW 2
If approved, the council would authorize removal of an inoperable white Chevrolet pickup truck from the property. Costs would be assessed against the registered vehicle owner. This addresses blight concerns in the neighborhood.
Land area:
1 parcel
Council to order removal of abandoned vehicle at 236 SW 23rd St
If approved, the city would remove an inoperable red 2008 Mazda Speed3 and charge the registered owner for removal costs. The abandoned vehicle, located in a residential area, would be declared a public nuisance.
Land area:
1 parcel
Council to authorize removal of abandoned vehicle as public nuisance
If approved, would remove a blue 2-door Chevrolet Caprice from 236 SW 23rd St. Removal costs would be assessed against the registered vehicle owner. The action addresses blight and property condition issues in the neighborhood.
Land area:
1 parcel
Council to authorize removal of abandoned vehicle at 236 SW 23rd St
If approved, the city would remove an inoperable blue 2-door Chevrolet Monte Carlo classified as a public nuisance from 236 SW 23rd St. Removal costs would be assessed against the vehicle's registered owner.
Land area:
1 parcel
Council to authorize removal of abandoned vehicle on SW 23rd St
If approved, the city would remove a tan 2000-era Chevrolet pickup truck parked at 236 SW 23rd St and bill the registered owner for removal costs. The vehicle would be classified as a public nuisance.
Land area:
1 parcel
Council to authorize removal of inoperable vehicle at 326 SW 23rd St
If approved, the city would remove an inoperable white Ford van classified as a public nuisance and bill the registered owner for removal costs. Would clear blight from the property.
Land area:
1 parcel
Council to authorize removal of inoperable vehicle at 326 SW 23rd St
If approved, the city would remove an abandoned gray 2007 Nissan Altima from 326 SW 23rd St and assess removal costs to the registered owner, reducing blight in the neighborhood.
Land area:
1 parcel
Council to consider removal of inoperable vehicle as public nuisance
If approved, the white Dodge Caravan at 337 SW 23rd St would be removed and costs assessed to the registered owner. The removal would clear a vehicle designated as a public nuisance from the property.
Land area:
1 parcel