Public Safety

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance; owner pays costs

Abandoned cars clutter neighborhoods and attract crime. The city removes the vehicle and bills the registered owner to recover costs.

Remove inoperable vehicle from property; costs charged to owner

City removes a junk vehicle classified as a public nuisance. Owner pays removal costs.

Weed abatement lien removed from 223 15th Ave N

Property at 223 15th Ave N is cleared of special weed-abatement charges. Removes city lien against the parcel.

Weed abatement assessment removed for 4914 Messer Airpo

Property at 4914 Messer Airpo is no longer subject to a special weed-abatement assessment, reducing or eliminating a tax charge on the parcel.

Bid renewal: Bostic Trucking continues demolition of condemned houses

City removes blighted residential properties and clears debris through continued partnership with demolition contractor. Keeps condemned homes off neighborhood streets.

City renews demolition contract with Nelson Family Lawn Care

Continues removal of condemned residential houses and debris from blighted properties. Renewal allows the city to proceed with demolition and site clearance work under existing approved pricing.

Police fleet: 2020 Ford Interceptor Hybrids approved from Stivers Ford

City renews contract with Stivers Ford for police SUVs. Spending details (unit price and quantity) are on file but not disclosed in the summary.

City declares 87 properties public nuisance over noxious weeds

Properties with dangerous weeds will be posted and abated; owners must clean up or face city action. Affects neighborhood safety and property maintenance across the city.

City buys emergency care textbooks from Jones & Bartlett Learning for $18,071

Spending on training materials for emergency responders. Covers advanced emergency care and transportation manuals used by fire and EMS personnel.

Emergency repairs approved for Linn Park plaza pavers and seating wall

City expedites repair of deteriorating brick, concrete, and granite fixtures on Linn Park's south side to restore the public space and prevent further damage.

City removes inoperable vehicle; owner pays removal cost

Abandoned or broken-down vehicles are removed as public nuisances. The registered owner is billed for the removal cost.

Bid renewal: Heritage Realty demolishes condemned houses

City renews contract with Heritage Realty Services to demolish condemned residential houses and clear debris, continuing blight removal in Birmingham neighborhoods.

Swanson Enterprises renewed for demolition, debris removal

City extends standing contract with demolition vendor to remove condemned houses and clear debris. Affects neighborhood blight remediation, but dollar amount and specific properties not detailed in agenda.

Council awards firefighter gear contract to Municipal Emergency Services

Ensures Birmingham firefighters have proper protective equipment for rescue operations. Contract covers turnout gear, technical rescue gear, and EMS rescue gear as needed.

Fire Department buys carpet extractor from Grainger for $322

Routine equipment purchase for fire operations funded from the general budget.

ITEM 14. A Resolution recognizing the service of "Blue Boy," a member of the Birmingham Police Department Mounted Patrol, who, having reached the age of approximately 23 years of age, having given approximately 7 years of good service to the Birmingham Pol

Birmingham honors "Doc," retired mounted police horse, after 7 years of service

The city recognizes a long-serving police asset that helped patrol neighborhoods and build community connections through the Mounted Patrol program.

Council honors Fly Joe Eagle, 20-year-old mounted police horse, after 7 years of

The Birmingham Police Department's mounted patrol loses a working animal that served the public for seven years. Recognition of department assets and animal welfare reflects city values.

Remove inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Abandoned vehicles clutter neighborhoods and attract blight. Removal costs are charged to the registered owner.

City charges property owner $11,198 for building demolition at 709 19th St

Property owner at 709 19th Street will be assessed $11,198 to recover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building on the site.