Public Safety

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.

Special assessment: $10,270 demolition cost for 3300 34th St North

Property owner at 3300 34th Street North will be charged $10,270 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building. This assessment becomes a lien on the property until paid.

Special assessment: $26,013 demolition cost at 5724 Avenue O

Property owner at 5724 Avenue O will be billed $26,013 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building. This charge becomes a lien against the property.

Property owner pays $6,880 for demolition of unsafe building in Ensley

Demolition cost is passed to the property owner at 1918 18th Street as a special assessment. Unsafe blighted buildings are removed from neighborhoods, but owners bear the full cost.

Property owner charged $7,056 for demolition of unsafe building at Park Ave SW

Property owner at 4912 Park Avenue S.W. will be assessed $7,056 to cover the city's cost of tearing down an unsafe structure on the lot. The special assessment becomes a lien against the property.

City bills property owner $5,890 for demolition at 8627 5th Ave N

An unsafe building at this address has been demolished; the owner is being charged $5,890 to cover the cost. This is a common municipal practice to recover demolition expenses from property owners.

Property owner billed $16,616 for demolition of unsafe building at 6449 Division

Owner of property at 6449 Division Avenue is now responsible for $16,616 in demolition costs the city incurred to remove an unsafe structure. This is a special assessment—a direct bill against the property.