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September 15, 2026 · Item number:Item #91 Total cost: $128K

Council to approve $128K for 60 fire department smart locks

Would authorize purchase of rapid access KeySecure eLocks for Birmingham Fire Department, enabling faster emergency response through digital lock access technology at fire stations.

September 15, 2026 · Item number:Item #31 Total cost: undisclosed

Council to consider DEA task force agreement for BPD officers

Would assign two BPD officers to federal DEA task forces targeting drug trafficking and synthetic drugs through September 2029. Officers' salaries and task force expenses would be reimbursed by federal funds.

September 15, 2026 · Item number:Item #53 Total cost: undisclosed

10-year tax abatement proposed for 140-room hotel at First Avenue South

If approved, the city would forgive state, county, and municipal taxes on the brownfield site for 10 years to encourage Parkside Hotel Partners to develop a 140-room hotel with restaurant and retail. The project would redevelop three parcels on First Avenue South but reduce tax r

Land area: 3 parcels
September 8, 2026 · Item number:Item #11 Total cost: undisclosed

City to join Hyundai/Kia settlement over theft-prone vehicle sales

If approved, Birmingham would receive settlement funds from Hyundai and Kia for distributing vehicles unreasonably susceptible to theft. The payout would support the city's public nuisance claims and compensate residents affected by high-theft vehicle models.

September 8, 2026 · Item number:Item #1 Total cost: undisclosed

City to accept 2015 Ford Explorer donation from BECD

Would add one vehicle to the Equipment Management Department fleet at no cost to taxpayers. The donation supports city operations by providing a verified usable asset.

September 1, 2026 · Item number:Item #24 Total cost: undisclosed

Council to consider nuisance abatement on 166 parcels citywide

If approved, the city would abate nuisances on 166 properties across multiple neighborhoods and assess costs as liens against those parcels. Residents and property owners on affected properties would be able to present concerns at a public hearing.

Land area: 166 parcels
September 1, 2026 · Item number:Item #12 Total cost: undisclosed

Council to consider removal of inoperable vehicle at 2218 Avenue H

If approved, the city would remove an inoperable grey Jeep Patriot from 2218 Avenue H and charge removal costs to the registered owner. The vehicle would be declared a public nuisance.

Land area: 1 parcel
September 1, 2026 · Item number:Item #4 Total cost: undisclosed

Tre Luna Catering: Special Events License for 2026 UAB Art Block Party

If approved, Tre Luna Catering would be authorized to operate a retail beverage service at the September 18, 2026 UAB Art Block Party in the 10th Avenue South corridor near downtown. Residents in the area may be affected by temporary street closures and event operations.

September 1, 2026 · Item number:Item #15 Total cost: undisclosed

Council to authorize removal of inoperable vehicle at 1044 Avenue E

If approved, the city would remove an inoperable INFINITI (grey, Tag 1A0P1H6) classified as a public nuisance. Removal costs would be assessed against the registered vehicle owner. The vehicle is located at 1044 Avenue E, 35218.

Land area: 1 parcel
September 1, 2026 · Item number:Item #21 Total cost: undisclosed

Council to order removal of inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

If approved, the city would remove a green 2-door Volkswagen Beetle from 1115 Suncrest Ln and assess removal costs to the vehicle's registered owner, clearing a public nuisance from the neighborhood.

Land area: 1 parcel
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