If approved, would authorize cloud computing services for the city's Information Management Services Department for 120 days. Would enable staff access to software, platform, and infrastructure tools needed for city operations.
If approved, would eliminate part of a zoning rule that allows denser development for affordable housing citywide. The change could reduce incentives for affordable housing projects across Birmingham's corporate limits.
Would fill three seats on the Design Review Committee, which oversees development standards and aesthetic review. New members' terms would run through July 2028.
If approved, the city would formally declare 289 properties across multiple neighborhoods a public nuisance due to noxious or dangerous weeds. Property owners would receive notice and have the right to object at a public hearing on October 27, 2026, before abatement work begins.
Would redraw zoning boundaries for properties in Pratt and Ensley communities. If approved, the changes could affect land use, development potential, and future growth patterns in both neighborhoods.
If approved, would authorize a one-year contract for law enforcement and city vehicle graphics through competitive bidding. The contract covers needed decals and graphics for Equipment Management Department vehicles.
If approved, would allow Boys & Girls Club of Central Alabama to build a new youth center at 1259 Huffman Road by rezoning the property from residential to neighborhood commercial use. Community members can speak at the October 13 hearing.
If approved, would authorize a three-year contract for the Planning, Engineering and Permits Department to maintain and update its mapping and geographic information systems. The annual cost of $180,400 would support the tools planners and engineers use to manage land records and
Would authorize removal of nuisances on 137 properties throughout the city and place cleanup costs as liens against the properties. If approved, property owners would be responsible for abatement charges.
If approved, would rezone properties across Crestline, Crestwood, and Red Mountain communities. Zoning changes could affect future development, land use, property values, and community character in Birmingham's Southern Framework Area.
If the council finds these properties are public nuisances, the city would have authority to abate overgrown weeds. Property owners would receive notice and have an opportunity to object at the October 13 hearing before any abatement work begins.
Would update Birmingham's floodplain zone overlay rules to meet federal flood insurance standards. If approved, the city would maintain eligibility for FEMA's Community Rating System, potentially helping residents with flood insurance rates and reducing flood risk.
Would fill a vacant seat on the Design Review Committee through July 2027. The committee advises on architectural and urban design standards for development projects in Birmingham.
Would authorize payment to integrate the city's Teller Payment Portal with Gtechna's Command Center platform, streamlining transaction processing if approved.
If approved, would change zoning to allow a duplex that was converted without permits. This would legalize an existing structure and set precedent for similar unpermitted conversions in single-family zones.
If approved, would allow Arlington Redevelopment to build a mixed-use building with residential and hospitality components at 1240 22nd Street South by changing the zoning from Medium to High Qualified Mixed-Use District. The change would affect density and land use on this prope
If approved, the city would remove nuisances—such as overgrown vegetation—from 130 parcels across multiple neighborhoods. Property owners would be responsible for repaying abatement costs, which would become a lien against their properties.
Would rezone properties across three communities in the Southern Area. Changes would affect future land use, development eligibility, and property values for residents and businesses in Crestline, Crestwood, and Red Mountain communities.
A zoning change across Pratt and Ensley communities could reshape how land is used—affecting what can be built, where residents can live, and local economic development. Council will first approve holding a public hearing Sept. 22, 2026, to take community input before voting on t
If approved, the city would declare 304 properties with noxious weeds a public nuisance and begin the process to clear them. Property owners would be notified by certified mail and have until September 15 to object at a public hearing.