On the agenda: Bhamal Regular City Council Meeting - Sep 16, 2025 — SoundThinking (Sep 16)

REVISED AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL
CITY OF BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS – THIRD FLOOR CITY HALL
PRE-COUNCIL MEETING – 9:00 A.M.
September 16, 2025 – 9:30 A.M.
WEBSITE ADDRESS:
INVOCATION:

www.birminghamal.gov

Rev. Laramie D. Long, Pastor, Twenty Second Avenue Baptist
Church, Birmingham, AL

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilor Clinton Woods
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS: April 15, 22 and 29, 2025
MINUTES NOT READY: May 6, 2025 – September 9, 2025
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR

NOMINATIONS TO BOARDS AND AGENCEIS
STATEMENT OF CONDUCT OF BUSINESS
All items designated as “Consent” are routine and non-controversial and will be
approved by one motion. All items on the “Consent Agenda” will be announced by
reading the Item Numbers only. No separate discussion of these items will be permitted
unless a Councilmember or the Mayor requests the item be removed from the “Consent
Agenda”. Additionally, a Citizen interested in addressing the Council with respect to an
item on the “Consent Agenda” designated for “Public Hearing” (“ph”) may request the
item be removed from the “Consent Agenda” to hold the hearing on the item. Any
item(s) removed from the “Consent Agenda” will revert to its normal place on the
Agenda Order of Business.

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For remaining matters, all matters of permanent operation (“P”) will be read, and all
Public Hearings (“ph”) will be announced.
CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT AGENDA
CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS FOR FINAL PASSAGE
CONSENT(ph)

ITEM 1.
A Resolution granting approval for an Off Premise Beer and Wine
License for Curbside Provisions, LLC to be used at Son of a Butcher,
2810 3rd Avenue South, Suite 100, Birmingham AL 35233 and rescinding
Resolution No. 1318-25, adopted by the Birmingham City Council on
August 19, 2025, which approved an application for an On and Off
Premise Beer and Wine License for Curbside Provisions, LLC to be used
at Son of a Butcher, 2810 3rd Avenue South, Suite 100, Birmingham AL
35233, due to an error in the application. (Submitted by Councilor Tate,
Chair, Public Safety Committee) (Recommended by the Public Safety
Committee)

CONSENT(ph)

ITEM 2.
A Resolution relative to the application of LKS Enterprises, LLC for an
Off Premise Beer and Wine License to be used at Easy Stop, 9917
Parkway East, Suite A, Birmingham, Alabama 35215, and the hearing of
all interested parties. (Submitted by Councilor Tate, Chair, Public Safety
Committee) (Recommended by the Public Safety Committee)**

CONSENT(ph)

ITEM 3.
A Resolution relative to the application of C & M Hospitality, Inc., for a
Restaurant Retail Liquor License to be used at Cassanova Restaurant,
608 (616) 29th Street South, Birmingham, Alabama 35233, and the
hearing of all interested parties. (Submitted by Councilor Tate, Chair,
Public Safety Committee) (Recommended by the Public Safety
Committee)**

CONSENT(ph)

ITEM 4.
A Resolution relative to the application of High Dive Lounge and Park,
LLC for a Restaurant Retail Liquor License to be used at High Dive, 524
32nd Street South, Birmingham, Alabama 35233, and the hearing of all
interested parties. (Submitted by Councilor Tate, Chair, Public Safety
Committee) (Recommended by the Public Safety Committee)**

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CONSENT(ph)

ITEM 5.
A Resolution relative to the application of The Green Bean, LLC for a
Lounge Retail Liquor Class I License to be used at The Green Bean,
3108 Park Avenue SW, Birmingham, Alabama 35221, and the hearing of
all interested parties. (Submitted by Councilor Tate, Chair, Public Safety
Committee) (Recommended by the Public Safety Committee)**

CONSENT(ph)

ITEM 6.
A Resolution relative to the application of TheHive, LLC for a Lounge
Retail Liquor Class I License to be used at The Hive, 1819 Avenue F,
Ensley, Birmingham, Alabama 35218, and the hearing of all interested
parties. (Submitted by Councilor Tate, Chair, Public Safety Committee)
(Recommended by the Public Safety Committee)**

CONSENT(ph)

ITEM 7.
A Resolution relative to the application of Birmingham Chapter Les
Dames d’Escoffier International for a Special Events Retail License 140
to be used at Champagne & Fried Chicken, on October 19, 2025, on
29th Street between 2nd Avenue South and 3rd Avenue South, Birmingham,
Alabama 35233, and the hearing of all interested parties. (Submitted by
Councilor Tate, Chairman, Public Safety Committee) (Recommended by
the Public Safety Committee)

CONSENT(ph)

ITEM 8.
A Resolution relative to the application of Honeycutt JR Enterprises, LLC
for a Special Events Retail License 140 to be used at The Classic
Comedy Cookout, from October 19 through October 20, 2025, at 5812 1st
Avenue North, Birmingham, Alabama 35212, to and the hearing of all
interested parties. (Submitted by Councilor Tate, Chair, Public Safety
Committee) (Recommended by the Public Safety Committee)

CONSENT(ph)

ITEM 9.
A Resolution relative to the application of Holy Trinity-Holy Cross Greek
Orthodox Church, for a Special Events Retail License 140 to be used at
the Greek Festival, from October 2 through October 4, 2025, on 19th
Street South from 3rd Avenue South and Parking Lane on 3rd Avenue
South to 4th Avenue South, Birmingham, Alabama 35233, and the
hearing of all interested parties. (Submitted by Councilor Tate, Chairman,

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Public Safety Committee) (Recommended by the Public Safety
Committee)
INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
CONSENT

ITEM 10.
An Ordinance “TO FURTHER AMEND THE NEIGHBORHOOD
ALLOCATIONS FUND BUDGET” for the fiscal year ending June 30,
2026, by transferring $500.00 from Dolomite Neighborhood Association
and appropriating $500.00 to Transfer to Fund 001 General Fund, and
“TO FURTHER AMEND THE GENERAL FUND BUDGET” for the
fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, by appropriating $450.00 to the LibraryEast Ensley Library, Supplies – Other General Office and appropriating
$50.00 to Library-Adult Programming, Professional Fees – Other
Professional Services to support purchase of operational supplies.
(Submitted by the Mayor) (Recommended by the Mayor and the Budget
and Finance Committee)**

CONSENT

ITEM 11.
An Ordinance “TO FURTHER AMEND THE GRANTS FUND
BUDGET” for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, by appropriating
$960.00 to Planning, Engineering, and Permits for Certified Local
Government Grant per award received from Alabama Historical
Commission, increasing the total from $14,400.00 to $15,360.00.
(Submitted by the Mayor) (Recommended by the Mayor and the Budget
and Finance Committee)**

CONSENT

ITEM 12.
An Ordinance “TO FURTHER AMEND THE NEIGHBORHOOD
ALLOCATIONS FUND BUDGET” for the fiscal year ending June 30,
2026, by transferring $600.00 from Oak Ridge/West Ensley
Neighborhood Association and appropriating $600.00 to Transfer to Fund
001 General Fund, and “TO FURTHER AMEND THE GENERAL
FUND BUDGET” for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, by
appropriating $600.00 to the Library-East Ensley Library, Supplies –
Other General Office to support the S.A.L.T. (Seniors Adults Living
Triumphantly) program. (Submitted by the Mayor) (Recommended by the
Mayor and the Budget and Finance Committee)**

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CONSENT

ITEM 13.
An Ordinance “TO FURTHER AMEND THE NEIGHBORHOOD
ALLOCATIONS FUND BUDGET” for the fiscal year ending June 30,
2026, by transferring $1,400.00 from Huffman Neighborhood Association
and appropriating $1,400.00 to Transfer to Fund 102 Capital Improvement
Fund, and “TO FURTHER AMEND THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
FUND BUDGET” for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, by
appropriating $1,400.00 to the Department of Transportation, Traffic
Calming (i.e. speed cushions). (Submitted by the Mayor) (Recommended
by the Mayor and the Budget and Finance Committee)**

P

ITEM 14.
An Ordinance to add a new Chapter 2, “Building and Housing Code Lien
Enforcement” to Title 7, “Building and Land Use Controls”, of The
General Code of The City of Birmingham to implement provisions of
Code of Alabama (1975) Sections 11-70B-1 — 11-70B-8 (Act No. 2024246 of the Alabama Legislature (SB9)) to provide for judicial in rem
foreclosure of municipal code enforcement and nuisance abatement liens
by the City of Birmingham. [First Reading] (Submitted by the City
Attorney) (Recommended by the Mayor and the Committee of the
Whole)**

P

ITEM 15.
An Ordinance approving and authorizing the Mayor to execute, an
Amendment to the Agreement between the City of Birmingham and Oak
Hill Memorial Association dated on September 3, 2024 and approved by
Ordinance No. 24-65, and amended on April 8, 2025 for FY 2024-2025,
and approved by Ordinance No. 25-37, to provide an additional amount of
$25,000.00, to work on the eastern perimeter wall in October, beginning
at the corner of 13th Court North and extending down to the entrance gate
on 19th Street (roughly 600 linear feet) increasing the funding under the
Agreement for the FY 2025-2026 term only, for a total amount not to
exceed $226,297.00. [First Reading] (Submitted by the City Attorney)
(Recommended by the Mayor and the Budget and Finance Committee)**

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CONSENT

ITEM 16.
A Resolution pursuant to §11-40-1 and §38-2-9 Codes of Alabama, 1975
authorizing the Mayor to execute and deliver an agreement with Big
Brothers/Big Sisters of Greater Birmingham in an amount not to
exceed $4,500.00 to provide the following goods and services for the
City: The Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Greater Birmingham shall provide
community based assistance to families (i.e. children with incarcerated
parents, children of military families, single parents, etc.) by coordinating
adult volunteers to provide a broad range of opportunities to raise
awareness for mentoring, parenting, workforce development, and basic
quality of life that leads to productive citizenship, for a term of one year.
Said funds to come from District 2 Discretionary Funds. [Funding
Source: 001_000_04220.542.001-District 2 Discretionary ($4,500.00)]
(Submitted by the City Attorney) (Recommended by the Mayor)

CONSENT

ITEM 17.
A Resolution pursuant to §11-40-1 and §16-11-9.1 Codes of Alabama,
1975, authorizing the Mayor to execute and deliver an agreement with
The Birmingham Board of Education in an amount not to exceed
$1,000.00 to provide the following goods and services for the benefit of
students of the Birmingham City School Avondale Elementary: Board
will aid the Principal for administrative supplies. The term shall not
exceed June 30, 2026. [Funding Source: 001-000-04250-542-001($1,000.00)] (Submitted by the City Attorney) (Recommended by the
Mayor)

CONSENT

ITEM 18.
A Resolution pursuant to §11-40-1 and §16-11-9.1 Codes of Alabama,
1975, authorizing the Mayor to execute and deliver an agreement with
The Birmingham Board of Education in an amount not to exceed
$7,998.00 to provide the following goods and services for the benefit of
students of the Birmingham City Schools: Glen Iris Elementary School
($2,666.00), Avondale Elementary School, ($2,666.00); Epic Elementary
School ($2,166.00), and Epic Elementary ($500.00). Board will provide
assistance to the Principal for administrative and band supplies. The term
shall not exceed June 30, 2026. [Funding Source: 001-000-04230-542001-Discretionary ($7,998.00)] (Submitted by the City Attorney)
(Recommended by the Mayor)

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CONSENT

ITEM 19.
A Resolution approving and authorizing the Mayor to execute a Funding
Agreement with the Birmingham Jefferson County Port Authority
(“BJCPA”), under which the BJCPA will contract with the owner and
operator of the Port Authority Terminal for the installation of a 6” tap on a
6” cast iron water main in the Warrior River Water Authority service area
to support construction of a 25,000 square foot warehouse facility at the
Birmingham Port Terminal to further the functions of an inland port
facility on the Black Warrior River to carry out its duties and
responsibilities and other services that are required to fulfill the intent of
the Port Authority Act as defined in Chapter 94 of Title 11 of the Code of
Alabama (1975) and the purposes of the Funding Agreement and the City
will pay the BJCPA an amount not to exceed $125,000.00 for such
services, provided that such funding has been approved and included in
the City’s General Fund Budget for FY 2025-2026. [Funding Source:
G/L: 001_400_96700_96823.550-008] (Submitted by the City Attorney)
(Recommended by the Mayor, Budget and Finance Committee and the
Economic Development and Tourism Committee)**

CONSENT

ITEM 20.
A Resolution pursuant to §11-40-1 et. seq., §11-47-11 and §11-47-9
Codes of Alabama, 1975, authorizing the Mayor to execute and deliver an
agreement with Birmingham Time Media Group, LLC in an amount
not to exceed $65,000.00 to provide the following goods or services to the
City: Birmingham Time Media Group, LLC will provide weekly print and
online advertisements to inform and educate the citizens of the City of
Birmingham about City codes, ordinances, programs and services to
positively support the citizens of Birmingham. In addition, the provider
will deliver and distribute weekly copies of the Birmingham Times
Newspaper. The total amount will be disbursed in two equal installments
of $32,500.00 beginning December 30, 2025 and June 30, 2026.
[Funding Source: 001_010-04200.527-050-District 2 Discretionary
($65,000.00)] (Submitted by the City Attorney) (Recommended by the
Mayor)

CONSENT

ITEM 21.
A Resolution pursuant to §11-40-1 of the Code of Alabama, 1975
authorizing the Mayor to execute and deliver a First Amendment to the
Agreement with ESO Solutions, Inc. (ESO), under which ESO shall
provide new integrated functions and extend services to the Birmingham
Fire and Rescue Department for the City’s emergency dispatch operations
and services, for a term of one (1) year, and the City shall pay ESO an
additional amount of $170,498.00, increasing the total amount of the

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Agreement to an amount not to exceed $596,333.70. [Funding Source:
00001_037_01920_01922.531-020 - Rental Software Leases]
(Submitted by the City Attorney) (Recommended by the Mayor and the
Budget and Finance Committee)
CONSENT

ITEM 22.
A Resolution pursuant to §11-40-1 of the Code of Alabama, 1975
authorizing the Mayor to execute and deliver a First Amendment to the
Agreement with ESO Solutions, Inc. (ESO), under which ESO shall
extend the subscription for Electronic Health Record (EHR) , to allow the
EMS billing office to complete and submit electronic patient care reports
to the insurance companies within 24-hours for a term of one (1) year. The
cloud-based program will increase HIPPA compliance and reliability for
mandatory State reporting. The City shall pay ESO an additional amount
of $121,781.22, increasing the total amount of the Agreement to an
amount
not
to
exceed
$246,737.25.
[Funding
Source:
00001_037_01920_01922.531-020 - Rental Software Leases]
(Submitted by the City Attorney) (Recommended by the Mayor and the
Budget and Finance Committee)

CONSENT

ITEM 23.
A Resolution pursuant to §11-40-1, §11-47-19, and §11-47-16, Codes of
Alabama, 1975 authorizing the Mayor to execute and deliver an
agreement with HUB Worldwide, Inc., (hereinafter referred to as the
Provider). The City is retaining the Provider to provide the following
goods or services to the City, (the Work) to increase access for quality
healthcare for underserved communities while reducing medical waste in
an amount not to exceed $5,000.00 from District 5. This agreement shall
expire June 30, 2025. [Funding Source: 001_010_04250.04251.527.014-District 5-Discretionary ($5,000.00)] (Submitted by the
City Attorney) (Recommended by the Mayor)

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CONSENT

ITEM 24.
A Resolution pursuant to §11-40-1, §38-2-9, and §11-47-19 Code of
Alabama, 1975 authorizing the Mayor to execute and deliver an
agreement in an amount not to exceed $20,000.00 with Huffman
Development Council, under which Huffman Development Council, will
administer the Huffman Community Garden at 600 Huffman Road,
Birmingham, Alabama to work towards eradicating food insecurity and
promoting healthier lifestyles for all residents of the Huffman
neighborhood. Said funds to come from Huffman Neighborhood
Association funds. [Funding Source: 032_202_12100_12101.540-001
($18,210.95);
031_200_12100_12101_15198.540-001
($1,789.05)]
(Submitted by the City Attorney) (Recommended by the Budget and
Finance Committee)**

CONSENT

ITEM 25.
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Jones
Valley Teaching Farm (JVTF), wherein, JVTF will implement
aggressive programs of sustainable urban agricultural, promoting food
markets, and economic development potential for the City and for said
services the City shall pay JVTF an amount not to exceed $300,000 for a
term of one (1) year. [Funding Source: G/L 001_400_96700_96823.550008] (Submitted by the City Attorney) (Recommended by the Mayor and
the Budget and Finance Committee)

CONSENT

ITEM 26.
A Resolution approving and authorizing the Mayor to execute a Funding
Agreement between the City of Birmingham and McWane Science
Center d/b/a McWane Center (“McWane”), under which McWane will
provide services in the City to promote public understanding of science,
technology and the environment by making learning an adventure by
providing hands-on exhibits and programs for students, teachers and the
general public for a term of one (1) year and the City will provide
financial incentives to McWane, pursuant to Amendment No. 772 in an
amount
not
to
exceed
$159,104.00.
[Funding
Source:
001_400_96500_96510.550-005
Annual
Contributions
Youth
Programs] (Submitted by the City Attorney) (Recommended by the
Mayor and the Budget and Finance Committee)**

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CONSENT

ITEM 27.
A Resolution pursuant to §11-40-1, §11-47-19, and §11-47-16, Code of
Alabama, 1975, authorizing the Mayor to execute and deliver an
agreement with Me Time Book Club, (hereinafter referred to as the
Provider). The City is retaining the Provider to provide the following
goods or services to the City, (the Work) to cultivate a culture where
reading and learning are celebrated, offering accessible and engaging
programs that nurture curiosity and promote growth for participants of all
ages in an amount not to exceed $500.00 from District 6. This agreement
shall expire one year from the date set forth. [Funding Source:
001_000_04260.542.001-District 6 Discretionary ($500.00)] (Submitted
by the City Attorney) (Recommended by the Mayor)**

CONSENT

ITEM 28.
A Resolution pursuant to §11-47-16 of the Code of Alabama, 1975,
authorizing the Mayor to execute an Agreement with Red Mountain
Theatre Company, Inc. (“RMTC”), under which RMTC will agree to
make its facilities available to the public and students, for cultural events
and training for a term of one year and the City shall pay RMTC an
amount not to exceed $160,000.00, for its 2025 – 2026 fiscal year.
[Funding Source: 001_400_96400_96431.550-005] (Submitted by the
City Attorney) (Recommended by the Mayor and the Budget Finance
Committee)

CONSENT

ITEM 29.
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a three (3) year Agreement
for Annual Subscription Services Agreement with SoundThinking, Inc.,
to provide for renewal and hosting of the ShotSpotter Gunshot Detection,
Location, and Forensic Analysis Service within the City. The existing
Agreement ends September 30, 2025, and this new Agreement will cover
ShotSpotter Subscription Services commencing October 1, 2025, and
ending September 30, 2028. The City is authorized to expend an amount
not to exceed $3,034,920.00, which includes subscription costs for Phase
I, Phase II, Phase IIIA and Phase IIIB. [Funding Source: G/L Acct. No.:
001-043-26000-26001.527-050 Professional Fees Other Professional
Services] (Submitted by the Mayor) (Recommended by the Police
Chief)**

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CONSENT

ITEM 30.
A Resolution approving and authorizing the Mayor to execute a First
Amendment to Project Agreement, under which a Project Agreement
between the City of Birmingham and SecturaSOFT, Inc., and Stella
Source, Inc., dated October 25, 2023, will be amended to change the
name of SecturaSOFT, Inc., to SourceCaps Holding, Inc. to reflect a
corporate name change for such entity. (Submitted by the City Attorney)
(Recommended by the Mayor, Economic Development and Tourism
Committee and the Budget Finance Committee)**

CONSENT

ITEM 31.
A Resolution authorizing and approving the Mayor to execute a
Professional Service Agreement between the City of Birmingham and
Vertosoft, LLC, under which Vertosoft will assist the City with updating
its Workforce Central Software by migrating the existing Workforce to
UKG Pro Workforce Management software for a term of three (3) years.
As compensation for the services the City shall pay Vertosoft an amount
not
to
exceed
$1,525,118.09.
[Funding
Source:
001_037_01920_01922.527-050] (Submitted by the City Attorney)
(Recommended by the Mayor and the Budget and Finance Committee)

CONSENT

ITEM 32.
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute the Governmental Entity
and Shareholder Direct Settlement Agreement, the Subdivision
Participation and Release Form, and the Authorization to Vote via Master
Ballot Regarding the Purdue/Sackler Bankruptcy form on behalf of the
City of Birmingham to join the settlement related to Purdue Pharm L.P.
and the Sackler Family, under which the settlement will provide funds
for abatement of the opioid epidemic in Birmingham. (Submitted by the
City Attorney) (Recommended by the Mayor)**

CONSENT

ITEM 33.
A Resolution approving and consenting to The Special Care Facilities
Financing Authority of the City of Birmingham - Children's Hospital
issuing Health Care Facility Revenue Bonds in an aggregate principal
amount not to exceed $225,000,000.00, for the purposes of: (i) providing
funds to refund all or a portion of the Authority's $153,240,000.00 Health
Care Facility Revenue Bonds, Children's Hospital Series 2015, dated
September 10, 2015; (ii) providing funds for additions to and renovations
of existing hospital and clinic facilities located within the City and the

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acquisition and installation in such facilities of certain machinery,
equipment and other personal property for use by Children's Hospital; and
(iii) providing a portion of the costs of issuing the Bonds. (Submitted by
the City Attorney) (Recommended by the Mayor and the Public Safety
Committee)**
CONSENT

ITEM 34.
A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 5501
Avenue H, Birmingham, Alabama 35064, to be unsafe, a public nuisance,
and directing that it be demolished. (Submitted by the Mayor)
(Recommended by the Director of Planning, Engineering, and Permits)

CONSENT

ITEM 35.
A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 7808
Rugby Avenue, Birmingham, Alabama 35206, to be unsafe, a public
nuisance, and directing that it be demolished. (Submitted by the Mayor)
(Recommended by the Director of Planning, Engineering, and Permits)

CONSENT

ITEM 36.
A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 1541
30th Street, Birmingham, Alabama 35218, to be unsafe, a public nuisance,
and directing that it be demolished. (Submitted by the Mayor)
(Recommended by the Director of Planning, Engineering, and Permits)

CONSENT

ITEM 37.
A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 1849
17th Court North, Birmingham, Alabama 35234, to be unsafe, a public
nuisance, and directing that it be demolished. (Submitted by the Mayor)
(Recommended by the Director of Planning, Engineering, and Permits)

CONSENT

ITEM 38.
A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 1841
17th Court North, Birmingham, Alabama 35234, to be unsafe, a public
nuisance, and directing that it be demolished. (Submitted by the Mayor)
(Recommended by the Director of Planning, Engineering, and Permits)

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CONSENT

ITEM 39.
A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 509
Irving Street, Birmingham, Alabama 35224, to be unsafe, a public
nuisance, and directing that it be demolished. (Submitted by the Mayor)
(Recommended by the Director of Planning, Engineering, and Permits)

CONSENT

ITEM 40.
A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 413
Lansing Street, Birmingham, Alabama 35224, to be unsafe, a public
nuisance, and directing that it be demolished. (Submitted by the Mayor)
(Recommended by the Director of Planning, Engineering, and Permits)

CONSENT

ITEM 41.
A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 8444 1st
Avenue North, Birmingham, Alabama 35206, to be unsafe, a public
nuisance, and directing that it be demolished. (Submitted by the Mayor)
(Recommended by the Director of Planning, Engineering, and Permits)

CONSENT

ITEM 42.
A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 4101
46th Avenue North, Birmingham, Alabama 35217, to be unsafe, a public
nuisance, and directing that it be demolished. (Submitted by the Mayor)
(Recommended by the Director of Planning, Engineering, and Permits)

CONSENT

ITEM 43.
A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 1836
20th Street, Birmingham, Alabama 35218, to be unsafe, a public nuisance,
and directing that it be demolished. (Submitted by the Mayor)
(Recommended by the Director of Planning, Engineering, and Permits)

CONSENT

ITEM 44.
A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 1100
Reverend Abraham Woods Jr. Boulevard, Birmingham, Alabama 35204,
to be unsafe, a public nuisance, and directing that it be demolished.
(Submitted by the Mayor) (Recommended by the Director of Planning,
Engineering, and Permits)

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CONSENT

ITEM 45.
A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 2717
Avenue J, Birmingham, Alabama 35218, to be unsafe, a public nuisance,
and directing that it be demolished. (Submitted by the Mayor)
(Recommended by the Director of Planning, Engineering, and Permits)

CONSENT

ITEM 46.
A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 203 3rd
Avenue South, Birmingham, Alabama 35205, to be unsafe, a public
nuisance, and directing that it be demolished. (Submitted by the Mayor)
(Recommended by the Director of Planning, Engineering, and Permits)

CONSENT

ITEM 47.
A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 1821
Maple Avenue SW, Birmingham, Alabama 35211, to be unsafe, a public
nuisance, and directing that it be demolished. (Submitted by the Mayor)
(Recommended by the Director of Planning, Engineering, and Permits)

CONSENT

ITEM 48.
A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 8040 6th
Avenue North, Birmingham, Alabama 35206, to be unsafe, a public
nuisance, and directing that it be demolished. (Submitted by the Mayor)
(Recommended by the Director of Planning, Engineering, and Permits)

CONSENT

ITEM 49.
A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 8412 7th
Avenue South, Birmingham, Alabama 35206, to be unsafe, a public
nuisance, and directing that it be demolished. (Submitted by the Mayor)
(Recommended by the Director of Planning, Engineering, and Permits)

CONSENT

ITEM 50.
A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 1140
Princeton Avenue SW, Birmingham, Alabama 35211, to be unsafe, a
public nuisance, and directing that it be demolished. (Submitted by the
Mayor) (Recommended by the Director of Planning, Engineering, and
Permits)

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CONSENT

ITEM 51.
A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 1232
Princeton Avenue SW, Birmingham, Alabama 35211, to be unsafe, a
public nuisance, and directing that it be demolished. (Submitted by the
Mayor) (Recommended by the Director of Planning, Engineering, and
Permits)

CONSENT

ITEM 52.
A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 1212
43rd Street North, Birmingham, Alabama 35212, to be unsafe, a public
nuisance, and directing that it be demolished. (Submitted by the Mayor)
(Recommended by the Director of Planning, Engineering, and Permits)

CONSENT

ITEM 53.
A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 4228
11th Avenue North, Birmingham, Alabama 35212, to be unsafe, a public
nuisance, and directing that it be demolished. (Submitted by the Mayor)
(Recommended by the Director of Planning, Engineering, and Permits)

CONSENT

ITEM 54.
A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 4260
Richard Arrington Jr. Boulevard North, Birmingham, Alabama 35212, to
be unsafe, a public nuisance, and directing that it be demolished.
(Submitted by the Mayor) (Recommended by the Director of Planning,
Engineering, and Permits)

CONSENT

ITEM 55.
A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 1849
47th Street, Birmingham, Alabama 35208, to be unsafe, a public nuisance,
and directing that it be demolished. (Submitted by the Mayor)
(Recommended by the Director of Planning, Engineering, and Permits)

CONSENT

ITEM 56.
A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 1631
15th Avenue North, Birmingham, Alabama 35204, to be unsafe, a public
nuisance, and directing that it be demolished. (Submitted by the Mayor)
(Recommended by the Director of Planning, Engineering, and Permits)

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CONSENT

ITEM 57.
A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 614 17th
Street, Birmingham, Alabama 35218, to be unsafe, a public nuisance, and
directing that it be demolished. (Submitted by the Mayor) (Recommended
by the Director of Planning, Engineering, and Permits)

CONSENT

ITEM 58.
A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 4512
Doby Avenue SW, Birmingham, Alabama 35221, to be unsafe, a public
nuisance, and directing that it be demolished. (Submitted by the Mayor)
(Recommended by the Director of Planning, Engineering, and Permits)

CONSENT

ITEM 59.
A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 656
Center Way SW, Birmingham, Alabama 35211, to be unsafe, a public
nuisance, and directing that it be demolished. (Submitted by the Mayor)
(Recommended by the Director of Planning, Engineering, and Permits)

CONSENT

ITEM 60.
A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 2419
22nd Street North, Birmingham, Alabama 35234, to be unsafe, a public
nuisance, and directing that it be demolished. (Submitted by the Mayor)
(Recommended by the Director of Planning, Engineering, and Permits)

CONSENT

ITEM 61.
A Resolution accepting and approving the bid of AE, LLC dba Ace Tree
Service, Birmingham, Alabama, for tree removal services bid line
numbers: 2, 3, 5, 17, 18, 20, 21, 23, 28, 31, 33, 34, 35, 36 and 38, as
needed at unit prices on file in the office of the Assistant Purchasing
Agent, for a period of one (1) year, for the Public Works Department, this
being the lowest, most responsive bid submitted and authorizing the
Mayor to execute necessary documents on behalf of the City.
[Appropriated for in FY2025-2026 Budget; G/L Account:
001_049_41200_41201.513-006]
(Submitted
by
the
Mayor)
(Recommended by the Assistant Purchasing Agent and the Director of
Public Works) (Two Bids Submitted)

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CONSENT

ITEM 62.
A Resolution accepting and approving the bid of Asplundh Tree Expert,
LLC, Alabaster, Alabama, for tree removal services bid line numbers: 1,
4, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 19, 22 and 32, as needed at unit prices
on file in the office of the Assistant Purchasing Agent, for a period of one
(1) year, for the Public Works Department, this being the lowest, most
responsive bid submitted and authorizing the Mayor to execute necessary
documents on behalf of the City. [Appropriated for in FY2025-2026
Budget; G/L Account: 001_049_41200_41201.513-006] (Submitted by
the Mayor) (Recommended by the Assistant Purchasing Agent and the
Director of Public Works) (Two Bids Submitted)

CONSENT

ITEM 63.
A Resolution accepting and approving the bid of Budget Janitorial
Supply, Pelham, Alabama, for Janitorial Products and Supplies, as needed
at unit prices on file in the office of the Assistant Purchasing Agent, for a
period of one (1) year guaranteed, for a term not to exceed three (3) years,
subject to availability of funds, for the City of Birmingham Warehouses,
this being the lowest, most responsive bid submitted. [Appropriated for
in FY2025-2026 Budget; G/L Account: 001.153-003] (Submitted by the
Mayor) (Recommended by the Assistant Purchasing Agent) (Three Bids
Submitted)

CONSENT

ITEM 64.
A Resolution approving the cooperative bid of Emergency Equipment
Professionals, Pelham, Alabama, for Emergency Medical, Safety, and
Rescue Equipment, as needed at the unit prices on file in the office of the
Assistant Purchasing Agent, for a period of one (1) year, for the
Birmingham Fire and Rescue Department, in accordance with the
Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) Contract, Contract #EE11-24.
[Appropriated for in FY2025-2026 Budget, G/L Account:
001_022_17000_17401.518-001]
(Submitted
by
the
Mayor)
(Recommended by the Assistant Purchasing Agent and the Fire Chief)

CONSENT

ITEM 65.
A Resolution approving payment to Affordable Interior Systems, Inc.,
Leominster, Massachusetts, for office furniture, in the amount of
$7,521.50, at unit prices on file in the office of the Assistant Purchasing
Agent, for the Fire Department, in accordance with the awarded contract
by the State of Alabama, Master Agreement #MA220000002763.

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[Appropriated for in FY2025-2026 Budget; G/L Account:
001_022_99999.525-005] (Submitted by the Mayor) (Recommended by
the Assistant Purchasing Agent and the Fire Chief)
CONSENT

ITEM 66.
A Resolution approving payment to Ingram Equipment Co., LLC,
Pelham, Alabama, to purchase repair parts and service as needed, for the
Department of Equipment Management, in accordance with Sourcewell
Purchasing Program, Contract #110223-THC. [Appropriated for in the
FY2025-2026 Budget; G/L Account: 001.151-004] (Submitted by the
Mayor) (Recommended by the Assistant Purchasing Agent and the
Director to Equipment Management)

CONSENT

ITEM 67.
A Resolution accepting and approving payment to Williams Fire
Apparatus, Ashland, Alabama, for the payment of outstanding invoice
Number(s) 27751, 17999, 278033, 278064, 28069, 23744, 28502 and
27618 totaling $46,641.75, for the Equipment Management Department.
[Appropriated for in the FY2025-2026 Budget; G/L Account:
001.151-004] (Submitted by the Mayor) (Recommended by the Assistant
Purchasing Agent and the Director to Equipment Management)

CONSENT

ITEM 68.
A Resolution, in accordance with §41-16-53, Code of Alabama,
authorizing the Mayor, without regard to the requirements of the Alabama
Competitive Bid Law, to execute an agreement for the purchase of
portable air conditioning services to the extent necessary to mitigate harm
to individuals or public property. The following circumstances were
declared by the City Council to exist: In using the fire station bay at Fire
Station 32, located at 3995 US-280, as an election polling location,
extreme temperatures were anticipated. A portable unit was installed to
resolve the issue and provide relief on election day, August 26, 2025, for
poll workers as well as citizens voting at the fire station. The total rate the
City paid did not exceed $3,026.00 under the terms of the purchase
agreement. Price quotation was obtained from United Rentals, located at
3920 Pinson Valley Parkway, in accordance with the Sourcewell
Cooperative Agreement Contract Number 040924-URI. [Funding
Source: G/L #001_007_01350_01351.531-005 Rental Equipment
Rental] (Submitted by the Mayor) (Recommended by the Assistant
Purchasing Agent and the City Clerk)

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CONSENT

ITEM 69.
A Resolution approving the advanced expense accounts of appointed
officials. (Submitted by the Mayor) (Recommended by the Director of
Finance)**

CONSENT

ITEM 70.
A Resolution approving the itemized expense accounts of city employees.
(Submitted by the Mayor) (Recommended by the Director of Finance)**

CONSENT

ITEM 71.
A Resolution approving the advanced expense accounts of city
employees. (Submitted by the Mayor) (Recommended by the Director of
Finance)**

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ITEM 72.
An Ordinance authorizing the closure of 20th Avenue South to vehicular
traffic access at a point approximately 190 feet from its intersection with
Richard Arrington Jr. Boulevard South, and the hearing of all interested
parties. [Second Reading] (Submitted by the City Attorney)
(Recommended by the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and
the Director of the Department of Transportation)**

OLD AND NEW BUSINESS

PRESENTATIONS

REQUEST FROM THE PUBLIC

ADJOURNMENT

ADDENDUM
REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL
CITY OF BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA
September 16, 2025 – 9:30 A.M.
CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS FOR FINAL PASSAGE
INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ITEM 73.
A Resolution approving the advanced expense accounts of an appointed
official. (Submitted by the Mayor) (Recommended by the Director of
Finance)**