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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Birmingham public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Drone fine near entertainment events
A proposed ordinance would add a first-offense fine for unlawfully flying drones near ticketed entertainment events, added to the city's summary disposition fine schedule.
East Lake arts courtyard funding
Up to $22,900 would go to East Village Arts to transform an East Lake courtyard serving artists, residents and students.
Historical Commission appointments
The mayor recommended three members for the Birmingham Historical Commission — two at-large seats and one professional historian seat vacated by Laura Knott's resignation.
Joint park patrol agreement with Mountain Brook
An ordinance would let the mayor sign a three-year deal for Birmingham police to jointly patrol and enforce laws at the 22-acre Alabama Veterans Memorial Park with Mountain Brook.
Veterans Memorial Park joint patrol agreement
An ordinance was published for a three-year interlocal agreement with Mountain Brook for joint police patrol and law enforcement at Alabama Veterans Memorial Park.
AHSAA cheerleading competition at the CrossPlex
The city was set to host the AHSAA Regional Cheerleading Competition on September 24, with up to $25,000 in city incentives to bring the event to town.
Red Mountain Park funding
The Council was scheduled to appropriate up to $250,000 to the Jefferson County Greenways Commission to support Red Mountain Park operations.
Weed nuisance declarations on 154 properties
274 properties would be declared public nuisances for overgrown weeds, with notices posted and an October 13 hearing set.
Southbound Food Festival funding
The City would give up to $50,000 plus in-kind services for the nine-day food festival running September 18-27 at Pepper Place, Sloss Furnaces, and other venues.
Hyundai/Kia settlement
The Mayor would be authorized to join a multidistrict settlement with Hyundai and Kia, presumably tied to vehicle theft-related claims.
Planning commission appointments
Three new Birmingham Planning Commission members and one Regional Planning Commission board member were appointed, shaping who reviews zoning and development cases.
Police community engagement events
Three consent items would fund police-hosted community events: a back-to-school bookbag giveaway at the CrossPlex, National Night Out, and Ice Cream With A Cop in housing communities.
Lexipol police policy subscriptions
The Police Department gets a three-year subscription to Lexipol's policy manuals and training bulletins, costing up to $337,563.30.
Redding Ridge subdivision streets dedicated to the city
The city formally accepted streets, alleys and public grounds in the Redding Ridge Phase 1-A subdivision, putting them into public maintenance.
CDBG Facade Loan for 5812 1st Avenue North
Honeycutt Jr. Enterprises gets a $50,000 forgivable loan to spruce up a building facade in Crestwood North — forgiven if the owner keeps the property, pays taxes, and maintains the facade.
Recall of the Kelvyn Felder Ordinance amendment
The council used its mayoral-recall power to pull Ordinance 26-50 back from Mayor Woodfin before he could act on it, keeping the Kelvyn Felder Ordinance amendment in limbo for now.