JeffCo’s Pay-As-You-Go Spending Keeps Budget In Check
The county commission is considering a budget just shy of $1 billion.
Government
2026 Water Rate Increase Unlikely, Financial Consultant Says
A state law requires the water works board to have a consulting engineer review rate changes, and the board hasn’t yet hired one.
Birmingham Releases 5-Year Plan for Spending Federal Housing, Community Development Dollars
The city is focusing on programs to bolster its affordable housing inventory, reduce homelessness and poverty and ramp up community development.
Birmingham Councilors Question $391K Price of Parking Equipment Agreement
The agreement covers replacing the gate, parking sensors and payment system.
Birmingham Council Presented With Law to Allow Foreclosure on Nuisance Properties
The move would give the city the power, and the money, to take over dilapidated properties.
Water Works Board May Ask for Guidance on Support for H2O Foundation
The water works board may ask for an AG’s opinion after lawyers said a law restructuring the board bars it from giving money to the foundation that helps low-income residents pay water bills.
PARCA Report Sharpens Picture on Birmingham’s Homicide Drop
A report by the Public Affairs Research Council of Alabama highlights lower homicide rates in Birmingham and Jefferson County.
Birmingham Council Approves Emergency Bids for Weed Cutting After Heavy Rains
The city is catching up after unusually heavy rainfall this summer hampered work to cut overgrowth on nuisance properties.
Birmingham Council OKs $12.7M in Street Repaving
The council accepted three bids from Dunn Construction Co.
JeffCo Bumps Up Funding for Groups That Bolster Small Businesses
The Jefferson County Commission is set to increase funding for two groups that help develop small businesses.