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The RFP calls for “a branded mid to mid to upscale hotel, with at least 100 rooms and potentially a mixed use development,” and covers two city-owned parcels at 1129 Caraway Boulevard and 2615 Twelfth Avenue North. A mayor’s office representative told the council the RFP was released on Sept. 17; a first site visit was held Oct. 2 and the city added a second site visit for Oct. 20 from 2 to 3 p.m. Proposals are due Oct. 31, 2025, at 4 p.m. The mayor’s office directed interested parties to the city’s procurement portal (ieo.birminghamal.gov) for the full RFP.

Councilor Clark raised objections to the timing and process for marketing the parcels. “I have an issue with us doing RFPs without first declaring property surplus,” Clark said during remarks to the council, adding that marketing a hotel site could conflict with an existing convention-center master plan in which the city is a stakeholder.

Clark also said recent changes elsewhere—including a raised bridge she said has increased noise at nearby hotels—make the current timing questionable for offering an additional hotel site adjacent to an interstate. She urged that a surplus-declaration policy would be appropriate before property is marketed for development, saying bidders invest time and money and the council has limited options after proposals are submitted.

City staff did not present a formal motion or vote on the RFP during the meeting; the announcement came as part of the mayor’s communications. No developer teams were named at the meeting.

The RFP text available on the city procurement site lists objectives including high-quality architecture, guest amenities to enhance the city’s appeal and sustainable design practices. The city described the site as being near the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex, Protective Stadium and Topgolf, and said it seeks a collaborative approach “to deliver lasting public value.”

Council members did not vote on any development agreement at the Oct. 7 session; next steps would come if the city proceeds to select a developer and present any disposition or development agreement for council consideration.

Proposals and RFP questions are being handled through the city’s procurement portal; the submission deadline is Oct. 31, 2025.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Regular City Council Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","The city released a request for proposals for a 100-room-plus hotel and possible mixed-use development on two city-owned lots at the former Trinity Church site. Councilor Clark raised concerns about marketing the property before declaring it surplus and potential impacts on nearby master-planned convention-center development.","taxTitle","Birmingham City, Jefferson County, Alabama","taxId",3652,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6426507,"Council schedules Oct. 15 town hall on animal control; discussion to consider code changes including spay/neuter",211,2565000,2776000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5901407-a2d612f3205e123186139c87816c7b51&start=2565&end=2776","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5901407-a2d612f3205e123186139c87816c7b51/thumbnail_2565000.jpg","/articles/6426507/Birmingham-City/Jefferson-County/Alabama/Council-schedules-Oct-15-town-hall-on-animal-control-discussion-to-consider-code-changes-including-spayneuter","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6426507-a7af2f4b1b5aa3451e5d2678d1432cc9/orig.mp4?Expires=1771170668&Signature=ibfCV6H9AB4NtUggDjBI~AXHmIerkQfdIib4SdlynKulUBf~S6je-RuLe6a8rkZ2JVAh~NgvzTxzgW9C3AZCL7d9cgOm8JBCOcgb7peg~hXdXjvCkQiEiWERrEJKWjE4j8dk3CTK1dL2eomVmrH-mdPPGi0c7iI9m5YOTHFFlHQYUCv~79Mg5dgNMBRw0fYffSXSB~4anC9mKPFBapFmvV5bGi9EmPA2nqmm79f3OAgDA-~SqqPtX8Q~56D~o2TqJez1UsodIk-FEosgcc59ZQ9Bq35h6fUlLqrprXuyqIUL5x6P2VjwyzoaX3tl3-A2Ha6sfkVM0ezgSfwpakM5vw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Birmingham city council members said they will host a public town hall on animal control and potential city-code changes on Wednesday, Oct. 15 at Parker High School, the council announced Oct. 7.

The meeting will open at 5:30 p.m. for sign-ups; the public-input session begins at 6 p.m. Officials said the session will be streamed and allow both in-person and online comment. The council also released an online survey ahead of the meeting through its communications channels.

Councilors framed the town hall as an opportunity to gather community feedback before considering any amendments to city code related to animal control. The council mentioned a range of possible changes that could be discussed, including spay/neuter requirements commonly used by municipalities.

Councilor Clark said the issue is a public-safety concern, citing situations in which children or residents have been threatened by dogs. “It is an important public safety issue,” Clark said, noting the council’s interest in balancing animal welfare and community safety.

Council members also discussed whether the council can influence hiring or qualification standards for animal-control staff. One councilor suggested that recruitment and job qualifications are managed through Jefferson County personnel processes, and that the council could explore options but would need to coordinate with the county when positions are advertised.

The council said it will collect public input at the Oct. 15 town hall, review the survey responses and use feedback to shape any proposed amendments to the city code. No code changes or votes were taken at the Oct. 7 meeting.","Council members announced a citywide town hall Oct. 15 at Parker High School to gather public input on animal-control issues and potential city-code amendments. Councilor Clark emphasized public-safety concerns and raised questions about hiring and qualifications for animal-control staff.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6426499,"Council announces ARPA-funded pilot grocery at Huffman Middle School to address student food insecurity",243,2064000,2307000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5901407-a2d612f3205e123186139c87816c7b51&start=2064&end=2307","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5901407-a2d612f3205e123186139c87816c7b51/thumbnail_2064000.jpg","/articles/6426499/Birmingham-City/Jefferson-County/Alabama/Council-announces-ARPA-funded-pilot-grocery-at-Huffman-Middle-School-to-address-student-food-insecurity","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6426499-e116e4e161981a8c014922e3d71050ab/orig.mp4?Expires=1771170668&Signature=eNGZjb9hj54tplK8vW6J1ar9D0YepA9aWERmEppEJ05gjnKhAzb9~JHWQBxTfPRnJ4-Yjw38IsnQuaW8KoeR8e4QTIbmLuD58VZ58-fs6bH-2udDO~8zt6km4dm5zK1SYHUk6BFaU4AtGn322vgDmsnp8REKsYmDYOgj7IsxT6PFJ6YdJkpD5fWsevrMW7jQyp8YjAvuV9Ljy9BhiQ6rRdMAkAAyZJbk4akj3LIH7wQfj0II1HnbQec496pt5u9nO-kpggd84T1NxHllz1Y7d6HzGRbptQ2hkyLrPp0n6xB-LioMvma9OAdNwCaupc95b~onfK6jPBWGIOjN5VPjTA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Councilor Woods announced Oct. 7 that the city will pilot an ARPA-funded grocery at Huffman Middle School aimed at reducing food insecurity among students and their families.

Councilor Woods described the project as a partnership between the city and Birmingham City Schools, using American Rescue Plan Act funding. \"By placing this grocery store in the school, we're empowering students to kinda, take some responsibility, help in their own households,\" Woods said, noting families of students will also have access. Woods invited the public to a grand opening scheduled for Oct. 8 at 12 p.m.

Rotem Alexander, identified by the council as a council member, thanked Woods for taking on the project and said the council is already talking with other schools that might participate as future pilots. City staff did not present a formal ordinance or budget amendment at the Oct. 7 meeting; Woods described the initiative as an ARPA pilot and said the council expects to evaluate results over a two-year period.

City communications will provide more details about operations and eligibility; council members described the pilot as part of broader anti-hunger efforts that include working with community partners and learning from similar programs in other cities.

No vote or formal procurement was recorded on Oct. 7; councilors framed the item as an announcement and community invitation.","Council members said a pilot grocery store funded through ARPA will open at Huffman Middle School to expand access to groceries for students and their families; the grand opening was announced for Oct. 8.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6426489,"Council unanimously approves consent agenda",223,1867000,2090000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5901407-a2d612f3205e123186139c87816c7b51&start=1867&end=2090","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5901407-a2d612f3205e123186139c87816c7b51/thumbnail_1867000.jpg","/articles/6426489/Birmingham-City/Jefferson-County/Alabama/Council-unanimously-approves-consent-agenda","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6426489-10aa12f2160ac4215e26bcb98ec2aa2f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771170668&Signature=YH7zV-v7mYab9DDOXGNqzAsUlzOyWULAAkgFpkkhHgsDYAZ5LBQaMeKnqgNlQZFpPd~n8S7YcAb8kv9sJr5qC-v2vJfwUVEY4NAUWScH9YpahBRkbdfyzR6kIiJ3d1BVGUNkawinLYyFZsKZ6tmN7f0lHVmGoq7LPe3Amgbu6q2AvvvGKr3sP79nCGKgeDOb~0ji4u8qNxbrF5j4X7OETO7jZJekMwQvtCRdaR2PxFkikc6Nm2~ZpRgKLWS69rdpolfVqMoVH7E1E-idciqSXOn657H7UpIWiXiWHTIOeHsgAPqDIWL8zLAGzx7Cq3um~wkJz4CByuitem-q78W1NA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Birmingham City Council approved the consent agenda at the start of its Oct. 7 meeting by a unanimous vote, the council recorded.

The clerk read items on the consent agenda, covering items listed across the agenda pages. A council member moved approval and another seconded; the clerk then recorded all votes as \"aye.\" The council president announced the consent agenda was approved unanimously.

The minutes for meetings from May 6 through Sept. 30 were not ready, and one consent item had a correction to a payment amount (Johnson Controls Fire Protection LP, $35,415.32) noted during the clerk’s reading. One consent item was withdrawn by the city attorney’s office and processed accordingly.

No individual roll-call votes were read aloud in the meeting transcript; the council recorded a unanimous approval and proceeded to other business.","The Birmingham City Council approved its consent agenda by unanimous voice/vote on Oct. 7; a motion to approve was made and seconded and the clerk recorded all votes as aye.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6426483,"Council told Carver neighborhood sewer repair is city responsibility; contractor selection pending",62,1726000,1788000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5901407-a2d612f3205e123186139c87816c7b51&start=1726&end=1788","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5901407-a2d612f3205e123186139c87816c7b51/thumbnail_1726000.jpg","/articles/6426483/Birmingham-City/Jefferson-County/Alabama/Council-told-Carver-neighborhood-sewer-repair-is-city-responsibility-contractor-selection-pending","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6426483-ddf9077aba44e695cd7b2fdf38af2cf0/orig.mp4?Expires=1771170668&Signature=OqULJDOeNcF5FK-AGjkjXKhcksgyV6hVu3jU7-RfCU-H4umdhm7cYVQkIjK-B51VfsMrJ~nb8esgSejGbMpx8LigPrB1YKPswanAgFkFs-DrERlxLNG-5hUbayJtxlrcGLZhhq9ihCYMfrAnxaxSnmY-YVGlhIg~f-1d4fgepiD0nvO3vXPqYs2B6jJZCSNK1fwurTrA2vgu8yYZ02dVsOGetRj6QWaAN7AodqTMQnTAZ-lBEWOhrLI8F76nKGQhrkRBb3CIUshLwzgBFQJya27ejtC6xIhJRfcprHm4zrsjG2l4I13YiXJLK~Jt2tyEHKFbmR40TiCl6YHPhRuNoA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Councilor Clark asked for an update Oct. 7 on a sewer problem affecting the Carver neighborhood; city staff told the council the repair is the city’s responsibility and a contractor is being engaged.

Clark said the issue “has been pending for some time” and that initial investigations, including county and health-department reviews, indicated the line needs to be upsized. City staff responding in the meeting said the investigation corroborated that the sewer line needs work and that Capital Projects is coordinating a contractor to complete the repair. “So that is a city obligation, and we are taking care of. We're just waiting on the contractor,” a city staff member said.

No timeline or contract award details were provided during the Oct. 7 meeting. The council did not make a formal motion; staff described the next step as contracting for repairs through Capital Projects.","Councilor Clark requested an update on a longstanding sewer issue in the Carver neighborhood; city staff said the city is responsible and crews are awaiting a contractor to perform repairs.","actionData","errors"]

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Birmingham issues RFP for hotel at old Trinity Church site; councilor questions timing and surplus process

Council schedules Oct. 15 town hall on animal control; discussion to consider code changes including spay/neuter

Council announces ARPA-funded pilot grocery at Huffman Middle School to address student food insecurity

Council unanimously approves consent agenda

Council told Carver neighborhood sewer repair is city responsibility; contractor selection pending