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Birmingham council hails $6.5 million neighborhood package in newly adopted budget
Summary
The City Council approved the 2015–16 budget that includes a $6.5 million neighborhood package — $3 million for demolition and $3.5 million for weed abatement — plus $655,000 for community schools and a 3% cost-of-living raise for city employees. Council members urged quick implementation by the mayor’s office.
The Birmingham City Council on Tuesday celebrated passage of the 2015–16 budget, highlighting a $6.5 million package aimed at blight removal and neighborhood cleanup.
Council President Austin presented the funding package and said, "a check for $6,500,000 for our neighborhood," with "$3,000,000 of that will go towards demolition" and "$3.5 [million] will go towards weed abatement." Council members emphasized that the allocation is an initial step and urged the mayor and city staff to put the money into action quickly.
The budget also includes $655,000 earmarked…
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