Council authorizes Alabama Power easement and accepts $15,000 for Pratt City transmission project
April 14, 2026 | Birmingham City, Jefferson County, Alabama
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The Birmingham City Council on April 14 approved an ordinance authorizing the mayor to enter into an agreement with Alabama Power Company to install, operate and maintain overhead transmission lines on city-owned property acquired through FEMA in Pratt City. The council also authorized acceptance of $15,000 as compensation for the transmission-line easement.
The clerk introduced the item (Item 4) as an ordinance of permanent operation. Councilors voted in favor by voice; the transcript records multiple aye responses and the chair declared the item passed. No roll-call tally was included in the recorded discussion.
Why it matters: The easement will permit Alabama Power to upgrade electrical service in parts of Pratt City and western Birmingham. The transaction uses city-owned property acquired via FEMA and involves both utility infrastructure and a small compensation payment to the city.
What’s next: The mayor is authorized to execute the agreement and accept the stated payment; the city’s administration will coordinate implementation with Alabama Power and relevant departments.
Quotes: During the vote the clerk noted the item was before the council and multiple council members answered “Aye.”
Provenance: The overview, discussion and passage are recorded under Item 4 in the council’s regular agenda.
The clerk introduced the item (Item 4) as an ordinance of permanent operation. Councilors voted in favor by voice; the transcript records multiple aye responses and the chair declared the item passed. No roll-call tally was included in the recorded discussion.
Why it matters: The easement will permit Alabama Power to upgrade electrical service in parts of Pratt City and western Birmingham. The transaction uses city-owned property acquired via FEMA and involves both utility infrastructure and a small compensation payment to the city.
What’s next: The mayor is authorized to execute the agreement and accept the stated payment; the city’s administration will coordinate implementation with Alabama Power and relevant departments.
Quotes: During the vote the clerk noted the item was before the council and multiple council members answered “Aye.”
Provenance: The overview, discussion and passage are recorded under Item 4 in the council’s regular agenda.
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