council · Birmingham
Regular City Council Meeting
Tuesday, December 13, 2022 · 46 agenda items · 0 votes recorded
Agenda items
46
33 consent · 13 regular
Votes
0
none recorded
Dollar items
17
with amounts
Topics
6
classified
Business
Regular Agenda (13)
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Procedural:
INVOCATION: Mr. Tony Cooper, Director Emeritus of the Jimmie Hale Mission
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Procedural:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilor Carol Clarke
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Procedural:
ROLL CALL
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Procedural:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS: June 21 and June 28, 2022
Item number:Item #6
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Status:
no agenda text
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
Item number:Item #7
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Status:
no agenda text
PRESENTATIONS
Item number:Item #39
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Status:
no agenda text
ANNOUNCEMENT OF BOARDS AND AGENCIES EXPIRATIONS - January 2023
Item number:Item #41
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
City approves BOLD digital network partnership with Business Alliance
The city is launching a new digital network through the BOLD program to help Birmingham businesses connect and grow. This partnership aims to create economic development opportunities in the community.
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Counterparty:
Birmingham Business Alliance (BBA)
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Resolution
Item number:Item #43
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
$113K
City spends $112,727 on goods and services for Birmingham City Schools
City commits public funds to support students at Birmingham City Schools through a sole-source agreement with the Board of Education.
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Counterparty:
Birmingham Board of Education
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Resolution
Item number:Item #44
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Status:
no agenda text
OLD AND NEW BUSINESS
Item number:Item #45
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Status:
no agenda text
REQUEST FROM THE PUBLIC
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Procedural:
ADJOURNMENT
Consent calendar
Consent Agenda (33)
Items passed as a group without individual discussion unless pulled by a council member.
Item number:Item #8
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
City authorizes partnership with Diane's Heart, Inc. for BOLD program
The city is entering a community development agreement with Diane's Heart as part of the BOLD program to support economic opportunity and sustainable development in the city.
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Counterparty:
Diane's Heart, Inc.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Resolution
Item number:Item #9
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
City authorizes BOLD partnership with East Lake Initiative
East Lake Initiative will provide micro-grants through the city's Building Opportunities for Lasting Development program, helping small businesses or residents access funding.
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Counterparty:
East Lake Initiative
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Resolution
Item number:Item #10
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
City approves BOLD Program Agreement with Is-Able Ministries
Is-Able Ministries will provide employment services to city residents under the BOLD (Building Opportunities for Lasting Development) program, supporting job training and placement.
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Counterparty:
Is-Able Ministries
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Resolution
Item number:Item #11
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
City approves BOLD employment partnership with Is-Able Ministries
City backs job-training program through Is-Able Ministries, part of the BOLD initiative to expand employment opportunities for residents. Specific funding and program scope not disclosed in the agenda item.
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Counterparty:
Is-Able Ministries
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Resolution
Item number:Item #12
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
City executes BOLD Program agreement with Tech Alabama Education Farm
Tech Alabama Education Farm joins the city's Building Opportunities for Lasting Development program. Program details and funding commitment are not yet public.
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Counterparty:
Tech Alabama dba Education Farm
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Resolution
Item number:Item #13
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
City approves BOLD program agreement with The Surge Project
The city is partnering with The Surge Project as part of its Building Opportunities for Lasting Development (BOLD) program to support community development. Details on funding and specific services were not fully provided.
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Counterparty:
The Surge Project, Inc.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Resolution
Item number:Item #14
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Right-of-way license: UAB Health District Partners
UAB Health District Partners gains permission to use city right-of-way for its operations. Terms and duration are not specified in available materials.
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Counterparty:
Board of Trustees of the University of Alabama for the University of Alabama at Birmingham on Behalf of Health District Partners
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Right-of-way easement
Item number:Item #15
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
City authorizes Camino Technologies software agreement for permitting
Planning, Engineering, and Permitting staff will use Camino's guide service integrated with Accela to streamline permit applications and reviews.
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Counterparty:
Camino Technologies, Inc.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Resolution
Item number:Item #16
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Right-of-way license: Iron Gear II allowed to maintain loading dock and awning
City grants Iron Gear II continued use of public right-of-way space for commercial loading and weather protection. License formalized existing encroachments.
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Counterparty:
Iron Gear II, LLC
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Right-of-way easement
Item number:Item #17
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🏚️ Blight Accountability
$
Total cost:
$4K
Special assessment: $4,474 for demolition at 6811 Frankfort Avenue
Property owner at 6811 Frankfort Avenue will be assessed $4,474 to cover the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building on their lot.
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Funding source:
Special Tax
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Action type:
Demolition
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Location:
6811 Frankfort Avenue, Birmingham
Item number:Item #18
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🏚️ Blight Accountability
$
Total cost:
$8K
Property owner at 3836 36th Ave North billed $7,855.88 for building demolition
City paid to demolish an unsafe structure on this property and is billing the owner for the full cost. Property owners may face special assessments for demolition work even if they didn't authorize the work.
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Counterparty:
property owner at 3836 36th Avenue North
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Demolition
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Location:
3836 36th Avenue North, Birmingham
Item number:Item #19
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🏚️ Blight Accountability
$
Total cost:
$16K
Property owner charged $15,681 for unsafe building demolition
City completed emergency demolition of an unsafe structure at 4014 44th Avenue North and is billing the property owner for the full cost. Property owners may face similar charges if buildings on their land are condemned.
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Demolition
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Location:
4014 44th Avenue North, Birmingham
Item number:Item #20
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🏚️ Blight Accountability
$
Total cost:
$6K
City assesses $5,646 demolition cost to property owner at 4421 41st Way North
Property owner at 4421 41st Way North will be billed $5,646 for the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building on the site. This special assessment becomes a lien against the property until paid.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Demolition
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Location:
4421 41st Way North, Birmingham
Item number:Item #21
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🏚️ Blight Accountability
$
Total cost:
$5K
City recovers $5,276 demolition cost from 1421 22nd Street property
Property owner at 1421 22nd Street North will be assessed $5,276 to cover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building. The cost becomes a special tax lien against the property.
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Funding source:
Special Tax
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Action type:
Demolition
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Location:
1421 22nd Street North, Birmingham
Item number:Item #22
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🏚️ Blight Accountability
$
Total cost:
$10K
Special assessment: $10,143 for unsafe building demolition at 4013 Fairmont Plac
Property owner at 4013 Fairmont Place will be billed $10,143 for the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building on the lot. The charge becomes a tax lien against the property.
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Funding source:
Special Tax
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Action type:
Demolition
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Location:
4013 Fairmont Place, Birmingham
Item number:Item #23
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🏚️ Blight Accountability
$
Total cost:
$8K
Property owner charged $7,819.75 for unsafe building demolition
City demolition costs are passed to the property owner through a special assessment. This charge becomes a lien on 7321 Oporto Avenue unless paid.
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Funding source:
Special Tax
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Action type:
Demolition
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Location:
7321 Oporto Avenue, Birmingham
Item number:Item #24
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🏚️ Blight Accountability
$
Total cost:
$5K
Special assessment: $5,409 demolition cost at 1323 17th Street North
Property owner will be billed $5,409 to recover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building at this address.
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Demolition
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Location:
1323 17th Street North, Birmingham
Item number:Item #25
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🏚️ Blight Accountability
$
Total cost:
$2K
Special assessment: $2,481 demolition cost at 1307 90th Place North
Property owner will be charged $2,481 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building on their lot. This is a direct financial obligation tied to the property.
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Funding source:
Special Tax
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Action type:
Demolition
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Location:
1307 90th Place North, Birmingham
Item number:Item #26
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🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy
$
Total cost:
$892K
City awards $892K bridge rail rehab contract to Gillespie Construction
Citywide bridge rail upgrades improve safety on local bridges. Work follows a competitive bid process that selected the lowest responsible offer.
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Counterparty:
Gillespie Construction, LLC
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Contract award
Item number:Item #27
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
City renews recycling contract with Birmingham Recycling & Recovery
Ensures ongoing collection and processing of recycled materials across the city. Renewal locks in pricing for recovered materials disposal.
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Counterparty:
Birmingham Recycling & Recovery, LLC
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Resolution
Item number:Item #28
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
$2K
City pays JW Auto Body $2,397 for vehicle wreck repairs
City vehicle 214338 and 144315 damaged in wrecks; repairs completed by local auto body shop. Standard equipment maintenance expense from general fund.
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Counterparty:
JW Auto Body and Collision, Birmingham
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Resolution
Item number:Item #29
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
$14K
City commits $14K/year to National League of Cities
Your city will spend $14,000 annually for three years on membership in the National League of Cities, a national advocacy and networking organization for municipal governments. Funds come from the general budget.
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Counterparty:
National League of Cities
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Resolution
Item number:Item #30
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
$3K
City pays $3,136 to Paul Pierce Auto Paint for vehicle repairs
Equipment Management Department gets wreck repairs on two city vehicles (nos. 144395 and 154322) covered from general funds.
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Counterparty:
Paul Pierce Auto Paint and Body
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Resolution
Item number:Item #31
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
$5K
City pays Quick Motors $5,065 for vehicle repairs
Equipment Management commits general fund money to cover repair supplements on two city vehicles. Citizens deserve to know who received city contracts and for what.
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Counterparty:
Quick Motors, Birmingham
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Resolution
Item number:Item #32
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
$2K
City pays Stivers Collision $1,904 for vehicle repair
Equipment Management repairs city vehicle 174340 after wreck. Routine maintenance spending from the general fund.
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Counterparty:
Stivers Collision Center
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Resolution
Item number:Item #33
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
$643
Fire and Rescue: $643 for vacuum cleaner from Grainger
Routine equipment purchase for Birmingham Fire and Rescue operations.
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Counterparty:
W. W. Grainger, Inc.
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Resolution
Item number:Item #34
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Status:
no agenda text
CONSENT ITEM 29. A Resolution approving the itemized expense accounts of city employees.
Item number:Item #35
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Status:
no agenda text
CONSENT ITEM 30 A Resolution approving the advanced expense account of an appointed official.
Item number:Item #36
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Status:
no agenda text
CONSENT ITEM 31. A Resolution approving the advanced expense account of a city employee.
Item number:Item #37
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🏚️ Blight Accountability
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
City declares 220 properties with noxious weeds public nuisance
Owners of 220 properties will receive notice and must clear noxious weeds or face city enforcement action. Properties can be abated at city expense with cost recovered from owners.
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Weed abatement
Item number:Item #38
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Status:
no agenda text
APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA
Item number:Item #40
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Status:
no agenda text
CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT AGENDA
Item number:Item #42
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
BOLD Program Agreement authorized with Birthwell Partners
City enters partnership with Birthwell Partners under the BOLD (Building Opportunities for Lasting Development) program to advance community development initiatives.
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Counterparty:
Birthwell Partners, Inc.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Resolution