council · Birmingham
Regular City Council Meeting
Tuesday, December 6, 2022 · 50 agenda items · 0 votes recorded
Agenda items
50
37 consent · 13 regular
Votes
0
none recorded
Dollar items
11
with amounts
Topics
6
classified
Business
Regular Agenda (13)
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Procedural:
INVOCATION:
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Procedural:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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Procedural:
ROLL CALL
Item number:Item #5
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Status:
no agenda text
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
Item number:Item #41
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Towing license approved for Bell Towing, 817 Quebec Street
Derrick Laron Bell receives permission to operate a one-wrecker towing service in Birmingham. The business will operate from 817 Quebec Street.
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Counterparty:
Derrick Laron Bell
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Resolution
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Location:
817 Quebec Street, Birmingham
Item number:Item #43
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Status:
no agenda text
CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS FOR FINAL PASSAGE
Item number:Item #44
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Status:
no agenda text
INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Item number:Item #46
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🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy
$
Total cost:
$3.7M
City sets aside $3.7M for demolition and site cleanup
Caraway Demolition-Site Remediation will use federal pandemic relief funds to tear down and remediate blighted properties. The work removes eyesores and health hazards from neighborhoods.
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Counterparty:
Caraway Demolition-Site Remediation
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Funding source:
Arpa
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Action type:
Budget amendment
Item number:Item #47
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Amended redevelopment agreement with Northside Redevelopment, LLC
City modifies its redevelopment deal with Northside Redevelopment, LLC. Full details of the amended terms are not available in this summary.
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Counterparty:
Northside Redevelopment, LLC
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Resolution
Item number:Item #48
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Status:
no agenda text
OLD AND NEW BUSINESS
Item number:Item #49
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Status:
no agenda text
REQUEST FROM THE PUBLIC
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Procedural:
ADJOURNMENT
Consent calendar
Consent Agenda (37)
Items passed as a group without individual discussion unless pulled by a council member.
Item number:Item #6
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Status:
no agenda text
CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT AGENDA
Item number:Item #7
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Tre Luna Catering: Liquor license transfer to Jones Valley Urban Farm
Tre Luna Catering Corporation seeks to move a Special Retail Liquor License to Jones Valley Urban Farm at 701 25th Street North. The item is on the consent agenda with public hearing available for interested parties.
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Counterparty:
Tre Luna Catering Corporation
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Liquor license
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Location:
701 25th Street North, Birmingham
Item number:Item #8
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Liquor license: Majestic Club seeks on/off-premises Class I at 230 18th St
The Majestic Club is applying to serve and sell alcohol for off-premises consumption at its location on 18th Street North. This decision affects neighborhood commercial activity and public safety in the area.
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Counterparty:
The Majestic Club, LLC
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Liquor license
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Location:
230 18th Street North, Birmingham
Item number:Item #9
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
TM3 Entertainment seeks on/off-premise liquor license for Prime Champagne Bar
New lounge liquor license at 2901 4th Avenue South will allow alcohol sales for on-site consumption and package sales. Council votes on the application.
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Counterparty:
TM3 Entertainment, LLC
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Liquor license
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Location:
2901 4th Avenue South, Suite 1J, Birmingham
Item number:Item #10
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🏚️ Blight Accountability
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Weed abatement liens on blighted properties
City will clear nuisances from vacant or neglected properties and charge cleanup costs as liens against the owners. Affects property taxes and owner liability.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Weed abatement
Item number:Item #11
$
Total cost:
$4K
$4K shifted from West End Manor to Transportation
Neighborhood funding for West End Manor drops by $4,000 as city redirects the money to transportation. Affects budget for community programs in the area.
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Counterparty:
West End Manor Neighborhood Association
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Budget amendment
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Location:
West End Manor
Item number:Item #12
$
Total cost:
$3K
Budget transfer: $3,000 from District 4 discretionary to capital improvements
Shifts $3,000 in Council discretionary funds to capital improvements. Direct impact on District 4 projects eligible for council member allocation.
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Funding source:
Capital Improvement Plan
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Action type:
Budget amendment
Item number:Item #13
$
Total cost:
$50K
City sets aside $50K grant for Library & Technology Automation
Grants Fund amendment formalizes $50,000 award to support library technology services and automation projects.
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Counterparty:
Library & Technology Automation
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Budget amendment
Item number:Item #14
$
Total cost:
$2K
Budget transfer: $1,500 moved from Eastwood Neighborhood Association fund
Reduces neighborhood discretionary funds for Eastwood; money moves to the general fund. Affects future community projects and services in that neighborhood.
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Counterparty:
Eastwood Neighborhood Association
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Budget amendment
Item number:Item #15
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
City executes lease-purchase agreement with Dell Financial Services
City commits to a lease-purchase arrangement with Dell Financial Services under an existing master agreement. Specific dollar amount and equipment details are not disclosed in this item.
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Counterparty:
Dell Financial Services, LLC
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Resolution
Item number:Item #16
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
City sponsors CM Newton Classic Basketball event with Knight Eady
City commits public funds or resources to support a community basketball tournament. Event may bring recreation opportunities and local visibility to the city.
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Counterparty:
Knight Eady Sports and Entertainment, LLC
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Funding source:
Sponsorship
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Action type:
Resolution
Item number:Item #17
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
$2K
Mason City gets $2,000 for flag pole signs
Neighborhood improvements in Mason City using city funds for wayfinding signage.
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Resolution
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Location:
Mason City
Item number:Item #18
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
$500
City spends $500 on "No Dumping" signs for Mason City neighborhood
New signage aims to reduce illegal dumping in the Mason City neighborhood.
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Resolution
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Location:
Mason City
Item number:Item #19
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
CONSENT ITEM 17. A Resolution, pursuant to Section 100 of the Constitution of the State of Alabama, and the provisions of §2-3-27 of the General Code of the City of Birmingham, 1980, as amended, authorizing the City Attorney, upon her recommendation to s
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Resolution
Item number:Item #20
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🏚️ Blight Accountability
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Unsafe building at 2930 12th Ave. North ordered demolished
City will demolish a condemned structure deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Removes blight and safety hazard from the neighborhood.
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Demolition
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Location:
2930 12th Avenue North, Birmingham
Item number:Item #21
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🏚️ Blight Accountability
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
City orders demolition of unsafe building at 7220 Queenstown Avenue
Building declared unsafe and a public nuisance will be removed. Demolition clears a potentially dangerous structure from the neighborhood.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Demolition
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Location:
7220 Queenstown Avenue, Birmingham
Item number:Item #22
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🏚️ Blight Accountability
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Council orders demolition of unsafe building at 3832 Ellis Avenue
The city will demolish a building deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Removal clears a blighted property and eliminates a potential health or safety hazard in the neighborhood.
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Demolition
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Location:
3832 Ellis Avenue, Birmingham
Item number:Item #23
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🏚️ Blight Accountability
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
City orders demolition of unsafe building at 3328 Laurel Ave
Building deemed unsafe and a public nuisance will be demolished. Removes a blighted structure from the neighborhood.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Demolition
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Location:
3328 Laurel Avenue, Birmingham
Item number:Item #24
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🏚️ Blight Accountability
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Building at 505 Cotton Avenue declared unsafe; demolition ordered
An unsafe structure at 505 Cotton Avenue will be demolished to remove a public hazard from the neighborhood.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Demolition
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Location:
505 Cotton Avenue, Birmingham
Item number:Item #25
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🏚️ Blight Accountability
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Demolition ordered for unsafe building at 3932 Todd Avenue
City is demolishing a condemned structure deemed a public nuisance. Removes a blight and safety hazard from the neighborhood.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Demolition
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Location:
3932 Todd Avenue, Birmingham
Item number:Item #26
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🏚️ Blight Accountability
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
City orders demolition of unsafe building at 3933 40th Ave N
Unsafe structure at 3933 40th Avenue North will be demolished. Removes a public nuisance from the neighborhood.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Demolition
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Location:
3933 40th Avenue North, Birmingham
Item number:Item #27
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🏚️ Blight Accountability
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Unsafe building at 1528 21st Street SW ordered demolished
City will remove a structure deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Demolition clears blight and reduces neighborhood hazards.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Demolition
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Location:
1528 21st Street SW, Birmingham
Item number:Item #28
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🏚️ Blight Accountability
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Council declares 2128 Northland Avenue unsafe, orders demolition
The city will demolish this blighted building, removing a hazard and public nuisance from the neighborhood. Property owners and residents on Northland Avenue should expect construction activity.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Demolition
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Location:
2128 Northland Avenue, Birmingham
Item number:Item #29
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🏚️ Blight Accountability
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
City to demolish unsafe building at 3753 Todd Avenue
Unsafe structure at 3753 Todd Avenue will be demolished. Removes a public safety hazard and blighted property from the neighborhood.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Demolition
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Location:
3753 Todd Avenue, Birmingham
Item number:Item #30
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🏚️ Blight Accountability
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
City orders demolition of unsafe building at 1301 31st Street
The city is removing a structure declared unsafe and a public nuisance from your neighborhood. Demolition clears the site and removes a potential safety hazard.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Demolition
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Location:
1301 31st Street, Birmingham
Item number:Item #31
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🏚️ Blight Accountability
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
City to demolish unsafe building at 2021 31st Avenue North
Building deemed unsafe and a public nuisance will be removed. Property will be cleared for potential redevelopment or neighborhood safety improvement.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Demolition
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Location:
2021 31st Avenue North, Birmingham
Item number:Item #32
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🏚️ Blight Accountability
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
City orders demolition of unsafe building at 5836 Court O
This building has been declared a public safety hazard and nuisance. Demolition will remove a dangerous structure from the neighborhood.
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Demolition
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Location:
5836 Court O, Birmingham
Item number:Item #33
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🏚️ Blight Accountability
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Building at 1152 2nd Street West ordered demolished as unsafe public nuisance
City is demolishing a building deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. This removes a hazard from the neighborhood.
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Demolition
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Location:
1152 2nd Street West, Birmingham
Item number:Item #34
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🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy
$
Total cost:
$35K
Council approves $35,426 for police ice makers via state grant
Birmingham Police Department gets new ice makers and dispensers for multiple facilities, funded through a state grant rather than local tax dollars.
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Counterparty:
Gulf Ice Systems, Inc.
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Funding source:
State Grant
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Action type:
Contract award
Item number:Item #35
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🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy
$
Total cost:
$14K
City approves $14,490 ammunition purchase from Gulf States Distributors
Police department restocks public safety ammunition and accessories under Alabama state contract. Routine procurement on consent agenda.
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Counterparty:
Gulf States Distributors, Inc.
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Contract award
Item number:Item #36
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🏠 Housing Stability
$
Total cost:
$615
City pays Ophelia Cox $615 for interior design and project management
Interior design and project management services completed; payment authorized from general fund.
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Counterparty:
Ophelia Cox
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Appropriation
Item number:Item #37
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Status:
no agenda text
CONSENT ITEM 35. A Resolution approving the itemized expense accounts of elected and appointed officials.
Item number:Item #38
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Status:
no agenda text
CONSENT ITEM 36. A Resolution approving the advanced expense account of an appointed city employee.
Item number:Item #39
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Status:
no agenda text
CONSENT ITEM 37. A Resolution approving the itemized expense accounts of city employees.
Item number:Item #40
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Status:
no agenda text
CONSENT ITEM 38. A Resolution approving the advanced expense account of a city employee.
Item number:Item #42
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Status:
no agenda text
APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA
Item number:Item #45
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💰 Hidden on consent
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$
Total cost:
$10.0M
$21M in federal COVID relief funds allocated to grants, admin costs
City commits remaining ARPA funds to competitive grants and administrative expenses. Allocation shapes which projects compete for federal money.
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Funding source:
Arpa
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Action type:
Budget amendment