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Regular City Council Meeting

Tuesday, November 22, 2022 · 45 agenda items · 12 votes recorded

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passed #2297 provisional official minutes · high
Consent vote — covers 35 items
  • [10] CONSENT ITEM 8. A Resolution, pursuant to §11-40-1 and §16-11-9.1 Codes of Alabama, 1975, authorizing the Mayor to execute an Agreement with the Birmingham Board of Education, in an amount not to exceed $1,500.00 to provide the following goods and servi named in vote
  • [11] CONSENT ITEM 11. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute, for and as the act of said City, an Incentive Agreement with Parkway Auto Group, LLC d/b/a Birmingham Mitsubishi, in which the dealer will pay to the City on a quarterly basis an amount equal named in vote
  • [12] CONSENT ITEM 14. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to issue, on behalf of the City, a firm commitment to allocate $250,000.00 in local grant match for the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) planning grant application, if the named in vote
  • [13] CONSENT ITEM 15. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to expend funds to purchase cleaning supplies for the Oakwood Place Neighborhood Association's clean up days and to authorize the execution of agreements in an amount not to exceed the sum of $1,000.00. named in vote
  • [14] CONSENT ITEM 17. A Resolution, pursuant to 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 settle the lawsuit of Laurie Jackson, as Administrator of the named in vote
  • [15] CONSENT ITEM 14. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to issue, on behalf of the City, a firm commitment to allocate $250,000.00 in local grant match for the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) planning grant application, if the named in vote
  • [16] CONSENT ITEM 18. A Resolution, pursuant to 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 settle claims that have been brought against the City of Birm named in vote
  • [17] CONSENT ITEM 19. A Resolution, pursuant to 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 settle the lawsuit of Tyra Fuller v. City of Birmingham, Offi named in vote
  • [18] CONSENT ITEM 20. A Resolution accepting the contract and unit price bid of Gillespie Construction, LLC, Jasper, Alabama in the amount of $731,423.00 for the 1832 Center Place South Storm Sewer Replacement, located in Birmingham, Alabama, this being the l named in vote
  • [19] CONSENT ITEM 21. A Resolution accepting the contract and lump sum bid of Sherrod Construction Co. Inc., Vestavia, Alabama, in the amount of $668,223.00 for the Oxmoor Valley Community Center Parking Lot located at 1992 Wenonah-Oxmoor Road, Birmingham, thi named in vote
  • [20] CONSENT ITEM 22. A Resolution amending Resolution No. 1719-21, adopted by the Council on October 5, 2021, accepting and approving the bid for EcoSouth Services of Birmingham, LLC, Axis, Alabama, for garbage disposal services, as needed at the unit prices named in vote
  • [21] CONSENT ITEM 23. A Resolution accepting and approving the bid of Wittichen Supply Co., for HVAC Parts and supplies, as needed at unit prices on file in the Office of the Purchasing Agent, for a period of one (1) year contingent upon Council approval, for named in vote
  • [22] CONSENT ITEM 24. A Resolution accepting and approving the bid of SHI International Corporation, Dallas, Texas, for COTS Software and Services as needed at unit prices on file in the Office of the Purchasing Agent, for a period of one (1) year contingent u named in vote
  • [23] CONSENT ITEM 25. A Resolution amending Resolution No. 285-22 to revise the initial City Assistance described therein and approving and authorizing the Mayor to execute, for and as the act of said City, an Amended and Restated Project Agreement between the named in vote
  • [24] CONSENT ITEM 26. A Resolution amending Resolution No. 1786-20, adopted by the Council September 1, 2020, fixing a special assessment against various properties throughout the City for the abatement of noxious or dangerous weeds to remove 1349 15th Street named in vote
  • [25] CONSENT ITEM 27. A Resolution approving payment to The Sherwin-Williams Company, Birmingham, Alabama, in the amount of $942.24, for the purchase roof repair sealant, in accordance with the PACA Purchasing Cooperative Bid #3-21, for the City of Birmingham named in vote
  • [26] CONSENT ITEM 28. A Resolution approving payment to Uline, Chicago, Illinois, in the amount of $500.69 for three (3) carpet mats, for the Birmingham Police Department, in accordance with Section 3-1-7 of the Birmingham City Code. [G/L Account: 001.151-004] named in vote
  • [27] CONSENT ITEM 29. A Resolution approving the itemized expense accounts of elected and appointed officials. named in vote
  • [28] CONSENT ITEM 30. A Resolution approving the itemized expense accounts of appointed employees. named in vote
  • [29] CONSENT ITEM 31. A Resolution approving the itemized expense accounts of city employees. named in vote
  • [30] CONSENT ITEM 32. A Resolution approving the advanced expense account of a city employee. named in vote
  • [31] CONSENT ITEM 12. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a professional services Agreement with the Penny Foundation to implement, administer and manage the fiscal and budgetary aspects of Common Ground, a cognitive based conflict resolution initiat named in vote
  • [32] CONSENT ITEM 12. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a professional services Agreement with the Penny Foundation to implement, administer and manage the fiscal and budgetary aspects of Common Ground, a cognitive based conflict resolution initiat named in vote
  • [33] APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA named in vote
  • [34] CONSENT ITEM 12. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a professional services Agreement with the Penny Foundation to implement, administer and manage the fiscal and budgetary aspects of Common Ground, a cognitive based conflict resolution initiat named in vote
  • [38] CONSENT ITEM 7. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Agreement with Avenu Insights & Analytics, LLC, under which Avenu Insights & Analytics, LLC will provide to the City of Birmingham data integration services which will allow transfers with C named in vote
  • [39] CONSENT ITEM 9. A Resolution, pursuant to §11-40-1 and §11-47-9 Codes of Alabama, 1975, authorizing the Mayor to execute and deliver an agreement with Birmingham Times Media Group, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $65,000.00 to provide the following good named in vote
  • [40] CONSENT ITEM 10. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute, for and as the act of said City, a Project Funding Agreement with Dreamz Bar & Lounge, Inc., under which Dreamz Bar & Lounge will develop a restaurant as part of a project involving improveme named in vote
  • [9] CONSENT ITEM 6. An Ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Purchase Agreement with the University of Alabama at Birmingham, for the purchase, by the City of Birmingham, of drugs and supplies for the Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service. The City of named in vote
  • [6] CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT AGENDA named in vote
  • [7] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 2 A Resolution authorizing the abatement of the nuisances existing on the following properties and the costs of such abatement to be assessed against and constitute a lien upon such properties, and the hearing of all interested parties: (S named in vote
  • [36] CONSENT ITEM 3. An Ordinance "TO FURTHER AMEND THE NEIGHBORHOOD ALLOCATION" for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, by transferring $3,000.00 from Killough Springs Neighborhood Association and "TO FURTHER AMEND THE CAPITAL FUND BUDGET" for the fiscal ye consent default
  • [37] CONSENT ITEM 4. An Ordinance "TO FURTHER AMEND THE GRANTS FUND BUDGET" for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, by appropriating $10,764,981.00 to Mayor's Office for Good Jobs Challenge per grant award received. (Recommended by t consent default
  • [41] CONSENT ITEM 16. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to appropriate funds in the amount of $1,500.00 per neighborhood, per calendar year, for the authorized services to be used to electronically notify neighborhood residents of meeting dates and times, suc consent default
  • [8] CONSENT ITEM 5. An Ordinance "TO FURTHER AMEND THE DONATIONS FUND BUDGET" for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, by appropriating $5,000.00 to Harrison Park and $10,000.00 to Memorial Park for general use per donation received from Jefferson County Com consent default
9–0
Abbott · YEA Clarke · YEA Moore · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Tate · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Smitherman · YEA Alexander · YEA
passed #2298 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
9–0
Abbott · YEA Clarke · YEA Moore · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Tate · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Smitherman · YEA Alexander · YEA
passed #2299 official minutes · high
Re: #35. ITEM 1. An Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 22-154 to rename the Redeveloper listed in the Redevelopment Agreement with … resolution number · 90%
9–0
Abbott · YEA Clarke · YEA Moore · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Tate · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Smitherman · YEA Alexander · YEA
passed #2300 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
9–0
Abbott · YEA Clarke · YEA Moore · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Tate · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Smitherman · YEA Alexander · YEA
passed #2301 official minutes · high
Re: #36. CONSENT ITEM 3. An Ordinance "TO FURTHER AMEND THE NEIGHBORHOOD ALLOCATION" for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, b… text similarity · 75%
9–0
Abbott · YEA Clarke · YEA Moore · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Tate · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Smitherman · YEA Alexander · YEA
passed #2302 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
9–0
Abbott · YEA Clarke · YEA Moore · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Tate · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Smitherman · YEA Alexander · YEA
passed #2303 official minutes · high
Re: #38. CONSENT ITEM 7. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Agreement with Avenu Insights & Analytics, LLC, under … structured fact · 80%
8–1
Abbott · YEA Moore · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Tate · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Smitherman · YEA Alexander · YEA Clarke · NAY
passed #2304 official minutes · high
Re: #39. CONSENT ITEM 9. A Resolution, pursuant to §11-40-1 and §11-47-9 Codes of Alabama, 1975, authorizing the Mayor to execut… structured fact · 90%
9–0
Abbott · YEA Clarke · YEA Moore · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Tate · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Smitherman · YEA Alexander · YEA
passed #2305 official minutes · high
Re: #40. CONSENT ITEM 10. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute, for and as the act of said City, a Project Funding Agre… structured fact · 80%
8–1
Abbott · YEA Clarke · YEA Moore · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Tate · YEA Woods · YEA Smitherman · YEA Alexander · YEA Williams · NAY
passed #2306 official minutes · high
Re: #41. CONSENT ITEM 16. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to appropriate funds in the amount of $1,500.00 per neighborhood, p… text similarity · 75%
9–0
Abbott · YEA Clarke · YEA Moore · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Tate · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Smitherman · YEA Alexander · YEA
passed #2307 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
9–0
Abbott · YEA Clarke · YEA Moore · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Tate · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Smitherman · YEA Alexander · YEA
passed #2308 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
9–0
Abbott · YEA Clarke · YEA Moore · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Tate · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Smitherman · YEA Alexander · YEA
Business

Regular Agenda (10)

Procedural: INVOCATION: Reverend Timothy Woods, Pastor of Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church
Procedural: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Procedural: ROLL CALL
Item number:Item #35 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Housing Reinvestment Corporation replaces NCRC in redevelopment agreement

Changes the developer responsible for housing rehabilitation under a city redevelopment deal. The shift from NCRC to its subsidiary HRCA may affect how projects are financed and managed, though day-to-day neighborhood impact depends on implementation.

Counterparty: Housing Reinvestment Corporation of America (HRCA) Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
Procedural: ADJOURNMENT
Consent calendar

Consent Agenda (35)

Items passed as a group without individual discussion unless pulled by a council member.

Item number:Item #7 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Council authorizes weed abatement on nuisance properties

City will clear abandoned or overgrown lots and charge cleanup costs to property owners as a lien. Removes public health and safety hazards in affected neighborhoods.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
Item number:Item #8 Total cost: $10K

City adds $15K from donations to Harrison and Memorial Parks

Parks receive $15,000 in private donations for general maintenance and improvements. Harrison Park gets $5,000 and Memorial Park gets $10,000.

Counterparty: Jefferson County Com Funding source: Private Action type: Budget amendment
Item number:Item #9 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Fire service drugs and supplies: sole-source deal with UAB

City commits to purchasing medical supplies and medications for firefighters through University of Alabama at Birmingham under a sole-source agreement, likely at negotiated rates.

Counterparty: University of Alabama at Birmingham Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
Item number:Item #10 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $2K

City approves $1,500 payment to Birmingham Board of Education

The city will pay $1,500 to the Birmingham Board of Education for goods and services, drawn from general funds.

Counterparty: Birmingham Board of Education Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
Item number:Item #11 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City authorizes incentive agreement with Birmingham Mitsubishi

City enters into quarterly payment arrangement with auto dealership. Agreement terms and payment amounts are incomplete in the public record.

Counterparty: Parkway Auto Group, LLC d/b/a Birmingham Mitsubishi Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
Item number:Item #12 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $250K

City commits $250K local match for CRISI rail planning grant

City sets aside $250,000 to help secure federal funds for rail infrastructure and safety improvements. Positions municipality to compete for larger federal grant if awarded.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
Item number:Item #13 · 🏠 Housing Stability Total cost: $1K

City spends $1,000 on cleaning supplies for Oakwood Place cleanup

City funds community neighborhood cleanup days led by residents in Oakwood Place.

Counterparty: Oakwood Place Neighborhood Association Funding source: General Fund Action type: Appropriation
Item number:Item #14 · 💰 Hidden on consent ✨ Total cost: undisclosed

Settlement approved: City Attorney authorized to resolve Jackson lawsuit

City is settling a legal claim brought by Laurie Jackson. The settlement amount and case details were not disclosed in the agenda item.

Counterparty: Laurie Jackson Funding source: General Fund Action type: Settlement
Item number:Item #15 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $250K

City commits $250K local match for rail safety grant

City is pledging $250,000 in local funds to help secure a federal CRISI grant for rail infrastructure and safety improvements. This funding unlocks federal dollars for transportation upgrades.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
Item number:Item #16 · 💰 Hidden on consent ✨ Total cost: undisclosed

City Attorney settles outstanding claims against Birmingham

City Attorney has authority to settle legal claims without additional Council approval, saving staff time and reducing legal costs where settlement is prudent.

Counterparty: unknown Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
Item number:Item #17 · 💰 Hidden on consent ✨ Total cost: undisclosed

City settles Tyra Fuller lawsuit

The city is using public funds to settle a legal dispute with Tyra Fuller. Settlement details—including the amount and reason for the claim—are not disclosed in this summary.

Counterparty: Tyra Fuller Funding source: General Fund Action type: Settlement
Item number:Item #18 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $731K

Council awards $731K storm sewer contract to Gillespie Construction

Storm sewer upgrade at 1832 Center Place South will improve drainage and reduce flooding risk in the area. Project is now ready to move forward with competitive bidding complete.

Counterparty: Gillespie Construction, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award Location: 1832 Center Place South, Birmingham, Alabama
Item number:Item #19 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $668K

Council awards $668K parking lot contract to Sherrod Construction

Oxmoor Valley Community Center parking lot improvements move forward with Sherrod Construction at $668,223. Project will improve facility access for residents in the Oxmoor Valley area.

Counterparty: Sherrod Construction Co. Inc., Vestavia, Alabama Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award Location: 1992 Wenonah-Oxmoor Road, Birmingham
Item number:Item #20 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Council amends garbage disposal contract with EcoSouth Services

City adjusts terms of ongoing waste management services. Details on cost impact and service changes not provided in summary.

Counterparty: EcoSouth Services of Birmingham, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
Item number:Item #21 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves 1-year HVAC parts contract with Wittichen Supply

City locks in pricing for routine HVAC maintenance supplies across municipal buildings for the next year.

Counterparty: Wittichen Supply Co. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
Item number:Item #22 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City awards COTS software contract to SHI International

SHI International wins competitive bid to supply commercial software and services for one year. Contract terms are on file at the Purchasing Agent's office.

Counterparty: SHI International Corporation, Dallas, Texas Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
Item number:Item #24 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement: Remove property from special assessment at 1349 15th Street

Property owner at 1349 15th Street is removed from the city's special weed-abatement assessment charge, clearing any outstanding liens tied to the original 2020 cleanup order.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement Location: 1349 15th Street
Item number:Item #25 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $942

City pays Sherwin-Williams $942.24 for roof repair sealant

Routine vendor payment from general fund for building maintenance supplies acquired through competitive cooperative bid.

Counterparty: The Sherwin-Williams Company, Birmingham, Alabama Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
Item number:Item #31 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City contracts with Penny Foundation to manage Common Ground conflict resolution

Penny Foundation will handle budgeting and administration of Common Ground, a cognitive-based conflict resolution initiative. The city is using a sole-source procurement method for this professional services agreement.

Counterparty: Penny Foundation Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
Item number:Item #32 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Mayor OK'd to hire Penny Foundation for Common Ground conflict program

City contracts with Penny Foundation to manage finances and administration for Common Ground, a conflict resolution initiative using cognitive-based methods.

Counterparty: Penny Foundation Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
Item number:Item #34 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Mayor to hire Penny Foundation to manage Common Ground conflict-resolution progr

City will pay an external nonprofit to handle budgets and day-to-day operations of Common Ground, a cognitive-based conflict resolution initiative. Affects how the program is run and what residents experience when using it.

Counterparty: Penny Foundation Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
Item number:Item #36 Total cost: $3K

$3,000 reallocated from Killough Springs neighborhood fund

Neighborhood Association's funding drops by $3,000 in the 2023 budget cycle. The money is being transferred elsewhere in the city's budget.

Counterparty: Killough Springs Neighborhood Association Funding source: General Fund Action type: Budget amendment
Item number:Item #37 · 💰 Hidden on consent ✨ Total cost: $10.8M

City budgets $10.8M federal Good Jobs Challenge grant to Mayor's Office

Federal grant funds will support job training and economic development initiatives through the Mayor's Office. The allocation reflects receipt of a competitive federal award.

Counterparty: Mayor's Office Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Budget amendment
Item number:Item #38 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City approves data integration deal with Avenu Insights

City will use Avenu's services to integrate and transfer data with other systems, likely improving operational efficiency and cross-department information sharing.

Counterparty: Avenu Insights & Analytics, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
Item number:Item #39 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $65K

City approves $65K sole-source contract with Birmingham Times Media Group

The city is paying Birmingham Times Media Group up to $65,000 for unspecified goods or services without competitive bidding. The incomplete description makes it unclear what residents are funding.

Counterparty: Birmingham Times Media Group, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
Item number:Item #40 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Project Funding Agreement with Dreamz Bar & Lounge for restaurant development

City commits to a funding or partnership agreement with Dreamz Bar & Lounge to support a restaurant project. The specific funding amount, neighborhood impact, and development timeline are not yet detailed.

Counterparty: Dreamz Bar & Lounge, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
Item number:Item #41 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $2K

$1,500 per year per neighborhood for meeting notifications

Neighborhoods get annual funding to send residents electronic notices about meeting dates and times, keeping community members informed.

Counterparty: neighborhood Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
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