Regular City Council Meeting
Tuesday, October 18, 2022 · 69 agenda items · 6 votes recorded
Votes (6)
Consent vote — covers 60 items
- [10] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 4. A Resolution relative to the application of Uproot, LLC for a Manufacturer Alcohol License to be used at Uproot, 2616 3rd Avenue South, Birmingham, and the hearing of all interested parties. (Submitted by Councilor Tate, Chair, Public S named in vote
- [59] APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA named in vote
- [60] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 2. A Resolution relative to the application of Carters Hookah Lounge and Grill, Inc. for a Restaurant Retail Liquor License to be used at Carters Grill, 512 Reverend Abraham Woods Jr. Boulevard North, Birmingham, and the hearing of all int named in vote
- [65] CONSENT ITEM 10. WITHDRAWN A Resolution approving and authorizing the Mayor to approve a Grant Agreement with The United States Department of Transportation, in substantially the same form as on file with the City Clerk and as before this Council, under w named in vote
- [7] CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT AGENDA named in vote
- [11] CONSENT ITEM 5. An Ordinance "TO FURTHER AMEND THE GENERAL FUND BUDGET" for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, by transferring $29,165.56 from District #9 Discretionary Projects and appropriating $29,165.56 to Non-Departmental, Transfer to Fund 031 Nei consent default
- [12] CONSENT ITEM 7. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents required for the City to apply for the Alabama Tourism Department's grant program for 2022 in the amount of $7,800.00 and authorizing the Mayor to take any and all actions consent default
- [13] CONSENT ITEM 9. A Resolution, pursuant to Amendment 772 of the Alabama Constitution of 1901, §11-40-1 et seq., §11-47-16, and §11-47-19 Codes of Alabama, 1975, authorizing the Mayor to execute and deliver an agreement with The National Veterans Day Fou consent default
- [14] CONSENT ITEM 11. A Resolution, pursuant to §11-47-19, Code of Alabama, 1975 authorizing the Mayor to expend funds and execute agreements in an amount not to exceed the sum of $5,200.00 to purchase twenty-six (26) neighborhood sign toppers for the Fairmon consent default
- [15] CONSENT ITEM 12. A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 3401 Avenue F, Birmingham, to be unsafe, a public nuisance, and directing that it be demolished. (Recommended by the Director of Planning, Enginee consent default
- [16] CONSENT ITEM 13. A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 4300 Harmon Street, Birmingham, to be unsafe, a public nuisance, and directing that it be demolished. (Recommended by the Director of Planning, En consent default
- [17] CONSENT ITEM 15. A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 3533 1st Street, Birmingham, to be unsafe, a public nuisance, and directing that it be demolished. (Recommended by the Director of Planning, Engin consent default
- [18] CONSENT ITEM 16. A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 1831 19th Street Ensley, Birmingham, to be unsafe, a public nuisance, and directing that it be demolished. (Recommended by the Director of Plannin consent default
- [19] CONSENT ITEM 17. A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 824 Illinois Road, Birmingham, to be unsafe, a public nuisance, and directing that it be demolished. (Recommended by the Director of Planning, Eng consent default
- [20] CONSENT ITEM 18. A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 632 St. Charles Avenue, Birmingham, to be unsafe, a public nuisance, and directing that it be demolished. (Recommended by the Director of Planning consent default
- [21] CONSENT ITEM 19. A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 815 Spring Street, Birmingham, to be unsafe, a public nuisance, and directing that it be demolished. (Recommended by the Director of Planning, Eng consent default
- [22] CONSENT ITEM 20. A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 2005 36th Avenue North, Birmingham, to be unsafe, a public nuisance, and directing that it be demolished. (Recommended by the Director of Planning consent default
- [23] CONSENT ITEM 22. A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 1104 Huron Street Wylam, Birmingham, to be unsafe, a public nuisance, and directing that it be demolished. (Recommended by the Director of Plannin consent default
- [24] CONSENT ITEM 23. A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 1432 19th Street North, Birmingham, to be unsafe, a public nuisance, and directing that it be demolished. (Recommended by the Director of Planning consent default
- [25] CONSENT ITEM 24. A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 1245 3rd Street North, Birmingham, to be unsafe, a public nuisance, and directing that it be demolished. (Recommended by the Director of Planning, consent default
- [26] CONSENT ITEM 25. A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 3032 Prince Avenue Ensley, Birmingham, to be unsafe, a public nuisance, and directing that it be demolished. (Recommended by the Director of Plann consent default
- [27] CONSENT ITEM 26. A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 5137 5th Avenue South, Birmingham, to be unsafe, a public nuisance, and directing that it be demolished. (Recommended by the Director of Planning, consent default
- [28] CONSENT ITEM 27. A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 3024 Lawn Avenue, Birmingham, to be unsafe, a public nuisance, and directing that it be demolished. (Recommended by the Director of Planning, Engi consent default
- [29] CONSENT ITEM 28. A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 3016 Park Lawn Avenue SW, Birmingham, to be unsafe, a public nuisance, and directing that it be demolished. (Recommended by the Director of Planni consent default
- [30] CONSENT ITEM 29. A Resolution determining that the building or structure located 812 49th Street North, Birmingham, to be unsafe, a public nuisance, and directing that it be demolished. (Recommended by the Director of Planning, En consent default
- [31] CONSENT ITEM 30. A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 1946 Warrior Road, Birmingham, to be unsafe, a public nuisance, and directing that it be demolished. (Recommended by the Director of Planning, Eng consent default
- [32] CONSENT ITEM 32. A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 544 4th Court West, Birmingham, to be unsafe, a public nuisance, and directing that it be demolished. (Recommended by the Director of Planning, En consent default
- [33] CONSENT ITEM 34. A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 201 2nd Street Thomas, Birmingham, to be unsafe, a public nuisance, and directing that it be demolished. (Recommended by the Director of Planning, consent default
- [34] CONSENT ITEM 33. A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 1000 Piedmont Avenue, Birmingham, to be unsafe, a public nuisance, and directing that it be demolished. (Recommended by the Director of Planning, consent default
- [35] CONSENT ITEM 35. A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 3412 39th Place North, Birmingham, to be unsafe, a public nuisance, and directing that it be demolished. (Recommended by the Director of Planning, consent default
- [36] CONSENT ITEM 36. A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 1829 Warrior Road Ensley, Birmingham, to be unsafe, a public nuisance, and directing that it be demolished. (Recommended by the Director of Planni consent default
- [37] CONSENT ITEM 37. A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 3708 1st Street West, Birmingham, to be unsafe, a public nuisance, and directing that it be demolished. (Recommended by the Director of Planning, consent default
- [38] CONSENT ITEM 38. A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 1540 52nd Street Ensley, Birmingham, to be unsafe, a public nuisance, and directing that it be demolished. (Recommended by the Director of Plannin consent default
- [39] CONSENT ITEM 39. A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 1117 14th Street North, Birmingham, to be unsafe, a public nuisance, and directing that it be demolished. (Recommended by the Director of Planning consent default
- [40] CONSENT ITEM 40. A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 6620 3rd Avenue South, Birmingham, to be unsafe, a public nuisance, and directing that it be demolished. (Recommended by the Director of Planning, consent default
- [41] CONSENT ITEM 41. A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 8328 10th Avenue South, Birmingham, to be unsafe, a public nuisance, and directing that it be demolished. (Recommended by the Director of Planning consent default
- [42] CONSENT ITEM 42. A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 1308 2nd Court West, Birmingham, to be unsafe, a public nuisance, and directing that it be demolished. (Recommended by the Director of Planning, E consent default
- [43] CONSENT ITEM 43. A Resolution accepting and approving the bid renewal of Galls, LLC, Lexington, Kentucky, for Police Uniforms and Related Accessories, Groups One (1) and Two (2), as needed at the unit prices on file in the office of the Purchasing Agent, consent default
- [44] CONSENT ITEM 44. A Resolution accepting and approving the bid of The McPherson Companies, Inc., Trussville, Alabama, for the purchase of petroleum products, Group 1: motor oil and Group 7: antifreeze coolant, as needed at unit price on file in the office consent default
- [45] CONSENT ITEM 46. A Resolution accepting and approving the bid of Universal Environmental Services, Peachtree City, Georgia, for Waste Oil Pickup, as needed at the unit price on file in the office of the Purchasing Agent for a period of one (1) year, for t consent default
- [46] CONSENT ITEM 45. A Resolution accepting and approving the bid of W H Thomas Oil Co., Inc., Clanton, Alabama, for the purchase of petroleum products, Group 2: transmission/hydraulic oil, Group 3: lubricant oil, Group 4: gear lube, Group 5: semi-fluid ep li consent default
- [47] CONSENT ITEM 47. A Resolution approving payment to Cowin Equipment Company, Inc., Birmingham, in the amount of $35,785.48 to purchase Volvo parts as needed in accordance with State of Alabama Purchasing Program, Master Agreement Number MA99 210000000036, consent default
- [48] CONSENT ITEM 48. A Resolution approving payment to Emergency Equipment Professionals, Pelham, Alabama, in the amount of $11,285.00 for the purchase of 3M/Scott Safety AV3000HT Facepieces, for the Birmingham Fire and Rescue Department, in accordance with t consent default
- [49] CONSENT ITEM 49. A Resolution approving payment to Emergency Equipment Professionals, Pelham, Alabama, in the amount of $13,840.50 to purchase a SCR exhaust system on equipment number 132205, for the Equipment Management Department, in accordance with Sec consent default
- [50] CONSENT ITEM 50. A Resolution approving payment to Paul Pierce Auto Paint and Body, Birmingham, in the amount of $2,672.00 for automobile wreck repair on vehicle number 202202 and vehicle number 184324, for the Department of Equipment Management, in accor consent default
- [51] CONSENT ITEM 51. A Resolution approving payment to Southland International Trucks, Inc., Birmingham, in the amount of $38,758.60 to purchase International truck parts as needed, for the Department of Equipment Management, in accordance with Sourcewell Pur consent default
- [52] CONSENT ITEM 52. A Resolution approving payment to Teleflex, LLC, Morrisville, North Carolina for medical supplies as needed at the unit prices on file in the office of the Purchasing Agent, for a period of one (1) year, for the Birmingham Fire and Rescue consent default
- [53] CONSENT ITEM 53. A Resolution approving payment to The W. W. Williams Co, LLC, Birmingham, in the amount of $60,000.00 to purchase parts, supplies and labor, as needed in accordance with PACA Bid Number 48-20 for the Equipment Management Department. [G/L consent default
- [54] CONSENT ITEM 54. A Resolution approving the itemized expense accounts of appointed officials. consent default
- [55] CONSENT ITEM 55. A Resolution approving the advanced expense accounts of appointed officials. consent default
- [56] CONSENT ITEM 56. A Resolution approving the itemized expense accounts of city employees. consent default
- [57] CONSENT ITEM 57. A Resolution approving the advanced expense accounts of city employees. consent default
- [58] CONSENT ITEM 58. A Resolution finding that the following one hundred nineteen (119) properties have noxious or dangerous weeds growing thereon declaring said properties to be a public nuisance and providing that notice shall be posted on each of said prop consent default
- [62] CONSENT ITEM 8. A Resolution approving and authorizing the Mayor to execute, a Project Agreement with Kratos SRE, Inc., under which Kratos SRE will equip and operate an advanced materials testing, research and engineering facility at 757 Tom Martin Drive, consent default
- [63] CONSENT ITEM 8. A Resolution approving and authorizing the Mayor to execute, a Project Agreement with Kratos SRE, Inc., under which Kratos SRE will equip and operate an advanced materials testing, research and engineering facility at 757 Tom Martin Drive, consent default
- [66] CONSENT ITEM 14. WITHDRAWN PER DIRECTOR OF P.E.P. A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 2501 30th Avenue North, Birmingham, to be unsafe, a public nuisance, and directing that it be demolished. (Recomm consent default
- [67] CONSENT ITEM 21.WITHDRAWN PER DIRECTOR OF P.E.P. A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 1603 18th Place North, Birmingham, to be unsafe, a public nuisance, and directing that it be demolished. (Recommen consent default
- [68] CONSENT ITEM 31.WITHDRAWN PER DIRECTOR OF P.E.P. A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 2112 Avenue E Ensley, Birmingham, to be unsafe, a public nuisance, and directing that it be demolished. (Recommend consent default
- [8] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 1. A Resolution relative to the application of RMJ Development, LLC for a Restaurant Retail Liquor License to be used at Ampersand Cocktails and Cuisine, 101 20th Street South, Birmingham, and the hearing of all interested parties. (Submit consent default
- [9] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 3. A Resolution relative to the application of D and M Pita Stop, LLC for the transfer of a Restaurant Retail Liquor License to be used at Pita Stop, 1106 12th Street South, Birmingham, and the hearing of all interested parties. (Submitted consent default
Regular Agenda (11)
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
PRESENTATIONS
Police chief to renew Alabama Law Enforcement Agency agreement
Birmingham maintains partnership with state agency for law enforcement services. Agreement runs October 2022–September 2023.
Liquor license hearing: Carters Hookah Lounge and Grill
Council will hear the application for a restaurant retail liquor license at 512 Rev. Abraham Woods Jr. Blvd. North. Decision determines whether alcohol service is allowed at this location.
OLD AND NEW BUSINESS
REQUEST FROM THE PUBLIC
Consent Agenda (58)
Items passed as a group without individual discussion unless pulled by a council member.
CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT AGENDA
RMJ Development seeks restaurant liquor license for Ampersand Cocktails
New restaurant license application at 101 20th Street South. Public hearing allows neighbors and interested parties to weigh in on the establishment.
Pita Stop liquor license transfer at 1106 12th Street South
D and M Pita Stop, LLC seeks to transfer a restaurant retail liquor license to operate at this location. Public hearing allows community input on the application.
Uproot, LLC seeks manufacturer alcohol license at 2616 3rd Ave S
Uproot's application for a manufacturer license will bring a new alcohol production or processing business to the neighborhood. Council will hear public comments before deciding whether to approve the license.
Budget amendment: $29,166 shift to Fund 031
District 9 discretionary projects lose $29,166 in funding as the city redirects money to another account. The destination fund's purpose is unclear from the truncated item description.
City seeks $7,800 state tourism grant
City applies for state tourism funding to support local tourism initiatives at no local cost.
Mayor authorized to sign agreement with National Veterans Day Foundation
City formalizes partnership with National Veterans Day Foundation to support veterans. Details of the agreement (scope, funding, or duration) are not disclosed in this summary.
City buys 26 neighborhood sign toppers for $5,200
Fairmont neighborhood gets new signage marking community identity and wayfinding.
City orders demolition of unsafe building at 3401 Avenue F
Building declared unsafe and a public nuisance; City moves forward with demolition to remove hazard from neighborhood.
City declares 4300 Harmon St unsafe; demolition ordered
Building at 4300 Harmon Street is being demolished due to safety hazards and public nuisance. Neighbors will see the removal of what the city considers an unsafe structure.
City orders demolition of unsafe building at 3533 1st Street
Building declared unsafe and a public nuisance; demolition removes blight and hazard from neighborhood.
1831 19th Street (Ensley) ordered demolished as unsafe
Property declared unsafe and a public nuisance; city will demolish the building to remove the hazard from the neighborhood.
Unsafe building at 824 Illinois Road ordered demolished
The city will demolish a structure deemed unsafe and a public nuisance at 824 Illinois Road. Removes a blight and safety hazard from the neighborhood.
Unsafe building at 632 St. Charles Avenue ordered demolished
Building deemed unsafe and a public nuisance will be removed, improving neighborhood safety and blight.
Council orders demolition of unsafe building at 815 Spring Street
The city is removing a condemned property deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Demolition clears blight, improves neighborhood safety, and opens the lot for future development.
City orders demolition of unsafe building at 2005 36th Ave N
Building at 2005 36th Avenue North is declared unsafe and a public nuisance; demolition will proceed to remove the hazard from the neighborhood.
City orders demolition of unsafe building at 1104 Huron Street
Unsafe building in Wylam neighborhood will be demolished. Removal addresses public safety and neighborhood conditions.
Building at 1432 19th Street North declared unsafe; demolition ordered
The city is tearing down a building deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Demolition will remove the hazard from the neighborhood.
Building at 1245 3rd Street North demolished as unsafe nuisance
City removes a blighted building from your neighborhood. Demolition clears a property that posed public safety and blight concerns.
3032 Prince Avenue Ensley ordered demolished as unsafe nuisance
Blighted building at this address will be removed, clearing a public safety hazard and clearing tax-delinquent property in the Ensley neighborhood.
City orders demolition of unsafe building at 5137 5th Ave S
An unsafe, blighted structure in Birmingham will be demolished after a Planning Department recommendation. Removes a public nuisance and blight from the neighborhood.
Building at 3024 Lawn Avenue ordered demolished as public nuisance
This unsafe structure will be removed from the neighborhood. The demolition addresses a property deemed hazardous to public safety.
City orders demolition of unsafe building at 3016 Park Lawn Ave SW
Unsafe structure deemed a public nuisance will be torn down, removing a blight and safety hazard from the neighborhood.
Demolition ordered for unsafe building at 812 49th Street North
City will tear down a structure declared unsafe and a public nuisance. Removes a blighted property from the neighborhood.
Building at 1946 Warrior Road ordered demolished as public nuisance
Unsafe structure at 1946 Warrior Road will be torn down, removing a hazard from the neighborhood.
City approves demolition of unsafe building at 544 4th Court West
Unsafe structure at 544 4th Court West will be demolished to remove a public hazard from the neighborhood.
City orders demolition of unsafe building at 201 2nd Street
Unsafe structure declared public nuisance; demolition will remove blight and improve neighborhood safety.
City orders demolition of unsafe building at 1000 Piedmont Avenue
Building declared unsafe and a public nuisance; will be demolished. Removes hazard from neighborhood.
Unsafe building at 3412 39th Place North ordered demolished
City will tear down a structure deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Removes a blighted property and potential hazard from the neighborhood.
City declares 1829 Warrior Road unsafe; building slated for demolition
An abandoned or deteriorated building in Ensley will be torn down to remove a public safety hazard and blighted property from the neighborhood.
Unsafe building at 3708 1st Street West ordered demolished
City will demolish a structure deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Removes a blighted property from the neighborhood.
City to demolish unsafe structure at 1540 52nd Street, Ensley
Unsafe building at 1540 52nd Street will be torn down to remove a public hazard in the Ensley neighborhood.
Building at 1117 14th Street North ordered for demolition
City declares the building unsafe and a public nuisance, clearing the way for demolition. Removes hazard from the neighborhood.
City demolishes unsafe building at 6620 3rd Avenue South
A building deemed unsafe and a public nuisance will be torn down. Removal of blighted structures improves neighborhood safety and property values.
City orders demolition of unsafe building at 8328 10th Ave South
Building declared unsafe and public nuisance; will be demolished to remove blight and hazard from neighborhood.
City to demolish unsafe building at 1308 2nd Court West
Condemned property will be torn down to eliminate public safety risk and blight in the neighborhood.
Police uniform bid renewal with Galls, LLC approved
City continues purchasing police uniforms and accessories from Galls, LLC under renewed bid pricing. Affects police department operational costs and uniform supply chain.
City awards petroleum products contract to McPherson Companies
City approved bulk purchasing of motor oil and antifreeze coolant at fixed unit prices. Locks in supply costs for municipal vehicle maintenance.
Council awards waste oil pickup contract to Universal Environmental Services
City secures one-year waste oil disposal service on competitive bid. Ensures proper environmental handling of hazardous waste from municipal operations.
W H Thomas Oil awarded bid for petroleum products
City commits to multi-group petroleum supply contract (transmission/hydraulic oil, lubricant oil, gear lube, and other fluids). Affects municipal fleet and equipment maintenance costs.
City approves $35,785 Volvo parts purchase from Cowin Equipment
Spending on vehicle maintenance and parts. Covers repairs and upkeep for city fleet vehicles under a state purchasing agreement.
Fire Rescue buys 3M Scott Safety facepieces from Emergency Equipment Professiona
City spending $11,285 to replace or stock protective respiratory equipment for firefighters. Ensures fire crews have safe gear for emergency response.
Emergency Equipment Professionals: $13,841 for SCR exhaust system
City purchases replacement exhaust equipment for municipal fleet maintenance. Equipment #132205 receives emissions-control upgrade from general fund.
City pays Paul Pierce Auto Paint $2,672 for vehicle repairs
Department of Equipment Management settles repair costs for two city vehicles damaged in wrecks. Routine fleet maintenance using general fund dollars.
City purchases $38,758.60 in truck parts from Southland International
Equipment Management Department restocks International truck parts through Sourcewell purchasing agreement. Routine vendor payment on consent agenda.
Fire & Rescue: sole-source medical supplies contract with Teleflex, 1 year
City commits to buying medical supplies from Teleflex at pre-negotiated unit prices for Birmingham Fire and Rescue operations over the next 12 months.
Council approves $60K parts contract with W. W. Williams Co.
City spends $60,000 on equipment parts and labor from W. W. Williams Co. under a competitive bid framework, supporting the Equipment Management Department's operations.
CONSENT ITEM 54. A Resolution approving the itemized expense accounts of appointed officials.
CONSENT ITEM 55. A Resolution approving the advanced expense accounts of appointed officials.
CONSENT ITEM 56. A Resolution approving the itemized expense accounts of city employees.
CONSENT ITEM 57. A Resolution approving the advanced expense accounts of city employees.
City declares 119 properties nuisance due to dangerous weeds
Properties with overgrown weeds are now officially blighted; owners will receive notice and face abatement orders or city cleanup at their expense.
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
Restaurant liquor license granted: Carters Hookah Lounge & Grill
Carters Hookah Lounge and Grill receives approval to serve alcohol at 512 Reverend Abraham Woods Jr. Boulevard North. This allows the business to operate its full service model in the Birmingham location.
City approves materials testing facility agreement with Kratos SRE
Kratos SRE will equip and operate an advanced materials testing and research facility at 757 Tom Martin Drive, bringing specialized engineering capabilities to the city.
City authorizes advanced materials testing facility with Kratos SRE
A private company will build and operate a research facility at 757 Tom Martin Drive, bringing advanced materials testing capabilities to the region and potentially supporting local manufacturing and innovation sectors.