Regular City Council Meeting
Tuesday, June 7, 2022 · 64 agenda items · 3 votes recorded
Votes (3)
Consent vote — covers 51 items
- [9] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 1. 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: ( named in vote
- [10] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 2. A Resolution fixing a special assessment against the following properties for the abatement of noxious or dangerous weeds, as declared by Resolution No. 449-19, adopted by the Council March 5, 2019, and the hearing of all interested par named in vote
- [11] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 3. A Resolution fixing a special assessment against the following properties for the abatement of noxious or dangerous weeds, as declared by Resolution No. 531-19, adopted by the Council March 19, 2019, and the hearing of all interested pa named in vote
- [12] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 4. A Resolution fixing a special assessment against the following properties for the abatement of noxious or dangerous weeds, as declared by Resolution No. 915-19, adopted by the Council April 16, 2019, and the hearing of all interested pa named in vote
- [13] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 5. A Resolution fixing a special assessment against the following properties for the abatement of noxious or dangerous weeds, as declared by Resolution No. 1165-19, adopted by the Council May 14, 2019, and the hearing of all interested par named in vote
- [14] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 6. A Resolution fixing a special assessment against the following properties for the abatement of noxious or dangerous weeds, as declared by Resolution No. 1409-17, adopted by the Council May 30, 2017, and the hearing of all interested par named in vote
- [15] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 7. A Resolution fixing a special assessment against the following properties for the abatement of noxious or dangerous weeds, as declared by Resolution No. 1142-18, adopted by the Council May 29, 2018, and the hearing of all interested par named in vote
- [16] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 8. A Resolution fixing a special assessment against the following properties for the abatement of noxious or dangerous weeds, as declared by Resolution No. 1515-17, adopted by the Council June 13, 2017, and the hearing of all interested pa named in vote
- [17] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 9. A Resolution fixing a special assessment against the following properties for the abatement of noxious or dangerous weeds, as declared by Resolution No. 1261-18, adopted by the Council June 12, 2018, and the hearing of all interested pa named in vote
- [18] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 10. A Resolution fixing a special assessment against the following properties for the abatement of noxious or dangerous weeds, as declared by Resolution No. 1405-19, adopted by the Council June 11, 2019, and the hearing of all interested p named in vote
- [19] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 11. A Resolution fixing a special assessment against the following properties for the abatement of noxious or dangerous weeds, as declared by Resolution No. 1527-19, adopted by the Council June 25, 2019, and the hearing of all interested p named in vote
- [20] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 12. A Resolution fixing a special assessment against the following properties for the abatement of noxious or dangerous weeds, as declared by Resolution No. 1793-17, adopted by the Council July 11, 2017, and the hearing of all interested p named in vote
- [21] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 13. A Resolution fixing a special assessment against the following properties for the abatement of noxious or dangerous weeds, as declared by Resolution No. 1486-18, adopted by the Council July 10, 2018, and the hearing of all interested p named in vote
- [22] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 14. A Resolution fixing a special assessment against the following properties for the abatement of noxious or dangerous weeds, as declared by Resolution No. 1402-20, adopted by the Council July 7, 2020, and the hearing of all interested pa named in vote
- [23] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 15. A Resolution fixing a special assessment against the following properties for the abatement of noxious or dangerous weeds, as declared by Resolution No. 1633-18, adopted by the Council July 24, 2018, and the hearing of all interested p named in vote
- [24] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 16. A Resolution fixing a special assessment against the following properties for the abatement of noxious or dangerous weeds, as declared by Resolution No. 2070-17, adopted by the Council August 8, 2017, and the hearing of all interested named in vote
- [25] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 17. A Resolution fixing a special assessment against the following properties for the abatement of noxious or dangerous weeds, as declared by Resolution No. 1730-18, adopted by the Council August 7, 2018, and the hearing of all interested named in vote
- [26] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 18. A Resolution fixing a special assessment against the following properties for the abatement of noxious or dangerous weeds, as declared by Resolution No. 1850-18, adopted by the Council August 21, 2018, and the hearing of all interested named in vote
- [27] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 19. A Resolution fixing a special assessment against the following properties for the abatement of noxious or dangerous weeds, as declared by Resolution No. 1976-18, adopted by the Council September 4, 2018, and the hearing of all interest named in vote
- [28] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 20. A Resolution fixing a special assessment against the following properties for the abatement of noxious or dangerous weeds, as declared by Resolution No. 2037-19, adopted by the Council September 3, 2019, and the hearing of all interest named in vote
- [29] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 21. A Resolution fixing a special assessment against the following properties for the abatement of noxious or dangerous weeds, as declared by Resolution No. 2352-17, adopted by the Council September 19, 2017, and the hearing of all interes named in vote
- [30] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 22. A Resolution fixing a special assessment against the following properties for the abatement of noxious or dangerous weeds, as declared by Resolution No. 2156-18, adopted by the Council October 2, 2018, and the hearing of all interested named in vote
- [31] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 24. A Resolution fixing a special assessment against the following properties for the abatement of noxious or dangerous weeds, as declared by Resolution No. 2472-18, adopted by the Council November 13 2018, and the hearing of all intereste named in vote
- [32] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 23. A Resolution fixing a special assessment against the following properties for the abatement of noxious or dangerous weeds, as declared by Resolution No. 2241-18, adopted by the Council October 16, 2018, and the hearing of all intereste named in vote
- [33] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 25. A Resolution fixing a special assessment against the following properties for the abatement of noxious or dangerous weeds, as declared by Resolution No. 2533-18, adopted by the Council November 27, 2018, and the hearing of all interest named in vote
- [34] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 26. A Resolution fixing a special assessment against the following properties for the abatement of noxious or dangerous weeds, as declared by Resolution No. 2374-20, adopted by the Council December 15, 2020, and the hearing of all interest named in vote
- [35] CONSENT ITEM 27. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a General Lease Agreement between the City of Birmingham and Alabama Power Company, under which Alabama Power Company will lease to the City, the parking lot located at the corner of 18th Stre named in vote
- [36] CONSENT ITEM 28. A Resolution fixing a special assessment in the amount of $6,510.00 against the property located at 1914 - 15th Court North, Birmingham, for the cost incurred for the demolition of an unsafe building or structure. named in vote
- [37] CONSENT ITEM 29. A Resolution fixing a special assessment in the amount of $4,097.36 against the property located at 2711 - 22nd Avenue North, Birmingham, for the cost incurred for the demolition of an unsafe building or structure. (Submitted by the Mayor named in vote
- [38] CONSENT ITEM 30. A Resolution fixing a special assessment in the amount of $2,921.60 against the property located at 5004 Avenue N (Rear), Birmingham, for the cost incurred for the demolition of an unsafe building or structure. (R named in vote
- [39] CONSENT ITEM 31. A Resolution fixing a special assessment in the amount of $4,795.92 against the property located at 3709 Jefferson Avenue S.W., Birmingham, for the cost incurred for the demolition of an unsafe building or structure. (Submitted by the May named in vote
- [40] CONSENT ITEM 32. A Resolution fixing a special assessment in the amount of $3,003.20 against the property located at 325 Center Street South, Birmingham, for the cost incurred for the demolition of an unsafe building or structure. named in vote
- [41] CONSENT ITEM 33. A Resolution fixing a special assessment in the amount of $8,778.00 against the property located at 1842 Steiner Avenue, Birmingham, for the cost incurred for the demolition of an unsafe building or structure. (Re named in vote
- [42] CONSENT ITEM 34. A Resolution fixing a special assessment in the amount of $3,724.00 against the property located at 2513 Snavely Avenue, Birmingham, for the cost incurred for the demolition of an unsafe building or structure. (Re named in vote
- [43] CONSENT ITEM 36. A Resolution fixing a special assessment in the amount of $5,978.20 against the property located at 217 - 3rd Avenue South, Birmingham, for the cost incurred for the demolition of an unsafe building or structure. named in vote
- [44] CONSENT ITEM 37. A Resolution fixing a special assessment in the amount of $3,405.72 against the property located at 426 - 4th Avenue South, Birmingham, for the cost incurred for the demolition of an unsafe building or structure. named in vote
- [45] CONSENT ITEM 38. A Resolution fixing a special assessment in the amount of $2,936.32 against the property located at 1850 Madison Avenue, Birmingham, for the cost incurred for the demolition of an unsafe building or structure. (Re named in vote
- [46] CONSENT ITEM 39. A Resolution fixing a special assessment in the amount of $4,168.08 against the property located at 1842 Madison Avenue S.W., Birmingham, for the cost incurred for the demolition of an unsafe building or structure. (Submitted by the Mayor named in vote
- [47] CONSENT ITEM 40. A Resolution fixing a special assessment in the amount of $5,223.09 against the property located at 1309 Cotton Avenue, Birmingham, for the cost incurred for the demolition of an unsafe building or structure. (Rec named in vote
- [48] CONSENT ITEM 41. A Resolution fixing a special assessment in the amount of $4,639.04 against the property located at 2724 Old Wenonah Road, Birmingham, for the cost incurred for the demolition of an unsafe building or structure. ( named in vote
- [49] CONSENT ITEM 44. A Resolution approving payment to The McPherson Companies, Inc., Trussville, Alabama, in the amount of $8,310.54, for the purchase of petroleum oil products, as needed at the unit prices on file in the office of the Purchasing Agent, cont named in vote
- [50] CONSENT ITEM 45. A Resolution ordering the installation of fire hydrants at the south side of Brook Highland Pkwy approximately 260' west of AL-Hwy 119, Birmingham. named in vote
- [51] CONSENT ITEM 46. A Resolution approving the itemized expense accounts of appointed and elected officials. named in vote
- [52] CONSENT ITEM 47. A Resolution approving the advanced expense accounts of appointed and elected officials. named in vote
- [53] CONSENT ITEM 48. A Resolution approving the advanced expense accounts of city employees. named in vote
- [57] CONSENT ITEM 42. A Resolution accepting and approving the bid of ProntoTrak, Inc., Cumming, Georgia, for Electronic Monitoring Devices, maintenance and service as needed at the unit prices on file in the office of the Purchasing Agent, for a period of thr named in vote
- [58] CONSENT ITEM 42. A Resolution accepting and approving the bid of ProntoTrak, Inc., Cumming, Georgia, for Electronic Monitoring Devices, maintenance and service as needed at the unit prices on file in the office of the Purchasing Agent, for a period of thr named in vote
- [61] CONSENT ITEM 42. A Resolution accepting and approving the bid of ProntoTrak, Inc., Cumming, Georgia, for Electronic Monitoring Devices, maintenance and service as needed at the unit prices on file in the office of the Purchasing Agent, for a period of thr named in vote
- [7] CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT AGENDA named in vote
- [8] CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT AGENDA named in vote
- [56] APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA named in vote
Regular Agenda (13)
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
ANNOUNCEMENT OF BOARDS AND AGENCIES EXPIRATIONS - July 2022
ITEM 50. ADDENDUM A Resolution approving the advanced expense accounts of appointed officials.
ITEM 51. ADDENDUM A Resolution approving the advanced expense accounts of city employees.
Public hearing set for taxi rate increase due to fuel costs
City will consider raising taxi fares to reflect higher fuel costs. Hearing is June 21, 2022.
REQUEST FROM THE PUBLIC
REQUEST FROM THE PUBLIC
OLD AND NEW BUSINESS
Consent Agenda (51)
Items passed as a group without individual discussion unless pulled by a council member.
CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT AGENDA
CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT AGENDA
Weed abatement on nuisance properties; costs become liens
City will clear weeds from neglected properties and charge owners for cleanup costs, which become liens against the land. Addresses blight in affected neighborhoods.
Special weed-abatement assessment set for properties
Property owners may face charges to cover city costs for removing noxious or dangerous weeds from their land. Details on affected properties and assessment amounts will be announced at the hearing.
City assesses special fees for weed abatement on blighted properties
Property owners with noxious or dangerous weeds will be billed for city abatement costs under a prior 2019 resolution. The city is formalizing the special assessment charges.
Special weed-abatement assessment levied on properties
Property owners may face charges for city cost to clear noxious weeds from their land, as authorized under a 2019 council decision.
Special weed-abatement assessment imposed on properties
Property owners declared to have noxious or dangerous weeds may face special assessments to cover city abatement costs. Affected properties should verify their status and understand any resulting bills.
Special assessment for weed abatement on multiple properties
Properties with noxious or dangerous weeds will be assessed cleanup costs. Property owners can attend a hearing to contest the assessment.
Special assessment: Weed abatement charges on blighted properties
Property owners face charges to cover costs of removing noxious weeds from their land. The city declared the properties dangerous under a 2018 resolution and is now billing owners for cleanup.
City assesses property owners for weed abatement costs
Property owners will receive bills for city weed-removal work done on their land. These special assessments cover the cost of abating noxious or dangerous weeds previously declared by council action.
Special weed-abatement assessment imposed on blighted properties
Property owners will receive bills to cover costs of clearing noxious weeds from their land. Assessment amount and affected addresses are not fully described in this agenda item.
Special assessment levied for weed abatement
Property owners may face special assessments to cover city weed-removal costs on blighted or dangerous parcels. The hearing allows affected owners to contest charges.
Weed abatement: Special assessment levied on affected properties
Property owners with noxious or dangerous weeds will be assessed costs for city abatement work. Check your property tax bill if your address was cited in Resolution No. 1527-19.
Special weed-abatement assessment levied on properties
City charges property owners for clearing noxious or dangerous weeds on their land. Costs appear as a lien against the property if unpaid.
Special assessment: property owners charged for weed abatement
Property owners declared to have noxious or dangerous weeds will face special assessments to cover city abatement costs under a 2018 resolution.
Special weed-abatement assessment levied on properties
City is charging property owners for weed removal on their land. You'll receive an assessment notice if your property is on the list.
Special assessment for weed abatement on blighted properties
Property owners will face cost recovery charges for city-ordered weed removal on neglected parcels. Assessment amounts and affected addresses will be determined at the hearing.
Special assessment imposed for weed abatement on multiple properties
Properties declared blighted under weed-abatement rules will face special assessments to cover cleanup costs. Owners may face liens if assessments go unpaid.
Special weed-abatement assessment on blighted properties
Property owners will owe special assessments to cover the cost of clearing noxious or dangerous weeds from their land, as declared in 2018. Non-payment could result in liens or foreclosure.
Special assessment: weed abatement charges on blighted properties
Property owners may face charges for city-ordered removal of noxious weeds. This item finalizes the special assessment amounts owed.
Special assessment levied for weed abatement on blighted properties
Property owners face special assessment bills to cover city costs of clearing noxious weeds. Assessments tied to properties identified under 2018 resolution.
Special assessment set for weed abatement on city properties
Property owners may face charges to cover the cost of removing noxious or dangerous weeds from their land, as ordered by the city in 2019.
Special assessment for weed abatement on blighted properties
Property owners will receive special assessments to cover the cost of removing noxious weeds on their land. Homeowners who don't abate the weeds themselves face city cleanup costs passed back to them as a lien or tax assessment.
Special assessment set for weed abatement on city properties
City will levy charges against property owners for clearing overgrown weeds on their land. Property owners will receive notice of the assessment and have opportunity to be heard.
Special assessment: Weed abatement charges on blighted properties
Property owners may face charges for city-ordered removal of dangerous weeds. Check if your address is included in this assessment.
Special assessment for weed abatement on blighted properties
Property owners of declared noxious-weed sites may face special assessments to cover city abatement costs. Check your property notice if your lot was cited for weeds under Resolution 2241-18 (2018).
City levies special assessment for weed abatement
Property owners may owe special assessments to cover costs of removing noxious weeds from their land. The hearing will determine which properties are affected and the amount owed.
Special assessment for weed abatement on blighted properties
Property owners may face charges to cover costs of removing noxious weeds from neglected land. The assessment stems from a 2020 Council decision to abate dangerous vegetation.
City leases parking lot at 18th Street to Alabama Power Company
Alabama Power Company will lease the city-owned parking lot at the corner of 18th Street. Terms and revenue details are not specified in the item summary.
Special assessment: $6,510 demolition cost at 1914 15th Court North
Property owner at 1914 15th Court North will receive a bill for $6,510 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building. The assessment becomes a lien on the property.
Property owner billed $4,097 for unsafe building demolition
The owner of 2711 22nd Avenue North will be charged $4,097.36 to cover demolition costs for an unsafe structure on the property. This special assessment creates a lien against the property unless paid.
City demolishes unsafe building at 5004 Avenue N; assesses $2,922 to property
City paid to tear down an unsafe structure; the $2,922 cost will be charged to the property owner as a special assessment that may affect property value or tax obligations.
Property owner billed $4,795.92 for demolition at 3709 Jefferson Avenue S.W.
City paid to demolish an unsafe building on your property and is charging you the full cost. Property owners are responsible for these assessments.
Special assessment: $3,003 for unsafe building demolition at 325 Center Street S
Property owner at 325 Center Street South will be charged $3,003.20 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe structure. This assessment becomes a lien on the property until paid.
City charges $8,778 demolition cost to 1842 Steiner Avenue
Property owner at 1842 Steiner Avenue will be assessed $8,778 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building. The cost becomes a lien on the property.
City assesses $3,724 demolition cost to 2513 Snavely Avenue
Property owner will be billed for the city's cost to demolish the unsafe building. The assessment becomes a lien against the property.
Property owner billed $5,978 for unsafe building demolition
The owner of 217 3rd Avenue South will be charged $5,978.20 to cover the city's cost to demolish the unsafe structure on the property.
Special assessment: $3,406 demolition cost at 426 4th Ave S
Property owner at 426 4th Avenue South must pay $3,405.72 to cover the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building on the site. Assessment will be placed against the property.
Special assessment: $2,936 demolition cost at 1850 Madison Ave
Property owner at 1850 Madison Avenue will be billed $2,936.32 to cover the city's cost of tearing down an unsafe building.
Special assessment: $4,168 for demolition at 1842 Madison Ave SW
Property owner will receive a bill for $4,168 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building. This assessment becomes a lien on the property.
City bills owner $5,223 for demolition of unsafe building at 1309 Cotton Ave
Owner of 1309 Cotton Avenue must pay the city's demolition costs. The special assessment covers the expense of removing an unsafe structure from the property.
Property owner charged $4,639 for demolition of unsafe building
Owner of 2724 Old Wenonah Road must pay the full cost of removing an unsafe structure. Special assessments are a common way cities recover demolition expenses from property owners.
City approves $8,310.54 petroleum purchase from McPherson Companies
Routine fuel and lubricant purchase for city vehicle and equipment maintenance using competitive pricing agreement.
Fire hydrants installed on Brook Highland Parkway
Adds fire protection infrastructure on south Brook Highland Parkway near Highway 119, improving emergency response capability for the area.
CONSENT ITEM 46. A Resolution approving the itemized expense accounts of appointed and elected officials.
CONSENT ITEM 47. A Resolution approving the advanced expense accounts of appointed and elected officials.
CONSENT ITEM 48. A Resolution approving the advanced expense accounts of city employees.
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
Council awards electronic monitoring contract to ProntoTrak, Inc.
City commits to ProntoTrak for ongoing electronic monitoring devices and maintenance. Contract terms and pricing are on file with the Purchasing Agent.
Council awards electronic monitoring contract to ProntoTrak, Inc.
City commits to ongoing electronic monitoring device maintenance and service through ProntoTrak. Pricing and contract terms are on file with the Purchasing Agent.
Council awards electronic monitoring contract to ProntoTrak, Inc.
City contracts with ProntoTrak for electronic monitoring devices and ongoing maintenance, supporting law enforcement and court operations.