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Regular City Council Meeting

Tuesday, May 31, 2022 · 42 agenda items · 7 votes recorded

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passed #2522 provisional official minutes · high
Consent vote — covers 30 items
  • [7] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 1. A Resolution relative to the application of Uptown Entertainment, LLC for a Lounge Retail Liquor Class I License to be used at Uptown Jazz, 2250 9th Avenue North, Suite B, Birmingham, and the hearing of all interested parties. (Submitte named in vote
  • [8] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 2. A Resolution relative to the application of Melissa Dawn Armstrong for a Special Events License 140 to be used at Pride Fest on June 12, 2022, at Linn Park, Birmingham, and the hearing of all interested parties. (Submitted by Councilor named in vote
  • [9] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 3. A Resolution relative to the application of Lavender Zen Relaxation Studio, LLC for a Special Events License 140 to be used at Puffs Chucks and Solo Cups on June 5, 2022, at 1532 Cleveland Avenue SW, Birmingham, and the hearing of all i named in vote
  • [10] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 4. A Resolution relative to the application of Empowerment Incorporation for a Special Events License 140 to be used at Steel City Smooth Jazz Festival from June 17 to June 18, 2022, at Linn Park, Birmingham, and the hearing of all interes named in vote
  • [11] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 5. A Resolution relative to the application of Birmingham AIDS Outreach for the renewal of an Annual Bingo Permit to be used at 3130 3rd Avenue South, Birmingham, on one (1) Monday of every month, and the hearing of all interested parties. named in vote
  • [13] CONSENT ITEM 7. A Resolution granting an Operating Authority Permit with one (1) Certificate of Public Necessity and Convenience to Showtime Transportation, LLC, 2101 Richard Arrington Jr., Boulevard North, Birmingham, to be used in the operation of an Ex named in vote
  • [14] CONSENT ITEM 11. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary for the City of Birmingham to enter into an Amendment to the September 22, 2020 Agreement with Tyler Technologies, Inc., under which Tyler Technologies will pro named in vote
  • [15] CONSENT ITEM 13. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute and deliver an Agreement with REV Birmingham, Inc., an Alabama non-profit corporation for the public purpose of providing for the repair, maintenance and continued operation of the artistic LE named in vote
  • [17] CONSENT ITEM 16. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor, through the Birmingham Fire and Rescues Service, to dispose of certain items of personal property owned by the City of Birmingham for training purposes by donating the property to the Birmingham City Sc named in vote
  • [18] CONSENT ITEM 17. A Resolution amending Resolution No. 877-20, adopted by the Council May 12, 2020, fixing a special assessment against various properties throughout the City for the abatement of noxious or dangerous weeds, to remove 7711 5th Avenue South, named in vote
  • [19] CONSENT ITEM 18. A Resolution amending Resolution No. 1602-20, adopted by the Council August 4, 2020, fixing a special assessment against various properties throughout the City for the abatement of noxious or dangerous weeds, to remove 801 19th Avenue NW, named in vote
  • [22] CONSENT ITEM 21. A Resolution approving payment to Amazon.Com, Seattle, Washington, in the amount of $58.99, for the purchase of one (1) Finite Keyboard Case for iPad for City Council, in accordance with Section 3-1-7 of the Birmingham City Code. [G/L Acc named in vote
  • [24] CONSENT ITEM 23. A Resolution approving payment to Amazon.Com, Seattle, Washington, in the amount of $38.99 for the purchase of one (1) iPad Keyboard Case for City Council, in accordance with Section 3-1-7 of the Birmingham City Code. [G/L Account: 001_01 named in vote
  • [30] CONSENT ITEM 30. A Resolution finding that the following five hundred thirty-two (532) 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 named in vote
  • [31] APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA named in vote
  • [33] APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA named in vote
  • [36] CONSENT ITEM 10. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary for the City of Birmingham to enter into an interlocal government Joint Services Agreement with the State of Alabama; acting by and through the Alabama Departme named in vote
  • [6] CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT AGENDA named in vote
  • [12] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 6. A Resolution relative to the application of The National Alumni Society of the University of Alabama at Birmingham for a Special Bingo Permit to be used at 1301 10th Avenue South, Alumni House, Birmingham, on Monday through Friday of ea consent default
  • [16] CONSENT ITEM 14. A Resolution, pursuant to §11-40-1 and §11-43-55, Code of Alabama, 1975, authorizing the Mayor to execute and deliver a purchase agreement, for a period of not more than one (1) year and ending June 30, 2023, with Business Systems & Con consent default
  • [20] CONSENT ITEM 19. A Resolution accepting and approving the bid of Sansom Equipment Company, Inc., Birmingham, Alabama, for the purchase of Sweeper Parts, Group One (1), and Sewer Jetter Parts, Group Two (2), as needed at unit prices on file in the Office o consent default
  • [21] CONSENT ITEM 20. A Resolution accepting and approving the request for proposal of R & S Food Service, LLC, Birmingham, Alabama, to provide concessionaire management and food services at the Boutwell Auditorium, for a term of one (1) year, at pricing on fi consent default
  • [23] CONSENT ITEM 22. A Resolution approving payment to Amazon.Com, Seattle, Washington, in the amount of $2,144.26, for the purchase of ten (10) XBA Desktop Power Grommet at $28.50 each, eight (8) Superdanny Power Strip tower at $39.99 each, twenty-two (22) I consent default
  • [25] CONSENT ITEM 25. A Resolution authorizing the Director of Finance to make two (2) refunds in the total amount of $4,329.98. consent default
  • [26] CONSENT ITEM 26. A Resolution approving the itemized expense accounts of appointed and elected officials. consent default
  • [27] CONSENT ITEM 27. A Resolution approving the advanced expense accounts of appointed officials. consent default
  • [28] CONSENT ITEM 28. A Resolution approving the itemized expense accounts of city employees. consent default
  • [29] CONSENT ITEM 29. A Resolution approving the advanced expense accounts of city employees. consent default
  • [37] CONSENT ITEM 12. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute and deliver a First Amendment to the Master Services Agreement and Statement of Work #1 adopted by the Council on May 19, 2021, with Mobility Capital Finance, Inc. (MoCaFi), a Delaware corpora consent default
  • [38] CONSENT ITEM 24. A Resolution fixing a Sales Tax Assessment in the amount of $45,900.78, against KPC Pizza LLC & Chris Tsavoussis, the person responsible for the collection and remittance of taxes, doing business as Marcos's Pizza for the periods of May 2 consent default
8–0
Abbott · YEA Clarke · YEA Moore · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Smitherman · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Alexander · YEA Tate · ABSENT
passed #2523 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
8–0
Abbott · YEA Clarke · YEA Moore · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Smitherman · YEA Alexander · YEA Tate · ABSENT
passed #2524 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
8–0
Abbott · YEA Clarke · YEA Moore · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Smitherman · YEA Alexander · YEA Tate · ABSENT
passed #2525 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
8–0
Abbott · YEA Clarke · YEA Moore · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Smitherman · YEA Alexander · YEA Tate · ABSENT
passed #2526 official minutes · high
Re: #36. CONSENT ITEM 10. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary for the City of Birmingh… structured fact · 80%
8–0
Abbott · YEA Clarke · YEA Moore · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Smitherman · YEA Alexander · YEA Tate · ABSENT
passed #2527 official minutes · high
Re: #1. INVOCATION: item number · 70%
8–0
Abbott · YEA Clarke · YEA Moore · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Smitherman · YEA Alexander · YEA Tate · ABSENT
passed #2528 official minutes · high
Re: #1. INVOCATION: item number · 70%
7–0
Abbott · YEA Clarke · YEA Moore · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Woods · YEA Smitherman · YEA Alexander · YEA Tate · ABSENT
Business

Regular Agenda (12)

Procedural: INVOCATION:
Procedural: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilor Hunter Williams
Procedural: ROLL CALL
Item number:Item #32 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City hires Penny Foundation for grant-writing and fundraising support

Council will pay an outside firm to help secure grants and manage fundraising—the specific dollar amount and services weren't fully disclosed here, but residents should know who's being hired to bring money into city coffers.

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

Law enforcement task force agreement with Housing Authority

City will deploy a dedicated police task force to work with the Housing Authority in public housing areas. Aims to improve safety and police-housing agency coordination.

Counterparty: Housing Authority of the Birmingham District (HABD) Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
Item number:Item #35 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

World Games: temporary halt to construction permits near venues

Construction projects near World Games venues will pause to keep traffic flowing and ensure public safety during the event. Affects residents and contractors in the area.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
Item number:Item #39 · 🚨 Emergency action ✨ Total cost: undisclosed

Emergency chiller repair approved for Highland Golf and Tennis

Facility will restore air-conditioning service at the city recreation venue without delay through emergency procurement.

Counterparty: Purchasing Agent Funding source: Unknown Action type: Emergency procurement Location: Highland Golf and Tennis
Item number:Item #40 · 🚨 Emergency action ✨ Total cost: undisclosed

City Hall burst pipe: emergency repair authorized

Water damage at City Hall requires immediate repair to prevent further structural damage and operational disruption. Emergency procurement allows the city to bypass standard bidding and move quickly.

Counterparty: Purchasing Agent Funding source: General Fund Action type: Emergency procurement Location: City Hall
Procedural: ADJOURNMENT
Consent calendar

Consent Agenda (30)

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

Item number:Item #7 Total cost: undisclosed

Liquor license approved for Uptown Jazz lounge

Uptown Entertainment, LLC receives permission to serve alcohol at the jazz venue located at 2250 9th Avenue North. This allows the business to operate a retail lounge serving liquor.

Counterparty: Uptown Entertainment, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Liquor license Location: 2250 9th Avenue North, Suite B, Birmingham
Item number:Item #8 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City approves Special Events License for Pride Fest at Linn Park

Pride Fest will be held June 12, 2022, at Linn Park. The license allows the event to proceed as planned.

Counterparty: Melissa Dawn Armstrong Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: Linn Park, Birmingham
Item number:Item #9 Total cost: undisclosed

Special Events License approved for Lavender Zen at 1532 Cleveland Ave SW

Lavender Zen Relaxation Studio gets approval to host a special event on June 5, 2022. The license permits the event at the venue on Cleveland Avenue.

Counterparty: Lavender Zen Relaxation Studio, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Other Location: 1532 Cleveland Avenue SW, Birmingham Public hearing: 2022-06-05
Item number:Item #10 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Special Events License approved for Steel City Smooth Jazz Festival

Empowerment Incorporation gets permission to hold the Steel City Smooth Jazz Festival at Linn Park on June 17–18, 2022. Public can attend this community event.

Counterparty: Empowerment Incorporation Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: Linn Park, Birmingham
Item number:Item #11 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Bingo permit renewed for Birmingham AIDS Outreach

Birmingham AIDS Outreach can continue monthly fundraising bingo events at 3130 3rd Avenue South to support its community health services.

Counterparty: Birmingham AIDS Outreach Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 3130 3rd Avenue South, Birmingham
Item number:Item #12 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

UAB Alumni Society approved for bingo permit at Alumni House

Allows UAB Alumni Society to run bingo fundraising events Monday–Friday at 1301 10th Avenue South. Enables campus community to hold games for membership support.

Counterparty: The National Alumni Society of the University of Alabama at Birmingham Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 1301 10th Avenue South, Alumni House, Birmingham
Item number:Item #13 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Showtime Transportation granted operating permit for taxi service

Showtime Transportation receives city approval to operate taxis in Birmingham. This allows the company to legally provide transportation services to residents.

Counterparty: Showtime Transportation, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 2101 Richard Arrington Jr., Boulevard North, Birmingham
Item number:Item #14 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City amends Tyler Technologies agreement (details unavailable)

Agreement amendment with Tyler Technologies may affect city services or costs, but full scope is not disclosed in available documents.

Counterparty: Tyler Technologies, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
Item number:Item #15 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Agreement with REV Birmingham for arts maintenance

City commits to ongoing partnership with REV Birmingham to repair, maintain, and operate an artistic installation. Dollar amount not disclosed.

Counterparty: REV Birmingham, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
Item number:Item #16 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

1-year contract with Business Systems & Con extended through June 2023

City extends a sole-source contract for business systems services. The vendor and contract scope remain partially unclear from the agenda.

Counterparty: Business Systems & Con Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
Item number:Item #17 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Fire Department donates surplus equipment to Birmingham City Schools

Fire Department equipment no longer needed for city operations will be repurposed for firefighter training at Birmingham City Schools, supporting community education at no additional cost.

Counterparty: Birmingham City Schools Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
Item number:Item #18 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement: Remove 7711 5th Avenue South from special assessment

Property at 7711 5th Avenue South is removed from the city's special weed-abatement assessment, likely because the property owner has already cleared the weeds or resolved the violation.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement Location: 7711 5th Avenue South
Item number:Item #19 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

801 19th Avenue NW removed from weed-abatement assessment

Property owner avoids special weed-abatement charges after the city removes the address from a citywide assessment list.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement Location: 801 19th Avenue NW
Item number:Item #20 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Council awards sweeper and sewer jetter parts contract to Sansom Equipment

City purchased replacement parts for street sweepers and sewer jetting equipment through competitive bid. Ensures ongoing maintenance of public works equipment.

Counterparty: Sansom Equipment Company, Inc., Birmingham, Alabama Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
Item number:Item #21 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Boutwell Auditorium food service contract awarded to R & S Food Service

Concession revenues from food and beverage services at the city-owned Boutwell Auditorium support operations and event quality for residents and visitors.

Counterparty: R & S Food Service, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: Boutwell Auditorium
Item number:Item #24 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $38

City buys iPad keyboard case from Amazon for $38.99

Routine office supply purchase for City Council using general fund. Low-dollar spending decision visible to the public.

Counterparty: Amazon.Com Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
Item number:Item #25 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $4K

City authorizes $4,329.98 in refunds from general fund

Two residents or vendors will receive refunds totaling $4,329.98 from the city's general fund. While the amounts are routine, these public payments deserve transparency in the consent agenda.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
Item number:Item #30 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 532 properties public nuisance for noxious weeds

Property owners will receive notice their vacant or unkempt lots must be cleared of dangerous weeds. Failure to comply can trigger city abatement action and liens on the property.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
Item number:Item #36 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City enters joint services agreement with Alabama Department

Birmingham is formalizing a partnership with an Alabama state agency to share services, which may affect city operations or resident access to benefits—though the specific services are not detailed in this item.

Counterparty: State of Alabama - Alabama Department Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
Item number:Item #37 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Mayor to amend Master Services Agreement with MoCaFi

City modifies its contract with Mobility Capital Finance, a financial services vendor, though specific changes and dollar impact are not disclosed in the summary.

Counterparty: Mobility Capital Finance, Inc. (MoCaFi) Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract amendment
Item number:Item #38 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $46K

City assesses $45,900.78 in back sales taxes against Marcos's Pizza

The city is collecting unpaid sales taxes from Marcos's Pizza (KPC Pizza LLC) for multiple months in 2024. This is a tax compliance action on a local business.

Counterparty: KPC Pizza LLC & Chris Tsavoussis, doing business as Marcos's Pizza Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
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