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Regular City Council Meeting

Tuesday, April 5, 2022 · 73 agenda items · 10 votes recorded

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passed #2604 provisional official minutes · high
Consent vote — covers 58 items
  • [9] CONSENT ITEM 1. A Resolution granting Operating Authority Permit with two (2) Certificates of Public Necessity and Convenience to ML Legacy Tours Unlimited, LLC, 338 Killough Drive, Birmingham, Alabama, to be used in the operation of a Limousine Luxury Bu 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. 912-18, adopted by the Council May 1, 2018, and the hearing of all interested parti named in vote
  • [11] 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. 1050-18, adopted by the Council May 15, 2018, and the hearing of all interested par named in vote
  • [12] 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. 1142-18, adopted by the Council May 29, 2018, and the hearing of all interested par named in vote
  • [13] 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. 1261-18, adopted by the Council June 12, 2018, and the hearing of all interested pa named in vote
  • [14] 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. 1405-19, adopted by the Council June 11, 2019, and the hearing of all interested pa named in vote
  • [15] 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. 1391-18, adopted by the Council June 26, 2018, and the hearing of all interested pa named in vote
  • [16] 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. 1486-18, adopted by the Council July 10, 2018, and the hearing of all interested pa named in vote
  • [17] 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. 1402-20, adopted by the Council July 7, 2020, and the hearing of all interested pa named in vote
  • [18] 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. 1032-19, adopted by the Council April 30, 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. 1946-17, adopted by the Council July 25, 2017, 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. 1633-18, adopted by the Council July 24, 2018, 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. 1730-18, adopted by the Council August 7, 2018, and the hearing of all interested 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. 1850-18, adopted by the Council August 21, 2018, and the hearing of all interested 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. 1976-18, adopted by the Council September 4, 2018, and the hearing of all interest 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. 2083-18, adopted by the Council September 18, 2018, and the hearing of all interes 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. 2156-18, adopted by the Council October 2, 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. 2241-18, adopted by the Council October 16, 2018, and the hearing of all intereste 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. 2358-18, adopted by the Council October 30, 2018, and the hearing of all intereste 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. 2472-18, adopted by the Council November 13, 2018, 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. 2533-18, adopted by the Council November 27, 2018, and the hearing of all interest 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. 2649-18, adopted by the Council December 11, 2018, and the hearing of all interest named in vote
  • [31] 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. 4-19, adopted by the Council January 2, 2019, and the hearing of all interested pa named in vote
  • [32] CONSENT ITEM 24. An Ordinance "TO FURTHER AMEND THE GENERAL FUND BUDGET" for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022, by transferring $795,500.00 from Information Management Systems, Technology Maintenance and appropriating $795,500.00 to Non Departmental, T named in vote
  • [33] CONSENT ITEM 25. An Ordinance "TO FURTHER AMEND THE NEIGHBORHOOD ALLOCATION FUND BUDGET" for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022, by transferring $7,500.00 from Forest Park/South Avondale Neighborhood Association and appropriating $7,500.00 to Transfer t named in vote
  • [34] CONSENT ITEM 26. An Ordinance "TO FURTHER AMEND THE GENERAL FUND BUDGET" for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022, by transferring $500,000.00 from Department of Transportation, Grant Expenditures and appropriating $500,000.00 to Non Departmental, Transf named in vote
  • [35] CONSENT ITEM 27. An Ordinance "TO FURTHER AMEND THE GENERAL FUND BUDGET" for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022, by transferring $61,999.00 from District 3 Discretionary, $6,000.00 from District 3 G&A Instruction and Training, $13,000.00 from District 3 named in vote
  • [36] CONSENT ITEM 28. An Ordinance "TO FURTHER AMEND THE GENERAL FUND BUDGET" for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022, by transferring $1,767.50 from District 2 Professional Fees Printing and Publishing and appropriating $1,767.50 to Non Departmental, Transfe named in vote
  • [37] CONSENT ITEM 33. A Resolution approving and authorizing the Mayor to execute a Purchase and Sale Agreement with Jefferson County, Alabama, under which the City will purchase Jefferson County's interest as a joint tenant in property located at 300 8th Ave named in vote
  • [38] CONSENT ITEM 34. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Message Point Media of Alabama, Inc., under which Message Point Media of Alabama will provide social media strategies, community engagement, and videography that will assist named in vote
  • [39] CONSENT ITEM 35. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with SIMPLEVIEW, LLC under which SIMPLEVIEW, LLC shall provide website development, design and maintenance services for the Birmingham Crossplex for a term of one (1) year and the named in vote
  • [40] CONSENT ITEM 36. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Grayshift, LLC under which Grayshift, LLC shall provide hardware, software, professional services, ongoing maintenance and support services related to its GrayKey Product, a named in vote
  • [41] CONSENT ITEM 37. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a contract with Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc., under which ESRI shall provide updated hardware, software, maintenance and support for the GIS Platform systems used by the Plan named in vote
  • [42] CONSENT ITEM 38. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Think TRG, LLC under which Think TRG, LLC shall oversee and deliver marketing and communication services for the HBCU SpringComing festival and the Blues Festival at Rickwood named in vote
  • [43] CONSENT ITEM 39. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Jefferson County Soil and Water Conservation Foundation, Inc. under which Jefferson County Soil and Water Conservation Foundation, Inc. shall provide outreach and promotiona named in vote
  • [44] CONSENT ITEM 40. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute and deliver an agreement with the Southern Environmental Center, Birmingham Southern College, to utilize its' STEAM program to expand local watershed education through the construction or expa named in vote
  • [45] CONSENT ITEM 41. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Right of Way Encroachment License Agreement whereby 230 Second Avenue South Holdings, LLC desires to install one (1) wooden deck, which will project from the exterior of the building, loc named in vote
  • [46] CONSENT ITEM 42. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Right of Way Encroachment License Agreement whereby 205 20th Street North, LLC is allowed to install two (2) concrete, metal covered, bollards and two (2) metal, build-out fume exhaust ho named in vote
  • [47] CONSENT ITEM 43. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Right of Way Encroachment License Agreement whereby Morgan & Morgan Birmingham, PLLC desires to install one (1) internally illuminated, double sided, aluminum, blade sign, which will proj named in vote
  • [48] CONSENT ITEM 44. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to accept an unconditional donation to the City of Birmingham from Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc (ADS), of a 40 ft-12" dual wall HDPE pipe and one (1) - 12" Basin with standard 12"x12" hinged cast iron named in vote
  • [49] CONSENT ITEM 45. A Resolution to strongly encourage the use of prequalification requirements in the specifications for City of Birmingham Public Works projects for bidders to use workers and apprentices qualified through apprenticeship training programs c named in vote
  • [50] CONSENT ITEM 46. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor for a payment to be given to the Southern Museum of Flight Foundation, Inc. in the amount not to exceed $9,690.00, subject to the availability of funding, to arrange for and provide payments to program named in vote
  • [51] CONSENT ITEM 47. A Resolution determining that District 7 Chat & Chew w/Clergy, to be held at Lawson State Community College on or around June 30, 2022, serves a public purpose and is authorized by Section 11-47-19 of the Code of Alabama, 1975, and author named in vote
  • [52] CONSENT ITEM 48. A Resolution determining that the 2022 Magic City Fashion Week, to be held June 9th through 12th, 2022, serves a public purpose and is authorized by Section 11-47-19 of the Code of Alabama, 1975, and authorizing the provision of in-kind s named in vote
  • [53] CONSENT ITEM 50. A Resolution accepting and approving the unit price bid of Southeastern Sealcoating, Inc., 1330 Adamsville Industrial, Birmingham in the amount of $962,840.65 for the Alabama Farmers Market - Access Road Improvements, located in Birmingha named in vote
  • [54] CONSENT ITEM 51. A Resolution accepting and approving the bid of Camfil USA, Inc., Birmingham, for HVAC Air Filters as needed at unit prices on file in the Office of the Purchasing Agent, for a period of one (1) year guaranteed with the option of renewal, named in vote
  • [56] CONSENT ITEM 53. A Resolution approving payment to Amazon.Com Services, Inc., Seattle, Washington, in the amount of $109.95 for Easysleep Sound White Noise Machines, for the Human Resources Department, in accordance with Section 3-1-7 of the Birmingham Ci named in vote
  • [57] CONSENT ITEM 54. A Resolution approving payment to McGriff Tire and Service, Cullman, Alabama, in the amount of $10,008.92 for the payment of outstanding invoices, for the Department of Equipment Management. [G/L Account: 001.151-005] (Submitted by the Ma named in vote
  • [58] CONSENT ITEM 55. A Resolution approving payment to One Beat CPR Learning Center, LLC, Hollywood, Florida, in the amount of $5,130.00 for the purchase of alarmed automated external defibrillator cabinets with wall signs, in accordance with Purchasing Assoc named in vote
  • [59] CONSENT ITEM 56. A Resolution authorizing the Director of Finance to make two (2) refunds in the total amount of $6,058.45. named in vote
  • [60] CONSENT ITEM 57. A Resolution approving the following Expense Accounts: ** Earl Hilliard, Senior Public Affairs Officer, Mayor's Office, Washington, District of Columbia, $1,955.53, March named in vote
  • [61] CONSENT ITEM 58. A Resolution approving the following Advanced Expense Account: ** Don Lupo, Mayor's Administrative Assistant, Mayor's Office, Boston, Massachusetts, $1,996.52, April 16-1 named in vote
  • [62] CONSENT ITEM 59. A Resolution approving the advanced expense accounts of city employees. named in vote
  • [63] APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA named in vote
  • [69] CONSENT ITEM 32. A Resolution approving and authorizing the Mayor to execute a Project Agreement with Mitchell Retail Properties, LLC, under which Mitchell Retail Properties will undertake a project to restore and refurbish the supermarket space formerly named in vote
  • [70] CONSENT ITEM 49. A Resolution accepting and approving the lump sum bid of The Pennington Group, Inc., in the amount of $199,900.00 for the Boutwell Auditorium Interior Renovations, located at 1930 Reverend Abraham Woods, Jr., Birmingham, this being the l named in vote
  • [8] CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT AGENDA named in vote
  • [55] CONSENT ITEM 52. A Resolution accepting and approving the bid of US Foods, Atlanta, Georgia, for the purchase of food for catered events, in accordance with Omnia Partners Purchasing Cooperative Contract Number 112917-USF, for a period of one (1) year for consent default
9–0
Abbott · YEA Clarke · YEA Moore · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Tate · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Smitherman · YEA Alexander · YEA
passed #2605 official minutes · high
Re: #66. P ITEM 29. An Ordinance, pursuant to Section 11-102-1 et seq., Code of Alabama, authorizing the Mayor to execute an Int… structured fact · 80%
9–0
Abbott · YEA Clarke · YEA Moore · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Tate · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Smitherman · YEA Alexander · YEA
passed #2606 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 #2607 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 #2608 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 #2609 official minutes · high
Re: #68. P ITEM 31. An Ordinance approving and authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Jefferson County, Alabama to 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 #2610 official minutes · high
Re: #68. P ITEM 31. An Ordinance approving and authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Jefferson County, Alabama to 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 #2611 official minutes · high
Re: #70. CONSENT ITEM 49. A Resolution accepting and approving the lump sum bid of The Pennington Group, Inc., in the amount of … 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 #2612 official minutes · high
Re: #71. ADDENDUM ITEM 60. GMB Basketball structured fact · 80%
9–0
Abbott · YEA Clarke · YEA Moore · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Tate · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Smitherman · YEA Alexander · YEA
passed #2613 official minutes · high
Re: #69. CONSENT ITEM 32. A Resolution approving and authorizing the Mayor to execute a Project Agreement with Mitchell Retail P… structured fact · 80%
9–0
Abbott · YEA Clarke · YEA Moore · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Tate · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Smitherman · YEA Alexander · YEA
Business

Regular Agenda (15)

Procedural: INVOCATION:
Procedural: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilor Clinton Woods
Procedural: ROLL CALL
Procedural: APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS: November 9 and 16, 2021
Item number:Item #66 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City approves intergovernmental agreement with Jefferson County

City will partner with Jefferson County on intersection improvements for up to three years. Details on funding, scope, and affected location are incomplete in the agenda.

Counterparty: Jefferson County, Alabama Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
Item number:Item #67 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City launches "RISE" program for business retention & expansion incentives

New law enables the city to offer tax breaks, grants, or other incentives to retain existing businesses and attract expansion. Details on incentive amounts, eligibility criteria, and which businesses qualify will be decided later.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
Item number:Item #68 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City partners with Jefferson County on household hazardous waste event April 9

Residents can safely dispose of paints, chemicals, batteries, and other hazardous household items free of charge. Event runs Saturday, April 9, 2022.

Counterparty: Jefferson County, Alabama Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
Procedural: ADJOURNMENT
Consent calendar

Consent Agenda (58)

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

Item number:Item #9 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City grants limousine operating license to ML Legacy Tours Unlimited

ML Legacy Tours Unlimited gains authority to operate a luxury limousine service in Birmingham, expanding transportation options for residents and visitors.

Counterparty: ML Legacy Tours Unlimited, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 338 Killough Drive, Birmingham, Alabama
Item number:Item #10 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed-abatement assessment on properties

Property owners may face charges to cover cost of removing noxious or dangerous weeds from their land. Hearing allows interested parties to contest the assessment.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
Item number:Item #11 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Council assesses properties for weed abatement costs

Properties declared noxious or dangerous will be charged for city cleanup costs under the 2018 abatement order. Property owners may see liens or special charges if weeds aren't removed.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
Item number:Item #12 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed-abatement assessment on blighted properties

Property owners with noxious weeds face new abatement charges. This implements a 2018 Council decision to charge owners for cleanup costs.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
Item number:Item #13 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment imposed for weed abatement on blighted properties

Property owners will face special assessments to cover city costs of removing noxious weeds from their land. This follows a 2018 council declaration authorizing abatement action.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
Item number:Item #15 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement: City assesses property owners for cleanup costs

Property owners may face special charges to cover city costs for removing noxious weeds from their land under a 2018 ordinance.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
Item number:Item #16 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment: weed abatement charges on city properties

City is charging property owners for costs of removing noxious weeds from their land. Affected owners will receive bills based on cleanup work completed under the original 2018 council order.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
Item number:Item #17 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment imposed for weed abatement on blighted properties

Property owners with noxious or dangerous weeds face a special assessment bill to cover city abatement costs. The assessment rolls forward from a 2020 council declaration.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
Item number:Item #18 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed-abatement assessment levied on properties

Property owners may face a bill to cover the cost of clearing noxious or dangerous weeds from their land. The assessment recovers cleanup expenses the city paid.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
Item number:Item #19 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment levied for weed abatement

Property owners may face costs if their land has noxious or dangerous weeds. This item formalizes the special assessment process authorized in 2017.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
Item number:Item #20 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment levied for weed abatement on blighted properties

Property owners with noxious weeds will face special tax assessments to cover city weed removal costs. Unpaid assessments typically become liens on the property.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Weed abatement
Item number:Item #21 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed abatement assessment imposed on blighted properties

Property owners will receive a special assessment bill to recover the city's costs for clearing noxious weeds from their land. Owners who don't maintain their property may owe additional fees.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
Item number:Item #22 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment for weed abatement on blighted properties

Property owners will be assessed costs for removing dangerous weeds from their land or adjacent city-owned parcels. If unpaid, the assessment becomes a lien against the property.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
Item number:Item #23 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment: weeds abated on city properties

Property owners may face charges to cover the cost of weed removal on their land if the city completed abatement work. Check the full resolution to see if your address is listed.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
Item number:Item #24 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment for weed abatement imposed on property owners

Property owners will face a special assessment to cover city costs for removing noxious or dangerous weeds from their land, as declared in 2018.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
Item number:Item #25 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment imposed for weed abatement on blighted properties

Property owners with noxious or dangerous weeds will face special assessments to cover abatement costs. The city previously declared these properties hazardous and now seeks to recover cleanup expenses.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
Item number:Item #26 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment for weed abatement on city properties

City is collecting special assessments from property owners for weed removal work already completed. Property owners will see charges on tax bills or property accounts.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
Item number:Item #27 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed-abatement assessment confirmed for blighted properties

Property owners may face special assessments to cover city costs of clearing noxious weeds from blighted parcels. Assessments recover cleanup expenses from landowners responsible for the infestation.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
Item number:Item #28 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment imposed for weed abatement on city properties

Properties with overgrown weeds declared dangerous will face a special assessment to cover abatement costs. Property owners should check if their address is affected.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
Item number:Item #29 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment for weed abatement on blighted properties

Property owners will receive bills to cover the city's cost of removing noxious weeds from their land. This follows the 2018 declaration and hearing required by law before assessment is finalized.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
Item number:Item #30 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement costs levied as special assessment

Property owners will receive charges to recoup costs city paid to remove noxious weeds from their land under a 2018 council decision.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
Item number:Item #31 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed abatement assessment levied on blighted properties

City is charging property owners for weed removal on neglected lots. Affected owners will receive bills for cleanup costs.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
Item number:Item #32 Total cost: $796K

Budget amendment: $795,500 shifted from tech to discretionary spending

City is moving $795,500 away from technology maintenance to Non-Departmental spending. The reason for the shift isn't specified; residents should track whether this reduces IT maintenance capacity or funds an undisclosed priority.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Budget amendment
Item number:Item #33 Total cost: $8K

Forest Park/South Avondale gets $7,500 budget reallocation

Neighborhood Association funds shift within city allocation; money stays in Forest Park/South Avondale community programs.

Counterparty: Forest Park/South Avondale Neighborhood Association Funding source: Unknown Action type: Budget amendment Location: Forest Park/South Avondale
Item number:Item #35 Total cost: $62K

Budget amendment: $61,999 reallocated from District 3

District 3 discretionary and instruction funds are being redirected mid-fiscal year. The amendment affects how education and training dollars are spent in your district.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Budget amendment
Item number:Item #36 Total cost: $2K

Budget amendment: $1,767.50 reallocated within general fund

A routine internal budget transfer shifts $1,767.50 from District 2 printing and publishing to non-departmental operations for fiscal year 2022. These adjustments keep spending aligned with actual needs.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Budget amendment
Item number:Item #37 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City buys out Jefferson County's stake in 300 8th Ave property

City gains full ownership of a jointly-held property by purchasing Jefferson County's interest, removing a co-tenant and simplifying the title.

Counterparty: Jefferson County, Alabama Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 300 8th Ave
Item number:Item #38 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City hires Message Point Media for social media and videography

City will pay for professional social media strategy and community engagement services. Contract terms and final cost not disclosed in agenda item.

Counterparty: Message Point Media of Alabama, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
Item number:Item #39 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

SIMPLEVIEW: Website design & maintenance for Birmingham Crossplex, 1 year

The city will use SIMPLEVIEW for Crossplex website services under a sole-source contract. Dollar amount not disclosed in the agenda.

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

Council authorizes GrayKey forensic software agreement with Grayshift

City commits to purchasing digital forensic tools for law enforcement investigations. No dollar amount disclosed on consent agenda.

Counterparty: Grayshift, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
Item number:Item #41 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Sole-source contract: ESRI GIS platform maintenance and updates

City commits to ongoing GIS software and hardware support for planning and zoning operations. Cost not disclosed in public summary.

Counterparty: Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
Item number:Item #42 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City hires Think TRG for SpringComing, Blues Festival marketing

Marketing firm will manage communications for two major cultural festivals. Contract details and cost not disclosed in agenda item.

Counterparty: Think TRG, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
Item number:Item #43 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City partners with Jefferson County Soil and Water Conservation Foundation for o

The city will fund outreach and promotional work by the Foundation to support soil and water conservation efforts in the region.

Counterparty: Jefferson County Soil and Water Conservation Foundation, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
Item number:Item #44 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City partners with Southern Environmental Center on watershed education

Expands STEAM learning opportunities for local students through improved watershed education programs. Partnership leverages Birmingham Southern College resources to strengthen environmental literacy in the community.

Counterparty: Southern Environmental Center, Birmingham Southern College Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
Item number:Item #45 Total cost: undisclosed

City approves deck encroachment at 230 Second Avenue South

Property owner can install an exterior wooden deck extending into public right-of-way. Requires an encroachment license agreement with the city.

Counterparty: 230 Second Avenue South Holdings, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Right-of-way easement Location: 230 Second Avenue South
Item number:Item #46 Total cost: undisclosed

Right-of-way license: bollards and exhaust vents at 205 20th St N

Private business gets permission to install fixtures on public right-of-way. City retains oversight through license agreement terms.

Counterparty: 205 20th Street North, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Right-of-way easement Location: 205 20th Street North
Item number:Item #47 Total cost: undisclosed

Right-of-way license: Morgan & Morgan installs blade sign

Law firm Morgan & Morgan gets city permission to install a double-sided illuminated sign on public right-of-way. This is a routine encroachment permit with minimal public impact.

Counterparty: Morgan & Morgan Birmingham, PLLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Right-of-way easement
Item number:Item #48 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City accepts $0 donation of drainage pipe and basin from ADS

Advanced Drainage Systems donates drainage infrastructure (40-ft pipe and basin) for city public works projects at no cost. Reduces municipal capital expenses for stormwater or sewer upgrades.

Counterparty: Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc (ADS) Funding source: Sponsorship Action type: Resolution
Item number:Item #49 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City encourages apprenticeship training in public works bids

Public works contracts will favor bidders who hire apprentices from certified training programs, boosting skilled trade opportunities for workers in the city.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
Item number:Item #50 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $10K

City funds Southern Museum of Flight Foundation $9,690 for programs

City spends $9,690 from general funds to support flight museum education and programs.

Counterparty: Southern Museum of Flight Foundation, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
Item number:Item #51 Total cost: undisclosed Status: Verification in progress

CONSENT ITEM 47. A Resolution determining that District 7 Chat & Chew w/Clergy, to be held at Lawson State Community College on or around June 30, 2022, serves a public purpose and is authorized by Section 11-47-19 of the Code of Alabama, 1975, and author

Counterparty: District 7 Chat & Chew w/Clergy Funding source: Unknown Action type: Proclamation Location: Lawson State Community College
Item number:Item #52 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City backs Magic City Fashion Week with in-kind support

The city commits in-kind resources to support the June 9–12 fashion week event, a recognized public purpose under state law.

Counterparty: Magic City Fashion Week Funding source: Sponsorship Action type: Resolution
Item number:Item #53 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $963K

Council awards $962.8K contract to Southeastern Sealcoating for Farmers Market a

City commits nearly $1 million to improve the access road serving the Alabama Farmers Market, a key public facility. Project completion will enhance vehicle and pedestrian access to the market.

Counterparty: Southeastern Sealcoating, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award Location: Alabama Farmers Market - Access Road, Birmingham
Item number:Item #54 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Council awards HVAC filter contract to Camfil USA

City locks in pricing for routine maintenance supplies needed across municipal buildings. One-year term with renewal option keeps operations running smoothly.

Counterparty: Camfil USA, Inc., Birmingham Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
Item number:Item #55 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City awards catered food contract to US Foods

City selects vendor for official event catering through competitive bidding. One-year contract via Omnia Partners cooperative purchasing.

Counterparty: US Foods, Atlanta, Georgia Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
Item number:Item #56 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $109

City pays Amazon $109.95 for white noise machines

Human Resources Department purchase of sound machines. Routine vendor payment from general fund.

Counterparty: Amazon.Com Services, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
Item number:Item #57 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $10K

Council pays McGriff Tire $10,009 for vehicle maintenance

City equipment fleet receives routine tire and service work. Payment covers outstanding invoices for the Department of Equipment Management.

Counterparty: McGriff Tire and Service, Cullman, Alabama Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
Item number:Item #58 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $5K

City buys AED cabinets from One Beat CPR for $5,130

Purchase of alarmed automated external defibrillator (AED) cabinets with wall signage to improve emergency response capacity at city facilities or public locations.

Counterparty: One Beat CPR Learning Center, LLC Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
Item number:Item #59 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $6K

City issues $6,058.45 in refunds (two items)

Money returned to taxpayers or claimants from city coffers. Details of refund recipients and reasons are not specified in the agenda.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
Item number:Item #60 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $2K

Approve $1,955.53 expense reimbursement for Mayor's office staff

Public funds reimburse a Senior Public Affairs Officer for March expenses. Citizens have a right to know how tax dollars support city government operations.

Counterparty: Earl Hilliard, Senior Public Affairs Officer, Mayor's Office Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
Item number:Item #61 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $2K

Mayor's assistant reimbursed $1,996.52 in expenses

Approval of spending from the city's general fund for employee reimbursement in the Mayor's Office.

Counterparty: Don Lupo Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution Location: Boston, Massachusetts
Item number:Item #69 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City approves project agreement with Mitchell Retail Properties for supermarket

Mitchell Retail Properties will restore and refurbish a former supermarket space, potentially bringing grocery access back to the neighborhood.

Counterparty: Mitchell Retail Properties, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
Item number:Item #70 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $200K

Council awards $199.9K to Pennington Group for Boutwell Auditorium renovations

Boutwell Auditorium interior gets a $199,900 upgrade. The public venue serves events and performances in Birmingham.

Counterparty: The Pennington Group, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award Location: 1930 Reverend Abraham Woods, Jr., Birmingham
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