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Regular City Council Meeting

Tuesday, December 14, 2021 · 65 agenda items · 9 votes recorded

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passed #2747 provisional official minutes · high
Consent vote — covers 45 items
  • [13] 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. 1633-18, adopted by the Council July 24, 2018, and the hearing of all interested pa named in vote
  • [14] 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. 2070-17, adopted by the Council August 8, 2017, and the hearing of all interested p named in vote
  • [15] 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. 1976-18, adopted by the Council September 14, 2018, and the hearing of all interest named in vote
  • [16] 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. 2037-19, adopted by the Council September 3, 2019, and the hearing of all intereste named in vote
  • [17] 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. 2457-17, adopted by the Council October 3, 2017, and the hearing of all interested named in vote
  • [18] 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. 2156-18, adopted by the Council October 2, 2018 and the hearing of all interested p named in vote
  • [19] 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. 2561-17, adopted by the Council October 17, 2017, and the hearing of all intereste named in vote
  • [20] 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. 2241-18, adopted by the Council October 16, 2018, and the hearing of all intereste named in vote
  • [21] 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. 2766-17, adopted by the Council November 14, 2017, and the hearing of all interest named in vote
  • [22] 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. 2472-18, adopted by the Council November 13, 2018, and the hearing of all interest named in vote
  • [23] 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. 2850-17, adopted by the Council November 28, 2017, and the hearing of all interest named in vote
  • [24] 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. 2533-18, adopted by the Council November 27, 2018, and the hearing of all interest named in vote
  • [25] 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. 2921-17, adopted by the Council December 12, 2017, and the hearing of all interest named in vote
  • [26] 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. 5-18, adopted by the Council January 3, 2018, and the hearing of all interested pa named in vote
  • [27] 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. 4-19, adopted by the Council January 2, 2019, and the hearing of all interested pa named in vote
  • [28] 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. 56-18, adopted by the Council January 9, 2018, and the hearing of all interested p named in vote
  • [29] 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. 44-19, adopted by the Council January 8, 2019, and the hearing of all interested p named in vote
  • [30] 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. 165-19, adopted by the Council January 22, 2019, and the hearing of all interested named in vote
  • [31] CONSENT (ph) ITEM 22. A Resolution authorizing the abatement and removal of the following inoperable motor vehicle as a public nuisance existing on the following property and the costs of removal to be assessed against the registered owner of the vehicle, named in vote
  • [32] CONSENT ITEM 25. An Ordinance approving and authorizing the Mayor to execute a Trail Construction Easement Agreement under which the City will grant a temporary construction easement to Freshwater Land Trust for the construction of a public pedestrian tra named in vote
  • [33] CONSENT ITEM 26. An Ordinance approving and authorizing the Mayor to execute a Trail Construction Easement Agreement under which the City will grant a temporary construction easement to Birmingham Sunrise Rotary Foundation for the construction of a public named in vote
  • [43] CONSENT ITEM 40. A Resolution amending Resolution No. 1820-21, adopted by the Council October 19, 2021, fixing a special assessment against various properties throughout the City for the abatement of noxious or dangerous weeds, to remove 53 2nd Avenue Sou named in vote
  • [44] CONSENT ITEM 41. A Resolution amending Resolution No. 1961-21, adopted by the Council November 9, 2021, fixing a special assessment against various properties throughout the City for the abatement of noxious or dangerous weeds, to remove 357 8th Avenue So named in vote
  • [51] CONSENT ITEM 47. A Resolution finding that the following fifty-four (54) 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 properties and named in vote
  • [52] APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA named in vote
  • [9] CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT AGENDA named in vote
  • [10] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 1. 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
  • [11] 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. 1685-17, adopted by the Council June 27, 2017, and the hearing of all interested pa named in vote
  • [12] 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. 1486-18, adopted by the Council July 10, 2018, and the hearing of all interested pa named in vote
  • [34] CONSENT ITEM 27. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents required for the City to complete a grant with the United States Department of Homeland Security/FEMA for Assistance to Firefighters Grant in the amount of $229,449.60 fo consent default
  • [35] CONSENT ITEM 28. A Resolution, pursuant to §11-40-1 and §38-2-9 Codes of Alabama, 1975, authorizing the Mayor to execute and deliver an agreement with Christian Service Mission in an amount not to exceed $10,000.00 to assist the District Five citizens w consent default
  • [36] CONSENT ITEM 29. A Resolution, pursuant to §11-40-1 and §11-47-19 Codes of Alabama, 1975, authorizing the Mayor to execute and deliver an agreement with the Alabama Symphonic Orchestra in an amount not to exceed $25,000.00 to provide the following servi consent default
  • [37] CONSENT ITEM 30. A Resolution, pursuant to Amendment 772 and §11-47-19 Code of Alabama, 1975 authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with The Community Affairs Committee of Birmingham, in the amount not to exceed $24,000.00, to provide up to 60 tab consent default
  • [38] CONSENT ITEM 32. A Resolution, pursuant to §11-47-19 Code of Alabama, 1975, authorizing the Mayor to expend funds in an amount not to exceed $12,000.00 to complete Community Projects within the Oakwood Place Neighborhood to include (1) Pressure wash the consent default
  • [39] CONSENT ITEM 33. A Resolution pursuant to §11-47-19 Code of Alabama, 1975 authorizing the Mayor to expend funds in an amount not to exceed $3,000.00 to purchase trees, mulch and delivery for designated City Right of Way, said funds to come from the Highl consent default
  • [40] CONSENT ITEM 34. A Resolution fixing a Sales Tax Assessment in the amount of $16,903.36, against Henry Autrey Ventures LLC and Camille Henry, the person responsible for the collection and remittance of taxes, doing business as Crestwood Coffee Company for consent default
  • [41] CONSENT ITEM 35. A Resolution fixing a Sales Tax Assessment in the amount of $66,045.97, against SFR Inc. and Neil Kirkpatrick and Michael Dykes, the person responsible for the collection and remittance of taxes, doing business as Parkside for the period consent default
  • [42] CONSENT ITEM 36. A Resolution fixing a Sales Tax Assessment in the amount of $2,379.30, against Tricon Specialty Foods Inc. and Michael Lorino, the person responsible for the collection and remittance of taxes, doing business as Tricon Specialty Foods, In consent default
  • [45] CONSENT ITEM 42. A Resolution approving and accepting the unit price bid of Ranger Environmental Services, LLC, Creola, Alabama in the amount of $135,486.25 for Venice Road Culvert Discharge Modifications this being the lowest and most responsible respon consent default
  • [46] CONSENT ITEM 43. A Resolution accepting and approving payment to Gulf States Distributors, Montgomery, Alabama in the amount of $20,335.00, for purchase of ammunition, in accordance with the State of Alabama bid Contract, Master Agreement #999-18000000030 consent default
  • [47] CONSENT ITEM 44. A Resolution amending Resolution No. 762-21, adopted by the Council on May 25, 2021, approving payment to Convergeone, Inc., Bloomington, Minnesota, for the purchase of laptops, desktops, workstations tablets and computer accessories as n consent default
  • [49] CONSENT ITEM 45. A Resolution authorizing the Director of Finance to make three (3) refunds in the total amount of $66,360.51. consent default
  • [50] CONSENT ITEM 46. A Resolution approving the advanced expense accounts of city employees. consent default
  • [58] CONSENT ITEM 31. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to submit an application and execute all documents necessary to apply for a technical assistance opportunity grant from the United States Department of Energy Communities LEAP (Local Energy Action Progra consent default
  • [48] CONSENT ITEM 45. A Resolution authorizing the Director of Finance to make three (3) refunds in the total amount of $66,360.51. consent default
9–0
Abbott · YEA Clarke · YEA Moore · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Tate · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Smitherman · YEA Alexander · YEA
passed #2748 official minutes · high
Re: #56. P ITEM 23. An Ordinance authorizing the Mayor, upon receipt of payment in the amount of $2,815.89, to execute a quitcl… 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 #2749 official minutes · high
Re: #52. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA 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 #2750 official minutes · high
Re: #57. P ITEM 24. An Ordinance authorizing the Mayor, upon receipt of payment in the amount of $2,471.48, to execute a quitcl… 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 #2751 official minutes · high
Re: #52. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA 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 #2752 official minutes · high
Re: #58. CONSENT ITEM 31. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to submit an application and execute all documents necessary to app… 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 #2753 official minutes · high
Re: #59. ITEM 37. A Resolution appointing five (5) members to the Birmingham Jefferson County Transit Authority for a four (4) ye… 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 #2754 official minutes · high
Re: #59. ITEM 37. A Resolution appointing five (5) members to the Birmingham Jefferson County Transit Authority for a four (4) ye… structured fact · 80%
10–0
Abbott · YEA Clarke · YEA Moore · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Tate · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Smitherman · YEA Alexander · YEA
passed #2755 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
9–0
Abbott · YEA Clarke · YEA Moore · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Tate · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Smitherman · YEA Alexander · YEA
Business

Regular Agenda (20)

Procedural: INVOCATION:
Procedural: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilor Carol E. Clarke
Procedural: ROLL CALL
Procedural: APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETING: June 15 and 22, 2021
Procedural: MINUTES NOT READY: June 29, 2021 - December 7, 2021
Procedural: COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
Procedural: COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
Procedural: COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
Procedural: CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS FOR FINAL PASSAGE
Procedural: INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Item number:Item #56 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $3K

City sells property to YW Homes Inc. for $2,815.89

City is transferring ownership of a parcel in Block 0001 to a private developer. This removes the property from public ownership and potential future city use.

Counterparty: YW HOMES, INC. Funding source: Private Action type: Ordinance
Item number:Item #57 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $2K

City sells property to YW Homes Inc. for $2,471.48

City is selling a parcel (Block 0001 Lot 0005) to YW Homes Inc., removing it from public ownership. The low sale price suggests the property may have been tax-foreclosed or in poor condition.

Counterparty: YW HOMES, INC. Funding source: Private Action type: Ordinance
Item number:Item #59 Total cost: undisclosed

Council appoints 5 members to transit authority through 2025

These five appointees will oversee Birmingham Jefferson County Transit Authority decisions affecting bus service, fares, and routes for residents through August 2025.

Counterparty: Birmingham Jefferson County Transit Authority Funding source: Unknown Action type: Appointment board
Item number:Item #61 Total cost: undisclosed

Council appoints 2 members to Southern Research Institute board

Two new board members will join the research institute's governing body through October 2025, helping guide the organization's priorities and spending.

Counterparty: Cooperative District of the City of Birmingham Southern Research Institute Funding source: Unknown Action type: Appointment board
Procedural: OLD AND NEW BUSINESS
Procedural: REQUEST FROM THE PUBLIC
Procedural: OLD AND NEW BUSINESS
Procedural: ADJOURNMENT
Consent calendar

Consent Agenda (45)

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

Item number:Item #10 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment imposed for weed abatement on city properties

Property owners may face charges to cover costs of removing noxious weeds from their land under a 2018 city declaration. Owners have a right to be heard before the assessment is finalized.

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

Special assessment levied for weed abatement

Property owners will face special assessments to cover costs of removing noxious or dangerous weeds from their land. The amount owed depends on your property's location and the abatement work required.

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

Special assessment imposed for weed abatement

Property owners may face charges for city-ordered removal of noxious or dangerous weeds on their land. The assessment amount and affected properties are determined by prior resolution from 2018.

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

Special assessment on properties with noxious weeds

Property owners may face added costs to cover city weed-abatement work on their lots. Assessment details and property list not provided in agenda item.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
Item number:Item #14 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed-abatement assessment on multiple properties

Property owners with noxious or dangerous weeds face a special assessment to cover abatement costs. Details on affected properties and amounts will be presented at a public hearing.

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

Special weed-abatement assessment imposed on vacant properties

Property owners of neglected lots may face costs to clear noxious weeds; unpaid assessments can be collected from future sales or tax proceeds.

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

Special assessment imposed for weed abatement on vacant properties

Property owners with noxious or dangerous weeds will be assessed cleanup costs. This enforces city health and safety standards for neglected land.

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

Weed abatement: special assessments set for blighted properties

Property owners may face charges for city-ordered weed removal on their land. Costs are recovered through special assessments tied to properties declared noxious or dangerous under prior city action.

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

Special weed-abatement assessment imposed on blighted properties

Properties with noxious or dangerous weeds are being assessed charges to cover city cleanup costs. Property owners may owe money to the city unless they clear the weeds themselves.

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

Special assessment for weed abatement on blighted properties

City will charge property owners for clearing noxious weeds from their land. Owners who don't pay may face liens or additional enforcement action.

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

Special assessment levied for weed abatement

Property owners may face charges to cover city costs of clearing noxious weeds from their land, as authorized under a 2018 city decision.

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

Special weed-abatement assessment hearing

City may levy charges against property owners for weed removal on their land. This hearing lets owners contest the assessment before it becomes final.

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

Special assessment for weed abatement on declared properties

Property owners with noxious or dangerous weeds will face a special assessment to cover abatement costs. The city can enforce collection against non-compliant properties.

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

Special assessment levied for weed abatement

Property owners will be billed for city costs to clear weeds from their parcels. Assessment amount and affected addresses will be determined at public hearing.

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

Special weed-abatement assessment against unnamed properties

Property owners may owe special assessments to cover city weed removal costs on their land. The full list of affected properties is not shown in this title.

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

Special assessment set for weed abatement costs

Property owners will receive a special assessment bill to recover costs of city-ordered weed removal. Specific properties and amounts are listed in the full resolution.

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

Special weed abatement assessment hearing

Properties with noxious or dangerous weeds face a special assessment to cover abatement costs. Property owners can present objections at the hearing.

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

Special weed-abatement assessment levied on blighted properties

Property owners may owe special assessments to cover city costs for removing noxious weeds. The assessment applies to parcels declared hazardous by the council in 2019.

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

Special weed-abatement assessment on blighted properties

Property owners with noxious or dangerous weeds face a special tax bill to cover removal costs. This assessment enforces the city's 2018 weed-abatement policy.

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

Special weed-abatement assessment on unspecified properties

City is levying special assessments against property owners for cost of clearing noxious or dangerous weeds. Property owners subject to these charges should review the assessment list to confirm their parcel is included and understand their financial obligation.

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

Special assessment imposed for weed abatement on multiple properties

Property owners will face a special assessment charge to cover city costs of clearing noxious weeds from their land. The assessment amount and affected parcels will be detailed in the hearing.

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

Remove inoperable vehicle declared public nuisance

City removes abandoned vehicle from neighborhood and bills the owner for removal costs, reducing blight and eyesore in the area.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
Item number:Item #32 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City grants construction easement to Freshwater Land Trust for trail

City allows temporary access to public land for a new pedestrian trail, a public amenity that residents will use once construction is complete.

Counterparty: Freshwater Land Trust Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
Item number:Item #33 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City grants temporary easement to Rotary for trail construction

Allows Birmingham Sunrise Rotary Foundation to build a public trail on city land. Project details and location not yet disclosed in agenda materials.

Counterparty: Birmingham Sunrise Rotary Foundation Funding source: Private Action type: Ordinance
Item number:Item #34 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $229K

City accepts $229,450 federal grant for firefighter equipment

Federal funding boosts firefighter readiness and equipment without local tax dollars. Money comes from FEMA's Assistance to Firefighters Grant program.

Counterparty: United States Department of Homeland Security/FEMA Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Resolution
Item number:Item #35 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $10K

Council approves $10K grant to Christian Service Mission for District Five

City commits $10,000 to Christian Service Mission to support services for District Five residents.

Counterparty: Christian Service Mission Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award Location: District Five
Item number:Item #36 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $25K

City funds Alabama Symphonic Orchestra $25,000

City commits $25,000 in general funds to support the Alabama Symphonic Orchestra's operations and programming.

Counterparty: Alabama Symphonic Orchestra Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
Item number:Item #37 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $24K

City funds Community Affairs Committee $24K for services

City allocates $24,000 from general funds to Community Affairs Committee for unspecified services (description truncated). Check full agenda for service details.

Counterparty: The Community Affairs Committee of Birmingham Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
Item number:Item #38 · 🏠 Housing Stability Total cost: $12K

$12K for Oakwood Place neighborhood improvement projects

City sets aside $12,000 to clean and improve public spaces in Oakwood Place neighborhood, including pressure washing.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Appropriation Location: Oakwood Place
Item number:Item #40 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $17K

City assesses $16,903.36 sales tax against Crestwood Coffee Company

The city is collecting unpaid sales taxes from the coffee shop. This is a tax compliance action to recover funds owed to the municipality.

Counterparty: Henry Autrey Ventures LLC and Camille Henry, doing business as Crestwood Coffee Company Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
Item number:Item #41 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $66K

City assesses $66,046 sales tax against Parkside

City is collecting unpaid sales tax from a local business entity. The assessment covers a specific period and holds the business owners responsible for remitting taxes owed.

Counterparty: SFR Inc., Neil Kirkpatrick, Michael Dykes, doing business as Parkside Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
Item number:Item #42 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $2K

City assesses $2,379.30 sales tax against Tricon Specialty Foods

Tax assessment against local business for unpaid or under-remitted sales taxes. City enforces collection to maintain fair tax compliance across all businesses.

Counterparty: Tricon Specialty Foods Inc. and Michael Lorino Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
Item number:Item #43 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement assessment removed for 53 2nd Avenue South

Property at 53 2nd Avenue South is no longer subject to a special assessment for weed abatement, likely because the noxious weeds have been cleared or the property owner completed required cleanup.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement Location: 53 2nd Avenue South
Item number:Item #44 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement: 357 8th Avenue removed from special assessment

Property owner at 357 8th Avenue is removed from the city's weed abatement special assessment, eliminating future charges for noxious weed control on that lot.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement Location: 357 8th Avenue So
Item number:Item #45 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $135K

Council awards $135K culvert project to Ranger Environmental

City contracts Ranger Environmental to upgrade Venice Road's culvert discharge system, improving stormwater management in that area.

Counterparty: Ranger Environmental Services, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award Location: Venice Road
Item number:Item #46 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $20K

City approves $20,335 ammunition purchase from Gulf States

Routine firearms supply contract using a competitive state bid. Ammunition is essential to police and public safety operations.

Counterparty: Gulf States Distributors, Montgomery, Alabama Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
Item number:Item #47 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Amendment to Convergeone contract for IT equipment

Updates the city's purchase agreement with Convergeone for laptops, desktops, workstations, tablets, and accessories. No specific dollar amount or impact date provided.

Counterparty: Convergeone, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
Item number:Item #48 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $66K

Council approves $66,361 in refunds

Three refunds totaling $66,361 will be processed. Details on who receives the refunds and why are not provided in the public agenda.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
Item number:Item #49 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $66K

Approve three refunds totaling $66,360.51

City returns $66,360.51 to three recipients. Specific details on refund recipients and reasons not provided in item summary.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
Item number:Item #51 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 54 properties public nuisance for overgrown weeds

54 properties with noxious or dangerous weeds are now officially flagged as public nuisances. Property owners will receive notice and face potential enforcement action if weeds aren't cleared.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
Item number:Item #58 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Mayor authorized to apply for DOE Communities LEAP technical assistance grant

City seeks federal grant to fund energy planning and technical assistance. If awarded, it could support local renewable energy, efficiency, or grid modernization projects without upfront municipal cost.

Counterparty: United States Department of Energy Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Resolution
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