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Virtual Regular City Council Meeting - See agenda for access

Tuesday, July 6, 2021 · 31 agenda items · 5 votes recorded

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passed #2964 official minutes · high
Re: #3. ROLL CALL text similarity · 75%
7–0
Abbott · YEA Hilliard · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Smitherman · YEA Woods · YEA Alexander · YEA Parker · YEA
passed #2965 official minutes · high
Re: #25. (ph) ITEM 1. A Resolution amending Resolution No. 938-21, adopted by the Council June 22, 2021, approving the applicati… resolution number · 90%
9–0
Alexander · YEA Hilliard · YEA Hoyt · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Parker · YEA Smitherman · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Abbott · YEA
passed #2966 official minutes · high
Re: #26. P ITEM 2. An Ordinance authorizing the Mayor, upon receipt of payment in the amount of $964.14, to execute a Quit Clai… structured fact · 90%
9–0
Abbott · YEA Hilliard · YEA Hoyt · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Smitherman · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Alexander · YEA Parker · YEA
passed #2967 official minutes · high
Re: #26. P ITEM 2. An Ordinance authorizing the Mayor, upon receipt of payment in the amount of $964.14, to execute a Quit Clai… structured fact · 90%
9–0
Abbott · YEA Hilliard · YEA Hoyt · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Smitherman · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Alexander · YEA Parker · YEA
passed #2968 adopted official minutes · high
Consent vote — covers 2 items
  • [13] CONSENT ITEM 7. A Resolution amending Resolution No. 900-21, adopted by the Council June 5, 2021, which exercised the City's option to have assessments for the abatement of weeds submitted by the Tax Collector of Jefferson County for collection with prope named in vote
  • [11] CONSENT ITEM 5. A Resolution accepting the 1.5% cost of living allowance (COLA) for Fiscal Year 2021-2022 for all applicable employees of the City effective June 19, 2021, and that eligible employees may be eligible to receive a merit step increase on the named in vote
Pulled from consent — voted separately:
  • [14] CONSENT ITEM 8. A Resolution amending Resolution No. 754-17, adopted by the Council March 21, 2017, fixing a special assessment against various properties throughout the City for the abatement of noxious or dangerous weeds to remove 214 48TH ST N, Parcel
  • [15] CONSENT ITEM 9. A Resolution amending Resolution No. 754-17, adopted by the Council March 21, 2017, fixing a special assessment against various properties throughout the City for the abatement of noxious or dangerous weeds to remove 215 48th St N, Parcel
  • [16] CONSENT ITEM 10. A Resolution amending Resolution No. 1974-20, adopted by the Council October 13, 2020, fixing a special assessment against various properties throughout the City for the abatement of noxious or dangerous weeds to remove 235 47TH PL N, Par
  • [17] CONSENT ITEM 11. A Resolution amending Resolution No. 2095-20, adopted by the Council October 27, 2020, fixing a special assessment against various properties throughout the City for the abatement of noxious or dangerous weeds to remove 215 48th St N, Par
  • [18] CONSENT ITEM 12. A Resolution amending Resolution No. 2095-20, adopted by the Council October 27, 2020, fixing a special assessment against various properties throughout the City for the abatement of noxious or dangerous weeds to remove 214 48TH ST N, Par
  • [19] CONSENT ITEM 13. A Resolution accepting and approving the bid of AmeriNat., Albert Lea, Minnesota, for Mortgage Loan Portfolio services to provide direct loans to low moderate-income homeowners for housing rehabilitation projects, as needed at the unit pr
  • [20] CONSENT ITEM 14. A Resolution accepting and approving the bid of Ameritek Document Solutions, for copier's and copier support services, as needed for a period of three (3) years, in accordance with the Sourcewell Purchasing Cooperative (formally NJPA) Con
  • [21] CONSENT ITEM 15. A Resolution accepting and approving the bid of ProLogic ITS., LLC., Acworth, Georgia, for Emergency Vehicle Lighting Packages, as needed at the unit prices on file in the office of the Purchasing Agent, for a period of one (1) year guara
  • [22] CONSENT ITEM 16. A Resolution accepting and approving the bid of Small Turf & Pressure Washing, LLC, Birmingham, for weed abatement & debris II, as needed at the unit price on file in the office of the Purchasing Agent, for a period of one (1) year, for t
  • [23] CONSENT ITEM 17. A Resolution approving the itemized expense accounts of city employees:
  • [24] APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
  • [8] CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT AGENDA
  • [12] CONSENT ITEM 6. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to provide for the payment of salary continuation (longevity) payments as set out within the amount appropriated by the Council and establishing rules and regulations for such payments. (Submitted by the
  • [9] CONSENT ITEM 3. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a (1) year Vendor Agreement with Benevate, Inc. d/b/a Neighborly Software to purchase a web-based, software-as-a-service financial and project management and reporting software to assist the Ci
  • [10] CONSENT ITEM 4. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute and deliver an agreement with Secret Stages, LLC in an amount not to exceed $2,500.00, pursuant to §11-40-1, §11-47-16 and §11-47-19 Codes of Alabama, 1975, to provide the following goods or
7–0
Abbott · YEA Hilliard · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Smitherman · YEA Woods · YEA Alexander · YEA Parker · YEA
Business

Regular Agenda (14)

Procedural: INVOCATION
Procedural: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilor Clinton Woods
Procedural: ROLL CALL
Procedural: APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS: September 29, 2020, April 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2021
Procedural: MINUTES NOT READY: May 4, 2021 – June 29, 2021
Procedural: ANNOUNCEMENT OF BOARDS AND AGENCIES EXPIRATIONS - August 2021
Item number:Item #25 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Special Events Retail License approved for Ronald McDonald House at Sweet Home B

Ronald McDonald House Charities can sell food and beverages at Sweet Home Brews on August 14 to raise funds for families with hospitalized children.

Counterparty: Ronald McDonald House Charities of Alabama, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: Sweet Home Brews
Item number:Item #26 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $964

City sells foreclosed property to Elizabeth Clark Bone for $964.14

The City transfers ownership of a foreclosed home at 6805 68th St S back into private hands, recovering a small portion of acquisition costs from the property's earlier tax foreclosure.

Counterparty: Elizabeth Clark Bone Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance Location: 6805 68th St S
Item number:Item #27 · 🚨 Emergency action ✨ Total cost: undisclosed

Emergency A/C purchase approved for Police East Precinct

Two air-conditioning units are being emergency-purchased for the Police Department's East Precinct to restore critical cooling at a public safety facility.

Counterparty: Purchasing Agent Funding source: Unknown Action type: Emergency procurement Location: Birmingham Police Department East Precinct
Item number:Item #28 · 🚨 Emergency action ✨ Total cost: undisclosed

Emergency chiller repair approved for Highland Golf and Tennis

Urgent air conditioning equipment failure at city recreation facility requires immediate repair to restore services to residents.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Emergency procurement Location: Highland Golf and Tennis
Procedural: OLD AND NEW BUSINESS
Procedural: ADJOURNMENT
Procedural: INVOCATION
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Consent Agenda (17)

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

Item number:Item #9 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City contracts with Neighborly Software for financial management platform

City will use web-based software to manage finances and track projects internally. The vendor was selected without competitive bidding.

Counterparty: Benevate, Inc. d/b/a Neighborly Software Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
Item number:Item #10 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $2K

City approves $2,500 contract with Secret Stages, LLC

City commits $2,500 to Secret Stages, LLC for goods or services under a sole-source procurement process.

Counterparty: Secret Stages, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
Item number:Item #11 Total cost: undisclosed

City grants 1.5% cost-of-living raise for FY 2021-22

All eligible city employees receive a 1.5% pay increase effective June 19, 2021. Some may also qualify for merit step increases.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Budget amendment
Item number:Item #12 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City establishes rules for employee longevity pay

Council sets policy and funding for salary continuation payments to employees based on years of service, using general fund dollars already budgeted.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
Item number:Item #13 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City extends weed abatement enforcement through tax collection

Keeps the city's ability to recover costs for clearing weeds from blighted properties by billing owners through property tax collection. Helps fund cleanup of neglected residential and commercial lots.

Counterparty: Tax Collector of Jefferson County Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
Item number:Item #14 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement: Remove special assessment from 214 48th St N

Property owner at 214 48th St N is no longer liable for the special weed-abatement tax on that parcel. The city removes the property from the 2017 assessment list.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Weed abatement Location: 214 48TH ST N
Item number:Item #15 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Property at 215 48th St N removed from weed-abatement assessment

This parcel is no longer subject to city weed-abatement fees. Property owners or neighbors in this area may see reduced special assessments or enforcement activity.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement Location: 215 48th St N
Item number:Item #16 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement: 235 47th Pl N removed from special assessment

Property owner at 235 47th Pl N is no longer liable for city weed abatement charges on that parcel. Amends the standing city-wide weed abatement assessment.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement Location: 235 47TH PL N
Item number:Item #17 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement: 215 48th St N removed from special assessment

Property owner at 215 48th St N is no longer liable for the special weed-abatement assessment. The parcel was removed from the city's lien list after abatement work was completed.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement Location: 215 48th St N
Item number:Item #18 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City removes 214 48th St N from weed-abatement tax list

Property at 214 48th St N is dropped from special assessment for noxious weeds, reducing the owner's tax burden for abatement costs.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Weed abatement Location: 214 48TH ST N
Item number:Item #19 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City awards mortgage loan contract to AmeriNat for housing rehabilitation

Low- to moderate-income homeowners can now access direct loans for housing repairs and improvements through AmeriNat's services. This expands financing options for residents struggling with home maintenance costs.

Counterparty: AmeriNat., Albert Lea, Minnesota Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
Item number:Item #20 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves Ameritek copier contract, 3 years

City commits to copier leasing and support services for three years via a competitive procurement cooperative agreement. Cost and renewal terms are set through this period.

Counterparty: Ameritek Document Solutions Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
Item number:Item #21 · 🚨 Emergency action ✨ Total cost: undisclosed

ProLogic ITS awarded emergency vehicle lighting contract, 1 year

City adopts ProLogic ITS as supplier for emergency vehicle lighting packages. Ensures police and fire vehicles have reliable warning equipment.

Counterparty: ProLogic ITS., LLC., Acworth, Georgia Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
Item number:Item #22 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement contract awarded to Small Turf & Pressure Washing

City keeps blighted properties clear by contracting routine weed and debris removal. Ensures neighborhoods stay maintained and safe.

Counterparty: Small Turf & Pressure Washing, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
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