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council Birmingham · Tuesday, December 1, 2020

Regular City Council Meeting

Agenda items
63
42 consent · 21 regular
Votes
0
none recorded
Total dollars
$11.3M
40 items with amounts
Business

Regular Agenda (21)

Procedural: INVOCATION
Procedural: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilor Clinton Woods
Procedural: ROLL CALL
Procedural: APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS:
Procedural: MINUTES NOT READY: June 16, 2020 - November 24, 2020
Procedural: ANNOUNCEMENT OF BOARDS AND AGENCIES EXPIRATIONS - January 2021
· Item number:Item #47 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City approves transportation engineering deal with Alabama DOT

This agreement activates a state grant for preliminary engineering on transportation project STPBH-3719, laying groundwork for infrastructure planning that may affect local roads or transit.

Counterparty: State of Alabama Department of Transportation Funding source: State Grant Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #48 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City executes state transportation construction agreement

City moves forward on a state-funded transportation project. Full project details and location unavailable from agenda.

Counterparty: State of Alabama Department of Transportation Funding source: State Grant Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #49 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $13K

City approves $12,896 contract with National Veterans Day Foundation

Funds a sole-source agreement with the Veterans Day Foundation to support veteran recognition and services in Birmingham.

Counterparty: The National Veterans Day Foundation Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #53 Total cost: $7.0M

City restores $7M for 132 furloughed employees' salaries

Up to 132 city workers return to full-time status, ending pandemic-era pay cuts. Restores family incomes and city service capacity.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Budget amendment
· Item number:Item #54 · ⚖️ Legal settlement Total cost: undisclosed

City settles Aubrey Williams lawsuit against police officers

The city will pay damages to resolve a civil claim against officers Aguirre and Richard. Terms of the settlement remain sealed in the legal documents presented to council.

Counterparty: Aubrey Williams vs. Daniel Aguirre and Richard (defendant parties) Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
· Item number:Item #56 Total cost: undisclosed

Public hearing set Dec. 29 on zoning code amendments

City will consider changes to zoning rules governing land use and development. Amendments to Title 1 may affect future development permits and neighborhood zoning restrictions.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Public hearing set Public hearing: December 29, 2020
· Item number:Item #57 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Mayor authorized to amend Firestone Flowers JV project funding agreement

Contract amendment with Firestone Flowers JV—details of funding and project scope unavailable in public record. Citizens deserve clarity on what this agreement covers and how city funds are committed.

Counterparty: Firestone Flowers JV, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract amendment
· Item number:Item #58 Total cost: undisclosed

Public hearing set for alleyway vacation between 2nd and 3rd Avenue North

City will consider closing a 1,500-sq-ft alley between 2nd and 3rd Avenue North. The outcome may affect property access or development potential in that block.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Public hearing set Public hearing: January 5, 2021
· Item number:Item #60 · 🚨 Emergency action Total cost: undisclosed

Emergency contract extension: Express Scripts prescription services

City employees and retirees rely on Express Scripts for prescription drug coverage. This emergency extension keeps the pharmacy benefit active while a permanent contract is negotiated.

Counterparty: Express Scripts Funding source: Unknown Action type: Emergency procurement
· Item number:Item #61 Total cost: $807K

City restores unpaid holiday; spends $807K from fund balance

Municipal employees regain one paid holiday removed in prior budget cuts. Restoration uses existing general fund reserves rather than raising taxes or cutting other services.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Budget amendment
Procedural: OLD AND NEW BUSINESS
Procedural: ADJOURNMENT
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Consent Agenda (42)

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

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