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council Birmingham · Tuesday, February 25, 2020

Regular City Council Meeting

Agenda items
82
46 consent · 36 regular
Votes
12
minutes text
Total dollars
$1.6M
14 items with amounts
Roll call

Votes (12)

passed #3526 official minutes · high
Re: #80. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CITY CLERK text similarity · 75%
8–0
Abbott · YEA Alexander · YEA Hilliard · YEA Hoyt · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Smitherman · YEA Williams · YEA Parker · YEA
passed #3527 official minutes · high
Re: #80. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CITY CLERK text similarity · 75%
8–1
Abbott · YEA Alexander · YEA Hilliard · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Smitherman · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Parker · YEA Hoyt · NAY
passed #3528 official minutes · high
Re: #80. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CITY CLERK text similarity · 75%
8–0
Abbott · YEA Alexander · YEA Hilliard · YEA Hoyt · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Smitherman · YEA Williams · YEA Parker · YEA
passed #3529 official minutes · high
Re: #80. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CITY CLERK text similarity · 75%
8–1
Abbott · YEA Alexander · YEA Hilliard · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Smitherman · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Parker · YEA Hoyt · NAY
passed #3530 official minutes · high
Re: #79. P ITEM 65. A Resolution setting a public hearing March 24, 2020 to consider the adoption of an Ordinance "TO AMEND TH… structured fact · 80%
7–2
Abbott · YEA Alexander · YEA Hilliard · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Smitherman · YEA Williams · YEA Parker · YEA Hoyt · NAY Woods · NAY
passed #3531 official minutes · high
Re: #76. ITEM 27. AMOUNT CHANGE $17,300 A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with BGrace Media, LLC to prov… structured fact · 80%
9–0
Abbott · YEA Alexander · YEA Hilliard · YEA Hoyt · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Smitherman · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Parker · YEA
passed #3532 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
9–5
Abbott · YEA Alexander · YEA Hilliard · YEA Hoyt · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Smitherman · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Parker · YEA
passed #3533 official minutes · high
Re: #79. P ITEM 65. A Resolution setting a public hearing March 24, 2020 to consider the adoption of an Ordinance "TO AMEND TH… structured fact · 80%
10–5
Abbott · YEA Alexander · YEA Hilliard · YEA Hoyt · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Smitherman · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Parker · YEA
passed #3534 official minutes · high
Re: #80. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CITY CLERK text similarity · 75%
6–0
Alexander · YEA Hoyt · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Smitherman · YEA Woods · YEA Parker · YEA
passed #3535 official minutes · high
Re: #80. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CITY CLERK text similarity · 75%
6–0
Alexander · YEA Hoyt · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Smitherman · YEA Woods · YEA Parker · YEA
passed #3536 official minutes · high
Re: #80. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CITY CLERK text similarity · 75%
9–0
Abbott · YEA Alexander · YEA Hilliard · YEA Hoyt · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Smitherman · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Parker · YEA
Business

Regular Agenda (36)

Procedural: INVOCATION: Reverend Gwendolyn C. Webb, Founder/CEO, Foot Soldiers International, Inc.
Procedural: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilor Valerie A. Abbott
Procedural: ROLL CALL
Procedural: APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MINUTES: October 22 and 29, 2019
Procedural: MINUTES NOT READY: November 5, 2019 - February 18, 2020
Procedural: COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
Procedural: PRESENTATIONS
· Item number:Item #50 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City partners with Files Art Project for free dance and music workshops

Birmingham residents gain access to free cultural programming—dance and music workshops—through a partnership with The Files Art Project.

Counterparty: The Files Art Project Funding source: Private Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #51 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City hires I See Me, Inc. for District 1 cultural & workforce programs

City brings in cultural and workforce development support for District 1 residents through partnership with Devon Frazier's firm.

Counterparty: Devon Frazier d/b/a I See Me, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: District 1
· Item number:Item #52 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $10K

City spends $10K to support Do Dah Day festival at Rhodes Park

City funds a community celebration at Rhodes Park on May 16, 2020. The event promotes goodwill and public engagement in local parks.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution Location: Rhodes Park
· Item number:Item #53 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $197

City buys signs for neighborhood meeting times ($197.50)

Signs will help residents find neighborhood association meeting dates and times in their communities.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #54 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Council hires Campbell Partners for legislative research and drafting

City Council will pay Campbell Partners, LLC to research issues and draft new laws. The actual dollar amount and scope of work are incomplete in the agenda, making it difficult to assess the true cost and impact.

Counterparty: Campbell Partners, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #55 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $7K

City awards $6,750 to CAMP for college-prep workshops

Students get free guidance on college applications and admissions strategy. Program reaches Birmingham youth through workshops and technical assistance.

Counterparty: College Admissions Made Possible (CAMP) Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
· Item number:Item #56 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $276K

Budget shift: $276K moved from police grants to municipal fund

The city is redirecting $276,000 in police grant funding to a separate municipal fund. This internal budget adjustment affects how police department grant money is allocated and managed across city accounts.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Budget amendment
· Item number:Item #57 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $276K

Council spends $276K grant on police body cameras

Police get funding to expand body-worn camera use, boosting accountability in officer interactions. Program documents incidents for public safety and legal review.

Counterparty: Police Department Funding source: State Grant Action type: Budget amendment
· Item number:Item #58 Total cost: $389K

Budget amendment: $577K reallocated across street, sidewalk, and development fun

City is shifting nearly $577K between capital projects for fiscal year 2019—moving money from street resurfacing, sidewalks, and economic development accounts. The reallocation affects which public works and development priorities get funded this year.

Funding source: Mixed Action type: Budget amendment
· Item number:Item #59 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City funds firefighter cancer coverage with ACE American Insurance

Firefighters gain lump-sum and disability cancer coverage for 12 months through sole-source contract with ACE American Insurance. Addresses occupational cancer risks in firefighting workforce.

Counterparty: ACE American Insurance Company Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #60 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City funds field trips for Birmingham City Schools students

City will spend general fund dollars on educational field trips for students in Birmingham City Schools.

Counterparty: The Birmingham Board of Education Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #61 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City funds Spire Zoo School program for 7th graders

Birmingham 7th graders gain access to outdoor education and wildlife learning at the Zoo. City commits general funds to boost student participation in hands-on nature programs.

Counterparty: Birmingham Board of Education Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
Procedural: CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS FOR FINAL PASSAGE
Procedural: COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
· Item number:Item #70 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $189K

Council awards $189K to Richardson Construction for Grayson Park

Grayson Park gets a major renovation through this construction contract. The project is moving forward after a rebid process to find the best price.

Counterparty: Richardson Construction Co., Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award Location: Grayson Park
Procedural: INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
· Item number:Item #72 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

On-street parking now accepts more payment methods

Drivers get more flexible ways to pay for parking at meters citywide. Makes it easier to find a spot and pay without cash or a single app.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
· Item number:Item #73 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Parking rules reorganized in city traffic code

City reorganizes parking regulations in its traffic law. The change restores earlier rules and reorders code sections for clarity.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
· Item number:Item #74 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City contracts with ParkMobile for parking payment system

Residents will use ParkMobile's app and payment system to pay for on-street and city parking. Shifts parking payment processing to a private vendor with potential fees and data-handling implications.

Counterparty: ParkMobile, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #76 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $17K

City hires BGrace Media for District 7 & 9 PR, brand work ($17.3K)

BGrace Media will handle social media, branding, and public relations for District 7 and District 9 offices using general fund dollars. The sole-source contract bypasses competitive bidding.

Counterparty: BGrace Media, LLC Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award Location: District 7 and District 9
· Item number:Item #77 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City-Schools agreement for student goods and services

The city will provide goods or services to Birmingham City Schools students, but the agenda item is incomplete—details are in a separate file that was not provided here.

Counterparty: The Birmingham Board of Education Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #78 Total cost: undisclosed

Council appoints 2 members to Arlington Antebellum Board

Two new members will join the board overseeing Arlington Antebellum House operations and preservation. Terms run through April 2021 and 2022.

Counterparty: Arlington Antebellum Board Funding source: Unknown Action type: Appointment advisory
· Item number:Item #79 Total cost: undisclosed

Public hearing set for zoning change (Case ZAC2019-00028)

City will hold a hearing March 24, 2020 to decide whether to rezone property from MU-M (Mixed-Use Medium) to another classification. Outcome will determine what can be built or operated on the affected parcel(s).

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Public hearing set Public hearing: 2020-03-24
· Item number:Item #81 · 🚨 Emergency action Total cost: undisclosed

Emergency window repair approved for East Ensley Library

Library building is repaired and safe for public use. Emergency procurement allows the city to fix urgent facility damage without standard bid delays.

Counterparty: Purchasing Agent Funding source: Unknown Action type: Emergency procurement Location: East Ensley Library
Procedural: REQUEST FROM THE PUBLIC
Procedural: OLD AND NEW BUSINESS
Procedural: ADJOURNMENT
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Consent Agenda (46)

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

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