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council Birmingham · Tuesday, February 18, 2020

Regular City Council Meeting

Agenda items
64
37 consent · 27 regular
Votes
14
minutes text
Total dollars
$1.0M
17 items with amounts
Roll call

Votes (14)

passed #3538 official minutes · high
Re: #49. ITEM 21. An Ordinance "TO FURTHER AMEND THE GENERAL FUND BUDGET" for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020 by transferrin… structured fact · 90%
7–0
Abbott · YEA Hilliard · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Smitherman · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Parker · YEA
passed #3539 official minutes · high
Re: #50. CONSENT ITEM 23. A Resolution accepting the lump sum bid of Masonry Arts, Inc., Bessemer, Alabama in the amount of $46,… structured fact · 90%
7–0
Abbott · YEA Hilliard · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Smitherman · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Parker · YEA
passed #3540 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
8–0
Abbott · YEA Alexander · YEA Hilliard · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Smitherman · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Parker · YEA
passed #3541 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
8–0
Abbott · YEA Alexander · YEA Hilliard · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Smitherman · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Parker · YEA
passed #3542 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
8–0
Abbott · YEA Alexander · YEA Hilliard · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Smitherman · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Parker · YEA
passed #3543 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
8–0
Abbott · YEA Alexander · YEA Hilliard · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Smitherman · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Parker · YEA
passed #3544 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
8–0
Abbott · YEA Alexander · YEA Hilliard · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Smitherman · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Parker · YEA
passed #3545 official minutes · high
Re: #59. P ITEM 48. A Resolution setting a public hearing March 17, 2020 to consider the adoption of an Ordinance "to amend th… structured fact · 80%
8–0
Abbott · YEA Alexander · YEA Hilliard · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Smitherman · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Parker · YEA
passed #3546 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
7–0
Alexander · YEA Hilliard · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Smitherman · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Abbott · YEA
passed #3547 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
7–0
Alexander · YEA Hilliard · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Smitherman · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Abbott · YEA
passed #3548 official minutes · high
Re: #67. ITEM 52. ADDENDUMA Resolution approving the advanced expense accounts for Jeffery McDaniel, Connie Horn, Kimberly Garner… structured fact · 80%
8–0
Abbott · YEA Alexander · YEA Hilliard · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Smitherman · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Parker · YEA
passed #3549 official minutes · high
Re: #68. ITEM 53. ADDENDUM A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute and deliver an agreement with Thrive Tech, LLC in an am… structured fact · 90%
8–0
Abbott · YEA Alexander · YEA Hilliard · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Smitherman · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Parker · YEA
passed #3550 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
8–0
Abbott · YEA Alexander · YEA Hilliard · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Smitherman · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Parker · YEA
Business

Regular Agenda (27)

Procedural: INVOCATION: Reverend Ralph Bryant, Pastor, Faithful Few Baptist Church
Procedural: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilor Clinton Woods
Procedural: ROLL CALL
Procedural: APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS: October 8 and 15, 2019
Procedural: MINUTES NOT READY: October 22, 2019 - February 11, 2020
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 #49 Total cost: $315K

Budget amendment: $314,932 reallocated from equipment funds

City is shifting money between budget categories within the General Fund, moving $104,932 from one equipment account and $210,000 from another. The redirection affects how departmental spending is allocated for fiscal year 2020.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Budget amendment
· Item number:Item #52 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $189K

Council awards $189K to Richardson Construction for Grayson Park

Grayson Park renovation moves forward after competitive rebid. Low-bid contractor Richardson Construction will handle the project for $189,000.

Counterparty: Richardson Construction Co., Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award Location: Grayson Park
· Item number:Item #53 Total cost: undisclosed

Zoning change hearing set for March 17 (Case ZAC2019-00012)

A public hearing will consider rezoning property in Birmingham. The specific zone change and affected area are incomplete in the agenda item; citizens should review the full case file for details on which properties and neighborhoods are affected.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Public hearing set Public hearing: 2020-03-17
· Item number:Item #54 Total cost: undisclosed

Zoning hearing set for March 17 on B-6 to Health district change

A zoning change for one or more parcels will be debated at a public hearing. Properties rezoned from B-6 (business) to Health and Institutional status affect land use and future development on those lots.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Zoning Public hearing: 2020-03-17
· Item number:Item #55 Total cost: undisclosed

Zoning change hearing set for March 17: R-3 district boundary shift

A zoning change affecting property classifications in Birmingham. The hearing will determine whether single-family residential (R-3) district boundaries shift, which could affect property use rights and future development in the area.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Zoning Public hearing: 2020-03-17
· Item number:Item #56 Total cost: undisclosed

Public hearing set: Zoning change (Case ZAC2019-00031)

City will hold a public hearing March 17, 2020 to consider rezoning property from R-3 (single-family). Rezoning can affect neighborhood character, property values, and future development.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Zoning Public hearing: March 17, 2020
· Item number:Item #57 Total cost: undisclosed

Public hearing set for zoning change (Case ZAC2019-00032)

City council will hold a public hearing March 17, 2020 to consider rezoning. Specific properties and zone changes are incomplete in this notice; check the full case filing for details on which neighborhoods are affected.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Public hearing set Public hearing: 2020-03-17
· Item number:Item #58 Total cost: undisclosed

Public hearing set March 17 on zoning change (Case ZAC2019-00033)

Council will consider rezoning from B-6 (Health and Institutions) to another district. Details on affected properties and new zoning class are incomplete in this notice.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Zoning Public hearing: 2020-03-17
· Item number:Item #61 · 🚨 Emergency action ✨ Total cost: undisclosed

Emergency HVAC repair approved for West End Library

Library cooling system down; emergency repair prevents service disruption during peak use. Cost not yet disclosed.

Counterparty: Purchasing Agent Funding source: Unknown Action type: Emergency procurement Location: West End Library
· Item number:Item #62 · 🚨 Emergency action ✨ Total cost: undisclosed

Emergency boiler repair approved for Linn Henley Library

Library heating system outage requires immediate repair to restore public facility access. Emergency procurement allows faster work than standard bidding.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Emergency procurement Location: Linn Henley Library
Procedural: REQUEST FROM THE PUBLIC
Procedural: OLD AND NEW BUSINESS
Procedural: OLD AND NEW BUSINESS
· Item number:Item #67 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves advanced expense reimbursement for 4 officials

Four city officials receive advance funding for work-related expenses from the general fund. Details on amounts and purposes not specified in agenda item.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #68 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $20K

City awards $20,000 sole-source graphics contract to Thrive Tech

City commits $20,000 in public funds to Thrive Tech for graphic design and artwork services without competitive bidding.

Counterparty: Thrive Tech, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
Consent calendar

Consent Agenda (37)

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

· Item number:Item #8 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement on blighted properties; liens placed to recover costs

City clears overgrown weeds and nuisances from abandoned properties and places liens to make owners pay for cleanup. Helps reclaim blighted neighborhoods.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
· Item number:Item #9 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable motor vehicle as public nuisance

Eliminates abandoned vehicle from neighborhood streets; removal costs billed to the registered owner.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
· Item number:Item #10 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Abandoned vehicles are cleared from neighborhoods and the owner is billed for removal costs, reducing blight and improving street safety.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
· Item number:Item #11 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy ✨ Total cost: undisclosed

Remove inoperable vehicle declared public nuisance

City removes abandoned or inoperable cars that create neighborhood blight and safety hazards; removal costs charged to the vehicle owner.

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

Remove inoperable vehicle as public nuisance; assess costs to owner

City removes abandoned or broken-down cars that create blight and safety hazards in neighborhoods. Removal costs are charged to the vehicle's registered owner.

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

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance; owner pays costs

Abandoned cars clutter neighborhoods and attract crime. The city removes the vehicle and bills the registered owner to recover costs.

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

Remove inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

City removes abandoned or non-working vehicles from neighborhoods. Costs of removal are charged to the vehicle's registered owner.

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

Remove inoperable vehicle as public nuisance; costs charged to owner

City will tow and dispose of an abandoned or broken-down vehicle cluttering a neighborhood. The registered owner will be billed for removal costs.

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

Inoperable vehicle abatement; removal costs assessed to owner

City removes abandoned or non-working vehicles from streets and properties; costs are billed to the registered owner.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
· Item number:Item #19 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable vehicle; owner pays removal costs

Abandoned cars clutter neighborhoods and reduce property values. The city removes the vehicle and bills the registered owner for the cost.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Other
· Item number:Item #20 · 🏗️ Property Recovery ✨ Total cost: undisclosed

City to remove inoperable vehicles as public nuisance

Abandoned or broken-down vehicles are declared public nuisances and will be removed; the cost gets charged to the vehicle owner. This clears blight from neighborhoods and improves community appearance.

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

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Abatement of abandoned vehicles clears neighborhood blight and improves street safety. Removal costs are charged to the vehicle's registered owner.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
· Item number:Item #22 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Council removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Abandoned or broken-down vehicles are removed from neighborhoods and costs charged to the registered owner. Keeps streets safer and cleaner.

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

Remove inoperable vehicle as public nuisance; costs charged to owner

City removes abandoned or disabled vehicle from neighborhood; removal costs billed to the vehicle's registered owner instead of taxpayers.

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

Inoperable vehicle removed; costs billed to owner

City removes an abandoned or broken-down vehicle from residential or commercial property and charges the registered owner for removal costs.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
· Item number:Item #25 Total cost: $5K

Mayor's Office gets $5,000 for AmeriCorps VISTA program

The city received additional federal grant funds for community service volunteers through AmeriCorps VISTA, which supports youth and neighborhood programs.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Budget amendment
· Item number:Item #26 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy ✨ Total cost: undisclosed

City awards comparison microscope contract to Leeds Precision Instruments

Council approves one-year contract with Leeds Precision Instruments for forensic comparison microscope equipment. This is a routine competitive procurement on consent.

Counterparty: Leeds Precision Instruments, Inc., Minneapolis, Minnesota Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
· Item number:Item #27 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy ✨ Total cost: undisclosed

Drug-testing kit contract renewed with Phamatech, Inc.

Police and public health operations depend on reliable drug-testing kits for investigations, evidence processing, and prevention programs. This renewal keeps supplies flowing without service interruption.

Counterparty: Phamatech, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
· Item number:Item #28 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Jail food services contract awarded to Trinity Services Group, 3 years

City commits to three-year food service contract for the jail. Contract price and terms are on file with the Purchasing Agent.

Counterparty: Trinity Services Group, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
· Item number:Item #29 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $2K

City buys office furniture from High Point Industries for $2,076.50

Routine purchase of office furniture using general fund dollars. Item is on consent agenda.

Counterparty: The High Point Furniture Industries, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
· Item number:Item #30 · 🏠 Housing Stability Total cost: $833

City approves $833 office furniture purchase from Hon Company

Routine spending decision to equip Planning and Engineering offices with furniture. Citizens deserve visibility into vendor payments and city procurement, even for small purchases.

Counterparty: The Hon Company, LLC Funding source: General Fund Action type: Appropriation
· Item number:Item #31 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $6K

Council approves $5,828 repair for Print Shop paper cutter

City buys a replacement motor part for its Perfecta 92UC paper cutter through sole-source vendor Innovative Graphic Solutions, LLC.

Counterparty: Innovative Graphic Solutions, LLC Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #32 · 🚨 Emergency action ✨ Total cost: $282K

City pays $282K for emergency management services

This is Birmingham's annual dues payment to Jefferson County Emergency Management, which coordinates disaster response and emergency services that protect residents during crises and severe weather.

Counterparty: Jefferson County Emergency Management, Birmingham Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #33 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $38K

City pays $38,365 in probate filing fees to Jefferson County

City Attorney's office commits general funds for probate court filing fees, a routine legal expense required for court proceedings.

Counterparty: Judge of Probate Jefferson County, Birmingham Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #34 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $4K

City pays $4,028 to PC Connection for video and office equipment

Routine vendor payment from the general fund for IT equipment serving the Information Management Systems Department.

Counterparty: PC Connection Sales Corporation dba Connection Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #35 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $3K

Council approves $2,929 vehicle repair payment to Paul Pierce Paint Body

City pays for wreck repairs on Equipment Management vehicle 164348. Routine maintenance cost from general fund.

Counterparty: Paul Pierce Paint Body, Birmingham Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #36 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $830

City approves $830 collision repair for vehicle 174337

General fund spending on vehicle maintenance. Routine fleet upkeep.

Counterparty: Rich's Collision Repair LLC Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution Location: Adamsville, Alabama
· Item number:Item #37 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $3K

City buys office furniture from Technion for $3,411

General fund dollars go to furniture for Transportation Department. Routine consent-agenda spending.

Counterparty: Technion, LLC. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #38 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $93K

City issues $92,622 in refunds across seven accounts

Seven residents or entities are receiving refunds totaling $92,622—money the city is returning, likely from overpayments or erroneous charges.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #41 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves advanced expense accounts for city employees

Employees can request reimbursement for work expenses upfront. Settles routine payroll and operational costs from the general fund.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #50 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $46K

City awards $46,310 masonry repair contract to Masonry Arts

Highland Park Pro Shop gets masonry repairs from the lowest-qualifying bidder after competitive procurement. Project improves facility condition in the park.

Counterparty: Masonry Arts, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award Location: Highland Park Pro Shop
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