Regular City Council Meeting
Votes (3)
Consent vote — covers 42 items
- [7] CONSENT ITEM 1. A Resolution amending Resolution No. 2628-19, adopted by the Council November 26, 2019 approving the application of Magic City Coffee Roasters LLC for the transfer of an On and Off Premise Beer and Wine License to be used at The Red Cat Co named in vote
- [12] CONSENT ITEM 7. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a three (3) year Axon Enterprise, Inc.'s Taser 7 Agreement between the City of Birmingham, Alabama, a municipal corporation and Axon Enterprise Inc. for a purchase fee not to exceed $3,362,030. named in vote
- [13] CONSENT ITEM 8. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute An Agreement for Goods and Services between the City of Birmingham, Alabama, a municipal corporation and Beecher Emission Solution Technologies, LLC, d/b/a Ward Diesel Filter Systems, pursuant named in vote
- [14] CONSENT ITEM 9. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor on behalf of the City of Birmingham, to apply, accept and expend grant funds from the Department of Homeland Security, as authorized under Section 1366 of The National Flood Insurance Act of 1968, as amen named in vote
- [15] CONSENT ITEM 10. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor on behalf of the City of Birmingham, to apply, accept and expend grant funds with the Department of Homeland Security, as authorized under Section 1366 of The National Flood Insurance Act of 1968, as ame named in vote
- [16] CONSENT ITEM 11. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor on behalf of the City of Birmingham, to apply, accept and expend grant funds from the Department of Homeland Security, as authorized under Section 1366 of The National Flood Insurance Act of 1968, as ame named in vote
- [17] CONSENT ITEM 12. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Funding Agreement with the Birmingham Jefferson County Port Authority ("BJCPA"), under which the BJCPA shall (1) develop Public Private Partnership Agreements (P3) to implement a P# construc named in vote
- [18] CONSENT ITEM 13. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement whereby The Birmingham-Jefferson County Transit Authority is allowed to enter upon City of Birmingham right of way to install, erect and maintain two (2) bus shelters, the encr named in vote
- [19] CONSENT ITEM 14. A Resolution approving and authorizing the Mayor to execute a Foreign-Trade Zone Operator Agreement between the City of Birmingham and Mid-America Engine, Inc., under which the City will grant Mid-America Engine the right to utilize a sub named in vote
- [20] CONSENT ITEM 15. A Resolution pursuant to §11-40-1, §11-43-55 and §11-47-11 Codes of Alabama, 1975 authorizing the Mayor to execute and deliver an agreement with OCV LLC in an amount not to exceed $14,000.00 to provide the following goods or services t named in vote
- [21] CONSENT ITEM 16. A Resolution approving and authorizing the Mayor to execute (1) a Demonstration Project Agreement with Southern Company Services, Inc., under which Southern Company Services will provide a grant to the City in the amount of $50,000.00 to named in vote
- [22] CONSENT ITEM 17. A Resolution approving and authorizing the Mayor to execute a Project Closeout Agreement and Bill of Sale between Taylor + Miree Construction, Inc., Modular Leasing, LLC and the City of Birmingham, under which the City will disburse $287, named in vote
- [23] CONSENT ITEM 18. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute and deliver an agreement with The Birmingham Board of Education, pursuant to §11-40-1 and §16-11-9.1 Codes of Alabama, 1975, in an amount not to exceed $2,500.00 to provide the following goo named in vote
- [24] CONSENT ITEM 20. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with The Community Affairs Committee of Birmingham, in the amount not to exceed $48,000.00, pursuant to Amendment 772 and §11-47-16, Code of Alabama 1975, to provide up to 120 ta named in vote
- [25] CONSENT ITEM 19. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Agreement with the Cornerstone Revitalization Foundation, Inc. ("CFRI"), under which CFRI will assist the City in facilitating various economic development projects for poor and needy citiz named in vote
- [26] CONSENT ITEM 21. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to expend funds in an amount not to exceed $300.00 to purchase Please DO NOT LITTER Signs for the Roosevelt Neighborhood, pursuant to §11-47-19, Code of Alabama, 1975, said funds to come from the Roosev named in vote
- [28] CONSENT ITEM 24. A Resolution amending Resolution No. 1443-17, adopted by the Council May 30, 2017, fixing a special assessment against various properties throughout the City for the abatement of noxious or dangerous weeds to remove 2017 LEE TER SW, Parce named in vote
- [29] CONSENT ITEM 25. A Resolution amending Resolution No. 2552-19, adopted by the Council November 19, 2019, fixing a special assessment against various properties throughout the City for the abatement of noxious or dangerous weeds to remove 1107 11TH PL S, P named in vote
- [30] CONSENT ITEM 26. A Resolution amending Resolution No. 2554-19, adopted by the Council November 19, 2019, fixing a special assessment against various properties throughout the City for the abatement of noxious or dangerous weeds to remove 128 93RD ST N, Pa named in vote
- [31] CONSENT ITEM 27. A Resolution amending Resolution No. 727-19, adopted by the Council on March 26, 2019, which approved the bid for Waste Pro of Alabama, Birmingham, for garbage/trash services for outlying areas (residential), as needed at the unit price o named in vote
- [41] CONSENT ITEM 37. A Resolution approve payment to Rich's Collision Repair LLC, Adamsville, Alabama, in the amount of $2,180.95 for automobile wreck repair on vehicle number 174351 for the Department Equipment Management in accordance with Section 3-1-7 of named in vote
- [44] CONSENT ITEM 40. A Resolution approving the following Expense Accounts: ** Kevin Owens, Chief Administrative Analyst, Mayor's Office, Tampa, Florida, $475.26, July 13-17, 2019 to attend named in vote
- [45] CONSENT ITEM 41. A Resolution approving the following Advanced Expense Accounts: ** Connie Horn, Records Management, City Council, Atlanta, Georgia, $419.53, December 12-13, 2019 to atte named in vote
- [47] APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA named in vote
- [6] CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT AGENDA named in vote
- [8] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 2. A Resolution relative to the application of Himali, Inc. for a Restaurant Retail Liquor License to be used at Yummefy BHM, 707 Richard Arrington Jr. Boulevard South Suite 104, Birmingham, , and the hearing of all interested parties. (S consent default
- [9] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 3. A Resolution relative to the application of Birmingham AIDS Outreach for renewal of a Bingo Permit to be used at 205 - 32nd Street South, Birmingham, on one (1) Monday a calendar month, and the hearing of all interested parties. (Submi consent default
- [10] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 5. A Resolution authorizing the abatement of the nuisances existing on the following properties and the costs of such abatement to be assessed against and constitute a lien upon such properties, and the hearing of all interested parties: ( consent default
- [11] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 6. 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, an consent default
- [27] CONSENT ITEM 23. A Resolution fixing a Sales Tax Assessment in the amount of $1,079.95, against Cedar Creek LLC and Cedar Creek Holdings Inc. and Bill Adams and David Tighe, the persons responsible for the collection and remittance of taxes, doing busines consent default
- [32] CONSENT ITEM 28. A Resolution approving and accepting the bid of Advanced Mower, Bessemer, Alabama for Outdoor Power Equipment, as needed at the unit prices on file in the office of the Purchasing Agent, for a period of one (1) year guaranteed with the op consent default
- [33] CONSENT ITEM 29. A Resolution approving and accepting the bid of Cox Commercial Interiors, LLC., Birmingham, for the purchase of library furniture for the Wylam Library in an amount not to exceed $65,000.00, as needed at the unit prices on file in the off consent default
- [34] CONSENT ITEM 30. A Resolution approving and accepting the bid renewal of Bostic Trucking & Excavating, Inc., Mount Olive, Alabama, for Demolition of Condemned Residential Houses and Clearing of Debris at the prices on file in the office of the Purchasing consent default
- [35] CONSENT ITEM 31. A Resolution approving and accepting the bid renewal of Heritage Realty Services, Dolomite, Alabama, for Demolition of Condemned Residential Houses and Clearing of Debris at the prices on file in the office of the Purchasing Agent for a p consent default
- [36] CONSENT ITEM 32. A Resolution approving and accepting the bid renewal of Nelson Family Lawn Care, LLC, Birmingham, for Demolition of Condemned Residential Houses and Clearing of Debris at the prices on file in the office of the Purchasing Agent for a peri consent default
- [37] CONSENT ITEM 33. A Resolution approving and accepting the bid renewal of Swanson Enterprises S/C Co, Birmingham, for Demolition of Condemned Residential Houses and Clearing of Debris at the prices on file in the office of the Purchasing Agent for a period consent default
- [38] CONSENT ITEM 34. A Resolution approving and accepting the bid renewal of Galls, LLC., Birmingham, for General and Departmental Uniform Items, Groups 2 & 4, as needed at the unit prices on file in the office of the Purchasing Agent, for a period of one (1) consent default
- [39] CONSENT ITEM 35. A Resolution approving and accepting the bid renewal of Global Services, Inc., Birmingham, for General and Departmental Uniform Items, Group 1, as needed at the unit prices on file in the office of the Purchasing Agent, for a period of on consent default
- [40] CONSENT ITEM 36. A Resolution approving and accepting the bid renewal of Municipal and Commercial Uniforms, Birmingham, for General and Departmental Uniform Items, Group 3, as needed at the unit prices on file in the office of the Purchasing Agent, for a consent default
- [42] CONSENT ITEM 38. A Resolution approve payment to Tucker Paint & Body Shop Inc, Birmingham, in the amount of $3,933.28 for automobile wreck repair on vehicle number 164303 for the Department Equipment Management in accordance with Section 3-1-7 of the Bi consent default
- [43] CONSENT ITEM 39. A Resolution approve payment to Safco Products Company, New Hope, Minnesota, for the purchase of office furniture in the amount of $2,998.24, as needed at unit prices on file in the office of the Purchasing Agent, for the Mayor's Office b consent default
- [46] CONSENT ITEM 42. A Resolution approving the itemized expense accounts of city employees. consent default
Regular Agenda (16)
Junk Dealer Permit: Joseph Pettus, Rave Express at Highway 78 West
Council votes on whether to grant a junk dealer permit for a business on Highway 78 West in Dora. Junk dealers operate under local zoning and licensing rules that affect neighborhood character and environmental oversight.
Zoning change proposed: B-3 Community Business rezone (Case ZAC2019-00038)
Public hearing set for January 7, 2020 to consider rezoning. Changes to zoning district boundaries affect what can be built and how land can be used in the affected area; outcome will shape future development.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CITY CLERK
Fire Station No. 1 air compressor approved via emergency purchase
Emergency procurement ensures Fire Station No. 1 has critical equipment needed for operations without delay.
Consent Agenda (42)
Items passed as a group without individual discussion unless pulled by a council member.
CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT AGENDA
Magic City Coffee Roasters gets beer and wine license for Red Cat Co
Local coffee roaster gains permission to serve beer and wine at The Red Cat Co venue, expanding the business's alcohol offering.
Liquor license OK'd for Yummefy BHM restaurant
New restaurant at 707 Richard Arrington Jr. Boulevard South gets approval to serve alcohol, enabling full dining operations in the downtown area.
Birmingham AIDS Outreach gets Bingo Permit renewal
Nonprofit continues fundraising operations at 205 32nd Street South with monthly bingo events.
Nuisance abatement: City to clear blighted properties, assess costs as liens
City will remove overgrown vegetation and debris from neglected properties and charge owners for cleanup costs. Costs become liens on properties if unpaid.
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.
City approves 3-year Taser 7 contract with Axon for $3.4M
Police will deploy Taser 7 stun guns for next three years under this $3.4M sole-source deal with Axon Enterprise. Spending commits city funds to a specific non-lethal weapon platform and ties police gear maintenance to a single vendor.
City enters sole-source agreement with Ward Diesel Filter Systems
City commits to purchasing diesel filter services from a single vendor without competitive bidding. Sole-source procurement limits cost comparison and should be justified by unique need or emergency circumstances.
City accepts DHS flood insurance grant funds
Federal money to reduce flood risk and insurance costs for Birmingham residents. Grant funds support flood mitigation projects and community resilience efforts.
City accepts federal flood insurance grant from DHS
Birmingham will receive federal funding to support flood insurance and disaster preparedness under the National Flood Insurance Act. This money helps protect residents and property from flooding risks.
City accepts DHS federal flood insurance grant funds
Federal grant money strengthens Birmingham's flood preparedness and resilience. The city can apply for and use these funds to support flood mitigation and insurance programs.
Mayor authorized to fund BJCPA public-private partnership development
City commits funding to develop P3 agreements for port infrastructure projects. Specific dollar amount and project scope not detailed in agenda.
Transit Authority installs 2 bus shelters on city right-of-way
Two new bus shelters will be installed on public streets, providing weather protection for transit riders. No city funds required.
City grants Mid-America Engine foreign-trade zone operator status
Allows Mid-America Engine to use a foreign-trade zone sub-site, potentially reducing import tariffs and customs duties on parts. Could attract or expand manufacturing operations in Birmingham.
Council approves $14,000 contract with OCV LLC
City commits $14,000 to OCV LLC for goods or services under consent agenda approval.
City accepts $50K grant from Southern Company for demo project
Southern Company will fund a demonstration project with a $50,000 grant to support city operations or initiatives.
City disburses $287 to Taylor + Miree Construction for project closeout
Final payment settles a construction project and transfers equipment ownership to the city. This completes a prior contract obligation.
City approves $2,500 agreement with Birmingham Board of Education
City commits $2,500 from general funds to support the Board of Education. Full purpose unclear from truncated description.
City funds Community Affairs Committee with $48K grant
General fund spending on community programs. Details about the 120 programs or services referenced in the truncated title are unclear from available text.
City partners with Cornerstone Revitalization Foundation on economic development
City commits to work with nonprofit on projects serving low-income residents. Agreement details not fully disclosed in agenda summary.
City buys anti-litter signs for Roosevelt Neighborhood
$300 from general fund toward signage in Roosevelt to encourage residents not to litter.
Sales tax assessment: Cedar Creek entities owe city $1,079.95
City collects unpaid sales taxes from Cedar Creek LLC, Cedar Creek Holdings Inc., and individuals Bill Adams and David Tighe. This revenue goes toward general city services.
Weed abatement: 2017 Lee Ter SW removed from special assessment
Property owner at 2017 Lee Ter SW is removed from the city's weed-abatement cost recovery bill, which means they will no longer owe the special assessment for that property.
Property removed from weed-abatement special tax list
Property owner at 1107 11th Pl S no longer faces special tax bill for noxious-weed abatement, typically because the property has been cleared or the hazard resolved.
Weed abatement: 128 93rd St N removed from special assessment
Property owner at 128 93rd St N is no longer subject to the city's weed-abatement special assessment, reducing their outstanding liability for noxious-weed removal costs.
Waste Pro contract amendment for trash services
City continues garbage service for outlying residential areas under updated terms with Waste Pro of Alabama. Amendment details not fully specified in available text.
Outdoor power equipment contract: Advanced Mower wins 1-year bid
City locks in pricing for mowers and outdoor equipment at pre-negotiated rates. Ensures parks and public grounds maintenance stays on schedule.
City awards $65K furniture contract to Cox Commercial Interiors for Wylam Librar
Library gets new furniture for the Wylam branch, improving seating and workspace for visitors.
Demolition contract renewed with Bostic Trucking for condemned houses
City continues clearing blighted residential properties. Contract includes debris removal to help stabilize neighborhoods and reduce safety hazards from abandoned structures.
Heritage Realty wins contract for condemned house demolition
City commits to demolishing condemned residential properties and clearing debris, removing blight from neighborhoods. Specific properties and costs not disclosed in agenda text.
Nelson Family Lawn Care wins demolition contract renewal for condemned houses
City clears blighted residential properties to reclaim neighborhoods and prevent code violations that lower property values and community safety.
Demolition contract renewal: Swanson Enterprises
City renews demolition services to clear condemned houses and debris. Helps remove blight from neighborhoods.
Council renews uniform contract with Galls, LLC. for police & departments
Extends police and departmental uniform supply agreement for another year. City continues buying uniforms at existing negotiated rates.
Uniform supply renewal: Global Services, Inc. continues as vendor
City departments continue buying uniforms from Global Services under renewed contract terms. No dollar amount was disclosed in the agenda.
Council renews uniform supply contract with Municipal and Commercial Uniforms
Keeps city departments supplied with uniforms at competitive rates. No dollar amount disclosed in item.
City pays Rich's Collision $2,181 to repair vehicle 174351
Routine vehicle repair charge paid from general fund operations. No direct impact on residents or city services.
City pays Tucker Paint & Body $3,933 for vehicle repair
Routine city equipment maintenance: vehicle 164303 undergoes wreck repair. Impacts departmental fleet operations.
Mayor's Office: $2,998 office furniture purchase from Safco
Routine office equipment spending from the general fund. Citizens can track how city budgets are spent on routine operations.
Approve $475.26 travel expense for Chief Administrative Analyst
Employee travel reimbursement from general fund for professional conference attendance.
City reimburses Connie Horn $419.53 for conference travel
Records Management staff attended a professional conference in Atlanta. This is a routine expense reimbursement from the general fund.
Council approves employee expense reimbursements
City employees receive reimbursement for work-related expenses from the general fund. This routine approval ensures staff can be reimbursed for legitimate business costs.