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council Birmingham · Tuesday, August 27, 2019

Regular City Council Meeting

Agenda items
88
66 consent · 22 regular
Votes
17
minutes text
Total dollars
$275,426
17 items with amounts
Roll call

Votes (17)

passed #3785 official minutes · high
Re: #72. P ITEM 11. An Ordinance authorizing the Mayor, upon receipt of payment in the amount of $4,863.06, to execute a Quit … structured fact · 90%
9–0
Alexander · YEA Hilliard · YEA Hoyt · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Parker · YEA Smitherman · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Abbott · YEA
passed #3786 official minutes · high
Re: #72. P ITEM 11. An Ordinance authorizing the Mayor, upon receipt of payment in the amount of $4,863.06, to execute a Quit … structured fact · 90%
9–0
Alexander · YEA Hilliard · YEA Hoyt · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Parker · YEA Smitherman · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Abbott · YEA
passed #3787 official minutes · high
Re: #72. P ITEM 11. An Ordinance authorizing the Mayor, upon receipt of payment in the amount of $4,863.06, to execute a Quit … structured fact · 90%
7–0
Alexander · YEA Hoyt · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Parker · YEA Smitherman · YEA Woods · YEA Abbott · YEA
passed #3788 official minutes · high
Re: #72. P ITEM 11. An Ordinance authorizing the Mayor, upon receipt of payment in the amount of $4,863.06, to execute a Quit … structured fact · 90%
7–0
Alexander · YEA Hoyt · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Parker · YEA Smitherman · YEA Woods · YEA Abbott · YEA
passed #3789 official minutes · high
Re: #73. P ITEM 12. An Ordinance authorizing the Mayor, upon receipt of payment in the amount of $4,616.60, to execute a Quit … structured fact · 90%
7–0
Alexander · YEA Hoyt · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Parker · YEA Smitherman · YEA Woods · YEA Abbott · YEA
passed #3790 official minutes · high
Re: #73. P ITEM 12. An Ordinance authorizing the Mayor, upon receipt of payment in the amount of $4,616.60, to execute a Quit … structured fact · 90%
7–0
Alexander · YEA Hoyt · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Parker · YEA Smitherman · YEA Woods · YEA Abbott · YEA
passed #3791 official minutes · high
Re: #68. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA text similarity · 75%
7–0
Alexander · YEA Hoyt · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Parker · YEA Smitherman · YEA Woods · YEA Abbott · YEA
passed #3792 official minutes · high
Re: #68. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA text similarity · 75%
7–0
Alexander · YEA Hoyt · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Parker · YEA Smitherman · YEA Woods · YEA Abbott · YEA
passed #3793 official minutes · high
Re: #75. CONSENT ITEM 21. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Second Amendment to the Professional Services Agreemen… resolution number · 90%
8–0
Alexander · YEA Hilliard · YEA Hoyt · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Parker · YEA Smitherman · YEA Woods · YEA Abbott · YEA
passed #3794 official minutes · high
Re: #76. CONSENT ITEM 32. A Resolution accepting the City of Birmingham's Rebuild Alabama Act Transportation Plan. structured fact · 80%
8–0
Alexander · YEA Hilliard · YEA Hoyt · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Parker · YEA Smitherman · YEA Woods · YEA Abbott · YEA
passed #3795 official minutes · high
Re: #77. CONSENT ITEM 33. A Resolution supporting the efforts of the Jefferson County Commission to request the Birmingham Water… structured fact · 80%
8–0
Alexander · YEA Hilliard · YEA Hoyt · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Parker · YEA Smitherman · YEA Woods · YEA Abbott · YEA
passed #3796 official minutes · high
Re: #78. ITEM 34. A Resolution confirming the appointment of six (6) regular members to the Birmingham Museum of Art Board, one (… structured fact · 80%
7–0
Alexander · YEA Hoyt · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Parker · YEA Smitherman · YEA Woods · YEA Abbott · YEA
passed #3797 official minutes · high
Re: #86. REQUEST FROM THE PUBLIC text similarity · 75%
5–0
Alexander · YEA Hoyt · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Smitherman · YEA Abbott · YEA
passed #3798 official minutes · high
Re: #81. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CITY CLERK text similarity · 75%
5–0
Alexander · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Parker · YEA Smitherman · YEA Abbott · YEA
passed #3799 official minutes · high
Re: #81. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CITY CLERK text similarity · 75%
5–0
Alexander · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Parker · YEA Smitherman · YEA Abbott · YEA
passed #3800 official minutes · high
Re: #75. CONSENT ITEM 21. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Second Amendment to the Professional Services Agreemen… structured fact · 80%
6–0
Alexander · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Parker · YEA Smitherman · YEA Woods · YEA Abbott · YEA
Business

Regular Agenda (22)

Procedural: INVOCATION: Reverend Dr. David Craig, Pastor, Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church
Procedural: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilor Steven W. Hoyt
Procedural: ROLL CALL
Procedural: MINUTES NOT READY: May 7, 2019 – August 20, 2019
Procedural: COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
Procedural: CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS FOR FINAL PASSAGE
· Item number:Item #70 Total cost: undisclosed

Public hearing: appeal of suspended mini-storage application at 1905 Richard Arr

Morningstar Storage's bid to build a mini-storage and office complex on Richard Arrington Jr. Boulevard was suspended; this hearing lets the applicant appeal that decision and could determine whether the project moves forward.

Counterparty: Morningstar Storage Funding source: Unknown Action type: Public hearing set Location: 1905 Richard Arrington Jr. Boulev
Procedural: INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
· Item number:Item #72 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $5K

City sells Avondale parcel to Avondale Turn LLC for $4,863

City transfers ownership of Lot 17 in Avondale to private developer Avondale Turn LLC. The low sale price suggests this may be a tax-delinquent or problem property being moved off city books.

Counterparty: Avondale Turn LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance Location: Avondale
· Item number:Item #73 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $5K

City sells Anderton property to Georgia Harris Daniels for $4,617

City-owned land in Anderton Addition transfers to a private owner. This clears one parcel from the city's inventory and generates revenue from the sale.

Counterparty: Georgia Harris Daniels Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
· Item number:Item #74 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $2K

City sells Oakmont parcel to Roderick W. Pasteur for $2,035

City property in Oakmont transfers to private ownership, removing it from the municipal tax-deed inventory.

Counterparty: Roderick W. Pasteur Funding source: General Fund Action type: Ordinance
· Item number:Item #78 Total cost: undisclosed

Council appoints 7 members to Museum of Art Board

Seven volunteer board seats filled on the Birmingham Museum of Art, including one replacing a resigned member. Board members guide the museum's governance and operations.

Counterparty: Birmingham Museum of Art Funding source: Unknown Action type: Appointment board
· Item number:Item #79 Total cost: undisclosed

Council appoints 18 members to Civil Rights Institute Board

Board oversees the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute's mission and operations. Appointments shape the city's commitment to civil rights education and historical accountability.

Counterparty: Birmingham Civil Rights Institute Board Funding source: Unknown Action type: Appointment board
· Item number:Item #82 Total cost: undisclosed

Cubesmart expansion appeal: Hawkins Entrekin challenges storage-unit suspension

Self-storage expansion at 5600 Oporto Madrid Boulevard is on hold pending appeal of a suspended application. The outcome will determine whether Warden Capital can build additional units at this facility.

Counterparty: Hawkins Entrekin; Warden Capital; Cubesmart Funding source: Unknown Action type: Other Location: 5600 Oporto Madrid Boulevard, Birmingham
· Item number:Item #83 · 🚨 Emergency action Total cost: undisclosed

Emergency repairs approved for Fire Station #27

Fire Station #27 received emergency repairs to address urgent safety or operational issues. The city used expedited procurement rules to fast-track the work.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
· Item number:Item #84 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City seeks state attorney general opinion on solar power contracts

City is asking the Alabama Attorney General to clarify what deals it can legally make with solar equipment owners. This clears the way for potential renewable energy projects that could lower utility costs or expand clean power options.

Counterparty: State of Alabama Attorney General Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
Procedural: OLD AND NEW BUSINESS
Procedural: REQUEST FROM THE PUBLIC
Procedural: OLD AND NEW BUSINESS
· Item number:Item #88 Total cost: undisclosed

Council appoints 18 members to Civil Rights Institute Board

New board composition shapes governance of Birmingham's Civil Rights Institute, which preserves the city's civil rights history and educational mission.

Counterparty: Birmingham Civil Rights Institute Board Funding source: General Fund Action type: Appointment board
Procedural: ADJOURNMENT
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Consent Agenda (66)

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

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