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council Birmingham · Tuesday, June 19, 2018

Regular City Council Meeting

Agenda items
101
62 consent · 39 regular
Votes
21
minutes text
Total dollars
$4.3M
44 items with amounts
Roll call

Votes (21)

passed #4391 official minutes · high
Re: #3. ROLL CALL text similarity · 75%
9–0
Hilliard · YEA Hoyt · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Williams · YEA Abbott · YEA
passed #4392 official minutes · high
Re: #74. ITEM 13. An Ordinance "TO ADOPT THE TAX INCREMENT FINANCING FUND BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2019," as pr… structured fact · 80%
8–0
Hilliard · YEA Hoyt · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Tyson · YEA Williams · YEA Abbott · YEA
passed #4393 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
8–0
Hilliard · YEA Hoyt · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Tyson · YEA Williams · YEA Abbott · YEA
passed #4394 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
8–0
Hilliard · YEA Hoyt · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Tyson · YEA Williams · YEA Abbott · YEA
passed #4395 official minutes · high
Re: #79. ITEM 16. An Ordinance "TO FURTHER AMEND THE STORM WATER FUND BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2019," as presen… structured fact · 80%
8–0
Hilliard · YEA Hoyt · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Tyson · YEA Williams · YEA Abbott · YEA
passed #4396 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
8–0
Hilliard · YEA Hoyt · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Tyson · YEA Williams · YEA Abbott · YEA
passed #4397 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
8–0
Hilliard · YEA Hoyt · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Tyson · YEA Williams · YEA Abbott · YEA
passed #4398 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
8–0
Hilliard · YEA Hoyt · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Tyson · YEA Williams · YEA Abbott · YEA
passed #4399 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
8–0
Hilliard · YEA Hoyt · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Tyson · YEA Williams · YEA Abbott · YEA
passed #4400 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
8–0
Hilliard · YEA Hoyt · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Tyson · YEA Williams · YEA Abbott · YEA
passed #4401 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
8–0
Hilliard · YEA Hoyt · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Tyson · YEA Williams · YEA Abbott · YEA
passed #4402 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
8–0
Hilliard · YEA Hoyt · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Tyson · YEA Williams · YEA Abbott · YEA
passed #4403 official minutes · high
Re: #87. ITEM 24. A Resolution accepting the 2018-2019 one percent (1.0%) cost of living allowance (COLA). text similarity · 75%
8–0
Hilliard · YEA Hoyt · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Tyson · YEA Williams · YEA Abbott · YEA
passed #4404 official minutes · high
Re: #88. ITEM 25. A Resolution establishing the Longevity payment as set out within the amount appropriated by the Council. text similarity · 75%
8–0
Hilliard · YEA Hoyt · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Tyson · YEA Williams · YEA Abbott · YEA
passed #4405 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
8–0
Hilliard · YEA Hoyt · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Tyson · YEA Williams · YEA Abbott · YEA
passed #4406 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
8–0
Hilliard · YEA Hoyt · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Tyson · YEA Williams · YEA Abbott · YEA
passed #4407 official minutes · high
Re: #92. ITEM 35. A Resolution appointing two (2) members to the Birmingham Industrial Development Board for six (6) year terms e… structured fact · 80%
8–0
Hilliard · YEA Hoyt · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Tyson · YEA Williams · YEA Abbott · YEA
passed #4408 official minutes · high
Re: #93. ITEM 36. A Resolution appointing one (1) member to the Birmingham Planning Commission, to fill the unexpired term of Dr.… text similarity · 75%
8–0
Hilliard · YEA Hoyt · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Tyson · YEA Williams · YEA Abbott · YEA
passed #4409 official minutes · high
Re: #95. ITEM 38. A Resolution appointing four (4) members to the Stormwater Appeals Board two (2) terms expiring July 1, 2020 an… structured fact · 80%
6–1
Hilliard · YEA Hoyt · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Abbott · YEA Williams · NAY
passed #4410 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
8–0
Hilliard · YEA Hoyt · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Tyson · YEA Williams · YEA Abbott · YEA
Business

Regular Agenda (39)

Procedural: INVOCATION: Reverend Dr. Edward O. Jackson, Pastor of Greater New Antioch Baptist Church
Procedural: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilor John R. Hilliard
Procedural: ROLL CALL
Procedural: APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS: March 20 and 27, 2018
Procedural: MINUTES NOT READY: April 3, 2018 - June 12, 2018
Procedural: COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
Procedural: INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
· Item number:Item #70 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Council adopts $0 General Fund budget for fiscal 2019

Sets spending authority and revenue plans for all city operations over the next 12 months. This is how the city funds police, fire, parks, streets, and other core services.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Ordinance
· Item number:Item #71 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Council adopts $0 General Fund budget for fiscal 2019

Sets spending authority and revenue plans for all city operations over the next 12 months. This is how the city funds police, fire, parks, streets, and other core services.

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

City adopts Tax Increment Financing Fund budget for fiscal 2019

TIF funds support development in designated districts by dedicating property tax growth to infrastructure and blight remediation. This budget sets spending priorities for those projects in the coming year.

Funding source: Tax Increment Financing Action type: Ordinance
· Item number:Item #75 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City adopts Neighborhood Allocation Fund budget for FY2019

This law sets how the city will spend special-tax revenue dedicated to neighborhood improvements over the next fiscal year. Residents in targeted neighborhoods will see how these dedicated funds are allocated to local priorities.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Ordinance
· Item number:Item #76 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City adopts Neighborhood Allocation Fund budget for FY2019

This law sets how the city will spend special-tax revenue dedicated to neighborhood improvements over the next fiscal year. Residents in targeted neighborhoods will see how these dedicated funds are allocated to local priorities.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Ordinance
· Item number:Item #77 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Adopt fuel tax budget for fiscal year 2019

Sets spending plan for fuel tax revenue dedicated to transportation projects. Determines which road, transit, or mobility improvements get funded in the coming year.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Ordinance
· Item number:Item #78 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Adopt fuel tax budget for fiscal year 2019

Sets spending plan for fuel tax revenue dedicated to transportation projects. Determines which road, transit, or mobility improvements get funded in the coming year.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Ordinance
· Item number:Item #79 Total cost: undisclosed

Storm Water Fund budget amended for fiscal year 2019

Budget changes to the Storm Water Fund may affect how the city funds drainage, flooding prevention, and water management projects that protect neighborhoods from storm damage.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Budget amendment
· Item number:Item #80 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Council adopts Corrections Fund budget for fiscal year 2019

Sets spending levels for Birmingham's jail and detention operations through June 2019. This determines resources available for inmate care, facility maintenance, and staffing.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
· Item number:Item #81 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Fair Trial Tax Fund budget set for fiscal year 2019

Council adopts spending plan for the Fair Trial Tax Fund, which supports public defense and court operations. Details of fund allocation not specified in agenda item.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
· Item number:Item #82 · 🏗️ Property Recovery ✨ Total cost: undisclosed

Council adopts capital improvement budget for FY 2019

Sets spending priorities for city infrastructure projects over the next year. Details which neighborhoods get road repairs, parks upgrades, and facility improvements.

Funding source: Capital Improvement Plan Action type: Ordinance
· Item number:Item #83 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Council adopts fiscal 2019 city budget

Sets spending plans for all city services—police, fire, parks, libraries—for the year ahead. Determines tax rates and service levels across Birmingham.

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

Council adopts Alabama Trust Fund budget for fiscal 2019

Sets spending plan for the Alabama Trust Fund's operations through June 30, 2019. Determines how the city manages this dedicated revenue stream for the fiscal year.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
· Item number:Item #85 · 🏗️ Property Recovery ✨ Total cost: undisclosed

Land Bank Authority budget approved for fiscal year 2019

Sets spending plan for the city's property-recovery agency. Land Bank powers affect which abandoned and tax-delinquent parcels get demolished, repurposed, or sold to stabilize neighborhoods.

Counterparty: Land Bank Authority Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
· Item number:Item #86 Total cost: undisclosed

Council adopts Community Development Block Grant budget for FY 2019

Sets spending priorities for federal block grants that fund affordable housing, infrastructure, and neighborhood improvements. Budget details determine which neighborhoods receive investment.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Budget amendment
· Item number:Item #87 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves 1% cost-of-living raise for city employees

City employees receive a 1% salary increase from the general fund. The raise applies to fiscal year 2018–2019 payroll.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #88 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Council establishes longevity payment from general fund

New pay benefit approved for city employees. Longevity payments reward service tenure and affect overall compensation structure.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #91 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City approves engineering deal with ALDOT for Villa project

Preliminary engineering kicks off a state-funded transportation project. Details on the project's location, scope, and timeline are needed to assess impact on residents.

Counterparty: State of Alabama, acting by and through the Alabama Department of Transportation Funding source: State Grant Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #92 Total cost: undisclosed

Council appoints two members to Industrial Development Board

These appointees shape economic development policy and job-creation initiatives in Birmingham. Six-year terms give them significant influence over business recruitment and investment decisions.

Counterparty: Birmingham Industrial Development Board Funding source: Unknown Action type: Appointment board
· Item number:Item #93 Total cost: undisclosed

Council appoints member to Planning Commission

Fills vacant Planning Commission seat. The Commission reviews zoning requests and development proposals affecting neighborhoods across Birmingham.

Counterparty: Birmingham Planning Commission Funding source: Unknown Action type: Appointment board
· Item number:Item #94 Total cost: undisclosed

City appoints two members to County IDD Authority board

Fills vacancies on the board overseeing intellectual and developmental disability services in the county. Terms expire in 2021 and 2023.

Counterparty: Jefferson County Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Authority Funding source: Unknown Action type: Appointment board
· Item number:Item #95 Total cost: undisclosed

Council appoints 4 members to Stormwater Appeals Board

Board decides stormwater fee disputes and appeals from residents and businesses. These appointments ensure the board has enough members to handle cases fairly.

Counterparty: Stormwater Appeals Board Funding source: Unknown Action type: Appointment board
Procedural: PRESENTATIONS
Procedural: REQUEST FROM THE PUBLIC
Procedural: OLD AND NEW BUSINESS
Procedural: OLD AND NEW BUSINESS
Procedural: ADJOURNMENT
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Consent Agenda (62)

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

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