council
Birmingham
·
Tuesday, May 15, 2018
Regular City Council Meeting
Agenda items
67
46 consent · 21 regular
Votes
8
minutes text
Total dollars
$547,650
18 items with amounts
Roll call
Votes (8)
passed
#4458
official minutes · high
Re:
#1. INVOCATION: Reverend Boykin Hunter, Jr., Pastor, St. Joseph Baptist Church
structured fact · 80%
8–0
Hilliard · YEA
Hoyt · YEA
O’Quinn · YEA
Parker · YEA
Roberson · YEA
Tyson · YEA
Williams · YEA
Abbott · YEA
passed
#4459
official minutes · high
8–0
Hilliard · YEA
Hoyt · YEA
O’Quinn · YEA
Parker · YEA
Roberson · YEA
Tyson · YEA
Williams · YEA
Abbott · YEA
passed
#4460
official minutes · high
7–0
Abbott · YEA
Hilliard · YEA
Hoyt · YEA
O’Quinn · YEA
Parker · YEA
Roberson · YEA
Abbott · YEA
passed
#4461
official minutes · high
Re:
#58. ITEM 21.
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Commercial Lease Agreement under which the City will lease from…
structured fact · 90%
8–0
Hilliard · YEA
Hoyt · YEA
O’Quinn · YEA
Parker · YEA
Roberson · YEA
Tyson · YEA
Williams · YEA
Abbott · YEA
passed
#4462
adopted
official minutes · high
Consent vote — covers 47 items
- [9] CONSENT ITEM 1. A Resolution rescinding Resolution No. 797-18, adopted by the Council April 24, 2018, approving the application of Do Dah Day, Inc. for a Special Events Retail License 140 to be used at Do Dah Day, May 19, 2018 in Caldwell Park, 1124 - 2 named in vote
- [11] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 3. 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: named in vote
- [12] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 4. 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 named in vote
- [13] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 5. 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 named in vote
- [14] 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 named in vote
- [15] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 7. 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 named in vote
- [16] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 8. 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 named in vote
- [17] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 9. 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 named in vote
- [18] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 10. 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, a named in vote
- [19] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 11. 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, a named in vote
- [20] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 12. 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, a named in vote
- [21] CONSENT ITEM 13. An Ordinance "TO FURTHER AMEND THE GENERAL FUND BUDGET" for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2018, by transferring $14,792.30 from Non Departmental, Grandview Medical Center and appropriating $14,792.30 to Non Departmental, Edwards Chevrol named in vote
- [23] CONSENT ITEM 16. A Resolution authorizing (1) the Mayor to submit all documents required and necessary for the City to make application to the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs, in the amount of $150,000.00 and the City shall provide $1 named in vote
- [24] CONSENT ITEM 19. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Funding Agreement with THE DANNON PROJECT ("Dannon Project"), under which the City will authorize Dannon Project to solicit and accept donations on behalf of the City in support of the Neigh named in vote
- [25] CONSENT ITEM 20. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Magic City Smooth Jazz, an Alabama not for profit corporation, on behalf of the City of Birmingham, wherein Magic City Smooth Jazz shall present a series of summer jazz perfo named in vote
- [26] CONSENT ITEM 22. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Lease Agreement under which the City will lease from Dr. Reginald Swanson, a building located at No. 4 Avenue W, Birmingham (Pratt City), Alabama, for a term of four (4) months at a net tota named in vote
- [28] CONSENT ITEM 26. A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 501 Cotton Avenue, Birmingham, to be unsafe, a public nuisance, and directing that it be demolished. (Recommended by the Director of Planning, Eng named in vote
- [29] CONSENT ITEM 27. A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 431 - 4th Court West, Birmingham, to be unsafe, a public nuisance, and directing that it be demolished. (Recommended by the Director of Planning, named in vote
- [30] CONSENT ITEM 28. A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 820 - 6th Street West, Birmingham, to be unsafe, a public nuisance, and directing that it be demolished. (Recommended by the Director of Planning, named in vote
- [31] CONSENT ITEM 29. A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 1380 - 15th Street S.W., Birmingham, to be unsafe, a public nuisance, and directing that it be demolished. (Recommended by the Director of Plannin named in vote
- [32] CONSENT ITEM 30. A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 421 - 13th Street S.W., Birmingham, to be unsafe, a public nuisance, and directing that it be demolished. (Recommended by the Director of Planning named in vote
- [33] CONSENT ITEM 31. A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 1201 - 15th Place S.W., Birmingham, to be unsafe, a public nuisance, and directing that it be demolished. (Recommended by the Director of Planning named in vote
- [34] CONSENT ITEM 32. A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 1024 Alabama Avenue, Birmingham, to be unsafe, a public nuisance, and directing that it be demolished. (Recommended by the Director of Planning, E named in vote
- [35] CONSENT ITEM 34. A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 506 - 8th Court West, Birmingham, to be unsafe, a public nuisance, and directing that it be demolished. (Recommended by the Director of Planning, named in vote
- [36] CONSENT ITEM 35. A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 104 Cordova Avenue, Birmingham, to be unsafe, a public nuisance, and directing that it be demolished. (Recommended by the Director of Planning, En named in vote
- [37] CONSENT ITEM 36. A Resolution accepting the lump sum bid of Coston General Contractors, Inc., McCalla, Alabama, in the amount of $158,766.00, for Howze-Sanford Recreation Center Repairs - Rebid, this being the lowest and best bid submitted, and authorizin named in vote
- [38] CONSENT ITEM 37. A Resolution accepting the lump sum proposal of Global Management Group, Inc., Tarrant, Alabama, in the amount of $12,019.92, for the Conroy Alley Drainage Improvements, this being the lowest and best proposal submitted, and authorizing t named in vote
- [39] CONSENT ITEM 39. A Resolution accepting the lump sum proposal of Taylor+Miree Construction, Inc., 11 Dexter Avenue, Birmingham, in the amount of $41,739.00, for the Birmingham Parking Deck #3 Emergency Selective Demolition at 401 20th Street North, this b named in vote
- [40] CONSENT ITEM 40. A Resolution amending Resolution No. 1830-17, adopted by the Council July 11, 2017, fixing a special assessment against 4412 41ST ST N 35217 Legal Description: LOT 4 BLK 4 INGLE TERRACE for the abatement of noxious or dangerous weeds to c named in vote
- [41] CONSENT ITEM 41. A Resolution approving payment to American Embossing Company, LLC, Birmingham, for printing for the City Council Office, not to exceed $4,425.00, in accordance with Section 3-1-7 of the Birmingham City Code ,and authorizing the Mayor to e named in vote
- [42] CONSENT ITEM 42. A Resolution approving payment to Mac Papers, Inc., Birmingham, for paper supplies for the City Council Office, not to exceed $2,640.00 in accordance with Section 3-1-7 of the Birmingham City Code, and authorizing the Mayor to execute any named in vote
- [43] CONSENT ITEM 43. A Resolution approving payment to JW Auto Body & Collision, Birmingham in the amount of $5,385.75 for wreck repair to automobile on vehicle number 174327,, for the Equipment Management Department in accordance with Section 3-1-7 of the Bi named in vote
- [44] CONSENT ITEM 44. A Resolution approving payment to JW Auto Body & Collision, Birmingham in the amount of $2,031.11 for wreck repair to automobile on vehicle number 152211, for the Equipment Management Department in accordance with Section 3-1-7 of the Bir named in vote
- [45] CONSENT ITEM 45. A Resolution approving payment to JW Auto Body & Collision, Birmingham in the amount of $1,816.07 for wreck repair to automobile on vehicle number 174317, for the Equipment Management Department in accordance with Section 3-1-7 of the Bir named in vote
- [46] CONSENT ITEM 46. A Resolution approving payment to O'Reilly Automotive Stores, Inc., Springfield, Missouri, in an amount not to exceed $30,000.00, for miscellaneous auto parts in accordance with The State of Alabama Master Agreement Number 99 16000000108, named in vote
- [47] CONSENT ITEM 47. A Resolution approving payment to Paul Pierce Auto Paint and Body, Birmingham, in the amount of $766.60 to automobile wreck repair on vehicle number 174341, for the Equipment Management Department in accordance with Section 3-1-7 of the B named in vote
- [48] CONSENT ITEM 48. A Resolution approving payment to Paul Pierce Auto Paint and Body, Birmingham, in the amount of $9,232.50 to automobile wreck repair on vehicle number 174320, for the Equipment Management Department in accordance with Section 3-1-7 of the named in vote
- [49] CONSENT ITEM 49. A Resolution approving the following Expense Accounts: ** Daniel Deriso, Administrative Assistant, Mayor's Office, Durham, North Carolina, $1,767.39, April 22-16, 2018 to named in vote
- [50] CONSENT ITEM 50. A Resolution approving the itemized expense accounts of city employees. named in vote
- [51] CONSENT ITEM 51. A Resolution approving the advanced expense accounts of city employees. named in vote
- [54] CONSENT ITEM 17. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents as are appropriate and necessary to accept and expend grant funds on behalf of the City of Birmingham, from the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs, a state agen named in vote
- [55] APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA named in vote
- [61] WITHDRAWN CONSENT ITEM 33. A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 900 - 7th Street West, Birmingham, to be unsafe, a public nuisance, and directing that it be demolished. (Recommended by the Director of named in vote
- [8] CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT AGENDA named in vote
- [10] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 2. A Resolution relative to the application of Do Dah Day, Inc. for a Special Events Retail License 140 to be used at Do Dah Day, May 19, 2018 at Caldwell Park, 2500 Highland Avenue South and Rhodes Park, 2800 Highland Avenue South, Birmin consent default
- [22] CONSENT ITEM 14. An Ordinance "TO FURTHER AMEND THE CAPITAL FUND BUDGET" for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2018, by appropriating $41,739.00 to PEP, Parking Deck #3 Repairs for selective demolition work, said Funding Source being available Tax Increment consent default
- [27] CONSENT ITEM 25. A Resolution fixing a Sales Tax Assessment in the amount of $880.31, against Georgia Road Lounge LLC and Juanita Graham and Cedric Graham, the persons responsible for the collection and remittance of taxes, doing business as Georgia Road consent default
8–0
Hilliard · YEA
Hoyt · YEA
O’Quinn · YEA
Parker · YEA
Roberson · YEA
Tyson · YEA
Williams · YEA
Abbott · YEA
passed
#4463
official minutes · high
8–0
Hilliard · YEA
Hoyt · YEA
O’Quinn · YEA
Parker · YEA
Roberson · YEA
Tyson · YEA
Williams · YEA
Abbott · YEA
passed
#4464
official minutes · high
8–0
Hilliard · YEA
Hoyt · YEA
O’Quinn · YEA
Parker · YEA
Roberson · YEA
Tyson · YEA
Williams · YEA
Abbott · YEA
passed
#4465
adopted
official minutes · high
Consent vote — covers 47 items
- [9] CONSENT ITEM 1. A Resolution rescinding Resolution No. 797-18, adopted by the Council April 24, 2018, approving the application of Do Dah Day, Inc. for a Special Events Retail License 140 to be used at Do Dah Day, May 19, 2018 in Caldwell Park, 1124 - 2 named in vote
- [11] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 3. 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: named in vote
- [12] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 4. 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 named in vote
- [13] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 5. 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 named in vote
- [14] 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 named in vote
- [15] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 7. 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 named in vote
- [16] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 8. 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 named in vote
- [17] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 9. 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 named in vote
- [18] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 10. 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, a named in vote
- [19] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 11. 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, a named in vote
- [20] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 12. 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, a named in vote
- [21] CONSENT ITEM 13. An Ordinance "TO FURTHER AMEND THE GENERAL FUND BUDGET" for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2018, by transferring $14,792.30 from Non Departmental, Grandview Medical Center and appropriating $14,792.30 to Non Departmental, Edwards Chevrol named in vote
- [23] CONSENT ITEM 16. A Resolution authorizing (1) the Mayor to submit all documents required and necessary for the City to make application to the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs, in the amount of $150,000.00 and the City shall provide $1 named in vote
- [24] CONSENT ITEM 19. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Funding Agreement with THE DANNON PROJECT ("Dannon Project"), under which the City will authorize Dannon Project to solicit and accept donations on behalf of the City in support of the Neigh named in vote
- [25] CONSENT ITEM 20. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Magic City Smooth Jazz, an Alabama not for profit corporation, on behalf of the City of Birmingham, wherein Magic City Smooth Jazz shall present a series of summer jazz perfo named in vote
- [26] CONSENT ITEM 22. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Lease Agreement under which the City will lease from Dr. Reginald Swanson, a building located at No. 4 Avenue W, Birmingham (Pratt City), Alabama, for a term of four (4) months at a net tota named in vote
- [28] CONSENT ITEM 26. A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 501 Cotton Avenue, Birmingham, to be unsafe, a public nuisance, and directing that it be demolished. (Recommended by the Director of Planning, Eng named in vote
- [29] CONSENT ITEM 27. A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 431 - 4th Court West, Birmingham, to be unsafe, a public nuisance, and directing that it be demolished. (Recommended by the Director of Planning, named in vote
- [30] CONSENT ITEM 28. A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 820 - 6th Street West, Birmingham, to be unsafe, a public nuisance, and directing that it be demolished. (Recommended by the Director of Planning, named in vote
- [31] CONSENT ITEM 29. A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 1380 - 15th Street S.W., Birmingham, to be unsafe, a public nuisance, and directing that it be demolished. (Recommended by the Director of Plannin named in vote
- [32] CONSENT ITEM 30. A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 421 - 13th Street S.W., Birmingham, to be unsafe, a public nuisance, and directing that it be demolished. (Recommended by the Director of Planning named in vote
- [33] CONSENT ITEM 31. A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 1201 - 15th Place S.W., Birmingham, to be unsafe, a public nuisance, and directing that it be demolished. (Recommended by the Director of Planning named in vote
- [34] CONSENT ITEM 32. A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 1024 Alabama Avenue, Birmingham, to be unsafe, a public nuisance, and directing that it be demolished. (Recommended by the Director of Planning, E named in vote
- [35] CONSENT ITEM 34. A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 506 - 8th Court West, Birmingham, to be unsafe, a public nuisance, and directing that it be demolished. (Recommended by the Director of Planning, named in vote
- [36] CONSENT ITEM 35. A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 104 Cordova Avenue, Birmingham, to be unsafe, a public nuisance, and directing that it be demolished. (Recommended by the Director of Planning, En named in vote
- [37] CONSENT ITEM 36. A Resolution accepting the lump sum bid of Coston General Contractors, Inc., McCalla, Alabama, in the amount of $158,766.00, for Howze-Sanford Recreation Center Repairs - Rebid, this being the lowest and best bid submitted, and authorizin named in vote
- [38] CONSENT ITEM 37. A Resolution accepting the lump sum proposal of Global Management Group, Inc., Tarrant, Alabama, in the amount of $12,019.92, for the Conroy Alley Drainage Improvements, this being the lowest and best proposal submitted, and authorizing t named in vote
- [39] CONSENT ITEM 39. A Resolution accepting the lump sum proposal of Taylor+Miree Construction, Inc., 11 Dexter Avenue, Birmingham, in the amount of $41,739.00, for the Birmingham Parking Deck #3 Emergency Selective Demolition at 401 20th Street North, this b named in vote
- [40] CONSENT ITEM 40. A Resolution amending Resolution No. 1830-17, adopted by the Council July 11, 2017, fixing a special assessment against 4412 41ST ST N 35217 Legal Description: LOT 4 BLK 4 INGLE TERRACE for the abatement of noxious or dangerous weeds to c named in vote
- [41] CONSENT ITEM 41. A Resolution approving payment to American Embossing Company, LLC, Birmingham, for printing for the City Council Office, not to exceed $4,425.00, in accordance with Section 3-1-7 of the Birmingham City Code ,and authorizing the Mayor to e named in vote
- [42] CONSENT ITEM 42. A Resolution approving payment to Mac Papers, Inc., Birmingham, for paper supplies for the City Council Office, not to exceed $2,640.00 in accordance with Section 3-1-7 of the Birmingham City Code, and authorizing the Mayor to execute any named in vote
- [43] CONSENT ITEM 43. A Resolution approving payment to JW Auto Body & Collision, Birmingham in the amount of $5,385.75 for wreck repair to automobile on vehicle number 174327,, for the Equipment Management Department in accordance with Section 3-1-7 of the Bi named in vote
- [44] CONSENT ITEM 44. A Resolution approving payment to JW Auto Body & Collision, Birmingham in the amount of $2,031.11 for wreck repair to automobile on vehicle number 152211, for the Equipment Management Department in accordance with Section 3-1-7 of the Bir named in vote
- [45] CONSENT ITEM 45. A Resolution approving payment to JW Auto Body & Collision, Birmingham in the amount of $1,816.07 for wreck repair to automobile on vehicle number 174317, for the Equipment Management Department in accordance with Section 3-1-7 of the Bir named in vote
- [46] CONSENT ITEM 46. A Resolution approving payment to O'Reilly Automotive Stores, Inc., Springfield, Missouri, in an amount not to exceed $30,000.00, for miscellaneous auto parts in accordance with The State of Alabama Master Agreement Number 99 16000000108, named in vote
- [47] CONSENT ITEM 47. A Resolution approving payment to Paul Pierce Auto Paint and Body, Birmingham, in the amount of $766.60 to automobile wreck repair on vehicle number 174341, for the Equipment Management Department in accordance with Section 3-1-7 of the B named in vote
- [48] CONSENT ITEM 48. A Resolution approving payment to Paul Pierce Auto Paint and Body, Birmingham, in the amount of $9,232.50 to automobile wreck repair on vehicle number 174320, for the Equipment Management Department in accordance with Section 3-1-7 of the named in vote
- [49] CONSENT ITEM 49. A Resolution approving the following Expense Accounts: ** Daniel Deriso, Administrative Assistant, Mayor's Office, Durham, North Carolina, $1,767.39, April 22-16, 2018 to named in vote
- [50] CONSENT ITEM 50. A Resolution approving the itemized expense accounts of city employees. named in vote
- [51] CONSENT ITEM 51. A Resolution approving the advanced expense accounts of city employees. named in vote
- [54] CONSENT ITEM 17. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents as are appropriate and necessary to accept and expend grant funds on behalf of the City of Birmingham, from the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs, a state agen named in vote
- [55] APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA named in vote
- [61] WITHDRAWN CONSENT ITEM 33. A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 900 - 7th Street West, Birmingham, to be unsafe, a public nuisance, and directing that it be demolished. (Recommended by the Director of named in vote
- [8] CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT AGENDA named in vote
- [10] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 2. A Resolution relative to the application of Do Dah Day, Inc. for a Special Events Retail License 140 to be used at Do Dah Day, May 19, 2018 at Caldwell Park, 2500 Highland Avenue South and Rhodes Park, 2800 Highland Avenue South, Birmin consent default
- [22] CONSENT ITEM 14. An Ordinance "TO FURTHER AMEND THE CAPITAL FUND BUDGET" for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2018, by appropriating $41,739.00 to PEP, Parking Deck #3 Repairs for selective demolition work, said Funding Source being available Tax Increment consent default
- [27] CONSENT ITEM 25. A Resolution fixing a Sales Tax Assessment in the amount of $880.31, against Georgia Road Lounge LLC and Juanita Graham and Cedric Graham, the persons responsible for the collection and remittance of taxes, doing business as Georgia Road consent default
8–0
Hilliard · YEA
Hoyt · YEA
O’Quinn · YEA
Parker · YEA
Roberson · YEA
Tyson · YEA
Williams · YEA
Abbott · YEA
Business
Regular Agenda (21)
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Procedural:
INVOCATION: Reverend Boykin Hunter, Jr., Pastor, St. Joseph Baptist Church
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Procedural:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Council President Pro Tempore James "Jay" Roberson, Jr.
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Procedural:
ROLL CALL
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Procedural:
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETING: February 20 and 28, 2018
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Procedural:
MINUTES NOT READY: March 6, 2018 - May 8, 2018
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Procedural:
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
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Item number:Item #52
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🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy
$
Total cost:
$63K
Council awards $63,150 to Sherrod Construction for E.O. Jackson Pool repairs
Piping repairs at E.O. Jackson Pool keep the facility operational for residents and families in the community.
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Counterparty:
Sherrod Construction Company, Inc.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Contract award
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Location:
E. O. Jackson Pool
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Item number:Item #53
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
City leases Birmingham Food Terminal from BFT Partners
The city will operate the food distribution center at 210 Finley Avenue through January 2020, supporting local food supply infrastructure and market operations.
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Counterparty:
BFT Partners, LLC
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Resolution
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Location:
210 Finley Avenue
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Procedural:
INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
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Item number:Item #58
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
$6K
City leases building at 930 6th Ave N from Dale Pugh/DTP for $6,500/month
City commits to monthly rental payments of $6,500 for office or operational space through January 2020. Term and purpose of occupancy determine impact on city budget and services.
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Counterparty:
Dale Pugh/DTP, Inc.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Resolution
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Location:
930 6th Avenue North
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Item number:Item #59
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
City supports continued use of Shepherd Center for health programs
Shepherd Center at 118 84th Street continues providing healthy-living programs and learning opportunities for Birmingham residents.
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Counterparty:
Shepherd Center
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Resolution
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Location:
118 84th Street, North, Birmingham
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Item number:Item #60
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Council appoints member to Zoning Board of Adjustment
Zoning Board members hear appeals from residents and developers on land-use decisions. This appointment fills a vacancy on the three-member board.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Appointment board
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Item number:Item #62
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Status:
no agenda text
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CITY CLERK
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Item number:Item #63
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🚨 Emergency action
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$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Emergency pump repair approved for Birmingham Crossplex
Crossplex facilities stay operational with critical equipment replaced. Emergency procurement bypasses standard bidding to address equipment failure.
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Counterparty:
Purchasing Agent
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Emergency procurement
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Location:
Birmingham Crossplex
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Item number:Item #64
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🚨 Emergency action
✨
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Emergency repair: chill water pump replaced at Springville Road Library
Library building systems failure required emergency procurement to restore cooling. Repair maintains essential community facility access.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Emergency procurement
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Location:
Springville Road Library
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Item number:Item #65
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🚨 Emergency action
✨
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Emergency: Boutwell Auditorium chiller pump replaced
Auditorium cooling system failure required emergency replacement to restore operations for public events and gatherings.
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Counterparty:
Purchasing Agent
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Emergency procurement
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Location:
Boutwell Auditorium
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Item number:Item #66
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🚨 Emergency action
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$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Emergency pump purchase for Springville Road Library
Library repairs require emergency action to restore service. Pump failure at a public facility affects patron access and community programs.
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Counterparty:
Purchasing Agent
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Emergency procurement
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Location:
Springville Road Library
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Procedural:
REQUEST FROM THE PUBLIC
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Procedural:
OLD AND NEW BUSINESS
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Procedural:
ADJOURNMENT
Consent calendar
Consent Agenda (46)
Items passed as a group without individual discussion unless pulled by a council member.
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Item number:Item #8
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Status:
no agenda text
CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT AGENDA
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Item number:Item #9
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Do Dah Day retail license approval rescinded
City Council revokes the 2018 special events retail license that allowed Do Dah Day, Inc. to sell goods at Caldwell Park during the May 2018 festival.
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Counterparty:
Do Dah Day, Inc.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Resolution
📍
Location:
1124 - 2 Caldwell Park
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Item number:Item #10
·
🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Do Dah Day gets retail license for May 19 event at Caldwell Park
Do Dah Day, Inc. receives a special retail license to sell goods at the annual Do Dah Day festival on May 19, 2018 at Caldwell Park and Rhodes Park on Highland Avenue South.
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Counterparty:
Do Dah Day, Inc.
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Funding source:
Unknown
📋
Action type:
Resolution
📍
Location:
2500 Highland Avenue South and 2800 Highland Avenue South
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Item number:Item #11
·
🏚️ Blight Accountability
✨
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Weed abatement liens authorized on nuisance properties
City will clear overgrown weeds on abandoned or neglected properties and bill owners; unpaid costs become a lien against the property.
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Funding source:
Unknown
📋
Action type:
Weed abatement
·
Item number:Item #12
·
🏚️ 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.
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Funding source:
Unknown
📋
Action type:
Weed abatement
·
Item number:Item #13
·
🏚️ 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 #14
·
🛡️ 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 #15
·
🏚️ 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 #16
·
🏚️ 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.
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Funding source:
General Fund
📋
Action type:
Weed abatement
·
Item number:Item #17
·
🏚️ Blight Accountability
✨
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Remove inoperable vehicle from property; costs charged to owner
City removes a junk vehicle classified as a public nuisance. Owner pays removal costs.
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Funding source:
Unknown
📋
Action type:
Weed abatement
·
Item number:Item #18
·
🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy
✨
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance; costs assessed to owner
Abandoned or broken-down vehicles clutter neighborhoods and signal neglect. The city removes them and charges the registered owner for the cost.
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Funding source:
Unknown
📋
Action type:
Other
·
Item number:Item #19
·
🏚️ 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.
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Funding source:
Unknown
📋
Action type:
Demolition
·
Item number:Item #20
·
🏚️ 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.
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Funding source:
Unknown
📋
Action type:
Weed abatement
·
Item number:Item #21
$
Total cost:
$15K
Budget amendment: $14,792 transferred to Edwards Chevrol
General fund reallocates $14,792 from Grandview Medical Center to Edwards Chevrol, shifting spending priorities within the city's 2018 budget.
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Funding source:
General Fund
📋
Action type:
Budget amendment
·
Item number:Item #22
·
🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy
$
Total cost:
$42K
Parking Deck #3: $41.7K approved for selective demolition
City allocates $41,739 from tax-increment funds to repair and selectively demolish Parking Deck #3. Project improves infrastructure maintenance and asset management.
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Funding source:
Tax Increment Financing
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Action type:
Budget amendment
·
Item number:Item #23
·
🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
$150K
City applies for $150K state economic development grant
Birmingham seeks $150,000 from Alabama's Department of Economic and Community Affairs to support economic and community development. Details on the specific project or local match requirement are incomplete in the agenda.
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Counterparty:
Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs
🏛
Funding source:
State Grant
📋
Action type:
Resolution
·
Item number:Item #24
·
🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
City authorizes Dannon Project to solicit donations for neighborhood initiative
The City partners with Dannon Project to fundraise for a neighborhood program. Council gives the nonprofit authority to collect donations in the city's name, expanding resources for community benefit.
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Counterparty:
THE DANNON PROJECT
🏛
Funding source:
Sponsorship
📋
Action type:
Resolution
·
Item number:Item #25
·
🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
City partners with Magic City Smooth Jazz for summer concert series
Birmingham residents get free or low-cost summer entertainment featuring local jazz performances.
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Counterparty:
Magic City Smooth Jazz
🏛
Funding source:
Unknown
📋
Action type:
Resolution
·
Item number:Item #26
·
🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
City leases Pratt City building from Dr. Swanson for 4 months
City temporarily leases space at 4 Avenue W in Pratt City. Purpose and lease cost not specified in available documents.
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Counterparty:
Dr. Reginald Swanson
🏛
Funding source:
Unknown
📋
Action type:
Resolution
📍
Location:
4 Avenue W, Birmingham (Pratt City), Alabama
·
Item number:Item #27
$
Total cost:
$880
Sales tax assessment: $880.31 against Georgia Road Lounge
Georgia Road Lounge LLC and owners Juanita and Cedric Graham are assessed $880.31 in back sales taxes owed to the city.
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Counterparty:
Georgia Road Lounge LLC and Juanita Graham and Cedric Graham
🏛
Funding source:
Unknown
📋
Action type:
Tax abatement
·
Item number:Item #28
·
🏚️ Blight Accountability
✨
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Building at 501 Cotton Avenue declared unsafe; demolition ordered
The city will demolish an unsafe building on Cotton Avenue that poses a public hazard. Clearing blighted structures removes neighborhood eyesores and reduces safety risks.
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Funding source:
Unknown
📋
Action type:
Demolition
📍
Location:
501 Cotton Avenue, Birmingham
·
Item number:Item #29
·
🏚️ Blight Accountability
✨
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Unsafe building at 431 4th Court West ordered demolished
City will demolish a property deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Removes blight and hazard from the neighborhood.
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Funding source:
Unknown
📋
Action type:
Demolition
📍
Location:
431 - 4th Court West, Birmingham
·
Item number:Item #30
·
🏚️ Blight Accountability
✨
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Building at 820 W. 6th Street ordered demolished as public nuisance
City declares the structure unsafe and will demolish it, removing a blighted property from the neighborhood. Clears title for future reuse or stabilization of the block.
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Funding source:
Unknown
📋
Action type:
Demolition
📍
Location:
820 - 6th Street West, Birmingham
·
Item number:Item #31
·
🏚️ Blight Accountability
✨
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Unsafe building at 1380 15th St. S.W. ordered demolished
City will tear down a blighted structure deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Demolition removes a neighborhood hazard and opens land for redevelopment.
🏛
Funding source:
Unknown
📋
Action type:
Demolition
📍
Location:
1380 - 15th Street S.W., Birmingham
·
Item number:Item #32
·
🏚️ Blight Accountability
✨
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
City to demolish unsafe building at 421 13th Street S.W.
Unsafe structures designated for demolition reduce neighborhood blight and improve public safety. This property will be cleared.
🏛
Funding source:
Unknown
📋
Action type:
Demolition
📍
Location:
421 - 13th Street S.W., Birmingham
·
Item number:Item #33
·
🏚️ Blight Accountability
✨
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Building at 1201 15th Place S.W. declared unsafe; city orders demolition
City will demolish a building deemed unsafe and a public nuisance in your neighborhood. The property will be cleared and may open opportunities for future development or green space.
🏛
Funding source:
Unknown
📋
Action type:
Demolition
📍
Location:
1201 - 15th Place S.W., Birmingham
·
Item number:Item #34
·
🏚️ Blight Accountability
✨
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Demolition ordered for unsafe building at 1024 Alabama Avenue
City declares the structure a public nuisance and unsafe, triggering its removal. Reduces neighborhood blight and hazards.
🏛
Funding source:
Unknown
📋
Action type:
Demolition
📍
Location:
1024 Alabama Avenue, Birmingham
·
Item number:Item #35
·
🏚️ Blight Accountability
✨
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Building at 506 8th Court West condemned for demolition
City will demolish a structure deemed unsafe and a public nuisance in the area.
🏛
Funding source:
Unknown
📋
Action type:
Demolition
📍
Location:
506 - 8th Court West, Birmingham
·
Item number:Item #36
·
🏚️ Blight Accountability
✨
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
City orders demolition of unsafe building at 104 Cordova Ave
Unsafe structure marked for removal to reduce blight and safety hazards in the neighborhood. Clears the path for property recovery and potential redevelopment.
🏛
Funding source:
General Fund
📋
Action type:
Demolition
📍
Location:
104 Cordova Avenue, Birmingham
·
Item number:Item #37
·
🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy
$
Total cost:
$159K
Council awards $158,766 to repair Howze-Sanford Recreation Center
Howze-Sanford Recreation Center repairs move forward after rebid process. Coston General Contractors won the competitive bid at $158,766.
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Counterparty:
Coston General Contractors, Inc., McCalla, Alabama
🏛
Funding source:
Unknown
📋
Action type:
Contract award
·
Item number:Item #38
·
🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy
$
Total cost:
$12K
City awards $12,019.92 to Global Management Group for Conroy Alley drainage work
Conroy Alley drainage improvements reduce flooding risk and improve neighborhood safety. Work begins under the lowest competitive bid received.
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Counterparty:
Global Management Group, Inc.
🏛
Funding source:
Unknown
📋
Action type:
Contract award
📍
Location:
Conroy Alley
·
Item number:Item #39
·
🚨 Emergency action
✨
$
Total cost:
$42K
Council approves $41,739 demolition of parking deck at 401 20th Street North
Emergency selective demolition at the parking structure removes a blighted asset from downtown. Work clears the site for future development or stabilization.
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Counterparty:
Taylor+Miree Construction, Inc.
🏛
Funding source:
Unknown
📋
Action type:
Demolition
📍
Location:
401 20th Street North
·
Item number:Item #40
·
🏚️ Blight Accountability
✨
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Weed abatement assessment upheld for 4412 41st St N
City enforces cleanup of blighted property; owner remains liable for costs. Improves neighborhood safety and appearance.
🏛
Funding source:
Unknown
📋
Action type:
Weed abatement
📍
Location:
4412 41ST ST N 35217
·
Item number:Item #41
·
🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy
$
Total cost:
$4K
Council approves $4,425 printing contract with American Embossing
Routine purchase of printing services for City Council operations. Sole-source contract with local vendor.
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Counterparty:
American Embossing Company, LLC
🏛
Funding source:
General Fund
📋
Action type:
Contract award
📍
Location:
Birmingham
·
Item number:Item #42
·
🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
$3K
Council approves $2,640 paper supply order from Mac Papers
Routine office supplies for City Council operations. Approved as sole-source vendor under city code.
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Counterparty:
Mac Papers, Inc.
🏛
Funding source:
General Fund
📋
Action type:
Resolution
·
Item number:Item #43
·
🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
$5K
City pays JW Auto Body $5,386 for equipment vehicle repair
Equipment Management Department getting city vehicle fixed. Routine maintenance spending from general fund.
👥
Counterparty:
JW Auto Body & Collision, Birmingham
🏛
Funding source:
General Fund
📋
Action type:
Resolution
·
Item number:Item #44
·
💰 Hidden on consent
✨
$
Total cost:
$2K
City pays JW Auto Body $2,031 for vehicle repair
General fund covers collision repair for city equipment. Routine maintenance spending on consent agenda.
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Counterparty:
JW Auto Body & Collision, Birmingham
🏛
Funding source:
General Fund
📋
Action type:
Settlement
·
Item number:Item #45
·
🏠 Housing Stability
$
Total cost:
$2K
Council approves $1,816 wreck repair payment to JW Auto Body
City vehicle 174317 gets repaired after a wreck. Equipment Management Department covers the cost from the general fund.
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Counterparty:
JW Auto Body & Collision, Birmingham
🏛
Funding source:
General Fund
📋
Action type:
Appropriation
·
Item number:Item #46
·
🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
$30K
Council approves $30K auto parts purchase from O'Reilly Automotive
City vehicle fleet maintenance spending under state contract. No public hearing required.
👥
Counterparty:
O'Reilly Automotive Stores, Inc., Springfield, Missouri
🏛
Funding source:
Unknown
📋
Action type:
Resolution
·
Item number:Item #47
·
🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy
$
Total cost:
$766
City pays Paul Pierce Auto Paint $766.60 for vehicle repair
Equipment Management repairs a city vehicle after wreck damage. Routine maintenance paid from general funds.
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Counterparty:
Paul Pierce Auto Paint and Body
🏛
Funding source:
General Fund
📋
Action type:
Contract amendment
📍
Location:
Birmingham
·
Item number:Item #48
·
🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
$9K
Council approves $9,232.50 auto repair payment to Paul Pierce
General fund spending on fleet maintenance. Vehicle 174320 repair moves forward.
👥
Counterparty:
Paul Pierce Auto Paint and Body
🏛
Funding source:
General Fund
📋
Action type:
Resolution
·
Item number:Item #49
·
🏠 Housing Stability
$
Total cost:
$2K
Approves $1,767 reimbursement to Daniel Deriso
City pays Administrative Assistant Daniel Deriso $1,767.39 for expenses incurred April 22–26, 2018, charged to the general fund.
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Counterparty:
Daniel Deriso
🏛
Funding source:
General Fund
📋
Action type:
Appropriation
·
Item number:Item #50
·
🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Council approves employee expense reimbursements
City employees receive reimbursement for work-related expenses from the general fund. This routine approval ensures timely payment of legitimate business costs incurred by staff.
🏛
Funding source:
General Fund
📋
Action type:
Resolution
·
Item number:Item #51
·
🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
City approves advanced expense reimbursements for employees
Employees who paid expenses out-of-pocket for city business will be reimbursed from the general fund. This confirms the city honors its obligation to cover legitimate work costs.
🏛
Funding source:
General Fund
📋
Action type:
Resolution
·
Item number:Item #54
·
🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Mayor authorized to accept state grant from Alabama DECA
City will receive unspecified grant funds from Alabama's economic development agency. Citizens should know which programs this money will fund and how much arrives.
👥
Counterparty:
Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs
🏛
Funding source:
State Grant
📋
Action type:
Resolution
·
Item number:Item #55
📄
Status:
no agenda text