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council Birmingham · Tuesday, January 30, 2018

Regular City Council Meeting

Agenda items
60
41 consent · 19 regular
Votes
16
minutes text
Total dollars
$1.1M
26 items with amounts
Roll call

Votes (16)

passed #4589 official minutes · high
Re: #51. P ITEM 7. An Ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute a Funding Agreement with the Alabama Department of Transportat… structured fact · 80%
7–0
Hoyt · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Abbott · YEA
passed #4590 official minutes · high
Re: #52. P ITEM 8. An Ordinance approving and authorizing the Mayor to execute a Slope and Grading Easement Agreement and a Dra… structured fact · 80%
7–0
Hoyt · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Abbott · YEA
passed #4591 official minutes · high
Re: #52. P ITEM 8. An Ordinance approving and authorizing the Mayor to execute a Slope and Grading Easement Agreement and a Dra… structured fact · 80%
8–0
Hilliard · YEA Hoyt · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Abbott · YEA
passed #4592 official minutes · high
Re: #53. P ITEM 9. An Ordinance approving, and authorizing the Mayor to execute, a Lease Agreement with Jefferson County Emerge… structured fact · 80%
7–0
Hilliard · YEA Hoyt · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Abbott · YEA
passed #4593 official minutes · high
Re: #53. P ITEM 9. An Ordinance approving, and authorizing the Mayor to execute, a Lease Agreement with Jefferson County Emerge… structured fact · 80%
7–0
Hilliard · YEA Hoyt · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Abbott · YEA
passed #4594 official minutes · high
Re: #54. P ITEM 10. An Ordinance approving and authorizing the Mayor to execute and deliver a Quitclaim Deed to Tupelo Hotels 1… structured fact · 80%
7–0
Hilliard · YEA Hoyt · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Abbott · YEA
passed #4595 official minutes · high
Re: #54. P ITEM 10. An Ordinance approving and authorizing the Mayor to execute and deliver a Quitclaim Deed to Tupelo Hotels 1… structured fact · 80%
7–0
Hilliard · YEA Hoyt · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Abbott · YEA
passed #4596 official minutes · high
Re: #55. CONSENT ITEM 15. [TO BE SUBSTITUTED] A Resolution approving the amendment to the agreement with EMS Management & Consul… structured fact · 80%
131–0
Hilliard · YEA Hoyt · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Abbott · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Hilliard · YEA Hoyt · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Abbott · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Hilliard · YEA Hoyt · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Abbott · YEA
passed #4597 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
7–0
Hilliard · YEA Hoyt · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Abbott · YEA
passed #4598 official minutes · high
Re: #48. ITEM 44. A Resolution approving the following Advanced Expense Account: ** William Parker, Councilor, City Council, … structured fact · 80%
7–0
Hilliard · YEA Hoyt · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Abbott · YEA
passed #4599 official minutes · high
Re: #48. ITEM 44. A Resolution approving the following Advanced Expense Account: ** William Parker, Councilor, City Council, … structured fact · 80%
7–0
Hilliard · YEA Hoyt · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Abbott · YEA
passed #4600 official minutes · high
Re: #54. P ITEM 10. An Ordinance approving and authorizing the Mayor to execute and deliver a Quitclaim Deed to Tupelo Hotels 1… structured fact · 80%
6–0
Hilliard · YEA Hoyt · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Parker · YEA Scales · YEA Abbott · YEA
passed #4601 official minutes · high
Re: #51. P ITEM 7. An Ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute a Funding Agreement with the Alabama Department of Transportat… structured fact · 80%
7–0
Hoyt · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Abbott · YEA
passed #4602 official minutes · high
Re: #56. ITEM 21. A Resolution appointing three (3) members to the Birmingham Library Board, two (2) terms expiring December 31, … structured fact · 80%
7–0
Hilliard · YEA Hoyt · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Abbott · YEA
passed #4603 official minutes · high
Re: #54. P ITEM 10. An Ordinance approving and authorizing the Mayor to execute and deliver a Quitclaim Deed to Tupelo Hotels 1… structured fact · 80%
6–0
Hilliard · YEA Hoyt · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Parker · YEA Scales · YEA Abbott · YEA
Business

Regular Agenda (19)

Procedural: INVOCATION: Major Roger Glick, Area Commander, Greater Birmingham Area of the Salvation Army
Procedural: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Council President Valerie Abbott
Procedural: ROLL CALL
Procedural: MINUTES NOT READY: October 17, 2017 - January 23, 2018
Procedural: COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
· Item number:Item #10 · 🏗️ Property Recovery ✨ Total cost: $4K

Pine Knoll Vista: $4,000 for neighborhood tree pruning

City spends $4,000 from the neighborhood's special tax fund to prune trees throughout Pine Knoll Vista. Work improves safety and appearance of the area.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Resolution Location: Pine Knoll Vista Ne
· Item number:Item #15 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy ✨ Total cost: undisclosed

City contracts with Innovative Approach, Inc. for municipal court management

This contract hands court operations to a private vendor, affecting how traffic citations, small claims, and municipal violations are processed. Details on cost, contract term, and service scope are missing from the agenda.

Counterparty: Innovative Approach, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
· Item number:Item #28 · 🚨 Emergency action ✨ Total cost: $14K

Emergency: $13.5K chilled water coil replacement at Birmingham Museum

Museum's cooling system requires urgent repair to preserve art collections and maintain operations. Work proceeds without competitive bidding due to equipment failure timeline.

Counterparty: Southeastern Temperature Controls, Inc., Pelham, Alabama Funding source: Unknown Action type: Emergency procurement
· Item number:Item #48 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $374

Council approves $374.58 expense reimbursement for Councilor Parker

Councilor Parker is reimbursed for travel costs to an Alabama legislative event on January 30–31, 2018. Routine council expense.

Counterparty: William Parker Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
Procedural: INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
· Item number:Item #51 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City funds access road with state agriculture partners

Mayor gains authority to sign a funding agreement with Alabama DOT, Agriculture Department, and Jefferson County Truck Grower's Association for a new access road—likely improving connectivity to agricultural or commercial operations in the region.

Counterparty: Alabama Department of Transportation, Department of Agriculture, Jefferson County Truck Grower's Association Funding source: Mixed Action type: Ordinance
· Item number:Item #52 · 🏗️ Property Recovery ✨ Total cost: undisclosed

City grants slope and drainage easements to Grant's Mill, LLC

The city is giving Grant's Mill, LLC legal rights to make slope, grading, and drainage improvements on city land. This allows private development work on public property but may limit future city use of those parcels.

Counterparty: Grant's Mill, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
· Item number:Item #53 · 🚨 Emergency action ✨ Total cost: undisclosed

City leases emergency comms space to county and district

City's emergency communication operations depend on this 3,100-square-foot lease with Jefferson County and the Birmingham Emergency Communication District. Terms and cost details were not disclosed in the agenda.

Counterparty: Jefferson County Emergency Management Agency and Birmingham Emergency Communication District Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
· Item number:Item #54 · 🏗️ Property Recovery ✨ Total cost: undisclosed

City clears title issue on 1901 1st Avenue for hotel development

A quitclaim deed removes a cloud on the property title, allowing Tupelo Hotels 1031 Acquisition II, LLC to proceed with development plans at this downtown address.

Counterparty: Tupelo Hotels 1031 Acquisition II, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance Location: 1901 1st Avenue North, Birmingham
· Item number:Item #56 Total cost: undisclosed

Council appoints 3 members to Birmingham Library Board

Library board members help oversee the city's public library system, shaping policies on collections, hours, and access to digital resources for residents across Birmingham.

Counterparty: Birmingham Library Board Funding source: General Fund Action type: Appointment board
· Item number:Item #57 Total cost: undisclosed

Public hearing set for alley vacation near 31st Street North

City Council will consider closing a 594-square-foot alley running parallel to 31st Street North between I-59. Closure could affect property access or future development in the area.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Public hearing set Location: 31st Street North, between I-59 and 1 Public hearing: March 13, 2018
Procedural: REQUEST FROM THE PUBLIC
Procedural: OLD AND NEW BUSINESS
Procedural: ADJOURNMENT
Consent calendar

Consent Agenda (41)

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

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