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council Birmingham · Tuesday, October 31, 2017

Regular City Council Meeting

Agenda items
80
58 consent · 22 regular
Votes
14
minutes text
Total dollars
$40.9M
7 items with amounts
Roll call

Votes (14)

passed #4746 official minutes · high
Re: #60. ITEM 11. An Ordinance “TO FURTHER AMEND THE CAPITAL FUND BUDGET” for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2018, by approp… structured fact · 90%
8–0 1 abstain
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA Scales · ABSTAIN
passed #4747 official minutes · high
Re: #79. OLD AND NEW BUSINESS text similarity · 75%
7–1 1 abstain
Hilliard · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Tyson · YEA Abbott · YEA Hoyt · NAY Scales · ABSTAIN
passed #4748 official minutes · high
Re: #66. CONSENT ITEM 41. A Resolution accepting the lump sum bid of Coston General Contractors, Inc., McCalla, Alabama, in the … structured fact · 90%
8–0
Hoyt · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Abbott · YEA
passed #4749 official minutes · high
Re: #72. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CITY CLERK text similarity · 75%
9–0
Hilliard · YEA Hoyt · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Abbott · YEA
passed #4750 official minutes · high
Re: #71. ITEM 54. A Resolution approving the following Advanced Expense Accounts: (Submitted and Recommended by Councilor Parker)… structured fact · 90%
9–0
Hilliard · YEA Hoyt · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Abbott · YEA
passed #4751 official minutes · high
Re: #74. ADDENDUM ITEM 60. A Resolution pursuant to §11-47-19, Code of Alabama, 1975 authorizing the Mayor to expend funds in an… text similarity · 75%
9–0
Hilliard · YEA Hoyt · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Abbott · YEA
passed #4752 official minutes · high
Re: #79. OLD AND NEW BUSINESS text similarity · 75%
6–2 1 abstain
Hilliard · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Tyson · YEA Abbott · YEA Hoyt · NAY O’Quinn · NAY Scales · ABSTAIN
passed #4753 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
5–0
Hoyt · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Abbott · YEA
passed #4754 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
5–0
Hoyt · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Abbott · YEA
passed #4755 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
5–0
Hoyt · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Abbott · YEA
passed #4756 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
5–0
Hoyt · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Abbott · YEA
passed #4757 official minutes · high
Re: #72. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CITY CLERK text similarity · 75%
9–0
Hilliard · YEA Hoyt · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Abbott · YEA
passed #4758 official minutes · high
Re: #75. ADDENDUM ITEM 61. A Resolution pursuant to the provisions of §2-3-27 of the General Code of the City of Birmingham, 198… structured fact · 80%
9–0
Hilliard · YEA Hoyt · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Abbott · YEA
Business

Regular Agenda (22)

Procedural: INVOCATION: Reverend Dr. Kurt Shawn Clark, Sr., Pastor, Sardis Missionary
Procedural: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Procedural: ROLL CALL
Procedural: APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS: May 16 and 23, 2017
Procedural: MINUTES NOT READY: May 30 – October 24, 2017
Procedural: COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
Procedural: CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS FOR FINAL PASSAGE
· Item number:Item #58 Total cost: undisclosed

City holds hearing to revoke Skky Lounge business license

The city is considering whether to shut down Skky Lounge at 1928 11th Avenue South over unspecified violations. A public hearing gives residents and the business a chance to be heard before a final decision.

Counterparty: Skky Lounge, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Public hearing set Location: 1928 11th Avenue South, Birmingham
Procedural: INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
· Item number:Item #60 Total cost: $40.0M

$40M approved for Birmingham Bus Rapid Transit Project

City commits $40 million toward bus rapid transit infrastructure. Cleaner, faster commutes and reduced traffic congestion expected once project launches.

Counterparty: PEP, Birmingham Bus Rapid Transit Project Funding source: Capital Improvement Plan Action type: Budget amendment
· Item number:Item #61 Total cost: undisclosed

Skky Lounge liquor license revocation hearing

City will hold a public hearing to decide whether to revoke the business and liquor licenses for Skky Lounge at 1928 11th Avenue South, and may rescind prior resolutions tied to the establishment.

Counterparty: Skky Lounge, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Liquor license Location: 1928 11th Avenue South, Birmingham
· Item number:Item #62 · 🏗️ Property Recovery ✨ Total cost: undisclosed

City partners with Birmingham Urban League on economic development

City commits to working with the Urban League on economic revitalization projects. Details on funding and scope are incomplete but will shape where and how development assistance reaches neighborhoods.

Counterparty: Birmingham Urban League, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #71 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $1K

Council approves $1,340 travel reimbursement for Councilor Parker

Councilor Parker's expenses for a November 2017 out-of-town meeting are reimbursed from city funds. The trip purpose appears incomplete in the record.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #73 · 🚨 Emergency action ✨ Total cost: undisclosed

Emergency tree and debris removal authorized

City moves quickly to clear hazardous trees and debris from streets and properties after storms or deterioration. Removes safety risks and debris blocking public rights-of-way.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Emergency procurement
· Item number:Item #74 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $1K

City funds $1,000 for District 5 holiday event food & supplies

District 5 residents get a funded holiday gathering in November 2017. Small public event expense.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution Location: District 5
· Item number:Item #75 · ⚖️ Legal settlement ✨ Total cost: undisclosed

Workers' compensation settlement approved (WC20171074970)

City settles workplace injury claim. Amount not disclosed in agenda item.

Counterparty: unknown Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
· Item number:Item #76 · 🏗️ Property Recovery ✨ Total cost: undisclosed

City partners with Urban League on economic development

Birmingham will work with the Urban League to plan and execute economic development projects. Details on funding, scope, and timeline are not yet public.

Counterparty: Birmingham Urban League, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
Procedural: COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
Procedural: REQUEST FROM THE PUBLIC
Procedural: OLD AND NEW BUSINESS
Procedural: ADJOURNMENT
Consent calendar

Consent Agenda (58)

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

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