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council Birmingham · Tuesday, July 25, 2017

Regular City Council Meeting

Agenda items
108
78 consent · 30 regular
Votes
11
minutes text
Total dollars
$806,549
29 items with amounts
Roll call

Votes (11)

passed #4847 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
7–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #4848 official minutes · high
Re: #94. P ITEM 55. An Ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute an Educational Affiliation Agreement between the City of Birm… structured fact · 80%
7–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #4849 official minutes · high
Re: #94. P ITEM 55. An Ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute an Educational Affiliation Agreement between the City of Birm… structured fact · 80%
7–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #4850 official minutes · high
Re: #99. ITEM 65. A Resolution encouraging citizens in the City of Birmingham to attend a public meeting regarding trains blockin… structured fact · 80%
8–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #4851 official minutes · high
Re: #104. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR text similarity · 75%
4–1
Parker · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Hoyt · YEA Abbott · NAY
passed #4852 official minutes · high
Re: #102. ITEM 91.A Resolution approving the following Advanced Expense Accounts: ** William Parker, Councilor, City Council, … structured fact · 90%
4–1
Parker · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Hoyt · YEA Abbott · NAY
passed #4853 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
6–0
Abbott · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Hoyt · YEA
passed #4854 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
6–0
Abbott · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Hoyt · YEA
passed #4855 official minutes · high
Re: #106. ITEM 64. A Resolution authorizing the City Attorney, upon his recommendation, to settle all claims brought by Laura Mill… structured fact · 80%
6–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #4856 official minutes · high
Re: #24. CONSENT(ph) ITEM 19. A Resolution fixing a special assessment against the following properties for the abatement of noxi… item number · 70%
7–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA
Business

Regular Agenda (30)

Procedural: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilor Valerie A. Abbott
Procedural: INVOCATION: Reverend Dr. James A. Gibson, Jr., Greater Temple Missionary Baptist Church
Procedural: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilor Valerie A. Abbott
Procedural: ROLL CALL
Procedural: MINUTES NOT READY: March 7 – July 18, 2017
· Item number:Item #83 Total cost: $409K

City allocates $408,909 for Birmingham Zoo construction phase

The city is committing nearly $409,000 in additional funds to support the Birmingham Zoo's capital construction project—a major public amenity and regional draw.

Counterparty: Birmingham Zoo Funding source: Private Action type: Budget amendment
· Item number:Item #84 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Mayor authorized to negotiate relocation agreement with Inland Seafood

The city is exploring a deal to help Inland Seafood relocate operations within Birmingham. Details on the relocation's scope, timeline, and any city investment remain unclear from the agenda.

Counterparty: Inland Fresh Seafood Corporation of America Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #85 · 🏗️ Property Recovery ✨ Total cost: $59K

City funds $58,584 Eastern Area Framework planning project

Birmingham pays for a regional planning study to guide development in the eastern area. Results will shape future housing, infrastructure, and neighborhood investment.

Counterparty: Regional Planning Commission of Greater Birmingham Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 220th Street North, Suite 1200, Birmingham
· Item number:Item #86 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $25K

Maclin Park renovation contract increased $25K to $1.622M

City commits additional $25,000 to Maclin Park construction work, bringing total project cost to $1.622 million. The change order covers cost overruns or scope adjustments during renovation.

Counterparty: Battle Miller Construction Corporation, Hoover, Alabama Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract amendment Location: Maclin Park
· Item number:Item #87 · 🏗️ 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 payroll and expense operations continue.

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

Council approves employee expense reimbursements

City employees' work-related expenses are reimbursed from the general fund. This routine approval ensures staffing continuity across all departments.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #89 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves employee advance expense reimbursements

City employees can draw advance funds for work-related expenses before submitting receipts. Ensures staff aren't out of pocket during job duties.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
Procedural: CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS FOR FINAL PASSAGE
· Item number:Item #92 Total cost: undisclosed

Zoning change: B-2 General Business to QB-3 Qualified Community

Changes what businesses can operate and how properties can be developed in the affected area. The QB-3 zone typically allows smaller, locally-owned businesses and mixed-use development.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Zoning
Procedural: INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
· Item number:Item #94 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Fire service, health dept forge education partnership

Birmingham Fire and Rescue will partner with the Jefferson County Health Department to expand training and education programs. The agreement strengthens emergency response capacity and public health coordination.

Counterparty: Jefferson County Department of Health; Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
· Item number:Item #95 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Police services contract with housing authority

BPD will provide supplemental police services to Housing Authority properties, affecting safety and law enforcement priorities in public housing.

Counterparty: Housing Authority of the Birmingham District (HABD) Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
· Item number:Item #97 · 🏠 Housing Stability Total cost: $10K

Council sets aside $10K for District 4 neighborhood outreach

City commits $10,000 in discretionary funds to support a meeting between District 4 neighborhood officers and volunteers — local capacity-building for community engagement.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Appropriation
· Item number:Item #98 · 🏠 Housing Stability Total cost: $10K

District 4 gets $10K for neighborhood officer meetings

District 4 residents will get dedicated funding to convene neighborhood officers and volunteers for community engagement. Supports local organizing efforts in the district.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Appropriation Location: District 4
· Item number:Item #101 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $895

Council reimburses Pro-Tem Hoyt $895 for conference travel

City covers travel costs for City Council Pro-Tem Steven Hoyt to attend National Network for Safe Communities conference in New York, June 13–17, 2017.

Counterparty: Steven Hoyt Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #102 · 🏠 Housing Stability Total cost: $649

Council approves $649.84 travel reimbursement for Councilor Parker

Reimbursement for Councilor Parker's travel expenses to attend meetings July 26–28, 2017. Citizens can track how public officials spend city funds on travel and meetings.

Counterparty: William Parker Funding source: General Fund Action type: Appropriation
Procedural: PRESENTATIONS
Procedural: COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
Procedural: REQUEST FROM THE PUBLIC
· Item number:Item #106 · ⚖️ Legal settlement ✨ Total cost: undisclosed

City settles Laura Miller insurance-advice claims

The city resolves a lawsuit over erroneous guidance about a life insurance policy. Settlement terms are not disclosed in this item.

Counterparty: Laura Miller Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
Procedural: OLD AND NEW BUSINESS
Procedural: ADJOURNMENT
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Consent Agenda (78)

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

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