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council Birmingham · Tuesday, June 27, 2017

Regular City Council Meeting

Agenda items
114
87 consent · 27 regular
Votes
5
minutes text
Total dollars
$8.3M
33 items with amounts
Roll call

Votes (5)

passed #4888 official minutes · high
Re: #2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilor Kimberly Rafferty item number · 70%
7–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #4889 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
7–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #4890 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
7–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #4891 official minutes · high
Re: #94. ADDENDUM ITEM 101. A Resolution to accept and execute the lump sum agreement of Fifty-Seven Thousand, Three Hundred Fift… structured fact · 80%
5–1
Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Scales · YEA Austin · YEA Abbott · NAY
passed #4892 official minutes · high
Re: #114. ITEM 104.A Resolution approving Advance Travel Expenses: William Parker, Atlanta, Georgia, June 28-30, 2017, $464.00, me… structured fact · 90%
5–1
Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Scales · YEA Austin · YEA Abbott · NAY
Business

Regular Agenda (27)

Procedural: INVOCATION: Councilor Kimberly Rafferty, Birmingham City Council
Procedural: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilor Kimberly Rafferty
Procedural: ROLL CALL
Procedural: APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS: January 31 and February 7, 2017
· Item number:Item #91 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $400K

Budget amendment: $400K shifted from demolition to Fund 10

$400,000 originally allocated for infrastructure demolition is being redirected to another fund, potentially delaying blighted-property clearance or other Public Works projects.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Budget amendment
· Item number:Item #92 Total cost: $123K

Budget amendment: $122,843 reallocated within General Fund

Council shifts $122,843 from Grandview Medical Center operations to Roebuck Newco accounts. Reallocations can signal changes to city service priorities or vendor relationships.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Budget amendment
· Item number:Item #93 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Council discretionary fund: grants to various organizations

City Council's discretionary fund directs general-fund money to community organizations. Details on recipient organizations and amounts are needed to assess public benefit.

Counterparty: various organizations Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #94 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $57K

City pays $57,352 to Regional Planning Commission

Funds planning services from the regional commission. No direct impact on resident services identified.

Counterparty: Regional Planning Commission of Greater Birmingham Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award Location: 2 20th Street North, Suite 1200, Birmingham
· Item number:Item #95 Total cost: $287K

City funds $286K Ensley-Pratt community planning project

City commits $286,758 to build community input into the Ensley-Pratt neighborhood's future. Project funds planning framework that will shape development priorities and residents' voice in their area's growth.

Counterparty: PEP, Regional Planning Commission of Greater Birmingham Funding source: Capital Improvement Plan Action type: Budget amendment
· Item number:Item #99 Total cost: undisclosed

City vacates 3.4 acres of streets in Loveman Village for housing redevelopment

The city is giving up public streets in Loveman Village to clear the way for Housing Authority's redevelopment. This removes three road segments (1st Ave SW, 2nd Ave SW, and Bolin Street) from public use to enable new housing construction.

Counterparty: The Housing Authority Birmingham District Funding source: Unknown Action type: Right-of-way easement Location: 1st Avenue SW, 2nd Avenue SW & Bolin Street
· Item number:Item #101 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $35K

City spends $35K on cemetery maintenance at Shadow Lawn

The city funds upkeep of graves, walks, and grounds at Shadow Lawn Memorial Gardens through a sole-source contract. Residents can expect continued maintenance of burial sites and cemetery infrastructure.

Counterparty: Shadow Lawn Memorial Gardens Maintenance and Perpetual Care Association Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
· Item number:Item #102 Total cost: undisclosed

Council appoints 3 members to Construction Board of Adjustment

Fills vacant seats on the board that reviews building code disputes and appeals. New members serve 1–3 year terms.

Counterparty: Construction Board of Adjustment and Appeal Funding source: Unknown Action type: Appointment board
· Item number:Item #103 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy ✨ Total cost: $3.0M

Fire Station #8 contract awarded to Stone Building for $2.97M

Council approves the lowest bidder to build a new fire station in Birmingham. Project improves emergency response capacity in the area.

Counterparty: Stone Building, LLC Funding source: Capital Improvement Plan Action type: Contract award Location: 3232 11th Avenue North, Birmingham
Procedural: INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
· Item number:Item #105 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $2.0M

City approves $2M loan from Compass Bank

The city is borrowing $2 million from Compass Bank for an unspecified public purpose, which will require repayment with interest and commit future city budgets.

Counterparty: Compass Bank Funding source: Bond Action type: Ordinance
· Item number:Item #106 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $500K

City borrows $500,000 from Citizens Trust Bank

The city is taking out a loan for half a million dollars. Residents will ultimately repay this debt through taxes or other city revenue.

Counterparty: Citizens Trust Bank Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
· Item number:Item #107 Total cost: undisclosed

City grants Mobilitie right to install wireless poles in city streets

Mobilitie will be allowed to install and operate wireless communications facilities in Birmingham's public right-of-way. This sets terms for where and how the company can build infrastructure in city streets and sidewalks.

Counterparty: Mobilitie, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Right-of-way easement
· Item number:Item #109 · 🏗️ Property Recovery ✨ Total cost: undisclosed

City hires Shadow Lawn for memorial gardens consulting

City commits to professional services contract with Shadow Lawn Memorial Gardens for maintenance and perpetual care consulting. Terms and dollar amount not disclosed in public agenda.

Counterparty: Shadow Lawn Memorial Gardens Maintenance and Perpetual Care Association, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #110 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Mayor authorized to sign agreement with Community Affairs Committee, Inc.

City enters into an agreement with Community Affairs Committee, Inc., a local nonprofit. The specific terms and scope of the partnership are not detailed in the agenda, so the direct impact on residents is unclear.

Counterparty: Community Affairs Committee, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #111 Total cost: $11K

Budget amendment: $17.7K transferred from Council districts 2, 5

Council is reallocating $17,699.50 in general-fund money away from discretionary spending in districts 2 and 5 to cover other city operations. The specific purpose of the transfer is not detailed.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Budget amendment
Procedural: COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
Procedural: REQUEST FROM THE PUBLIC
· Item number:Item #114 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $464

Council approves $1,230 in travel funds for federal grant meetings

Three city officials travel to Atlanta to meet federal representatives about grant funding opportunities. Grants can bring new resources to Birmingham for infrastructure, housing, public safety, or other priorities.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
Procedural: ADJOURNMENT
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Consent Agenda (87)

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

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