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council Birmingham · Tuesday, February 14, 2017

Regular City Council Meeting-Link to video: https://www.periscope.tv/citycouncilbham/1ypKdLNmXarKW?#

Agenda items
78
53 consent · 25 regular
Votes
9
minutes text
Total dollars
$279,930
4 items with amounts
Roll call

Votes (9)

passed #5113 official minutes · high
Re: #63. ITEM 19. A Resolution appointing The 1987 Supply Co., LLC (Desmond Wilson) as a consultant to the Office of the City Cou… structured fact · 80%
3–1 1 abstain
Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Austin · YEA Abbott · NAY Parker · ABSTAIN
passed #5114 official minutes · high
Re: #64. ITEM 28. A Resolution appointing one (1) member to the Zoning Board of Adjustment, said terms expiring November 25, 2023… text similarity · 75%
5–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #5115 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
5–1
Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA Abbott · NAY
passed #5116 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
6–0
Abbott · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Hoyt · YEA
passed #5117 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
6–0
Abbott · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Hoyt · YEA
passed #5118 official minutes · high
Re: #74. ITEM 66. ADDENDUMA Resolution adopting and approving the City’s Program for Public Information Plan. structured fact · 80%
5–0
Abbott · YEA Lundy · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Hoyt · YEA
passed #5119 official minutes · high
Re: #75. ITEM 67. ADDENDUM A Resolution supporting the March 7, 2017 ballot measure to renew (not increase) the property taxes fo… structured fact · 80%
6–0
Abbott · YEA Lundy · YEA Roberson · YEA Tyson · YEA Scales · YEA Hoyt · YEA
passed #5120 official minutes · high
Re: #65. ITEM 60. A Resolution approving the following Expense Accounts: ** Cheryl Kidd, Council Administrator, City Council,… structured fact · 90%
5–1
Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA Abbott · NAY
Business

Regular Agenda (25)

Procedural: INVOCATION: Apostle Angela Page, Senior Pastor, New Visionary Ministries
Procedural: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilor Lashunda Scales
Procedural: ROLL CALL
Procedural: MINUTES NOT READY: October 11, 2016 – February 7, 2017
Procedural: CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS FOR FINAL PASSAGE
· Item number:Item #58 Total cost: $275K

City sets aside $275K for 2017 NCAA D2 track championships

Birmingham reimburses Crossplex/NCAA D2 for hosting the 2017 Men's and Women's Indoor Track and Field Championships. The event brings visitors and economic activity to the city.

Counterparty: Crossplex/NCAA D2 Funding source: General Fund Action type: Budget amendment
· Item number:Item #59 · 🏗️ Property Recovery ✨ Total cost: undisclosed

City grants Alabama School of Fine Arts Foundation access to public property

The city permits a cultural institution to use publicly owned land. Terms and location details are incomplete in the agenda text.

Counterparty: Alabama School of Fine Arts Foundation (ASFAF) Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #60 · 🏗️ Property Recovery ✨ Total cost: undisclosed

City adopts Repetitive Loss Area Analysis to reduce flood risk

Identifies flood-prone neighborhoods where residents face repeated property damage and rising insurance costs. Enables targeted prevention and recovery investments.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
Procedural: INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
· Item number:Item #63 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid ✨ Total cost: undisclosed

Council appoints Desmond Wilson for graphic design and marketing

The city hires a design and marketing consultant for council communications. Dollar amount not disclosed in this item.

Counterparty: The 1987 Supply Co., LLC (Desmond Wilson) Funding source: Unknown Action type: Appointment advisory
· Item number:Item #64 Total cost: undisclosed

Council appoints member to Zoning Board of Adjustment

Zoning Board members review appeals of planning decisions and variance requests that affect local development and land use. This appointment fills a seat expiring November 2023.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Appointment board
· Item number:Item #65 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $398

Council reimburses Cheryl Kidd $398.24 for travel

Routine reimbursement for Council Administrator's out-of-pocket travel expense to attend a public business event in Prattville, January 19–20, 2017.

Counterparty: Cheryl Kidd Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #68 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Council establishes Healthy Food Incentive Program

New program aims to improve access to healthy food options in Birmingham neighborhoods. Details on eligibility, funding, and rollout timeline will determine community impact.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #69 Total cost: undisclosed

Liquor license application for Bravo Bar and Grill (215 3rd Ave W)

Veronica Armstrong Jenkins is seeking approval to serve liquor at Bravo Bar and Grill on 3rd Avenue West. Public hearing will determine if the lounge meets city standards for neighborhood impact, safety, and compliance.

Counterparty: Veronica Armstrong Jenkins Funding source: Unknown Action type: Liquor license Location: 215 3rd Avenue West, Birmingham
· Item number:Item #70 Total cost: undisclosed

Iron City Development seeks lounge liquor license at 100 3rd Ave

City Council will hear Iron City Development's application for a combined on- and off-premise alcohol retail license in downtown Birmingham. The decision affects neighborhood character and entertainment options in the 3rd Avenue corridor.

Counterparty: Iron City Development LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Liquor license Location: 100 3rd Avenue North, Birmingham
· Item number:Item #71 Total cost: undisclosed

Dance permit hearing set for Iron City Development

Michael Robert Miller seeks a Division I dance permit for 100 3rd Avenue North. The public hearing lets residents comment on operating hours, security, and neighborhood impacts before the city decides.

Counterparty: Michael Robert Miller Funding source: Unknown Action type: Public hearing set Location: 100 3rd Avenue North, Birmingham
· Item number:Item #72 Total cost: undisclosed

Dance permit approved for Iron City Development venue

Michael Robert Miller's application to operate a Division II dance permit at 100 3rd Avenue North allows the Iron City Development venue to host dancing events. This is a licensing decision that affects what activities are legally permitted at that location.

Counterparty: Michael Robert Miller Funding source: Unknown Action type: Other Location: 100 3rd Avenue North, Birmingham
Procedural: REQUEST FROM THE PUBLIC
· Item number:Item #74 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City adopts public information plan

Sets rules for how city agencies respond to records requests and share information with residents. Affects your ability to access government documents and transparency in city decisions.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #75 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Council backs March 7 school property tax renewal

City Council endorses Jefferson County's ballot measure to maintain current school funding levels. Vote happens March 7; passage keeps property tax rates stable for schools.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
Procedural: COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
Procedural: OLD AND NEW BUSINESS
Procedural: ADJOURNMENT
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Consent Agenda (53)

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

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