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council Birmingham · Tuesday, November 29, 2016

Regular City Council Meeting

Agenda items
75
44 consent · 31 regular
Votes
8
minutes text
Total dollars
$1.5M
30 items with amounts
Roll call

Votes (8)

passed #5248 official minutes · high
Re: #54. P (Ph) ITEM 6. A Resolution assenting to the vacation of approximately 1.455 acres of alleys lying within Block 636 an… structured fact · 80%
6–0
Abbott · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #5249 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
5–0
Abbott · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #5250 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
5–0
Abbott · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #5251 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
5–0
Abbott · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #5253 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
5–0
Abbott · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #5254 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
6–0
Abbott · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #5255 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
6–0
Abbott · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Austin · YEA
Business

Regular Agenda (31)

Procedural: INVOCATION: Dr. Derrick E. Houston, Sr., Senior Pastor, Warriors International Fellowship, Incorporated
Procedural: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilor William Parker
Procedural: ROLL CALL
Procedural: MINUTES NOT READY: August 16, 2016 – November 22, 2016
· Item number:Item #47 Total cost: $39K

City appropriates $39,132 to Seventh Avenue LLC for economic development

City commits sales tax revenue to support Seventh Avenue LLC's economic development work. Details on the company's specific projects or services to Birmingham are not included in this item.

Counterparty: Seventh Avenue LLC Funding source: General Fund Action type: Budget amendment
· Item number:Item #48 · 🏗️ Property Recovery ✨ Total cost: $6K

Geotechnical testing contract approved for Pratt Community properties

City will spend $6,200 to test soil and ground conditions on Pratt Community properties, likely preparing the ground for future development or blight remediation in the neighborhood.

Counterparty: Building and Earth Sciences, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: Pratt Community
· Item number:Item #49 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City approves Topgolf entertainment complex development agreement

Council green-lights a 65,000-square-foot golf entertainment venue with Topgolf USA. Brings new commercial development and potential jobs to Birmingham.

Counterparty: Topgolf USA Birmingham, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #50 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City funds 2017 National Senior Games

Birmingham is committing public money to host the National Senior Games, a major sporting event for older adults. The exact funding amount is not disclosed in the item text.

Counterparty: The U.S. National Senior Sports Organization, d.b.a. The National Senior Games Association Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #52 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $1K

Council approves $1,202.66 expense reimbursement for Mayor's Executive Assistant

City general funds reimburse travel or other expenses incurred by the Mayor's office staff. This itemized expense account is submitted for public record and accountability.

Counterparty: Kelli Solomon Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution Location: New York, New York
· Item number:Item #53 Total cost: $375K

Council adds $375K to Law Department Claims budget

City is setting aside an additional $375,000 from reserves to cover legal claims and settlements. This reduces available emergency funds.

Counterparty: Law Department Funding source: General Fund Action type: Budget amendment
· Item number:Item #54 Total cost: undisclosed

City vacates alleys in Blocks 636-637 near 25th Street North

City closes public right-of-way (approximately 1.455 acres of alleys) in downtown area. Property use changes; neighboring property owners may gain access or development rights.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Right-of-way easement
Procedural: INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
· Item number:Item #57 Total cost: $20K

Budget amendment: $19,512 for stormwater fees

Council allocates $19,512 from bank excise tax revenue to cover stormwater management costs. Routine budget adjustment to ensure storm drainage operations stay funded.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Budget amendment
· Item number:Item #58 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City hires Employee Care Management for employee wellness program

The city will spend general fund money on a sole-source contract with Employee Care Management LLC to design and manage an employee wellness and disease-management program. City employees and taxpayers should know how this vendor was selected and what services it will provide.

Counterparty: Employee Care Management LLC Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #59 Total cost: undisclosed

Zoning change: B-2 district becomes B-4 Central Business

Property in the affected area may see new uses and development rules. Zoning changes can affect property values, neighborhood character, and what businesses or housing types are permitted.

Counterparty: Mark Foster Funding source: Unknown Action type: Zoning
· Item number:Item #61 Total cost: $20K

Budget amendment: $19,512 for stormwater fees from bank excise tax

City redirects bank excise tax revenue to pay stormwater management costs. No direct impact on resident bills or services yet, but tracks how the city allocates special-tax revenue.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Budget amendment
Procedural: COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
Procedural: REQUEST FROM THE PUBLIC
Procedural: OLD AND NEW BUSINESS
Procedural: OLD AND NEW BUSINESS
Procedural: ADJOURNMENT
Procedural: ROLL CALL
· Item number:Item #73 · 🚨 Emergency action ✨ Total cost: undisclosed

Emergency Management District gets Federal Tax ID

Enables the Birmingham Emergency Management Communication District to operate as a separate legal entity and manage funds for disaster response and public safety communications.

Counterparty: Birmingham Emergency Management Communication District Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #75 · 🚨 Emergency action ✨ Total cost: $50K

Tyler contract approved for PSAP upgrades, up to $50,000

Emergency 911 dispatch system upgrades improve response capabilities for public safety emergencies across Birmingham.

Counterparty: Tyler Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
· Item number:Item #76 · 🚨 Emergency action ✨ Total cost: $62K

EverBridge emergency notification contract approved for $61,798

City commits $61,798 to EverBridge for emergency alert and notification services, which residents may receive during public safety events or disasters.

Counterparty: EverBridge Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
· Item number:Item #77 · 🚨 Emergency action ✨ Total cost: $415K

State funds $415K ANGEN 911 modernization contract

Birmingham upgrades its emergency dispatch system through state funding. Next-generation 911 technology enables faster emergency response and improved call handling for all residents.

Counterparty: ANGEN Funding source: State Grant Action type: Contract award
Procedural: ADJOURNMENT
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Consent Agenda (44)

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

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