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council Birmingham · Tuesday, November 22, 2016

Regular City Council Meeting

Agenda items
89
66 consent · 23 regular
Votes
12
minutes text
Total dollars
$6.5M
26 items with amounts
Roll call

Votes (12)

passed #5257 official minutes · high
Re: #74. CONSENT ITEM 13. An Ordinance "TO FURTHER AMEND THE GENERAL FUND BUDGET" for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2017, by t… structured fact · 90%
8–0
Abbott · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #5258 official minutes · high
Re: #76. P ITEM 15. An Ordinance approving and authorizing the Mayor to execute an Intergovernmental Agreement Concerning Tiger… structured fact · 80%
8–0
Abbott · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #5259 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
8–0
Abbott · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #5260 official minutes · high
Re: #79. ITEM 24. A Resolution encouraging citizens in the City of Birmingham to attend a public meeting on Tuesday, December 6, … structured fact · 80%
8–0
Abbott · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #5261 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
7–0
Abbott · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #5262 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
7–0
Abbott · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #5263 official minutes · high
Re: #83. ITEM 65. A Resolution accepting and approving the bid of Heritage Realty, Dolomite, Alabama, for the purchase of weed ab… structured fact · 80%
7–0
Abbott · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #5264 official minutes · high
Re: #84. ITEM 66. A Resolution accepting and approving the bid of Turf Pros, Birmingham, for the purchase of weed abatement and d… structured fact · 80%
8–0
Abbott · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #5265 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
7–0
Abbott · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #5266 official minutes · high
Re: #41. CONSENT ITEM 41. A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 821 - 5th Street Pratt City, Birmin… structured fact · 80%
7–0
Abbott · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #5267 official minutes · high
Re: #85. ITEM 71. A Resolution approving the following Expense Accounts: Carlos Chaverst, Committee Assistant, City Council, Kal… structured fact · 90%
6–0
Abbott · YEA Lundy · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA
Business

Regular Agenda (23)

Procedural: INVOCATION: Major Bob Parker, Greater Birmingham Area of the Salvation
Procedural: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilor Marcus Lundy, Jr.
Procedural: ROLL CALL
Procedural: APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS: August 9, 2016
Procedural: MINUTES NOT READY: August 16, 2016 – November 15, 2016
Procedural: COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
Procedural: PRESENTATIONS
· Item number:Item #73 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 70 properties nuisance for overgrown weeds

Properties with noxious weeds become targets for enforcement action and possible demolition or cleanup orders. Owners will receive notice and may face fines or city-ordered abatement if weeds aren't removed.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
· Item number:Item #75 Total cost: $2.5M

Budget amendment: $2.5M transferred to general fund

Council reallocates $2.5M from departmental budgets into the general fund to cover city operations for fiscal year 2017. The source and use of these funds may affect service levels or hiring across city departments.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Budget amendment
· Item number:Item #76 · 🏗️ Property Recovery ✨ Total cost: undisclosed

Birmingham funds Tiger Trail Segment 5 with Midfield partnership

City commits funds to build the CSX/Valley Creek segment of Tiger Trail, a regional greenway project connecting communities. Expands pedestrian and cycling access in the area.

Counterparty: City of Midfield, Alabama Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
· Item number:Item #77 Total cost: undisclosed

City accepts right-of-way dedication for Crossplex Development

City takes control of new public roads or access routes for the Crossplex project, ensuring public passage through the development site.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Right-of-way easement
· Item number:Item #78 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $3.7M

Council awards $3.7M site infrastructure contract to Chilton Contractors

City commits $3.7 million to build infrastructure for the Crossplex retail development. This paves the way for new commercial space in Birmingham.

Counterparty: Chilton Contractors, Clanton, Alabama Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
· Item number:Item #82 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ Total cost: undisclosed

City awards weed abatement contract to Greatscapes

Birmingham residents will see faster cleanup of overgrown private lots blighting neighborhoods. The standing contract lets the city remove weeds and debris as needed without approving each site individually.

Counterparty: Greatscapes, Pelham, Alabama Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
· Item number:Item #83 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ Total cost: undisclosed

Heritage Realty wins bid for weed abatement on private lots

City contracts with vendor to clear weeds and debris from privately owned vacant properties, improving neighborhood appearance and reducing blight. Removes eyesores that attract illegal dumping and reduce property values.

Counterparty: Heritage Realty, Dolomite, Alabama Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
· Item number:Item #84 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ Total cost: undisclosed

City contracts Turf Pros for weed abatement on blighted lots

Cleanup of abandoned and overgrown properties improves neighborhood safety and curb appeal. The 6-year contract keeps costs predictable through a set unit-price structure.

Counterparty: Turf Pros, Birmingham Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
· Item number:Item #85 · 🏠 Housing Stability Total cost: $1K

Council approves $1,282.78 reimbursement for committee staff travel

City covers Carlos Chaverst's September conference expenses in Kalamazoo. Routine employee reimbursement from general fund.

Counterparty: Carlos Chaverst Funding source: General Fund Action type: Appropriation
Procedural: REQUEST FROM THE PUBLIC
Procedural: OLD AND NEW BUSINESS
Procedural: EXECUTIVE SESSION AFTER ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
Procedural: ADJOURNMENT
Consent calendar

Consent Agenda (66)

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

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