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council Birmingham · Tuesday, August 9, 2016

Regular City Council Meeting

Agenda items
96
55 consent · 41 regular
Votes
14
minutes text
Total dollars
$3.4M
38 items with amounts
Roll call

Votes (14)

passed #5447 official minutes · high
Re: #78. P ITEM 20. An Ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute a Project Agreement with Alabama Land Holdings, LLC, a Delawa… structured fact · 90%
6–0
Abbott · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Scales · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #5448 official minutes · high
Re: #78. P ITEM 20. An Ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute a Project Agreement with Alabama Land Holdings, LLC, a Delawa… structured fact · 80%
6–0
Abbott · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Scales · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #5449 official minutes · high
Re: #94. ADDENDUM ITEM 80. A Resolution rescinding Resolution No. 1317-16, adopted by the Council July 19, 2016, appointing Sirot… text similarity · 60%
6–1 1 abstain
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA Rafferty · NAY Parker · ABSTAIN
passed #5450 official minutes · high
Re: #81. ADDENDUM ITEM 82. A Resolution appointing one (1) member to the Birmingham Water Works for one (1) term expiring Novembe… text similarity · 75%
6–2
Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA Abbott · NAY Rafferty · NAY
failed #5451 official minutes · high
Re: #83. ITEM 22. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Office Lease with LFH, LLC, as landlord, under which the City,… text similarity · 75%
0–5 2 abstain
Abbott · NAY Hoyt · NAY Lundy · NAY Scales · NAY Austin · NAY Parker · ABSTAIN Rafferty · ABSTAIN
passed #5452 official minutes · high
Re: #87. (ph) ITEM 1. A Resolution relative to the application of Gaines Enterprise LLC for a Lounge Retail Liquor Class I Licen… structured fact · 80%
5–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Scales · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #5453 official minutes · high
Re: #88. CONSENT ITEM 69. A Resolution approving payment to the Perpetual Corporation Sinclair Television Stations dba WBMA, Coc… structured fact · 90%
5–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Scales · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #5454 official minutes · high
Re: #90. CONSENT ITEM 71. A Resolution approving the following Expense Accounts: Kamilah Gray-Lewis, Committee Assistant, City … structured fact · 80%
6–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Scales · YEA Austin · YEA
failed #5455 official minutes · high
Re: #97. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR text similarity · 75%
2–4
Rafferty · YEA Parker · YEA Abbott · NAY Hoyt · NAY Scales · NAY Austin · NAY
passed #5456 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
5–1
Hoyt · YEA Rafferty · YEA Parker · YEA Scales · YEA Austin · YEA Abbott · NAY
passed #5457 official minutes · high
Re: #94. ADDENDUM ITEM 80. A Resolution rescinding Resolution No. 1317-16, adopted by the Council July 19, 2016, appointing Sirot… resolution number · 90%
6–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Scales · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #5458 official minutes · high
Re: #94. ADDENDUM ITEM 80. A Resolution rescinding Resolution No. 1317-16, adopted by the Council July 19, 2016, appointing Sirot… structured fact · 80%
5–1
Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Scales · YEA Austin · YEA Abbott · NAY
passed #5459 official minutes · high
Re: #8. CONSENT(ph) ITEM 3. A Resolution relative to the application of Birmingham Daiquiris LLC for the transfer of a Lounge Re… item number · 70%
5–4
Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA Abbott · NAY Parker · NAY Rafferty · NAY Roberson · NAY
Business

Regular Agenda (41)

Procedural: INVOCATION: Reverend Dr. Michael Wesley, Senior Pastor Greater Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church
Procedural: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilor Lashunda Scales
Procedural: ROLL CALL
Procedural: APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM A PREVIOUS MEETING: April 12, 19 and 26, 2016
Procedural: MINUTES NOT READY: May 3, 2016 – August 2, 2016
· Item number:Item #57 · 🏗️ Property Recovery ✨ Total cost: undisclosed

Council authorizes removal of inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Abandoned or inoperable vehicles can attract blight, reduce neighborhood safety, and lower property values. This decision removes an eyesore and holds the vehicle owner responsible for removal costs.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #58 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City to remove inoperable vehicle, charge owner for costs

Removes abandoned or non-working vehicles that blight neighborhoods and create public safety hazards. Costs are recovered from the vehicle owner.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #59 · 🏗️ Property Recovery ✨ Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable vehicle, costs billed to owner

Eliminates a public nuisance from the neighborhood. Removal costs are charged back to the registered vehicle owner.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #60 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ Total cost: undisclosed

City to remove inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Clears abandoned vehicle from neighborhood. Removal costs will be charged to the vehicle's registered owner.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition
· Item number:Item #61 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable vehicle; owner pays removal cost

The city will haul away an abandoned or broken-down car from a residential property and bill the registered owner for the cost. Clearing nuisance vehicles improves neighborhood appearance and public safety.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #62 · 🏗️ Property Recovery ✨ Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance; owner pays removal costs

Abandoned or broken-down vehicles are cleared from neighborhoods and the registered owner is billed for removal. Helps reduce blight and improves safety in the affected area.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #63 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ Total cost: undisclosed

Remove inoperable vehicle declared public nuisance

City can remove an abandoned or non-working vehicle from a neighborhood property and charge the owner for removal costs. Helps clean up blighted areas.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
· Item number:Item #64 · 🏗️ Property Recovery ✨ Total cost: undisclosed

Council authorizes removal of inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

City can remove a derelict vehicle from a neighborhood and charge the owner for removal costs, clearing blight and improving street safety.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #65 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance; owner pays removal cost

Abandoned or broken-down vehicles clutter neighborhoods and attract blight. This action clears one from a residential area and bills the registered owner for removal.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Other
· Item number:Item #66 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves employee expense accounts

City employees' business expenses are audited and approved. Ensures public funds are spent appropriately on work-related travel, meals, and other legitimate costs.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #67 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City approves employee expense reimbursements

Council votes on itemized reimbursements for city employee business expenses. Transparency on how public funds are spent.

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

Council approves employee advance expense accounts

Allows city employees to draw advance funds for work-related expenses, then reconcile against actual costs. Streamlines reimbursement process for staff.

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

Council approves advanced expense reimbursement for city staff

City employees can now be reimbursed for work-related expenses they pay upfront, improving cash flow for staff and ensuring consistent travel and operational spending across departments.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #71 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City Council amends rules for ordinances and contracts

This change affects how City Council handles ordinances, resolutions, and contracts going forward. Better guidance helps ensure consistent and transparent governance.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Ordinance
· Item number:Item #73 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City hires law firm to challenge Act 164/276 legality

City will spend public funds on a legal challenge to a state act. The outcome could affect city operations, revenue, or authority depending on what Act 164/276 requires or restricts.

Counterparty: Bainbridge, Mims, Rogers & Smith LLP Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
· Item number:Item #75 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City hires law firm to challenge Act 164/276 legality

City will spend public funds on a legal challenge to a state act. The outcome could affect city operations, revenue, or authority depending on what Act 164/276 requires or restricts.

Counterparty: Bainbridge, Mims, Rogers & Smith LLP Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
Procedural: INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
· Item number:Item #78 · 🏗️ Property Recovery ✨ Total cost: $1

City conveys property to Alabama Land Holdings, LLC for $1

City transfers land to a private company for nominal $1 payment. Details on which property, its condition, and redevelopment plans are missing from the public record.

Counterparty: Alabama Land Holdings, LLC Funding source: Private Action type: Ordinance
· Item number:Item #79 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Water Works Board gets 30-year franchise to operate city water system

This grants the Water Works Board the legal right to build, maintain, and expand Birmingham's water infrastructure for three decades. Your water service depends on this franchise agreement.

Counterparty: The Water Works Board of the City of Birmingham Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
· Item number:Item #80 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City authorizes legal challenge to Act 164/276

Birmingham hires Bainbridge, Mims, Rogers & Smith LLP to challenge the legality of Act 164/276 on behalf of the city—a move that could affect municipal authority and operations depending on the statute's scope.

Counterparty: Bainbridge, Mims, Rogers & Smith LLP Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
· Item number:Item #81 Total cost: undisclosed

Council appoints board member to Birmingham Water Works

One city representative joins the Water Works board, which oversees water service and rates for residents. Term expires November 30, 2016.

Counterparty: Birmingham Water Works Funding source: General Fund Action type: Appointment board
· Item number:Item #82 Total cost: $3.0M

$3M added to Fire Station #8 capital budget

Fire Station #8 gets $3 million for facility improvements or construction, boosting emergency response capacity in that district.

Funding source: Capital Improvement Plan Action type: Budget amendment
· Item number:Item #83 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City leases 358,000 sq ft office space from LFH, LLC at 2001 12th Ave

City commits to major office lease at 2001 12th Avenue North. Terms and annual cost not disclosed in this summary; full lease agreement details matter for understanding taxpayer impact and city operations footprint.

Counterparty: LFH, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award Location: 2001 12th Avenue North, Birmingham
Procedural: CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS FOR FINAL PASSAGE
· Item number:Item #87 Total cost: undisclosed

Liquor license hearing: The Mixx Bar and Grill, 700-9th Street North

Gaines Enterprise LLC is seeking approval to operate a full-liquor lounge at The Mixx Bar and Grill. Public hearing allows neighbors and residents to comment on the license application.

Counterparty: Gaines Enterprise LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Liquor license Location: 700-9th Street North, Birmingham
Procedural: PRESENTATIONS
· Item number:Item #91 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $711

City approves $711.98 travel expense reimbursement for communications director

Routine reimbursement of out-of-pocket travel costs for a city official's work trip to Washington, D.C. (August 11–12).

Counterparty: April Odom Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution Location: Washington, District of Columbia
· Item number:Item #92 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves employee advance expense reimbursements

City employees receive expedited reimbursement for work-related expenses they front. This routine approval allows staff to recoup costs without waiting for standard processing cycles.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #93 · 🏗️ Property Recovery ✨ Total cost: $56K

City funds Tuxedo Junction Park Association: $55,870 for goods and services

City commits $55,870 to the Erskine Hawkins Tuxedo Junction Park Association for park goods and services. This sole-source agreement supports local parks and cultural programming in the Tuxedo Junction area.

Counterparty: Erskine Hawkins Tuxedo Junction Park Association, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #94 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City ends legal counsel contract with Sirote & Permutt

Council is terminating a decade-old legal representation agreement with the law firm that has served as outside counsel since 2016.

Counterparty: Sirote & Permutt Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #95 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves advanced expense account from general fund

Advanced expense accounts allow the city to pre-commit general fund dollars for urgent spending before final budget details are settled. This flexibility helps the city respond quickly to unexpected needs during the fiscal year.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
Procedural: REQUEST FROM THE PUBLIC
Procedural: COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
Procedural: ADJOURNMENT
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Consent Agenda (55)

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

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