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council Birmingham · Tuesday, May 24, 2016

Regular City Council Meeting

Agenda items
77
42 consent · 35 regular
Votes
11
minutes text
Total dollars
$6.5M
37 items with amounts
Roll call

Votes (11)

passed #5565 official minutes · high
Re: #76. OLD AND NEW BUSINESS text similarity · 75%
7–0
Abbott · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #5566 official minutes · high
Re: #56. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA text similarity · 75%
5–0
Abbott · YEA Lundy · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #5567 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
4–0 1 abstain
Abbott · YEA Lundy · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · ABSTAIN
passed #5568 official minutes · high
Re: #76. OLD AND NEW BUSINESS text similarity · 75%
6–0
Abbott · YEA Lundy · YEA Rafferty · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #5569 official minutes · high
Re: #67. ITEM 53. A Resolution approving the following Expense Accounts: ** Barbara Harris, Principal Analyst, Mayor's Office… structured fact · 90%
6–0
Abbott · YEA Lundy · YEA Rafferty · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #5570 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
6–0
Abbott · YEA Lundy · YEA Rafferty · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #5571 official minutes · high
Re: #72. P ITEM 57. A Resolution setting a public hearing June 21, 2016 to consider the adoption of an Ordinance "TO AMEND THE… structured fact · 80%
5–0
Abbott · YEA Lundy · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #5572 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
5–0
Abbott · YEA Lundy · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #5573 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
5–0
Abbott · YEA Lundy · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #5574 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
5–0
Abbott · YEA Lundy · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA
Business

Regular Agenda (35)

Procedural: INVOCATION: Pastor/Servant Byron Woods, Grace Christian Bible Church
Procedural: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilor Kimberly Rafferty
Procedural: ROLL CALL
Procedural: MINUTES NOT READY: March 1 – May 17, 2016
· Item number:Item #45 Total cost: $31K

City commits $30,770 to repair Rickwood tornado damage

Restores batting cages at Rickwood historic ballpark damaged by tornado. Rebuilding critical community recreation infrastructure.

Counterparty: Friends of Rickwood Funding source: General Fund Action type: Budget amendment
· Item number:Item #46 Total cost: $267K

Budget shift: $267K moved to Jefferson County Personnel Board

City reallocates $267,103.65 from HR consulting fees to cover Personnel Board costs. No direct impact on residents, but reflects how city manages internal administrative spending.

Counterparty: Jefferson County Personnel Board Funding source: General Fund Action type: Budget amendment
· Item number:Item #47 Total cost: $180K

Budget amendment: $222K redirected from landfill operations

City shifts funds across landfill and monitoring programs. The $222K in transfers (primarily $180K from project management) reallocates spending within existing landfill operations for the 2016 budget year.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Budget amendment
· Item number:Item #48 Total cost: $5K

Budget: $5,000 incentive payment to Hardy Corporation from sales tax

City commits $5,000 in sales tax revenue to Hardy Corporation under an incentive agreement. Part of the General Fund budget adjustment for fiscal year 2016.

Counterparty: Hardy Corporation Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Budget amendment
· Item number:Item #49 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy ✨ Total cost: $4.0M

City sets aside $4M for Fire Department vehicles

Fire Department gets funding to buy new ambulances, engines, and rescue equipment. This keeps response times fast and ensures firefighters have reliable gear for emergency calls.

Counterparty: Fire Department Funding source: Capital Improvement Plan Action type: Budget amendment
· Item number:Item #50 Total cost: $100K

Budget amendment reallocates $144K across city departments

City shifts funds between Non-Departmental, PEP, and other accounts to cover equipment and maintenance needs in fiscal 2016. The specific allocation priorities affect which departments get resources.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Budget amendment
· Item number:Item #51 Total cost: $97K

Budget amendment: $96,777 redirected to car/truck washing facilities

City is reallocating capital funds from completed projects to upgrade Equipment Management's vehicle washing operation. No direct impact on resident services or taxes.

Funding source: Capital Improvement Plan Action type: Budget amendment
· Item number:Item #52 Total cost: $1.6M

Operations Center renovation funded with $1.56M from school projects

City shifts $1.56 million from completed school improvements to renovate the Operations Center building. The move frees up capital funds but delays potential new school projects.

Funding source: Capital Improvement Plan Action type: Budget amendment
· Item number:Item #53 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $3K

City reimburses Executive Assistant Nielson $2,517 for Las Vegas trip

Mayor's office staff travel expenses are paid from public funds. This reimbursement covers a June 2016 trip to Las Vegas.

Counterparty: Sherri Nielson Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
· Item number:Item #55 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 169 properties blighted by noxious weeds public nuisance

The city is flagging 169 properties with dangerous weeds as public nuisances, triggering abatement notices. Property owners must respond or face city-directed cleanup and potential liens.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
· Item number:Item #57 Total cost: undisclosed

Council honors Inglenook Elementary principal and staff

The school receives official city recognition for their work serving students and families. These recognitions signal city support for neighborhood schools.

Counterparty: Inglenook Elementary School Funding source: Unknown Action type: Proclamation
· Item number:Item #58 Total cost: undisclosed

Council honors Inglenook Elementary principal and staff

The school receives official city recognition for their work serving students and families. These recognitions signal city support for neighborhood schools.

Counterparty: Inglenook Elementary School Funding source: Unknown Action type: Proclamation
· Item number:Item #59 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Fire and rescue pact with Fultondale speeds first-response times

Birmingham and Fultondale firefighters will respond to emergencies in each other's jurisdictions, cutting response time on border calls. Residents near the city line benefit from whichever department can arrive fastest.

Counterparty: City of Fultondale Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
· Item number:Item #60 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Fire and rescue pact with Fultondale speeds first-response times

Birmingham and Fultondale firefighters will respond to emergencies in each other's jurisdictions, cutting response time on border calls. Residents near the city line benefit from whichever department can arrive fastest.

Counterparty: City of Fultondale Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
· Item number:Item #61 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City renews traffic-signal and lighting maintenance deal with Alabama DOT

Keeps traffic signals and street lights functioning on state-owned roads running through Birmingham. Ensures continued coordination with the state on maintenance and safety.

Counterparty: State of Alabama, Alabama Department of Transportation Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #62 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City renews traffic-signal and lighting maintenance deal with Alabama DOT

Keeps traffic signals and street lights functioning on state-owned roads running through Birmingham. Ensures continued coordination with the state on maintenance and safety.

Counterparty: State of Alabama, Alabama Department of Transportation Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #63 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City backs Steel City Jazz Festival at Linn Park, June 3–4

Birmingham will provide financial incentives to host a free or low-cost music festival in Linn Park, bringing live entertainment to the community.

Counterparty: Empowerment, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: Birmingham Linn Park
· Item number:Item #64 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City backs Steel City Jazz Festival at Linn Park, June 3–4

Birmingham will provide financial incentives to host a free or low-cost music festival in Linn Park, bringing live entertainment to the community.

Counterparty: Empowerment, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: Birmingham Linn Park
· Item number:Item #65 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Council incorporates Birmingham-Jefferson County Port Authority

Creates a new public entity to manage regional port operations and economic development. The Authority will be governed by elected directors and oversee facilities affecting regional commerce and job growth.

Counterparty: The Birmingham - Jefferson County Port Authority Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #66 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Council incorporates Birmingham-Jefferson County Port Authority

Creates a new public entity to manage regional port operations and economic development. The Authority will be governed by elected directors and oversee facilities affecting regional commerce and job growth.

Counterparty: The Birmingham - Jefferson County Port Authority Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #67 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $954

City reimburses $954.79 for analyst's travel to Kansas City

Barbara Harris, Principal Analyst in the Mayor's Office, attended a Project Sa event April 11–13, 2016; the city is reimbursing her documented travel expenses from the general fund.

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

City approves employee advance expense accounts

Allows city employees to draw advance funds for approved expenses, improving cash flow for work-related costs. Details on eligibility, limits, and repayment terms determine fairness of the program.

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

Derby Club liquor license hearing deferred 4 weeks

Birmingham Derby Club's application for a lounge retail liquor license at 2404 Derby Way is postponed. Public hearing and comment period dates will be set in the rescheduled item.

Counterparty: Birmingham Derby Club, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Liquor license Location: 2404 Derby Way, Birmingham
· Item number:Item #71 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $526

Council reimburses Kamilah Gray-Lewis $526 for Atlanta travel

Staff member reimbursed for May 2016 travel expenses to Atlanta for City Council business.

Counterparty: Kamilah Gray-Lewis Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #72 Total cost: undisclosed

Zoning change hearing set for June 21: M-3 industrial district boundaries

City Council will hold a public hearing to consider rezoning industrial land in Birmingham. The specific parcels and new zone classification are not fully described in this notice, so residents should review the full case details (ZAC2016-00006) to see if the change affects their

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Zoning Public hearing: 2016-06-21
Procedural: COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
Procedural: REQUEST FROM THE PUBLIC
Procedural: PRESENTATIONS
Procedural: OLD AND NEW BUSINESS
Procedural: ADJOURNMENT
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Consent Agenda (42)

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

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