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council Birmingham · Tuesday, April 12, 2016

Regular City Council Meeting

Agenda items
72
34 consent · 38 regular
Votes
21
minutes text
Total dollars
$120.6M
22 items with amounts
Roll call

Votes (21)

passed #5684 official minutes · high
Re: #60. P ITEM 13. An Ordinance authorizing the Mayor, upon receipt of payment in the amount of $2,627.23, to execute a quitcl… structured fact · 90%
7–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Roberson · YEA
passed #5685 official minutes · high
Re: #60. P ITEM 13. An Ordinance authorizing the Mayor, upon receipt of payment in the amount of $2,627.23, to execute a quitcl… structured fact · 90%
7–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Roberson · YEA
passed #5686 official minutes · high
Re: #15. ITEM 15. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Construction Agreement, with the State of Alabama, acting by… structured fact · 80%
7–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Roberson · YEA
passed #5687 official minutes · high
Re: #15. ITEM 15. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Construction Agreement, with the State of Alabama, acting by… structured fact · 80%
7–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Roberson · YEA
passed #5688 official minutes · high
Re: #51. ITEM 57. ADDENDUM A Resolution approving the issuance of up to $120,000,000.00 in revenue bonds by the Alabama Special … structured fact · 80%
7–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Roberson · YEA
passed #5689 official minutes · high
Re: #51. ITEM 57. ADDENDUM A Resolution approving the issuance of up to $120,000,000.00 in revenue bonds by the Alabama Special … structured fact · 80%
7–1
Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA Abbott · NAY
passed #5690 official minutes · high
Re: #64. ITEM 43. [AMEND TO READ: WILLIAM PARKER...$1,262.74, MARCH 29-30, 2016..] A Resolution approving the following Advanced … structured fact · 90%
7–1
Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA Abbott · NAY
passed #5691 official minutes · high
Re: #65. CONSENT ITEM 52. A Resolution approving the agreement with the Fair Housing Center of Northern Alabama, Birmingham, in … structured fact · 90%
9–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #5692 official minutes · high
Re: #65. CONSENT ITEM 52. A Resolution approving the agreement with the Fair Housing Center of Northern Alabama, Birmingham, in … structured fact · 90%
9–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #5693 official minutes · high
Re: #66. CONSENT ITEM 53. A Resolution approving the agreement with Growing Kings, Inc., Birmingham, in an amount not to exceed … structured fact · 90%
7–0 1 abstain
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA Scales · ABSTAIN
passed #5694 official minutes · high
Re: #67. P ITEM 56. ADDENDUM An Ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Real Estate Exchange Agreement with the Birmingh… structured fact · 80%
9–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #5695 official minutes · high
Re: #59. P ITEM 12. FAILED TO RECEIVED UC ON FIRST READING An Ordinance creating a formula to set the salary of Birmingham City… structured fact · 80%
6–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Scales · YEA Roberson · YEA
passed #5696 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
6–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Scales · YEA Roberson · YEA
passed #5697 official minutes · high
Re: #3. ROLL CALL text similarity · 75%
6–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Tyson · YEA Roberson · YEA
passed #5698 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
6–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #5699 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
6–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #5700 official minutes · high
Re: #3. ROLL CALL text similarity · 73%
6–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #5701 official minutes · high
Re: #3. ROLL CALL text similarity · 73%
6–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #5703 official minutes · high
Re: #59. P ITEM 12. FAILED TO RECEIVED UC ON FIRST READING An Ordinance creating a formula to set the salary of Birmingham City… text similarity · 65%
5–2
Abbott · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Hoyt · NAY Tyson · NAY
Business

Regular Agenda (38)

Procedural: INVOCATION: Father Doug Vu, Diocese of Birmingham
Procedural: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilor Sheila Tyson
Procedural: ROLL CALL
Procedural: APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS: January 26 and February 2, 2016
· Item number:Item #14 Total cost: $68K

Budget amendment: Shifts $160K between city programs and youth services

City reallocates $160,000 across accounts, including $68,472 from Mayor's Office youth services to cover Conference USA, City Fest, and wrestling programs. Shows how the city adjusts spending priorities mid-year.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Budget amendment
· Item number:Item #15 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City enters construction agreement with State DOT for Woodlawn project

State transportation funding will support infrastructure improvements in the Woodlawn neighborhood. The construction agreement activates a state grant to move the project forward.

Counterparty: State of Alabama, Alabama Department of Transportation Funding source: State Grant Action type: Resolution Location: Woodlawn
· Item number:Item #16 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City hires David Sullivan for legal services on economic impact

City is retaining outside counsel to assess economic harm and develop legal strategy. Citizens should know when and how the city pursues claims or defenses affecting public resources.

Counterparty: David A. Sullivan, Attorney at Law Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
· Item number:Item #37 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $21K

City awards $21,318 contract to Titan Electric for Cooper Green Park electrical

Electrical upgrade at Cooper Green Park restores reliable power to the facility. Work is needed to maintain the park's operational capacity for community use.

Counterparty: Titan Electric Inc., Dora, Alabama Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award Location: Cooper Green Park
· Item number:Item #39 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City rescinds 2015 HUD funding agreement to reconcile obligations

Reverses a decade-old federal housing grant commitment to settle discrepancies between Birmingham and HUD. Affects the city's ability to receive or must repay federal housing funds.

Counterparty: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #41 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves employee expense accounts and reimbursements

Routine approval of itemized employee expenses ensures city staff are reimbursed for work-related costs and travel. Transparency on these accounts shows how public funds support city operations.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #42 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves employee expense reimbursements

City employees seek reimbursement for work-related expenses from the general fund. Council's approval determines what costs are covered and sets precedent for future employee spending practices.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #43 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves employee expense accounts

City employees submit itemized expenses (travel, meals, supplies) for reimbursement from the general fund. Council approval ensures accountability for how public money is spent on operations.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #44 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves itemized expense accounts for city employees

Routine approval of employee expenses drawn from the general fund. Citizens see which departments spent what on travel, equipment, and operations.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #45 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City approves advanced expense reimbursements for employees

Council votes on which employee expenses get reimbursed from city funds. This affects how city workers are paid for out-of-pocket costs incurred on the job.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #46 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves employee advance expense accounts

Sets rules for how city employees can use advance accounts for business expenses. Clarifies what's reimbursable and when.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #47 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City approves employee advance expense reimbursement

Employees can seek advance reimbursement for job-related expenses from the general fund, streamlining cash-flow for out-of-pocket costs.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #48 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City approves employee advance expense accounts

Allows city employees to draw advance payments for work-related expenses. Affects payroll administration and cash flow for staff.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #49 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $130K

City funds Magic City Smooth Jazz event, $130K over two years

Birmingham commits $130,000 in general fund money to support and promote Magic City Smooth Jazz events in 2016–2017, a cultural spending decision on the consent agenda.

Counterparty: Magic City Smooth Jazz, Birmingham Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #50 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $130K

City funds Magic City Smooth Jazz event, $130K over two years

Birmingham commits $130,000 in general fund money to support and promote Magic City Smooth Jazz events in 2016–2017, a cultural spending decision on the consent agenda.

Counterparty: Magic City Smooth Jazz, Birmingham Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #51 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $120.0M

City backs $120M bonds for St. Vincent's Birmingham hospital

The city authorizes revenue bonds to support St. Vincent's hospital operations and expansion. Hospital funding and stability affect healthcare access for residents citywide.

Counterparty: Alabama Special Care Facilities Financing Authority of Birmingham Funding source: Bond Action type: Resolution Location: 810 St. Vincent
· Item number:Item #52 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 77 weed-infested properties public nuisance

Clears path for city to abate dangerous weeds on blighted properties; notice posted allows owners 30 days to comply or face city removal and liens.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
Procedural: CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS FOR FINAL PASSAGE
· Item number:Item #55 Total cost: undisclosed

Danish Food Mart seeks off-premise beer/wine license for G Store

G Store at 5616 Court I may begin selling beer and wine if approved. Council will hear from the applicant and public before deciding.

Counterparty: Danish Food Mart, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Liquor license Location: 5616 Court I, Birmingham
Procedural: MINUTES NOT READY: February 9 – April 5, 2016
Procedural: INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
· Item number:Item #59 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Council salary formula moves to second reading

Proposed law would set a standardized formula for how City Council members are paid, replacing case-by-case decisions. First reading passed without public comment.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
· Item number:Item #60 · 🏗️ Property Recovery ✨ Total cost: $3K

City sells Avondale property to Avondale Turn LLC for $2,627.23

City divests from Avondale parcel (Lots 002, Block 0019) through quitclaim deed, recovering funds for municipal coffers.

Counterparty: Avondale Turn, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
· Item number:Item #61 · 🏗️ Property Recovery ✨ Total cost: undisclosed

City conveys 6 parcels to Alabama DOT for CBD project

Birmingham transfers six downtown properties to the state for a central business district improvement. The city is giving up fee-simple title to these parcels.

Counterparty: State of Alabama, acting by and through the Alabama Department of Transportation Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
· Item number:Item #62 Total cost: undisclosed

Council appoints 3 members to St. Vincent's hospital financing board

Three new directors will guide spending and policy for the Special Care Facilities Financing Authority. Terms expire in 2017, 2019, and 2020.

Counterparty: Special Care Facilities Financing Authority of Birmingham - St. Vincent's Funding source: Unknown Action type: Appointment board
· Item number:Item #63 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $2K

City reimburses deputy administrator $2,372 for DC travel

Staff reimbursement from the general fund for out-of-state travel on city business.

Counterparty: Chaz Mitchell Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution Location: Washington, DC
· Item number:Item #64 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $1K

Council approves $1,262.74 expense reimbursement for William Parker

Councilor Parker receives reimbursement for March 29–30, 2016 expenses from city funds. Standard council member reimbursement.

Counterparty: William Parker, Councilor, City Council Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #67 · 🏗️ Property Recovery ✨ Total cost: undisclosed

City exchanges property with Birmingham Board of Education

The city will receive seven school-owned parcels in a land swap with the Board of Education. This property exchange could open land for city projects or development in neighborhoods where schools currently hold title.

Counterparty: Birmingham Board of Education Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
Procedural: COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
Procedural: PRESENTATIONS
Procedural: REQUEST FROM THE PUBLIC
Procedural: OLD AND NEW BUSINESS
Procedural: ADJOURNMENT
Consent calendar

Consent Agenda (34)

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

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