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council Birmingham · Tuesday, March 22, 2016

Regular City Council Meeting

Agenda items
68
37 consent · 31 regular
Votes
13
minutes text
Total dollars
$31.6M
33 items with amounts
Roll call

Votes (13)

passed #5732 official minutes · high
Re: #54. P ITEM 4. An Ordinance authorizing the Council President to sign the contract of Masters Solutions LLC and the "Lobbyi… structured fact · 80%
6–1
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA Rafferty · NAY
passed #5733 official minutes · high
Re: #57. CONSENT ITEM 19. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to appropriate funds in an amount not to exceed $600,000.00 to ente… text similarity · 75%
7–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Rafferty · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #5734 official minutes · high
Re: #64. ITEM 56. An Ordinance "TO FURTHER AMEND THE CAPTIAL FUND BUDGET" for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2016, by appropriat… structured fact · 90%
7–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Rafferty · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #5735 official minutes · high
Re: #63. ITEM 45. WITH 56 A Resolution accepting the lump sum bid of Trawick Contractors, Inc., 4740 Powell Avenue, Birmingham in… text similarity · 75%
7–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Rafferty · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #5736 official minutes · high
Re: #65. ITEM 46. A Resolution accepting the lump sum bid of Bulls Construction Group, LLC, Huntsville, Alabama in the amount of … structured fact · 90%
7–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Rafferty · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #5737 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
7–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Rafferty · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #5738 official minutes · high
Re: #67. PRESENTATIONS text similarity · 75%
7–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Rafferty · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #5739 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
7–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Rafferty · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #5740 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
7–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Rafferty · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #5741 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
5–0
Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #5742 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
5–0
Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #5743 official minutes · high
Re: #3. ROLL CALL text similarity · 75%
7–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Rafferty · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA
Business

Regular Agenda (31)

Procedural: INVOCATION: Reverend Dr. Robert R. A. Turner, Pastor, Saint James A.M.E. Church - Avondale
Procedural: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilor William Parker
Procedural: ROLL CALL
Procedural: MINUTES NOT READY: January 12 – March 15, 2016
· Item number:Item #39 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City executes federal transportation agreement with Alabama DOT

City moves forward on CMAQ Project No. 3715, a federally-funded transportation initiative. Details on project scope, location, and resident impact are not yet disclosed.

Counterparty: State of Alabama, Alabama Department of Transportation Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #40 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Mayor authorized to sign CMAQ-3715 transportation agreement with State

City moves forward on federally funded transportation project. Agreement with Alabama DOT enables design and construction phases to proceed.

Counterparty: State of Alabama, Alabama Department of Transportation Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #41 Total cost: undisclosed

City signs right-of-way deal with state for federal transportation grant

City prepares to receive federal CMAQ grant for transportation project by securing legal agreements with Alabama Department of Transportation. Details on location, scope, and timeline not yet disclosed.

Counterparty: State of Alabama, Alabama Department of Transportation Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Right-of-way easement
· Item number:Item #42 Total cost: undisclosed

City clears right-of-way for federal CMAQ transportation project

Mayor gains authority to negotiate property access and utility relocation with the state to move forward on a federally funded CMAQ transportation improvement. Project details—location, scope, and timeline—not yet public.

Counterparty: State of Alabama, Alabama Department of Transportation Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Right-of-way easement
· Item number:Item #43 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City secures federal grant for sidewalk connector project

Federal transportation grant funds a new sidewalk connector project in Birmingham. Improves pedestrian access and walkability.

Counterparty: State of Alabama, Alabama Department of Transportation Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #44 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $360K

Council approves $360K Kronos time-tracking system upgrade

City upgrades employee time and attendance software, improving payroll and labor tracking. Includes software licenses and support through vendor maintenance plan.

Counterparty: Kronos, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
· Item number:Item #45 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $43K

Council awards $43,296 storm sewer contract to Gillespie Construction

Storm sewer replacement between 2nd–3rd Ave North and 22nd–23rd St North will reduce flooding and improve drainage in the alley. Work begins following contract award.

Counterparty: Gillespie Construction LLC, Jasper, Alabama Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award Location: Alley between 2nd and 3rd Avenue North from 22nd to 23rd Street North
· Item number:Item #46 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $94K

Council awards $93,613 sewer contract to Bama Utility Contractors

Oak Hills sewer infrastructure improvements funded through competitive bid process. Lowest-cost winner will handle the revision project.

Counterparty: Bama Utility Contractors, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award Location: Oak Hills
· Item number:Item #47 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $367K

Council awards $366,851 sealcoating contract for Village Creek Greenway

City commits to resurface the Village Creek Greenway between 84th and 86th Street, improving walkway safety and accessibility. Work scheduled as part of ALDOT project.

Counterparty: Southeastern Sealcoating, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award Location: Village Creek Greenway from South of 84th Street to North of 86th Street
· Item number:Item #48 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $1K

City approves $1,357 expense reimbursement for Mayor's office staff

Administrative assistant Tanika Harrell receives reimbursement for work-related travel expenses to Omaha, Nebraska in May 2016. Routine spending from city's general fund.

Counterparty: Tanika Harrell Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #49 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City approves advanced expense accounts for employees

Employees can draw from prepaid accounts to cover work-related costs. Affects how city staff are reimbursed for job expenses.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #50 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City reimburses employees for advanced expenses

City employees get reimbursed from the general fund for expenses they paid out of pocket while conducting city business.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #51 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City approves employee advance expense accounts

Allows city employees to draw advance funds for job-related expenses before submitting receipts, streamlining reimbursement processes for travel, training, and other authorized costs.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #54 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Council authorizes lobbyist registration contract with Masters Solutions LLC

City signs agreement to manage lobbyist disclosure and registration — ensuring transparency about who is paid to influence council decisions.

Counterparty: Masters Solutions LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
Procedural: INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
· Item number:Item #63 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $1.5M

City awards $1.52M water repair contract to Trawick Contractors

Birmingham Civil Rights Institute gets water infiltration repairs, protecting the building from further damage. This competitive bid is the lowest cost option for the remediation work.

Counterparty: Trawick Contractors, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award Location: 4740 Powell Avenue, Birmingham
· Item number:Item #65 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy ✨ Total cost: $1.6M

Council awards $1.6M streetscape contract to Bulls Construction

Greensprings Highway Phase I streetscape improvements will upgrade sidewalks, landscaping, and pedestrian infrastructure along the corridor. Project completion timeline and scope details were not specified in the agenda item.

Counterparty: Bulls Construction Group, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award Location: Greensprings Hwy
· Item number:Item #66 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $24.0M

City issues $24M in refunding bonds to manage debt payments

Refunding bonds let the city refinance existing debt at better terms, typically lowering long-term costs. This first reading starts the approval process for a $23.99M bond issuance.

Funding source: Bond Action type: Ordinance
Procedural: PRESENTATIONS
· Item number:Item #68 Status: source empty

Procedural: COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
Procedural: OLD AND NEW BUSINESS
Procedural: REQUEST FROM THE PUBLIC
Procedural: OLD AND NEW BUSINESS
Procedural: ADJOURNMENT
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Consent Agenda (37)

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

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