Regular City Council Meeting

APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS: December 22 and 29, 2015 and January 5, 2016

Council Pro-Tempore Roberson reimbursed $1,491.36 for March expenses

City reimburses elected official for work-related expenses from general fund. Public visibility into official spending supports accountability.

General Fund budget amendment: $998,500 for HR medical fees

City redirects nearly $1 million in general fund money to cover medical and legal services. Where this money comes from affects other city services.

City allocates $7.5M to Birmingham Zoo capital improvements

Zoo receives major funding boost for facility upgrades and expansion. Project prioritizes public recreation and wildlife conservation in Birmingham.

Capital fund amendment moves $1.4M between projects (FY2016)

Council is redirecting $1.4M in capital improvement funds from completed and available projects to other priorities. This shifts resources within the city's construction and infrastructure budget.

Budget amendment: $30K moved to capital improvements

Council redirects $30,000 from the Mayor's grant-match fund to capital improvements, shifting money away from grant-related spending.

Council approves employee expense accounts

Council reviews and approves itemized expenses for city staff. Ensures public accountability over how employee reimbursements are spent from the city budget.

Approve $114.54 travel reimbursement for Principal Analyst

Reimburses Barbara Harris, Principal Analyst in the Mayor's Office, for travel expenses to Atlanta on February 17–18, 2016.

Council approves $613.32 expense reimbursement for Committee Assistant

City reimburses Committee Assistant Courtney Hunter for work-related expenses incurred March 15–17, 2016.

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.

City targets 17 blighted properties for weed removal

Overgrown vacant lots attract crime, reduce property values, and lower neighborhood appeal. City will post notices and pursue cleanup or enforcement on each parcel.

$2.4M capital budget boost: $1.9M for HealthSouth relocation, $500K for Lyric Th

City commits $1.9M to relocate HealthSouth operations and $500K to restore the historic Lyric Theatre, supporting downtown revitalization and employment.

City sells Lots 16-A to Bobby Lee Love for $1,022.86

City property at Lots 16-A, Block 0000 transfers to private ownership. Completes sale of tax-delinquent or surplus parcel with minimal public revenue impact.

Regions Bank gets permit for handicap ramp into public sidewalk

Regions Bank will build a ramp extending into the public right-of-way, likely improving accessibility at their location while using city property.

City hires Nikita Consultancy for $30K community relations strategy

City is spending $30,000 on an outside consultant to shape how it communicates with neighborhoods and residents. This is a sole-source contract with no competitive bidding.