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council Birmingham · Tuesday, January 19, 2016

Regular City Council Meeting

Agenda items
69
41 consent · 28 regular
Votes
20
minutes text
Total dollars
$1.2M
24 items with amounts
Roll call

Votes (20)

passed #5868 official minutes · high
Re: #50. ITEM 16. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Construction Agreement with the State of Alabama, acting by … structured fact · 80%
8–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #5869 official minutes · high
Re: #51. ITEM 17. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Preliminary Engineering Agreement with the State of Alabama,… structured fact · 80%
8–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #5870 official minutes · high
Re: #55. P ITEM 25. An Ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute a contract for the sale of approximately eight (8) acres of l… structured fact · 90%
9–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #5871 official minutes · high
Re: #55. P ITEM 25. An Ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute a contract for the sale of approximately eight (8) acres of l… structured fact · 90%
9–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #5872 official minutes · high
Re: #56. P ITEM 26. An Ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute a Quit Claim Deed to Royal Thomas, upon receipt of payment 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 #5873 official minutes · high
Re: #56. P ITEM 26. An Ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute a Quit Claim Deed to Royal Thomas, upon receipt of payment 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 #5874 official minutes · high
Re: #57. ITEM 27. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the City, to enter into an agreement with the State of Alabama… text similarity · 75%
9–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #5875 official minutes · high
Re: #7. CONSENT(ph) ITEM 1. A Resolution amending Resolution No. 401-15, adopted by the Council March 24, 2015, which approved t… structured fact · 80%
8–0 1 abstain
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA Scales · ABSTAIN
passed #5876 official minutes · high
Re: #7. CONSENT(ph) ITEM 1. A Resolution amending Resolution No. 401-15, adopted by the Council March 24, 2015, which approved t… structured fact · 80%
7–0 1 abstain
Abbott · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA Hoyt · ABSTAIN
passed #5877 official minutes · high
Re: #7. CONSENT(ph) ITEM 1. A Resolution amending Resolution No. 401-15, adopted by the Council March 24, 2015, which approved t… structured fact · 80%
7–1
Abbott · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA Hoyt · NAY
passed #5878 official minutes · high
Re: #62. ITEM 51. A Resolution approving the following Expense Accounts: ** Courtney Hunter, Chief of Staff, City Council, Wa… structured fact · 90%
5–3
Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Austin · YEA Abbott · NAY Hoyt · NAY Tyson · NAY
passed #5879 official minutes · high
Re: #63. ITEM 52. A Resolution approving the following Advanced Expense Accounts: ** William Parker, Councilor, City Council,… structured fact · 90%
5–3
Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Austin · YEA Abbott · NAY Hoyt · NAY Tyson · NAY
passed #5880 official minutes · high
Re: #66. P ITEM 56. A Resolution setting a public hearing February 16, 2016 to consider the adoption of an Ordinance "TO AMEND… structured fact · 80%
5–3
Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Austin · YEA Abbott · NAY Hoyt · NAY Tyson · NAY
passed #5881 official minutes · high
Re: #66. P ITEM 56. A Resolution setting a public hearing February 16, 2016 to consider the adoption of an Ordinance "TO AMEND… structured fact · 80%
8–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #5882 official minutes · high
Re: #69. OLD AND NEW BUSINESS text similarity · 75%
8–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #5883 official minutes · high
Re: #68. REQUEST FROM THE PUBLIC text similarity · 75%
5–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA
passed #5884 official minutes · high
Re: #68. REQUEST FROM THE PUBLIC text similarity · 75%
5–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA
passed #5885 official minutes · high
Re: #68. REQUEST FROM THE PUBLIC text similarity · 75%
5–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA
passed #5886 official minutes · high
Re: #68. REQUEST FROM THE PUBLIC text similarity · 75%
5–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA
Business

Regular Agenda (28)

Procedural: INVOCATION: Reverend Q. E. Hammonds, Pastor, Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, Pratt City
Procedural: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilor William Parker
Procedural: ROLL CALL
Procedural: APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM A PREVIOUS MEETING: October 20, 2015
Procedural: MINUTES NOT READY: October 27 – December 29, 2015 and January 5-12, 2016
· Item number:Item #45 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $25K

City awards $25,074 storm sewer repair contract to Global Management Group

19th Street storm sewer work prevents flooding and property damage in the area. Contract awarded to lowest bidder after competitive process.

Counterparty: Global Management Group, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 19th Street
· Item number:Item #46 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves employee expense reimbursements

City employees receive reimbursement for work-related expenses from the general fund.

Counterparty: city employees Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #47 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 9 properties public nuisance for overgrown weeds

Nine properties with noxious or dangerous weeds will face city enforcement action, starting with posted notices. Property owners have an opportunity to respond before the city may take abatement measures.

Counterparty: unknown Funding source: General Fund Action type: Weed abatement
Procedural: CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS FOR FINAL PASSAGE
· Item number:Item #50 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City approves state-funded interstate infrastructure upgrade

State of Alabama grant funds highway improvements on a major interstate serving Birmingham residents and regional commerce.

Counterparty: State of Alabama, Alabama Department of Transportation Funding source: State Grant Action type: Contract award
· Item number:Item #51 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City approves engineering agreement with State for highway project

City takes first step toward state-funded road upgrade; engineering phase will define scope and timeline for construction improvements.

Counterparty: State of Alabama, Alabama Department of Transportation Funding source: State Grant Action type: Resolution
Procedural: INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
· Item number:Item #53 Total cost: $22K

City set aside $22,100 for capital improvements

Redirects general fund money to the capital improvement budget for infrastructure and facility projects, though the specific use is not detailed in this amendment.

Funding source: Capital Improvement Plan Action type: Budget amendment
· Item number:Item #55 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $33K

City sells 8 acres in Daniel Payne Park to Forestwood Farm for $266K

Birmingham is selling industrial park land to a private farm operator. The $266,000 sale proceeds support city revenue, while the land use shifts from public to private agricultural operations.

Counterparty: Forestwood Farm, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award Location: Daniel Payne Industrial Park
· Item number:Item #56 · 🏗️ Property Recovery ✨ Total cost: $1K

City sells property at 3704 4th Street West to Royal Thomas for $1,227.23

Birmingham transfers ownership of a city-owned parcel to a private buyer. The low purchase price suggests this may be a tax-delinquent or distressed property now moving back into private hands.

Counterparty: Royal Thomas Funding source: General Fund Action type: Ordinance Location: 3704 - 4th Street West, Birmingham
· Item number:Item #57 · 🏗️ Property Recovery ✨ Total cost: undisclosed

State grant funds Woodlawn streetscape improvements

Woodlawn neighborhood gets publicly-funded street, sidewalk, and public space upgrades. Project improves walkability and neighborhood appearance.

Counterparty: State of Alabama, acting by and through the Alabama Department of Transportation Funding source: State Grant Action type: Resolution Location: Woodlawn
· Item number:Item #58 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $50K

City hires Attorney Lawrence Cooper for $50K in legal services

City commits $50,000 in general fund money to Attorney Lawrence Cooper for litigation and legal matters through June 2016. This sole-source contract means the city did not seek competitive bids.

Counterparty: Attorney Lawrence Cooper Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
· Item number:Item #59 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $40K

City hires Walker Law for litigation; $40K through June 2016

City commits $40,000 in public funds to legal services for pending lawsuits and other litigation matters through mid-2016.

Counterparty: Walker Law Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
· Item number:Item #60 Total cost: undisclosed

Council appoints 3 members to Civil Rights Institute board

Board seats shape museum's direction on education, exhibits, and community engagement around civil rights history.

Counterparty: Birmingham Civil Rights Institute Funding source: Unknown Action type: Appointment board
· Item number:Item #62 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $2K

City reimburses Chief of Staff $2,366 for DC travel Sept 15–19

Council approves out-of-pocket reimbursement for the Mayor's Chief of Staff's travel to Washington, DC. This is routine expense approval from the general fund.

Counterparty: Courtney Hunter Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #63 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $2K

Council approves $1,666 travel reimbursement for Councilor Parker

Councilor Parker is reimbursed for official travel expenses to Washington, D.C. January 20–23, 2016. Citizens deserve transparency on elected official spending.

Counterparty: William Parker Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution Location: District of Columbia
· Item number:Item #64 · 🏗️ 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 #65 Total cost: undisclosed

Public hearing set on alleyway vacation between Georgia Rd and 5th Ave S

City may close a 0.14-acre alleyway in the area bounded by Georgia Road, 5th Avenue South, 57th Street South, and 59th Place South. Public hearing March 1, 2016.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Public hearing set Location: between Georgia Road and 5th Avenue South and also between 57th Street South and 59th P Public hearing: 2016-03-01
· Item number:Item #66 Total cost: undisclosed

Public hearing set for zoning change from R-3

City will consider rezoning one or more parcels currently zoned for single-family homes. Zoning changes can affect property values, development potential, and neighborhood character.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Public hearing set Public hearing: February 16, 2016
Procedural: COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
Procedural: REQUEST FROM THE PUBLIC
Procedural: OLD AND NEW BUSINESS
Procedural: ADJOURNMENT
Consent calendar

Consent Agenda (41)

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

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