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INVOCATION: Apostle K. J. Mack of Rhema Word Ministries
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilor Marcus Lundy, Jr.
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ROLL CALL
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MINUTES NOT READY: October 20 – December 29, 2015 and January 5, 2016
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Item number:Item #42
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🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Coca-Cola becomes the exclusive vendor for all non-alcoholic beverages at Bill Harris Arena for the next three years. Affects pricing and drink options for event attendees.
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Counterparty:
Coca-Cola Bottling Company United-Central, LLC
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Contract award
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Location:
CrossPlex/Bill Harris Arena at the CrossPlex
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Item number:Item #48
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Employees can draw travel or event expenses upfront before reimbursement. Sets terms for how city workers manage out-of-pocket costs.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Resolution
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Item number:Item #49
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
City employees can receive advance payments on eligible business expenses, allowing faster reimbursement for out-of-pocket costs incurred on official city business.
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Resolution
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Procedural:
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
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Procedural:
PRESENTATIONS
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Procedural:
CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS FOR FINAL PASSAGE
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Procedural:
INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
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Item number:Item #55
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Total cost:
$124K
Redirects money from operating budget to fund capital projects like infrastructure or equipment repairs. Part of routine budget adjustments to match spending to priorities.
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Counterparty:
Non Departmental
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Budget amendment
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Item number:Item #56
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Total cost:
$165K
Council is committing tax revenue to support operations or expansion of a veterans' health facility. The incentive decision shapes what medical services remain available to local veterans.
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Counterparty:
VA Clinic (Graham & Co.)
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Budget amendment
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Item number:Item #57
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Total cost:
$13K
Council shifts money from operating budget to fund capital projects. No direct impact on resident services or property taxes in this amendment alone.
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Counterparty:
Non Departmental
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Budget amendment
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Item number:Item #58
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Total cost:
$22K
City moves $22,100 from operating funds to capital improvement projects in fiscal year 2016.
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Counterparty:
Non Departmental
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Budget amendment
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Item number:Item #59
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Total cost:
$13K
City redirects $13,063 from athletic and fair-related programs to other general fund priorities. This affects how public dollars support recreation and community events.
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Budget amendment
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Item number:Item #61
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🏗️ Property Recovery
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Total cost:
undisclosed
Small vendors operating under a new NAICS sub-sector will now have a dedicated license category and fee schedule, potentially making it easier for certain businesses to comply with city licensing requirements.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Ordinance
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Item number:Item #62
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🏗️ Property Recovery
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Total cost:
undisclosed
Reduces operating costs for healthcare professionals in Birmingham, potentially making practice more affordable and supporting medical/dental services in the city.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Ordinance
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Item number:Item #63
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🏗️ Property Recovery
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Total cost:
undisclosed
Changes how street vendors, peddlers, and mobile sellers operate in Birmingham. Affects fees, permits, and who can legally sell goods door-to-door or at temporary locations.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Ordinance
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Item number:Item #64
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🏗️ Property Recovery
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Total cost:
undisclosed
City partners with Alabama Department of Transportation to upgrade an Interstate interchange, improving traffic flow and safety. Full project details and neighborhood impact unclear from agenda.
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Counterparty:
State of Alabama, Alabama Department of Transportation
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Funding source:
State Grant
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Action type:
Resolution
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Item number:Item #65
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🏗️ Property Recovery
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Total cost:
undisclosed
City moves forward on infrastructure improvements funded by Alabama Department of Transportation grant. Engineering phase precedes construction work on Project STPBH-3715.
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Counterparty:
State of Alabama, Alabama Department of Transportation
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Funding source:
State Grant
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Action type:
Resolution
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Item number:Item #66
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🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Council extends Olympia Catering Plus's contract to manage food services at the CrossPlex on a temporary basis through late January, allowing time to finalize a longer-term arrangement.
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Counterparty:
YGMR, LLC dba Olympia Catering Plus
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Contract amendment
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Item number:Item #68
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
City council will consider endorsing Rite Way's application for state and local enterprise zone incentives at 331 First Avenue North. Enterprise zone benefits can include tax breaks and job creation programs for qualifying businesses.
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Counterparty:
Rite Way, A Division of Diversified Maintenance
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Public hearing set
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Location:
331 First Avenue North, Birmingham, Alabama 35204
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Item number:Item #69
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Downtown West urban renewal plan shifts focus from entrepreneurship to innovation—signaling a change in economic development priorities for that neighborhood.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Public hearing set
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Public hearing:
2016-02-09
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Item number:Item #70
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🏗️ Property Recovery
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Total cost:
$3K
Mayor's Communications Director receives reimbursement for approved business expenses from January 19. Routine expense claim processed through general fund.
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Counterparty:
April Odom, Director of Communications, Mayor's Office
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Resolution
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Location:
Washington, District of Columbia
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Procedural:
REQUEST FROM THE PUBLIC
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Procedural:
ADJOURNMENT