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council Birmingham · Tuesday, December 22, 2015

Regular City Council Meeting-Meeting Adjourned until 8:30 a.m. 12/23/15

Agenda items
76
46 consent · 30 regular
Votes
11
minutes text
Total dollars
$2.2M
22 items with amounts
Roll call

Votes (11)

passed #5919 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
7–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #5920 official minutes · high
Re: #72. ITEM 41. A Resolution approving the parking license agreement with the Housing Authority of the Birmingham District, in … structured fact · 90%
7–0 1 abstain
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA Hoyt · ABSTAIN
passed #5921 official minutes · high
Re: #73. ITEM 54. A Resolution to set a public hearing pursuant to Code of Alabama 1975, § 22-27-48, and City of Birmingham Gene… text similarity · 75%
7–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #5922 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
7–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #5923 official minutes · high
Re: #3. ROLL CALL text similarity · 75%
8–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #5924 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
7–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #5925 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
7–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #5926 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
7–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #5927 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
7–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA
Business

Regular Agenda (30)

Procedural: INVOCATION: Dr. Ed G. Hurley, Senior Pastor, South Highland Presbyterian Church
Procedural: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilor Valerie Abbott
Procedural: ROLL CALL
Procedural: APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS: September 22 and 29, 2015
· Item number:Item #38 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Bridge replacement project gets state grant amendment

City secures additional state funding to repair or replace a bridge. Project improves road safety and traffic flow for commuters.

Counterparty: State of Alabama, acting by and through the Alabama Department of Transportation Funding source: State Grant Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #39 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

State grant funds intersection safety project at SR-79/Meadow Craft

Traffic safety improvements are coming to the SR-79/Meadow Craft Road intersection, funded by the state with no local cost. The project will reduce congestion and crash risk for daily commuters and residents in that area.

Counterparty: State of Alabama, Alabama Department of Transportation Funding source: State Grant Action type: Resolution Location: SR-79/Meadow Craft Road
· Item number:Item #40 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $13

City contracts with Birmingham Times for legal notice publication

City will pay the Birmingham Times $13.70 per column inch to publish official notices, ordinances, and resolutions—ensuring public access to required legal announcements.

Counterparty: The Birmingham Times Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
· Item number:Item #41 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $35

City approves $35.70/inch rate for Huntsville Times legal notices

City will pay The Huntsville Times to publish legal notices, ordinances, and resolutions. This is a routine publication contract required by law to inform residents of city actions.

Counterparty: The Huntsville Times Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
· Item number:Item #44 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $54K

Water service connections approved: $54.5K to Birmingham Water Works

City commits $54,500 to install water and fire service lines—4-inch domestic and 6-inch fire connections. Likely supports new development or facility expansion.

Counterparty: Birmingham Water Works Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #45 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $12K

City approves $11,800 water meter for Intermodal facility on 18th Street

Six-inch mag meter installation supports water service to the city's Intermodal (Site B) facility, enabling continued operations and utilities management for this transportation hub.

Counterparty: Birmingham Water Works Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: Intermodal (Site B) in 18th Street
· Item number:Item #46 · 🚨 Emergency action ✨ Total cost: undisclosed

City updates Emergency Solutions Grant partners for homeless services

Changes which nonprofits receive state grant funding for homeless assistance in Birmingham. Affects which organizations provide emergency shelter and support services.

Counterparty: Cooperative Downtow Funding source: State Grant Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #56 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 28 blighted properties public nuisance over weeds

Neighbors in affected areas will see nuisance notices posted, starting the formal process to force property owners to clear dangerous weeds or face city cleanup and fines. Improves neighborhood safety and appearance.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Weed abatement
· Item number:Item #58 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City approves advance expense accounts for employees

Employees can draw travel or event expenses upfront before reimbursement. Sets terms for how city workers manage out-of-pocket costs.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #59 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves employee expense reimbursements

City employees receive reimbursement for job-related expenses from the general fund. The specific expenses and amounts are reviewed and approved by vote.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #60 · 🏗️ Property Recovery ✨ Total cost: $850K

City lends $850K disaster recovery funds to New Pilgrim Projects

Federal disaster-recovery funds flow to New Pilgrim Projects as a loan, supporting community development. The terms and project location will determine impact on neighborhood recovery and residents' access to housing or economic opportunity.

Counterparty: New Pilgrim Projects, Inc. Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #61 Total cost: $292K

General Fund budget amended: $291.5K to Festival Center, LLC

City redirects $291,536.50 from the general fund to Festival Center, LLC and $62,500 to Ludington Lane projects. Use of discretionary funds from city operations budget.

Counterparty: Festival Center, LLC Funding source: General Fund Action type: Budget amendment
Procedural: PRESENTATIONS
Procedural: MINUTES NOT READY: October 6 – December 15, 2015
Procedural: CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS FOR FINAL PASSAGE
· Item number:Item #66 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Business License Code expanded for transit operators

City adds new licensing category for ground transportation services, potentially lowering barriers for rideshare, shuttle, and transit operators to do business in Birmingham.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
· Item number:Item #67 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Taxi and limousine licensing rules updated

The city is updating business license rules for ride-for-hire services (taxis, limousines, and similar transport). This affects licensing fees, requirements, and compliance standards for operators in the industry.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
· Item number:Item #68 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Taxi and limo licensing rules updated

Council updates the city's taxi and limo license code to add new service categories. May affect how rideshare drivers and limo services comply with city rules.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
· Item number:Item #69 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $42K

Sole-source contract: ADAH International for consulting services, $41,737

City commits $41,737 to ADAH International for professional consulting without competitive bidding. Services span October 2015–October 2017, but the truncated description leaves the specific scope unclear.

Counterparty: ADAH International, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
Procedural: COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
· Item number:Item #71 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $42K

Council approves $41,737 consulting contract with ADAH International

City commits over $41,000 in sole-source spending to ADAH International for professional consulting on relationship development and targeting strategy over two years. The incomplete title suggests work related to business or community partnerships, but details are unclear.

Counterparty: ADAH International, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #72 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $5K

City pays Housing Authority $5K for Birmingham Bowl parking at Elyton Village

Secures temporary parking for Birmingham Bowl attendees using Elyton Village. Public funding goes to the Housing Authority for lot access.

Counterparty: Housing Authority of the Birmingham District Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: Elyton Village
· Item number:Item #73 Total cost: undisclosed

Public hearing set: Think Pink, Inc. solid waste facility renewal

City will consider renewing and modifying a solid waste facility permit for Think Pink, Inc. The public hearing gives residents a chance to comment on the facility's operation and any changes to its permit before council votes.

Counterparty: Think Pink, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Public hearing set
· Item number:Item #74 Total cost: $165K

$165K to VA Clinic Graham & Co. from BP Oil Settlement funds

City allocates settlement money from BP Oil disaster to support a veterans' clinic in Birmingham. Part of how the city uses recovered BP funds for local community benefit.

Counterparty: VA Clinic Graham & Co. Funding source: Mixed Action type: Budget amendment
Procedural: REQUEST FROM THE PUBLIC
Procedural: OLD AND NEW BUSINESS
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Consent Agenda (46)

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

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