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council Birmingham · Tuesday, December 1, 2015

Regular City Council Meeting

Agenda items
131
99 consent · 32 regular
Votes
22
minutes text
Total dollars
$67.4M
30 items with amounts
Roll call

Votes (22)

failed #5941 official minutes · high
Re: #112. (ph) ITEM 1. A Resolution relative to the application of Dolgencorp LLC for an Off Premise Beer and Wine License to be … structured fact · 80%
0–9
Abbott · NAY Hoyt · NAY Lundy · NAY Parker · NAY Rafferty · NAY Roberson · NAY Scales · NAY Tyson · NAY Austin · NAY
passed #5942 official minutes · high
Re: #113. P ITEM 40. An Ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute a Quit Deed to William B. Eyster, Jr., upon receipt of paymen… structured fact · 90%
7–1 1 abstain
Abbott · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA Hoyt · NAY Scales · ABSTAIN
passed #5943 official minutes · high
Re: #114. ITEM 41. An Ordinance "TO FURTHER AMEND THE GENERAL FUND BUDGET" for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2016, by appropriat… text similarity · 75%
9–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #5944 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
8–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #5945 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
8–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #5946 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
7–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Roberson · YEA
passed #5947 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
8–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #5948 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
5–2 2 abstain
Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA Abbott · NAY Scales · NAY Hoyt · ABSTAIN Lundy · ABSTAIN
passed #5949 official minutes · high
Re: #108. CONSENT ITEM 115. (AMEND TO READ " A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 807-14 TO CORRECT THE ADDRESS TO READ....) A R… structured fact · 80%
8–0 1 abstain
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA Lundy · ABSTAIN
passed #5950 official minutes · high
Re: #123. CONSENT ITEM 94. A Resolution authorizing the to enter into and execute an agreement with Together Assisting People und… structured fact · 80%
9–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #5951 official minutes · high
Re: #123. CONSENT ITEM 94. A Resolution authorizing the to enter into and execute an agreement with Together Assisting People und… structured fact · 80%
7–1
Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA Abbott · NAY
passed #5952 official minutes · high
Re: #126. ITEM 118. A Resolution approving the following Expense Accounts: ** April Odom, Director of Public Information, Mayo… text similarity · 75%
7–1
Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA Abbott · NAY
passed #5953 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
7–1
Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA Abbott · NAY
passed #5954 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
6–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #5955 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
6–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #5956 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
7–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #5957 official minutes · high
Re: #108. CONSENT ITEM 115. (AMEND TO READ " A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 807-14 TO CORRECT THE ADDRESS TO READ....) A R… structured fact · 80%
7–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #5958 official minutes · high
Re: #2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Council President Pro Tempore James "Jay" Roberson, Jr. structured fact · 80%
6–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Roberson · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #5959 official minutes · high
Re: #2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Council President Pro Tempore James "Jay" Roberson, Jr. structured fact · 80%
6–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Roberson · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #5960 official minutes · high
Re: #115. P ITEM DID NOT RECEIVE UC ITEM 42. An Ordinance to recognize transportation network companies and to incorporate the re… text similarity · 67%
7–2
Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA Abbott · NAY Rafferty · NAY
passed #5961 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
9–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA
Business

Regular Agenda (32)

Procedural: INVOCATION: Reverend Kelvin Lang, Pastor Bright Lilly Baptist Church
Procedural: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Council President Pro Tempore James "Jay" Roberson, Jr.
Procedural: ROLL CALL
Procedural: MINUTES NOT READY: September 8 – November 24, 2015
Procedural: ANNOUNCEMENT OF BOARDS AND AGENCIES EXPIRATIONS - January 2016
· Item number:Item #45 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy ✨ Total cost: undisclosed

Motorola fire alerting system lease approved for 2+ years

Fire department replaces its failing alerting system to ensure rapid emergency dispatch. System lease runs two years with three annual renewal options.

Counterparty: Motorola Solutions, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
· Item number:Item #46 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy ✨ Total cost: undisclosed

City leases upgraded P25 radios from Motorola for police and fire

Police and fire departments replace aging 10-year-old radios with modern P25 equipment over a 6-year lease. Improves emergency response reliability and interoperability across departments.

Counterparty: Motorola Solutions, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract amendment
· Item number:Item #47 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City partners with UA Health Services for psychiatry services

City enters agreement with University of Alabama Health Services Foundation to provide psychiatric services. Agreement details and scope are incomplete in the agenda, so full resident impact is unclear.

Counterparty: University of Alabama Health Services Foundation Department of Psychiatry (HSF) Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #48 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City accepts drone donation from Dawson Lee Williams

Birmingham receives a DJI Phantom Inspire drone with controllers, iPads, batteries, and camera from private donor Dawson Lee Williams—equipment that can support public safety, infrastructure inspection, or emergency response operations at no cost to taxpayers.

Counterparty: Dawson Lee Williams Funding source: Private Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #70 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid ✨ Total cost: $10K

City hires TSE Consulting for NCAA track meet logistics, $10,050

Birmingham hosts NCAA Division I indoor track and field championships with consultant support. Event brings regional athletic competition and hospitality revenue to the city.

Counterparty: TSE Consulting-North America Funding source: Unknown Action type: Appointment advisory
· Item number:Item #71 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ Total cost: undisclosed

14 blighted properties declared public nuisance; hearing Jan. 5

City is moving to clear noxious weeds from 14 neglected parcels. These properties will be posted with notice, allowing owners a chance to respond at a public hearing before the city proceeds with abatement.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Weed abatement Public hearing: 2016-01-05
· Item number:Item #109 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City buys one-year subscription to fiscal health diagnostic tool

The city will gain access to a web-based budgeting analysis platform to help assess its financial position and inform budget decisions. Cost and funding source were not disclosed in the agenda item.

Counterparty: Center for Priority Based Budgeting Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
Procedural: CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS FOR FINAL PASSAGE
· Item number:Item #112 Total cost: undisclosed

Dollar General seeks off-premise beer and wine license at 4600 5th Ave S

Dolgencorp LLC applied for a liquor license to sell beer and wine at the Dollar General store on 5th Avenue South. Council will hear from the applicant and the public before deciding whether to grant the license.

Counterparty: Dolgencorp LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Liquor license Location: 4600 - 5th Avenue South, Birmingham
· Item number:Item #113 · 🏗️ Property Recovery ✨ Total cost: $3K

City sells property to William B. Eyster Jr. for $3,158

City transfers ownership of one parcel (Lots 0005, Block 0258) to a private buyer for $3,158.16, converting a municipal asset to private hands.

Counterparty: William B. Eyster, Jr. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
· Item number:Item #114 Total cost: $200K

City sets aside $200K for Birmingham Bowl operations

Budget amendment redirects $200,000 in miscellaneous revenue to cover Birmingham Bowl operations through June 30, 2016.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Budget amendment
· Item number:Item #115 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City regulates transportation network companies; new permit system required

New rules will govern ride-sharing and similar services operating in Birmingham, including permit requirements and compliance standards. Affects availability and oversight of transportation options for residents.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
· Item number:Item #116 · 🏗️ Property Recovery ✨ Total cost: undisclosed

Council opposes ALDOT's I-20/59 Plan, proposes alternative

Council rejects the state's proposed interstate reconstruction plan and offers its own vision for the project. Outcome shapes how the I-20/59 corridor—a major transportation route through the city—gets rebuilt.

Counterparty: ALDOT Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #117 Total cost: undisclosed

Public hearing set for street vacation south of Richard Arrington Jr. Boulevard

City Council will consider vacating nearly 3 acres of public right-of-way south of Richard Arrington Jr. Boulevard on January 5, 2016. Street vacations can affect neighborhood connectivity and property access.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Right-of-way easement Location: south of Richard Arrington Jr. Boulevard Public hearing: 2016-01-05
· Item number:Item #118 Total cost: undisclosed

Public hearing set for alley vacation near 55th Street

City will consider closing a 2,169-square-foot alley between 55th Street and an adjacent street. The outcome determines whether the alley remains public or is removed from city property.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Public hearing set Location: 55th Street area Public hearing: 2016-01-05
· Item number:Item #119 Total cost: undisclosed

Public hearing set for 1st Avenue South right-of-way vacation

Council will consider vacating about 100 square feet of public right-of-way on 1st Avenue South. Public hearing on January 12, 2016.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Right-of-way easement Location: 1st Avenue South Public hearing: 2016-01-12
· Item number:Item #120 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $38.1M

City issues $38M in capital bonds for infrastructure

Birmingham is borrowing $38 million for long-term capital projects. Bond payments may affect future city budgets and property taxes.

Funding source: Bond Action type: Ordinance
· Item number:Item #121 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $23.2M

City issues $23.2M general obligation bonds

Bond proceeds will fund city operations and infrastructure; repayment obligations may affect future tax rates or service priorities.

Funding source: Bond Action type: Ordinance
· Item number:Item #122 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City hires Handprint Government Affairs for federal lobbying

City is bringing in outside expertise to advocate for Birmingham's interests at the federal level. The contract is sole-source, meaning no competitive bid process.

Counterparty: Handprint Government Affairs Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #126 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $236

City pays $236 for Director's travel to Nashville conference

Public funds cover out-of-state travel for city staff. This routine expense shows how city budget dollars are spent on professional development.

Counterparty: April Odom Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #127 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $1K

City approves $1,363.52 expense reimbursement for Mayor's Office director

General fund dollars cover a travel or business expense for the Director of Public Information. Citizens have the right to know how public money is spent, even in small amounts.

Counterparty: April Odom Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution Location: Mayor's Office, Washington, District of Columbia
· Item number:Item #128 Status: no agenda text

ITEM 120

Procedural: COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
Procedural: PRESENTATIONS
Procedural: REQUEST FROM THE PUBLIC
Procedural: OLD AND NEW BUSINESS
Procedural: ADJOURNMENT
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Consent Agenda (99)

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

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