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council Birmingham · Tuesday, November 3, 2015

Regular City Council Meeting

Agenda items
62
30 consent · 32 regular
Votes
13
minutes text
Total dollars
$1.5M
22 items with amounts
Roll call

Votes (13)

passed #5990 official minutes · high
Re: #46. CONSENT ITEM 32. A Resolution approving payment to AJLO Foods, Inc. dba Full Moon BBQ, Hoover, Alabama, in the amount o… structured fact · 80%
6–1
Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Abbott · NAY
failed #5991 official minutes · high
Re: #50. ITEM 38. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Contract with Attorney Lawrence Cooper to provide legal service… structured fact · 90%
3–4
Abbott · YEA Parker · YEA Scales · YEA Hoyt · NAY Lundy · NAY Roberson · NAY Tyson · NAY
failed #5992 official minutes · high
Re: #51. ITEM 39. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Contract for Professional Services between the City of Birmingh… text similarity · 75%
3–4
Abbott · YEA Parker · YEA Scales · YEA Hoyt · NAY Lundy · NAY Roberson · NAY Tyson · NAY
failed #5993 official minutes · high
Re: #52. ITEM 40. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Contract with Walker Law to provide legal services in an amount… structured fact · 90%
3–4
Abbott · YEA Parker · YEA Scales · YEA Hoyt · NAY Lundy · NAY Roberson · NAY Tyson · NAY
passed #5994 official minutes · high
Re: #53. ITEM 41. A Resolution approving the appointment with Schneider Historic Preservation, LLC, Birmingham, in an amount not … structured fact · 90%
7–5
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA
passed #5995 official minutes · high
Re: #53. ITEM 41. A Resolution approving the appointment with Schneider Historic Preservation, LLC, Birmingham, in an amount not … text similarity · 75%
7–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA
passed #5996 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
7–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA
passed #5997 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
5–0
Abbott · YEA Lundy · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Tyson · YEA
passed #5998 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
5–0
Abbott · YEA Lundy · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Tyson · YEA
passed #5999 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
5–0
Abbott · YEA Lundy · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Tyson · YEA
passed #6000 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
5–0
Abbott · YEA Lundy · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Tyson · YEA
Business

Regular Agenda (32)

Procedural: INVOCATION: Reverend Tracy Hipps of Christian Service Mission
Procedural: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilor Marcus Lundy, Jr.
Procedural: ROLL CALL
Procedural: APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM A PREVIOUS MEETING: August 4 and 11, 2015
Procedural: MINUTES NOT READY: August 18 – October 27, 2015
Procedural: ANNOUNCEMENT OF BOARDS AND AGENCIES EXPIRATIONS - December 2015
Procedural: COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
Procedural: PRESENTATIONS
· Item number:Item #24 · 🚨 Emergency action ✨ Total cost: undisclosed

Fire Department approves ZOLL software maintenance contract

Ensures continued operation of emergency dispatch and medical records systems used by Birmingham Fire and Rescue. System downtime could delay emergency response.

Counterparty: ZOLL Data Systems, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #37 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City approves expense reimbursements for employees

Employees seeking reimbursement for work-related expenses incurred on city business will be paid. Decision confirms the city covers legitimate costs employees advance on official duties.

Counterparty: city employees Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #38 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Taste of Soul: Special events retail license approved for Birmingham Urban Leagu

Allows Birmingham Urban League to sell food and beverages at the Taste of Soul event on October 27, supporting a community celebration and the organization's programs.

Counterparty: Birmingham Urban League, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
Procedural: CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS FOR FINAL PASSAGE
· Item number:Item #41 Total cost: undisclosed

Liquor license application: Goodtymz Lounge (3rd Ave W)

Ebonieyez Entertainment LLC seeks a Class I lounge retail liquor license for Goodtymz Lounge on 3rd Avenue West. Council will hear from the applicant and the public before voting to approve or deny.

Counterparty: Ebonieyez Entertainment LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Liquor license Location: 1521 - 3rd Avenue West, Birmingham
Procedural: INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
· Item number:Item #43 Total cost: $661K

$660K from bank tax fuels STRADA transportation initiative

City redirects unexpected bank excise tax revenue to the STRADA transportation program, expanding local mobility options without raising resident taxes.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Budget amendment
· Item number:Item #44 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City approves sole-source consulting contract with STRADA Professional Services

City spending on consulting services without competitive bidding. Details on the research scope and final cost are unclear from the agenda text.

Counterparty: STRADA Professional Services, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #45 · 🏗️ Property Recovery ✨ Total cost: undisclosed

City hires STRADA for Port of Birmingham planning (sole-source)

City continues partnership with consulting firm STRADA to develop a proposed Port of Birmingham. Decision sets precedent for sole-source consulting on major infrastructure without transparent competitive bidding.

Counterparty: STRADA Professional Services, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #49 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves expense account for Phil Amthor, Assistant to Mayor

City officials with expense accounts can charge business meals, travel, and other costs to the public without itemizing each one. This approval sets up an account for the Mayor's office staff.

Counterparty: Phil Amthor Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution Location: Nashville, Tennessee
· Item number:Item #50 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $50K

City contracts Attorney Lawrence Cooper for litigation, $50,000

City commits $50,000 in public funds to external legal counsel for ongoing litigation and legal matters through June 2016.

Counterparty: Attorney Lawrence Cooper Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
· Item number:Item #51 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City hires Handprint Government Affairs for federal lobbying

Birmingham will pay Handprint Government Affairs to lobby federal agencies and shape external communications. The contract's dollar amount and terms remain unclear from the agenda.

Counterparty: Handprint Government Affairs Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #52 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $40K

City approves $40K legal contract with Walker Law through June 2016

City commits $40,000 from general funds to Walker Law for litigation and legal services through mid-2016, awarded as sole-source contract without competitive bidding.

Counterparty: Walker Law Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
· Item number:Item #53 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid ✨ Total cost: $9K

City hires Schneider Historic Preservation for $9,075 consulting

City commits $9,075 to historic preservation consulting services. The specific project or buildings being studied is not disclosed in the available item text.

Counterparty: Schneider Historic Preservation, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Appointment executive
Procedural: REQUEST FROM THE PUBLIC
Procedural: OLD AND NEW BUSINESS
Procedural: ADJOURNMENT
· Item number:Item #57 · 🚨 Emergency action ✨ Total cost: undisclosed

Emergency Management Communication District meeting held

Council meets with the emergency communications district to coordinate radio systems, dispatch operations, and public safety response. Decisions here affect how quickly police, fire, and EMS can respond to calls citywide.

Counterparty: B'HAM. ALABAMA EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COMMUNICATION DISTRICT Funding source: Unknown Action type: Other
· Item number:Item #58 · 🚨 Emergency action ✨ Total cost: undisclosed

Emergency Management Communication District meeting held

Council meets with the emergency communications district to coordinate radio systems, dispatch operations, and public safety response. Decisions here affect how quickly police, fire, and EMS can respond to calls citywide.

Counterparty: B'HAM. ALABAMA EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COMMUNICATION DISTRICT Funding source: Unknown Action type: Other
Procedural: ROLL CALL
· Item number:Item #62 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

911 Board employees get cost-of-living raise from general fund

Emergency dispatch staff receive wage boost tied to inflation. Affects wages for roughly 100+ city 911 staff who answer emergency calls.

Counterparty: 911 Board Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
Consent calendar

Consent Agenda (30)

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

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