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council Birmingham · Tuesday, September 1, 2015

Regular City Council Meeting

Agenda items
57
34 consent · 23 regular
Votes
15
minutes text
Total dollars
$593,731
14 items with amounts
Roll call

Votes (15)

passed #6176 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 #6177 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 #6178 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
9–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #6179 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 #6181 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
7–1
Abbott · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA Hoyt · NAY
failed #6182 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
2–6
Abbott · YEA Parker · YEA Hoyt · NAY Lundy · NAY Roberson · NAY Scales · NAY Tyson · NAY Austin · NAY
passed #6183 official minutes · high
Re: #51. ITEM 17. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Security Services Agreement with SanGuard Security Services, LL… structured fact · 80%
7–1
Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA Abbott · NAY
failed #6184 official minutes · high
Re: #54. ITEM 39. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Second Amendment to Contract for Professional Services with Dar… text similarity · 75%
3–5
Abbott · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Hoyt · NAY Lundy · NAY Scales · NAY Tyson · NAY Austin · NAY
passed #6185 official minutes · high
Re: #55. ADDENDUM ITEM 43. A Resolution confirming that the Council of the City of Birmingham shall join Case No. 03CV2015-900422… structured fact · 80%
6–0 2 abstain
Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA Abbott · ABSTAIN Roberson · ABSTAIN
passed #6186 official minutes · high
Re: #55. ADDENDUM ITEM 43. A Resolution confirming that the Council of the City of Birmingham shall join Case No. 03CV2015-900422… structured fact · 80%
8–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #6187 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 #6188 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
7–0
Abbott · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #6189 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
7–0
Abbott · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #6190 official minutes · high
Re: #54. ITEM 39. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Second Amendment to Contract for Professional Services with Dar… text similarity · 75%
7–1
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA Roberson · NAY
Business

Regular Agenda (23)

Procedural: INVOCATION: Father Alex Steinmiller, C.P., President, Holy Family Cristo Rey Catholic High School
Procedural: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilor Marcus Lundy, Jr.
Procedural: ROLL CALL
Procedural: MINUTES NOT READY: June 2 – August 25, 2015
Procedural: COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
Procedural: ANNOUNCEMENT OF BOARDS AND AGENCIES EXPIRATIONS - October 2015
· Item number:Item #20 Total cost: undisclosed

City gains access to Red Mountain Greenway vacant land

Right of entry agreement lets the city access and potentially develop vacant land on Red Mountain Greenway property, supporting future park or recreation improvements.

Counterparty: Red Mountain Greenway and Recreational Area Commission Funding source: Unknown Action type: Right-of-way easement
· Item number:Item #39 · 🏗️ 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 #40 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City approves employee expense reimbursement accounts

Authorizes city staff to receive advance payments for authorized work expenses. Sets terms for how employee out-of-pocket costs are handled and reimbursed.

Counterparty: city employees Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #41 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement: 371 properties declared public nuisance

City will post notice on 371 properties with dangerous weeds and move toward cleanup or owner enforcement. Blighted lots create safety hazards and drive down neighborhood property values.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Weed abatement
· Item number:Item #42 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Mayor's office gets space at McLendon Park for Magic City entertainment event

City reserves public park space for an entertainment festival and informational event during the Magic City celebration. The event will draw residents and visitors to McLendon Park/Legion Field.

Counterparty: Mayor's Office Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: McLendon Park/Legion Field
Procedural: CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS FOR FINAL PASSAGE
Procedural: INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
· Item number:Item #49 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City hires Handprint Government Affairs for federal lobbying

Birmingham is contracting with a lobbyist to represent the city's interests in federal policy and funding. The dollar amount and contract term aren't disclosed in this summary.

Counterparty: Handprint Government Affairs Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #50 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City hires Handprint Government Affairs for federal lobbying

Birmingham is contracting with a lobbyist to represent the city's interests in federal policy and funding. The dollar amount and contract term aren't disclosed in this summary.

Counterparty: Handprint Government Affairs Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #51 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Mayor signs sole-source security deal with SanGuard for Railroad Park

City commits public safety resources to Railroad Park through a contract with SanGuard Security. Details on cost and contract terms are missing from the item description.

Counterparty: SanGuard Security Services, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: Railroad Park
· Item number:Item #52 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $20K

City hires Multivista Alabama for Intermodal facility photos ($19,840)

The city is paying for professional documentation of the Intermodal Facility's current condition through photos and site records. This supports planning or assessment work for the facility.

Counterparty: Multivista Alabama, Birmingham Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
· Item number:Item #54 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City extends lobbying contract with Daryl Perkins for state representation

Extends city's state government lobbying arrangement. Daryl Perkins will continue representing Birmingham's interests before state agencies and legislature.

Counterparty: Daryl Perkins, d/b/a Master Solutions, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract amendment
· Item number:Item #55 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Council joins lawsuit v. Luther Strange as plaintiff

City becomes party to Andrew Bennett et al. v. Luther Strange federal case, fourth cause of action only. Outcome may affect city interests or liability.

Counterparty: Andrew Bennett, Luther Strange Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
Procedural: OLD AND NEW BUSINESS
Procedural: ADJOURNMENT
Consent calendar

Consent Agenda (34)

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

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