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council Birmingham · Tuesday, June 9, 2015

Regular City Council Meeting

Agenda items
52
27 consent · 25 regular
Votes
9
minutes text
Total dollars
$5.9M
13 items with amounts
Roll call

Votes (9)

passed #6356 official minutes · high
Re: #37. ITEM 22. A Resolution appointing three (3) members to The Board of Directors of the Special Care Facilities Financing Au… text similarity · 75%
6–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #6357 official minutes · high
Re: #38. ITEM 35. [CORRECTION: TO READ "A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE APPPOINTMENT OF....] A Resolution appointing twenty-nine (29)… structured fact · 80%
6–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #6358 official minutes · high
Re: #39. ADDENDUM ITEM 38. A Resolution appointing five (5) members to the Commercial Development Authority, two (2) members for … structured fact · 80%
6–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #6359 official minutes · high
Re: #40. ADDENDUM ITEM 39. A Resolution appointing five (5) members to the Industrial Development Board, one (1) member for a ter… structured fact · 80%
6–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #6360 official minutes · high
Re: #42. (ph) ITEM 1. A Resolution relative to the application of Merrick O. Sims LLC for a Club Liquor Class II License to be u… structured fact · 80%
5–0 2 abstain
Abbott · YEA Lundy · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Austin · YEA Hoyt · ABSTAIN Tyson · ABSTAIN
passed #6361 official minutes · high
Re: #43. (ph) ITEM 2. A Resolution relative to the application of Merrick O. Sims LLC for a Division I Dance Permit to be used a… structured fact · 80%
5–0 2 abstain
Abbott · YEA Lundy · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Austin · YEA Hoyt · ABSTAIN Tyson · ABSTAIN
passed #6362 official minutes · high
Re: #48. ITEM 17. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Aletheia House, Inc. under which the City wi… structured fact · 90%
6–0
Abbott · YEA Lundy · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #6363 official minutes · high
Re: #19. CONSENT ITEM 21. A Resolution approving the appointment with Peak Software Systems, Inc., Sandy, Utah, in an amount not… structured fact · 90%
6–0
Abbott · YEA Lundy · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA
Business

Regular Agenda (25)

Procedural: INVOCATION: Father Godwin Ani, Pastor, Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church
Procedural: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilor Lashunda Scales
Procedural: ROLL CALL
Procedural: MINUTES NOT READY: March 17, 2015 - June 2, 2015
· Item number:Item #30 Total cost: $4.4M

$4.4M state grant funds Tarrant Huffman road improvements

City activates $4.4 million in state grant funding to improve Tarrant Huffman road. This work addresses road infrastructure in the area.

Funding source: State Grant Action type: Budget amendment Location: Tarrant Huffman road
· Item number:Item #31 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City accepts state transportation grant for project STPBH-7169

State funding for transportation improvements comes to Birmingham at no local cost. Project details (scope, location, timeline) not specified in agenda.

Counterparty: State of Alabama, Alabama Department of Transportation Funding source: State Grant Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #32 · 🏗️ Property Recovery ✨ Total cost: $25K

City funds Legal Services of Alabama $25K for wills and trusts

Low- and moderate-income households gain free access to wills and trusts, helping families protect assets and plan for affordability long-term.

Counterparty: Legal Services of Alabama Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #33 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $10K

City pays Gateway Outdoor Advertising $9,500 for DNC bus wraps

Birmingham is spending $9,500 in public funds to advertise the Democratic National Convention on city buses—a visibility investment in hosting the event.

Counterparty: Gateway Outdoor Advertising, Birmingham Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #34 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement: 351 properties declared public nuisance

City is formally declaring 351 properties with overgrown or dangerous weeds as public nuisances and will post notice on each. This is the first step toward cleanup enforcement; affected property owners will be required to clear weeds or face city action.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
· Item number:Item #35 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy ✨ Total cost: undisclosed

Amendment: 311 Call Center Solution contract with Planet Technologies

City expands its 311 phone line system for resident service requests—the main way citizens report potholes, missed trash, and other city problems. This amendment updates the original agreement first approved in 2015.

Counterparty: Planet Technologies, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract amendment
· Item number:Item #37 Total cost: undisclosed

Council appoints 3 directors to St. Martin's-in-the Pines board

Board members oversee special care facility financing for St. Martin's-in-the Pines, affecting how the organization allocates funds for healthcare services and operations.

Counterparty: Special Care Facilities Financing Authority of the City of Birmingham - St. Martin's-in-the Pines Funding source: Unknown Action type: Appointment advisory
· Item number:Item #38 Total cost: undisclosed

Council appoints 35 members to Southern Museum of Flight board

Council fills board seats at the city's aviation museum, directing governance of a cultural institution and public attraction.

Counterparty: The Southern Museum of Flight Board of Directors Funding source: Unknown Action type: Appointment board
· Item number:Item #39 Total cost: undisclosed

Five new members appointed to Commercial Development Authority

The Commercial Development Authority oversees economic development projects in Birmingham. These appointments bring fresh leadership to the board, with staggered terms ensuring continuity.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Appointment board
· Item number:Item #40 Total cost: undisclosed

Council appoints 5 members to Industrial Development Board

Board members shape economic development strategy and business incentives. Appointments fill vacancies through 2020.

Counterparty: Industrial Development Board Funding source: Unknown Action type: Appointment board
Procedural: CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS FOR FINAL PASSAGE
· Item number:Item #42 Total cost: undisclosed

Liquor license application: Merrick O. Sims LLC, The Pearl Lounge

Merrick O. Sims LLC is seeking a Club Liquor Class II license for The Pearl Lounge at 3132 Boise Avenue. This item involves a public hearing where residents can comment on the license application.

Counterparty: Merrick O. Sims LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Liquor license Location: 3132 Boise Avenue, Birmingham
· Item number:Item #43 Total cost: undisclosed

Dance permit hearing set for The Pearl Lounge

City Council will hear the application from Merrick O. Sims LLC to operate a Division I Dance Permit at The Pearl Lounge (3132 Boise Avenue). The public can comment on the license.

Counterparty: Merrick O. Sims LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Public hearing set Location: 3132 Boise Avenue, Birmingham
Procedural: COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
Procedural: PRESENTATIONS
Procedural: INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
· Item number:Item #48 · 🏗️ Property Recovery ✨ Total cost: $825K

City commits $825K to build 8 affordable rental homes

Federal housing funds will finance construction of eight low- to moderate-income rental units through Aletheia House, Inc., expanding affordable housing inventory in Birmingham.

Counterparty: Aletheia House, Inc. Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #49 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $178K

City increases payment to McDowell artist contract by $128K

City spending rises to $178K total for artistic and concept work by Ronald Scott McDowell. Contract amendment details are incomplete; full scope and deliverables not provided in public record.

Counterparty: Ronald Scott McDowell dba McDowell Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract amendment
Procedural: REQUEST FROM THE PUBLIC
Procedural: OLD AND NEW BUSINESS
Procedural: ADJOURNMENT
Consent calendar

Consent Agenda (27)

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

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