Regular City Council Meeting

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START OF THE CONSENT AGENDA CONSENT(ph) ITEM 2. A Resolution authorizing the abatement of the nuisances existing on the following properties and the costs of such abatement to be assessed against and constitute a lien upon such properties, and the hearing

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CONSENT(ph) ITEM 3. A Resolution fixing a special assessment against the following properties for the abatement of noxious or dangerous weeds, as declared by Resolution No. 271-12, adopted by the Council March 13, 2012, and the hearing of all interested pa

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CONSENT(ph) ITEM 4. A Resolution fixing a special assessment against the following properties for the abatement of noxious or dangerous weeds, as declared by Resolution No. 383-14, adopted by the Council March 18, 2014, and the hearing of all interested pa

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CONSENT(ph) ITEM 5. A Resolution fixing a special assessment against the following properties for the abatement of noxious or dangerous weeds, as declared by Resolution No. 502-14, adopted by the Council March 25, 2014, and the hearing of all interested pa

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CONSENT(ph) ITEM 6. A Resolution fixing a special assessment against the following properties for the abatement of noxious or dangerous weeds, as declared by Resolution No. 611-14, adopted by the Council April 8, 2014, and the hearing of all interested par

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CONSENT(ph) ITEM 7. A Resolution fixing a special assessment against the following properties for the abatement of noxious or dangerous weeds, as declared by Resolution No. 1370-14, adopted by the Council July 1, 214, and the hearing of all interested part

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CONSENT(ph) ITEM 8. A Resolution fixing a special assessment against the following properties for the abatement of noxious or dangerous weeds, as declared by Resolution No. 1577-14, adopted by the Council July 29, 2014, and the hearing of all interested pa

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CONSENT(ph) ITEM 9. A Resolution fixing a special assessment against the following properties for the abatement of noxious or dangerous weeds, as declared by Resolution No. 1494-13, adopted by the Council August 13, 2013, and the hearing of all interested

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CONSENT(ph) ITEM 10. A Resolution fixing a special assessment against the following properties for the abatement of noxious or dangerous weeds, as declared by Resolution No. 1690-13, adopted by the Council September 17, 2013, and the hearing of all interes

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CONSENT(ph) ITEM 11. A Resolution fixing a special assessment against the following properties for the abatement of noxious or dangerous weeds, as declared by Resolution No. 2004-14, adopted by the Council October 7, 2014, and the hearing of all interested

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CONSENT(ph) ITEM 12. A Resolution fixing a special assessment against the following properties for the abatement of noxious or dangerous weeds, as declared by Resolution No. 2169-14, adopted by the Council November 4, 2014, and the hearing of all intereste

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CONSENT(ph) ITEM 13. A Resolution fixing a special assessment against the following properties for the abatement of noxious or dangerous weeds, as declared by Resolution No. 2001-12, adopted by the Council November 20, 2012, and the hearing of all interest

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CONSENT(ph) ITEM 14. A Resolution fixing a special assessment against the following properties for the abatement of noxious or dangerous weeds, as declared by Resolution No. 2240-13, adopted by the Council December 3, 2013, and the hearing of all intereste

Item number:Item #19 $ Total cost: $139K ⏳ Status: summary updating

CONSENT ITEM 18 . An Ordinance to amend the Capital Fund Budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2015, by transferring $139,329.39 from McCoy Center and appropriating $139,329.39 to Pool Repairs. (Recommended by the Director of

Item number:Item #20 $ Total cost: $153K ⏳ Status: summary updating

CONSENT ITEM 19. An Ordinance to amend the General Fund Budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2015, by appropriating $152,691.29 to Non Departmental, Transfer to Fund 102 Capital Improvement Fund; and amend the Capital Fund Budget for the fiscal yea

Item number:Item #21 $ Total cost: $47K ⏳ Status: summary updating

CONSENT ITEM 21. An Ordinance to amend the Capital Fund Budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2015, by transferring $46,918.10 from Harris Avenue Street Improvement and appropriating $46,918.10 to Sinkhole Repair. (Submitted by the Mayor (Recommend

Item number:Item #22 $ Total cost: $17K ⏳ Status: summary updating

CONSENT ITEM 22. An Ordinance to amend the Capital Fund Budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2015, by transferring $17,000.00 from E-85 Fueling Station and appropriating $17,000.00 to Emergency Generator Replacement. (Recom

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CONSENT ITEM 26. An Ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute a Second Amendment to Redevelopment Agreement with New Start Neighborhood Birmingham Revitalization, LLC under which the term of the original Redevelopment Agreement between the City and New

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CONSENT ITEM 27. An Ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute a Joint Purchasing/Service Agreement between the City of Birmingham and the City of Irondale under which the City of Irondale will purchase materials from sources established by the City of I

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CONSENT ITEM 28. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Contract for Professional Services with Timothy H. Nunnally, P.C. under which Nunnally will serve as the City's Tax Tribunal Hearing Officer to administer City of Birmingham tax appeals as

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CONSENT ITEM 31. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Preliminary Engineering, Right-of-Way and Construction Agreement with the State of Alabama, acting by and through the Alabama Department of Transportation for Project No. ST-037-999-012

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CONSENT ITEM 32. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Study Agreement with the State of Alabama, acting by and through the Alabama Department of Transportation for Project No. STPBH-3714() Reference No. 100058794 Downtown Birmingham Interst

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CONSENT ITEM 33. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Traffic Signal Maintenance and Lighting Agreement and Plans with the State of Alabama, acting by and through the Alabama Department of Transportation for Project No. STPBHF-I020 (349) Br

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CONSENT ITEM 34. A Resolution requesting approval of the endorsement of the Titusville Community Framework Plan.

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CONSENT ITEM 38. A Resolution fixing a Sales Tax Assessment in the amount of $1,138.93, against Most Unique Corp and Earnest Warren, the person responsible for the collection and remittance of the tax, doing business as Most Unique for the period of Novem

Item number:Item #31 $ Total cost: $2K ⏳ Status: summary updating

CONSENT ITEM 39. A Resolution fixing a Sales Tax Assessment in the amount of $2,257.11 against Eli Braxton, the person responsible for the collection and remittance of the tax, doing business as Tide & Tiger Lounge for the period of January 2014 to Octobe

Item number:Item #32 $ Total cost: $44K ⏳ Status: summary updating

CONSENT ITEM 40. A Resolution fixing a Sales Tax Assessment in the amount of $43,973.51 against Martice Wiley, the person responsible for the collection and remittance of the tax, doing business as Wiley Graphics for the period of April 2006 to December 2

Item number:Item #33 $ Total cost: $120 ⏳ Status: summary updating

CONSENT ITEM 41. A Resolution (1) finding that the allocation of up to $120.00 for the City to provide neighborhood association meeting signs for the Bush Hills neighborhood, which will be utilized to announce neighborhood association related Advisory Com

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CONSENT ITEM 42. A Resolution (1) finding that the activities associated with the 18th annual Birmingham Park and Recreation "Family Fishing Rodeo" to be held on Saturday, June 6, 2015 at East Lake Park, is authorized pursuant to Section 11-47-19, Code of

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CONSENT ITEM 43. A Resolution (1) finding that the activities associated with the 18th annual Birmingham Park and Recreation "Family Fishing Rodeo" to be held on Saturday, June 6, 2015 at East Lake Park, is authorized pursuant to Section 11-47-19, Code of

Item number:Item #36 $ Total cost: $582 ⏳ Status: summary updating

CONSENT ITEM 44. A Resolution (1) finding that the activities associated with an Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 4, 2015, is authorized by Section 11-47-19, Code of Alabama, 1975; (2) authorizing the expenditure of the total amount of $582.50 to purcha

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CONSENT ITEM 45. A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 1537 - 19th Street S.W., Birmingham, to be unsafe, a public nuisance, and directing that it be demolished. (Recommended by the Director of Plannin

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CONSENT ITEM 46. A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 1809 - 31st Street S.W., Birmingham, to be unsafe, a public nuisance, and directing that it be demolished. (Recommended by the Director of Plannin

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CONSENT ITEM 47. A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 829 Mason Avenue S.W., Birmingham, to be unsafe, a public nuisance, and directing that it be demolished. (Recommended by the Director of Planning,

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CONSENT ITEM 48. A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 3910 - 40th Avenue North, Birmingham, to be unsafe, a public nuisance, and directing that it be demolished. (Recommended by the Director of Planni

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CONSENT ITEM 49. A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 4037 - 40th Terrace North, Birmingham, to be unsafe, a public nuisance, and directing that it be demolished. (Recommended by the Director of Plann

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CONSENT ITEM 50. A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 4105 - 41st Avenue North, Birmingham, to be unsafe, a public nuisance, and directing that it be demolished. (Recommended by the Director of Planni

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CONSENT ITEM 51. A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 4118 - 42nd Court North, Birmingham, to be unsafe, a public nuisance, and directing that it be demolished. (Recommended by the Director of Plannin

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CONSENT ITEM 52. A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 315 Avenue G Pratt City, Birmingham, to be unsafe, a public nuisance, and directing that it be demolished. (Recommended by the Director of Plannin

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CONSENT ITEM 53. A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 711 - 13th Street Ensley aka 1300 Avenue H Ensley, Birmingham, to be unsafe, a public nuisance, and directing that it be demolished. (Recommended

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CONSENT ITEM 54. A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 981 - 1st Street North, Birmingham, to be unsafe, a public nuisance, and directing that it be demolished. (Recommended by the Director of Planning

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CONSENT ITEM 55. A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 734 - 8th Court West, Birmingham, to be unsafe, a public nuisance, and directing that it be demolished. (Recommended by the Director of Planning,

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CONSENT ITEM 56. A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 3763 - 1st Street West, Birmingham, to be unsafe, a public nuisance, and directing that it be demolished. (Recommended by the Director of Planning

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CONSENT ITEM 57. A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 804 - 37th Place North, Birmingham, to be unsafe, a public nuisance, and directing that it be demolished. (Recommended by the Director of Planning

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CONSENT ITEM 58. A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 2916 - 33rd Place North, Birmingham, to be unsafe, a public nuisance, and directing that it be demolished. (Recommended by the Director of Plannin

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CONSENT ITEM 59. A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 2809 - 34th Avenue North, Birmingham, to be unsafe, a public nuisance, and directing that it be demolished. (Recommended by the Director of Planni

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CONSENT ITEM 60. A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 256 - 22nd Avenue West, Birmingham, to be unsafe, a public nuisance, and directing that it be demolished. (Recommended by the Director of Planning

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CONSENT ITEM 61. A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 6624 - 3rd Avenue South, Birmingham, to be unsafe, a public nuisance, and directing that it be demolished. (Recommended by the Director of Plannin

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CONSENT ITEM 62. A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 6624 - 3rd Avenue South, Birmingham, to be unsafe, a public nuisance, and directing that it be demolished. (Recommended by the Director of Plannin

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CONSENT ITEM 63. A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 7805 - 2nd Avenue South, Birmingham, to be unsafe, a public nuisance, and directing that it be demolished. (Recommended by the Director of Plannin

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CONSENT ITEM 63. A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 7805 - 2nd Avenue South, Birmingham, to be unsafe, a public nuisance, and directing that it be demolished. (Recommended by the Director of Plannin

Item number:Item #57 $ Total cost: $47K ⏳ Status: summary updating

CONSENT ITEM 65. A Resolution accepting the lump sum proposal of Carpet Specialties, Inc., Birmingham, in the amount of $46,725.00 for the Highlands Park Golf and Tennis Flooring this being the lowest and best proposal submitted [GL Account: 001_049_40200

Item number:Item #58 $ Total cost: $49K ⏳ Status: summary updating

CONSENT ITEM 66. A Resolution accepting the lump sum bid of Allen Contracting Company, Inc., Alpine, Alabama in the amount of $49,203.00 for the Dorothy Spears Park-Pavilion and Playground Upgrades, this being the lowest and best bid submitted, and author

Item number:Item #59 $ Total cost: $13K ⏳ Status: summary updating

CONSENT ITEM 67. A Resolution accepting the lump sum bid of Battle Miller Construction Corporation, Hoover, Alabama in the amount of $12,725.00 for the Inglenook Park Renovations-Sidewalk Replacement, this being the lowest and best bid submitted, and auth

Item number:Item #60 $ Total cost: $36K ⏳ Status: summary updating

CONSENT ITEM 68. A Resolution accepting the lump sum bid of Lower Brothers Company, Inc., Birmingham, in the amount of $36,000.00 for the John McMahon Park Basketball Court Reconstruction, this being the lowest and best bid submitted, and authorizing the

Item number:Item #61 $ Total cost: $105K ⏳ Status: summary updating

CONSENT ITEM 69. A Resolution accepting the lump sum bid of Richard Sprouse Construction Inc., Pelham, Alabama in the amount of $105,000.00 for the Tuxedo Heights Park Renovations, this being the lowest and best bid submitted, and authorizing the Mayor to

Item number:Item #62 $ Total cost: $3.5M ⏳ Status: summary updating

CONSENT ITEM 70. A Resolution to accept the unit price bid of Three Million Five Hundred Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($3,500,000.00) submitted by Clements Dean Building Co., Inc., 5455 Highway 51, Wilsonville, AL 35186 for Rotary Trail Project, received

Item number:Item #63 $ Total cost: $1.3M ⏳ Status: summary updating

CONSENT ITEM 71. A Resolution to accept the unit price bid of One Million Two Hundred Eighty Seven Thousand Five Hundred Forty Two and 06/100 Dollars ($1,287,542.06) submitted by Chilton Contractors, Inc., P.O. Box 850, Jemison, AL 35085 for Tiger Phase

Item number:Item #64 $ Total cost: $14K ⏳ Status: summary updating

CONSENT ITEM 74. A Resolution approving payment to ION247, Birmingham, in the amount of $14,000.00, for monitoring video security cameras and network at Railroad Park for the period of November 1, 2014 through May 31, 2015, in accordance with Section 3-1-

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CONSENT ITEM 75. A Resolution approving payment to Knox Pest Control, Pelham, Alabama, in an amount not to exceed $200.00 annually, for termite warranty bond renewal for various locations as needed for a term of one (1) year and month to month thereafter,

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CONSENT ITEM 76. A Resolution approving payment to The Sheraton Birmingham Hotel, Birmingham, in the amount of $317.25, for hotel accommodations for three (3) room nights for a representative from Cities of Service, to view and evaluate completed projects

Item number:Item #67 $ Total cost: $317 ⏳ Status: summary updating

CONSENT ITEM 76. A Resolution approving payment to The Sheraton Birmingham Hotel, Birmingham, in the amount of $317.25, for hotel accommodations for three (3) room nights for a representative from Cities of Service, to view and evaluate completed projects

Item number:Item #68 $ Total cost: $42K ⏳ Status: summary updating

CONSENT ITEM 78 . A Resolution authorizing the Director of Finance to make eight (8) refunds in the total amount of $41,719.24.

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CONSENT ITEM 79. A Resolution approving the advanced expense accounts of city employees.

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APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA

Item number:Item #75 $ Total cost: $1.5M ⏳ Status: summary updating

CONSENT ITEM 20. WITH 88 An Ordinance to amend the Capital Fund Budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2015, by transferring $1,500,000.00 from Crossplex Warm-up Pool and appropriating $1,500,000.00 to Regions Baseball Stadium. (Submitted by the May

Item number:Item #88 $ Total cost: $39K ⏳ Status: summary updating

CONSENT ITEM 23. An Ordinance to amend the Grants Fund budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2015, by appropriating $39,219.01 to Neighborhood Stabilization Program (HUD) NSP3 FY10: Acquisition/Rehab and $20,000.00 to Neighborhood Stabilization Prog

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UC WAS FIRST MUST SHOW IN THE MINUTES CONSENT ITEM 25. An Ordinance to establish a City of Birmingham Tax Tribunal Hearing Officer to administer City of Birmingham tax appeals as established in the Code of Alabama 1975, Title 40, Chapter 2B, Section 1. [

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CONSENT ITEM 29. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Collection Services Agreement with Amsher Collection Services, Inc. ("Amsher") under which Amsher will prosecute collection services in Territory 9 for delinquent tax collection accounts for

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CONSENT ITEM 35. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign an appointment letter and to execute a Service Agreement with the National Alliance of Preservation Commissions ("NAPC"), for a total sum of Seven Thousand Dollars (7,000.00) for the NAPC to per

Item number:Item #92 $ Total cost: $15K ⏳ Status: summary updating

CONSENT ITEM 36. A Resolution approving the appointment with Building & Earth Sciences, Inc., Birmingham, in an amount not to exceed $14,875.00, to provide subsurface exploration and geotechnical services for the Sports Field Lighting Project and authori

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CONSENT ITEM 72. B & F A Resolution approving payment to Enterprise Holdings for the rental of eight (8) sport utility vehicles for five (5) days in the amount of $4,413.20 for the Human Rights Conference and Cities for Service events March 6, 2015, in ac

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CONSENT ITEM 73. A Resolution approving payment to Enterprise Leasing Company South Central d/b/a Enterprise Rent-a-Car for short term rental of vehicles (cars, SUV's, vans, etc.) as needed for the period ending September 30, 2015 based on bid awarded co