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council Birmingham · Tuesday, November 25, 2014

Regular City Council Meeting

Agenda items
74
46 consent · 28 regular
Votes
14
minutes text
Total dollars
$3.6M
20 items with amounts
Roll call

Votes (14)

passed #6748 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
passed #6749 official minutes · high
Re: #4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MINUTES: August 19, 26 and September 2, 2014 item number · 70%
6–1 1 abstain
Abbott · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Austin · YEA Tyson · NAY Scales · ABSTAIN
passed #6750 official minutes · high
Re: #67. ITEM 23. An Ordinance appropriating $400,000.00 from the Birmingham Fund as a funding source if, after reviewing the com… structured fact · 90%
7–0
Abbott · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #6751 official minutes · high
Re: #68. ITEM 60. ADDENDUM A Resolution appointing one (1) member to the Birmingham Jefferson County Transit Authority to fill th… structured fact · 80%
8–0
Abbott · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #6752 official minutes · high
Re: #68. ITEM 60. ADDENDUM A Resolution appointing one (1) member to the Birmingham Jefferson County Transit Authority to fill th… structured fact · 80%
8–0
Abbott · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #6753 official minutes · high
Re: #69. ITEM 61. ADDENDUM A Resolution appointing one (1) member to the Birmingham Parking Authority four (4) year term expiring… structured fact · 80%
7–0
Abbott · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #6754 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
8–0
Abbott · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #6755 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
8–0
Abbott · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #6756 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
8–0
Abbott · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #6757 official minutes · high
Re: #72. REQUEST FROM THE PUBLIC text similarity · 75%
6–0
Abbott · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #6758 official minutes · high
Re: #72. REQUEST FROM THE PUBLIC text similarity · 75%
7–0
Abbott · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #6759 official minutes · high
Re: #72. REQUEST FROM THE PUBLIC text similarity · 75%
6–0
Abbott · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #6760 official minutes · high
Re: #72. REQUEST FROM THE PUBLIC text similarity · 75%
6–0
Abbott · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA
Business

Regular Agenda (28)

Procedural: INVOCATION: Reverend Ralph F. Patterson, Business Compliance Unit, BPD
Procedural: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilor Lashunda Scales
Procedural: ROLL CALL
Procedural: APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MINUTES: August 19, 26 and September 2, 2014
Procedural: MINUTES NOT READY: September 9 - November 18, 2014
· Item number:Item #25 Total cost: undisclosed

Council rescinds right-of-way license for Parkside Residences

Removes concrete encroachment permit granted to Parkside Residences in 2014, returning public right-of-way control to the city.

Counterparty: Parkside Residences, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Right-of-way easement
· Item number:Item #26 Total cost: undisclosed

Right-of-way permit: Parkside Residences installs power vault

Allows Parkside Residences to install a transformer vault in public right-of-way for the LIV Parkside development. This decision enables utility infrastructure needed for the project's completion.

Counterparty: Parkside Residences, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Right-of-way easement
· Item number:Item #27 Total cost: undisclosed

Council rescinds Parkside Residences right-of-way license for shoring walls

City ends permission Parkside Residences held since 2014 to keep shoring walls in public right-of-way. Property owner must now remove structures or renegotiate terms.

Counterparty: Parkside Residences, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Right-of-way easement
· Item number:Item #28 Total cost: undisclosed

Parkside Residences gets right-of-way permit for apartment shoring

Parkside Residences can now install structural supports (shoring walls and piles) in public right-of-way for a new multi-story apartment building. This lets the developer proceed with construction in a shared public space.

Counterparty: Parkside Residences, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Right-of-way easement
· Item number:Item #29 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $400K

City commits $400K to Trane for energy audit

Energy audit will identify inefficiencies in city buildings and potential savings on utility costs. Results will guide future spending on heating, cooling, and electrical systems across city facilities.

Counterparty: Trane USA, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #30 · 🏗️ Property Recovery ✨ Total cost: undisclosed

City seizes 1057 Avenue M for Village Creek Linear Park

Birmingham is using eminent domain to take the property for a new linear park along Village Creek. This likely displaces current occupants or owners, though the parks project will add green space and recreation access to the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 1057 Avenue M, Birmingham
· Item number:Item #33 Total cost: undisclosed

City recognizes Fresh Air Family's Wacky Tacky Christmas Light Tour

The city officially endorses the event as serving a public purpose by funding children's access to nature programs and promoting community goodwill through the December 16 holiday tour.

Counterparty: Fresh Air Family Funding source: Unknown Action type: Proclamation
· Item number:Item #34 Total cost: undisclosed

Fire and Rescue holiday fundraiser for Toys for Tots declared public purpose

City Council officially recognizes the Fire Department's Christmas Soiree (Dec 20 at the Museum of Art) as serving public interest. The event supports Toys for Tots, bringing holiday gifts to children in need.

Counterparty: Birmingham Fire and Rescue Funding source: Unknown Action type: Proclamation Location: Birmingham Museum of Art
· Item number:Item #49 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $963K

Council awards $963K drainage contract to Southeastern Sealcoating

City invests nearly $1 million in Alabama Avenue drainage improvements through competitive bid. Project addresses stormwater infrastructure on a key city corridor.

Counterparty: Southeastern Sealcoating, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award Location: Alabama Avenue
· Item number:Item #50 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $505K

Council awards $505K drainage contract to Southeastern Sealcoating

Calico Winewood drainage improvements project moves forward with lowest competitive bid. Work addresses neighborhood stormwater management.

Counterparty: Southeastern Sealcoating, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
· Item number:Item #51 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City awards lamp and ballast contract to Buffalo Electric

City commits to a 6-month renewable contract for maintenance supplies used in municipal lighting systems and facilities.

Counterparty: Buffalo Electric, Birmingham Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
· Item number:Item #59 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City partners with TSA for explosives-detection canine program

Birmingham will host federal bomb-detection dogs at key public facilities, boosting security at high-risk locations. No local funding required; TSA covers operational costs.

Counterparty: Transportation Security Administration Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #60 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement: 116 properties declared public nuisance

City is moving to clear overgrown weeds from 116 properties, which reduces blight and pest habitats in neighborhoods. Property owners will receive notice and have opportunity to remedy conditions before city action.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
· Item number:Item #61 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $741

Approve $741.82 travel reimbursement for communications director

City approves expense claim for Mayor's communications director to attend August meeting in New Orleans. Routine staff travel spending from general fund.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #62 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $505K

Council awards $505K drainage contract to Southeastern Sealcoating

Calico Winewood drainage improvements project moves forward with lowest competitive bid. Work addresses neighborhood stormwater management.

Counterparty: Southeastern Sealcoating, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
· Item number:Item #67 · 🏠 Housing Stability Total cost: $400K

City sets aside $400K if it rejects Trane energy deal

Council must decide whether to sign a long-term energy-savings contract with Trane USA or set aside $400K from general funds instead. The choice affects city finances and building efficiency for years to come.

Counterparty: Trane USA, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Appropriation
· Item number:Item #68 Total cost: undisclosed

Council appoints member to Transit Authority board

Fills vacant seat on Birmingham Jefferson County Transit Authority governing board after Joyce Brooks' resignation. Board decisions affect transit service and fares citywide.

Counterparty: Birmingham Jefferson County Transit Authority Funding source: Unknown Action type: Appointment board
· Item number:Item #69 Total cost: undisclosed

Council appoints member to Parking Authority board

A new board member will help oversee parking policies and revenue for the city's parking system over the next four years.

Counterparty: Birmingham Parking Authority Funding source: Unknown Action type: Appointment board
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 (46)

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

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