Regular City Council Meeting

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CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT AGENDA

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CONSENT(ph) ITEM 1. A Resolution fixing a special assessment against the following properties for the abatement of noxious or dangerous weeds, as declared by Resolution No. 196-12, adopted by the Council February 14, 2012, and the hearing of all interested

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CONSENT(ph) ITEM 2. A Resolution fixing a special assessment against the following properties for the abatement of noxious or dangerous weeds, as declared by Resolution No. 1298-11, adopted by the Council September 13, 2011 and the hearing of all intereste

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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.1458-11 adopted by the Council October 11, 2011, and the hearing of all interested p

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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. 1539-11, adopted by the Council October 25, 2011, and the hearing of all interested

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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. 1599-11, adopted by the Council November 8, 2011, and the hearing of all interested

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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. 1715-11, adopted by the Council November 22, 2011, and the hearing of all intereste

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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. 1779-11 adopted by the Council December 6, 2011, and the hearing of all interested

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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. 1834-11 adopted by the Council December 20, 2011, and the hearing of all interested

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CONSENT ITEM 9. A Resolution waiving the vacation fee for Vacation Case No. SUB2014-00021 because of the positive economic impact the project will have on the City of Birmingham. (R

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CONSENT ITEM 11. An Ordinance "TO FURTHER AMEND THE CAPITAL FUND BUDGET" by transferring $54,493.99 from various projects and appropriating $54,493.99 to IMS - Computer Equipment. (Recommended

Item number:Item #18 $ Total cost: $130K ⏳ Status: summary updating

CONSENT ITEM 12. An Ordinance "TO FURTHER AMEND THE GRANTS FUND BUDGET" by appropriating $129,792.00 to PEP - Sidewalk Master Plan (ALDOT) for grant award received per Resolution No. 1433-14. (

Item number:Item #19 $ Total cost: $12K ⏳ Status: summary updating

CONSENT ITEM 13. An Ordinance "TO FURTHER AMEND THE GRANTS FUND BUDGET" by appropriating $12,061.60 to PEP - 16th Street Corridor (ALDOT), and "TO FURTHER AMEND THE CAPITAL FUND BUDGET" by transferring $3,015.40 from 14th Street Corridor and appropriatin

Item number:Item #20 $ Total cost: $309K ⏳ Status: summary updating

CONSENT ITEM 14. An Ordinance "TO FURTHER AMEND THE GRANTS FUND BUDGET" by appropriating $308,730.00 to Police - 2014 Justice Assistance Grant awarded per Ordinance No. 14-74. (Recommended by t

Item number:Item #21 $ Total cost: $4K ⏳ Status: summary updating

CONSENT ITEM 15. An Ordinance "TO FURTHER AMEND THE GENERAL FUND BUDGET" by appropriating $3,673.00 to Equipment Management - Non Capital Equipment, the funding source being a reimbursement received. (Submitted by the Mayor and the Budget and Finance Comm

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

CONSENT ITEM 16. An Ordinance "TO FURTHER AMEND THE CAPITAL FUND BUDGET" by appropriating $21,743.13 to Equipment Management - Vehicles, funding source being reimbursement for damaged vehicle.

Item number:Item #23 $ Total cost: $160K ⏳ Status: summary updating

CONSENT ITEM 18. An Ordinance "TO FURTHER AMEND THE CAPITAL FUND BUDGET" by transferring $160,000.00 from P.E.P. - Citywide Street Improvements and appropriating $160,000.00 to Steris Sidewalk Improvements per agreement.. (Submitted by the Mayor and the B

Item number:Item #24 $ Total cost: $8K ⏳ Status: summary updating

CONSENT ITEM 19. An Ordinance "TO FURTHER AMEND THE NEIGHBORHOOD ALLOCATIONS FUND BUDGET" by transferring $8,000.00 FROM Council PIC Projects - District #1, $1,490.00 from Council PIC Projects District #7, and appropriating $1,490.00 to Riley Neighborhoo

Item number:Item #25 $ Total cost: $3K ⏳ Status: summary updating

CONSENT ITEM 23. An Ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute a Quit Claim Deed to Iberia Bank, upon receipt of payment in the amount of $3,109.22 for the sale of property legally described as Lots 0000, Block 0000, according to the Survey NW ¼ OF NW ¼

Item number:Item #26 $ Total cost: $2K ⏳ Status: summary updating

CONSENT ITEM 24. An Ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute a Quit Claim Deed to Vincent E. Williams, upon receipt of payment in the amount of $2,212.38 for the sale of property legally described as Lots 0001 and 0002, Block 0006, according to the Surv

Item number:Item #27 $ Total cost: $59K ⏳ Status: summary updating

CONSENT ITEM 26. A Resolution fixing a Sales Tax Assessment in the amount of $59,447.40, against Mitchell P. Hagood, the person responsible for the collection and remittance of the tax, doing business as Books Beans and Candles MS for the periods of Decem

Item number:Item #28 $ Total cost: $2K ⏳ Status: summary updating

CONSENT ITEM 27. A Resolution fixing a Sales Tax Assessment in the amount of $1,668.00, against Rags Bar and Grill, Inc. and Robert J. Lorino, the person responsible for the collection and remittance of the tax, doing business as Rags Bar and Grill for th

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CONSENT ITEM 28. A Resolution determining that the Birmingham Business Alliance Luncheon to be held September 12, 2014 at the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex, East Ballroom, serves a public purpose that promotes goodwill and serves a public interes

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CONSENT ITEM 29. A Resolution determining that the Annual District 5 Fun Day to be held October 19, 2014 at Railroad Park serves a public purpose that promotes goodwill and serves a public interest, and requesting that City funds be administered to pay for

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CONSENT ITEM 30. A Resolution determining that the Community Policing and Revitalization 5th Annual Award of Excellence Banquet to be held September 20, 2014 at the Birmingham Sheraton Hotel serves a public purpose that promotes goodwill and serves a publi

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CONSENT ITEM 31. A Resolution requesting that City Council Discretionary Fund be appropriated for various organizations, declaring them a public purpose, and authorizing the Mayor to execute the contracts. (Submitted by Councilor Abbott, Chairperson, Budg

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CONSENT ITEM 32. A Resolution (1) finding that the payment of $537.27 for Fairview Neighborhood Association member, Gerri Robinson to attend the 2014 NUSA Board of Directors' Meeting in Houston, Texas, 2014, constitutes a public purpose; (2) authorizing t

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CONSENT ITEM 33. A Resolution (1) finding that the payment of $1,218.47 for Spring Lake Neighborhood Association member, George Lee to attend the 2014 NUSA Board of Directors' Meeting in Houston, Texas, constitutes a public purpose; (2) authorizing the ex

Item number:Item #35 $ Total cost: $2K ⏳ Status: summary updating

CONSENT ITEM 34. A Resolution (1) finding that the payment of $1,500.00 to assist with funding for the 2014 "Party With a Purpose" event, constitutes a public purpose; (2) authorizing the expenditure of the total amount of $1,500.00 in City of Birmingham

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CONSENT ITEM 35. A Resolution (1) finding that the payment of $178.49 to Computer Solutions of Alabama, Inc. to repair existing computer problems occurring with the Jones Valley Neighborhood Association computer, constitutes a public purpose; (2) authoriz

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CONSENT ITEM 36. A Resolution (1) finding that the payment of $245.00 to Computer Solutions of Alabama, Inc. to repair existing computer problems occurring with the Spring Lake Neighborhood Association computer, constitutes a public purpose; (2) authorizi

Item number:Item #38 $ Total cost: $1K ⏳ Status: summary updating

CONSENT ITEM 37. A Resolution (1) finding that the payment of $1,000.00 to assist the sponsors of the Birmingham Multicultural Association (International Street Fair), which will feature music, dance, art and food from all over the world, constitutes a p

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CONSENT ITEM 39. A Resolution (1) finding that the payment of $200.00 to purchase meeting announcement signs, constitutes a public purpose; (2) authorizing the expenditure of the total amount of $200.00 in City of Birmingham funds, which have been allocat

Item number:Item #40 $ Total cost: $10K ⏳ Status: summary updating

CONSENT ITEM 40. A Resolution (1) finding that the payment of $10,000.00 to replace the Brummitt Heights neighborhood entrance sign, constitutes a public purpose; (2) authorizing the expenditure of the total amount of $10,000.00 in City of Birmingham fund

Item number:Item #41 $ Total cost: $10K ⏳ Status: summary updating

CONSENT ITEM 41. A Resolution (1) finding that the payment of $10,000.00 to purchase a neighborhood entrance sign for the Huffman neighborhood, constitutes a public purpose; (2) authorizing the expenditure of the total amount of $10,000.00 in City of Birm

Item number:Item #42 $ Total cost: $3K ⏳ Status: summary updating

CONSENT ITEM 42. A Resolution (1) finding that the payment of $3,200.00 to purchase a neighborhood entrance sign for the Wylam neighborhood, constitutes a public purpose; (2) authorizing the expenditure of the total amount of $3,200.00 in City of Birmingh

Item number:Item #43 $ Total cost: $280 ⏳ Status: summary updating

CONSENT ITEM 43. A Resolution (1) finding that the activities associated with the "KBBC" luncheon, constitutes a public purpose; (2) authorizing the expenditure of the total amount of $280.00 to purchase a table for the event, to be paid from funds made a

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CONSENT ITEM 44. A Resolution (1) finding that the activities associated with the "KBBC" luncheon, constitutes a public purpose; (2) authorizing the expenditure of the total amount of $105.00 to purchase three tickets for the event, to be paid from funds

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CONSENT ITEM 45. A Resolution (1) finding that the payment of $500.00 to purchase food items for the Gate City "2015 Love Fest," constitutes a public purpose; (2) authorizing the expenditure of the total amount of $500.00 in City of Birmingham funds, whic

Item number:Item #46 $ Total cost: $2K ⏳ Status: summary updating

CONSENT ITEM 46. A Resolution (1) finding that the payment of $2,000.00 to provide assistance in fundraising for the 2014 Artwalk to be held September 5-6, 2014, which promotes Birmingham's regional and emerging artists and to promote goodwill for the Bir

Item number:Item #47 $ Total cost: $3K ⏳ Status: summary updating

CONSENT ITEM 47. A Resolution (1) finding that the total payment of $3,000.00 to the Birmingham Board of Education to purchase cultural arts assemblies, field trips, resources and materials for the Booker T. Washington K-8 School, constitutes a public pur

Item number:Item #48 $ Total cost: $1K ⏳ Status: summary updating

CONSENT ITEM 48. A Resolution (1) finding that the payment of $1,000.00 to South Park Baptist Church to provide facility usage for the Germania Park Neighborhood Association meetings, constitutes a public purpose; (2) authorizing the expenditure of the to

Item number:Item #49 $ Total cost: $1K ⏳ Status: summary updating

CONSENT ITEM 49. A Resolution (1) finding that the payment of $1,000.00 to Evergreen Missionary Baptist Church to provide facility usage for the Evergreen Neighborhood Association meetings, constitutes a public purpose; (2) authorizing the expenditure of

Item number:Item #50 $ Total cost: $750 ⏳ Status: summary updating

CONSENT ITEM 50. A Resolution (1) finding that the allocation of up to $750.00 to purchase tables at the "Community Policing and Revitalization" banquet on September 20, 2014, constitutes a public purpose; (2) authorizing the expenditure of the total amou

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CONSENT ITEM 51. A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 1014 Graymont Avenue West, 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 52. A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 920 - 4th Terrace 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 53. A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 348 Irving Street, Sherman Heights, Birmingham, to be unsafe, a public nuisance, and directing that it be demolished. (Recommended by the Director

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CONSENT ITEM 54. A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 120 Maple Avenue, Pratt City, Birmingham, to be unsafe, a public nuisance, and directing that it be demolished. (Recommended by the Director of Pl

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CONSENT ITEM 55. A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 1217 Avenue H Ensley, 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 929 Columbia Street, Birmingham, to be unsafe, a public nuisance, and directing that it be demolished. (Recommended by the Director of Planning, E

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CONSENT ITEM 57. A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 920 - 22nd Street, Ensley, 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 59. A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 1321 - 47th Street and Carport, Belview Heights, Birmingham, to be unsafe, a public nuisance, and directing that it be demolished. (Recommended by

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CONSENT ITEM 58. A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 310 Avenue V and Garage, Pratt City, Birmingham, to be unsafe, a public nuisance, and directing that it be demolished. (Recommended by the Directo

Item number:Item #60 $ Total cost: $604K ⏳ Status: summary updating

CONSENT ITEM 60. A Resolution accepting the lump sum bid of Alabama Roofing and Sheet Metal Co., Inc., Anniston, Alabama, in the amount $604,000.00, for Package "B" Recreation Center Roof Replacements including locations at Ensley Park Recreation Center,

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CONSENT ITEM 61. A Resolution accepting the lump sum bid of Allen Contracting Co., Inc., Alpine, Alabama, in the amount of $44,250.00, for Cooper Green Park Restroom Renovation, this being the lowest and best bid submitted, and authorizing the Mayor to en

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CONSENT ITEM 62. A Resolution accepting the lump sum bid of Coston General Contractors Inc., McCalla, Alabama, in the amount of $228,529.00, for Stockham Park Renovations, this being the lowest and best bid submitted, and authorizing the Mayor to enter in

Item number:Item #63 $ Total cost: $85K ⏳ Status: summary updating

CONSENT ITEM 63. A Resolution accepting the lump sum bid of A.G. Gaston Construction Co., Inc., Birmingham, in the amount of $85,000.00, for Bessie Estell Park Renovations, this being the lowest and best bid submitted, and authorizing the Mayor to enter i

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CONSENT ITEM 64. A Resolution accepting the lump sum bid of Covington Flooring Co. Inc., Birmingham, in the amount of $234,500.00, for Recreation Center Gymnasium Wood Floor Replacement or Repair-Package B located at Ensley Park Recreation Center, Hooper

Item number:Item #65 $ Total cost: $180K ⏳ Status: summary updating

CONSENT ITEM 65. A Resolution accepting the lump sum bid of Richard Sprouse Construction Inc., Pelham, Alabama, in the amount of $179,930.00, for Roosevelt City Park Renovations, this being the lowest and best bid submitted, and authorizing the Mayor to e

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CONSENT ITEM 66. A Resolution accepting and approving the bid of Dynamic Security, Birmingham, for the purchase of temporary security service as needed at the unit price on file in the office of the Purchasing Agent, for a period of one (1) year and month

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CONSENT ITEM 67. A Resolution authorizing the Director of Finance to make five (5) refunds in the total amount of $24,676.99.

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CONSENT ITEM 68. A Resolution approving the itemized expense accounts of city employees.

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CONSENT ITEM 69. A Resolution amending Resolution No. 1716-14, adopted by the Council August 19, 2014 which approved the itemized expense accounts of city employees to reflect an increase in the registration. (Recommended by the D

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CONSENT ITEM 70. A Resolution approving the advanced expense accounts of city employees.

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CONSENT ITEM 73. A Resolution approving the advanced expense accounts of city employees.

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CONSENT ITEM 74. A Resolution determining that the 2014 Volunteers in Police Service (VIPS) Appreciation Ceremony to be held October 2014 serves a public purpose that promotes goodwill and serves a public interest, and requesting that City funds in the amo

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CONSENT ITEM 75. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Construction Agreement with CSX Transportation, Inc. under which CSXT will permit the City of Birmingham to perform certain improvements on CSXT property, located at the Amtrak Station, for

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CONSENT ITEM 76. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a First Amendment to Contract for Professional Services with Daryl Perkins, d/b/a Master Solutions, LLC, under which Daryl Perkins will provide state government lobbying and to represent the C

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CONSENT ITEM 77. A Resolution approving and authorizing the Mayor to execute an Agreement for Cafeteria Services and License for Use of the City Hall Cafeteria with Redeaux's, LLC d/b/a Redeaux's Sandwich Shoppe, under which the City will grant Redeaux's

Item number:Item #76 $ Total cost: $204K ⏳ Status: summary updating

CONSENT ITEM 78. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Change Order with Saiia Construction Company LLC in the amount of $204,000.00 to the existing New Georgia Municipal Solid Waste Landfill Unit 1, Phase 2 contract entered into on May 22, 2013

Item number:Item #77 $ Total cost: $15K ⏳ Status: summary updating

CONSENT ITEM 79. A Resolution approving the appointment of American Behavioral EAP, LLC, Birmingham in an amount not to exceed $15,000.00, as a consultant to the Police Department, to provide psychological evaluations for a total of eighty (80) candidates

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CONSENT ITEM 80. A Resolution finding that the following three hundred forty-six (346) properties have noxious or dangerous weeds growing thereon declaring said properties to be a public nuisance and providing that notice shall be posted on each of said p

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APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA

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CONSENT ITEM 10. An Ordinance "TO FURTHER AMEND THE CAPITAL FUND BUDGET" by transferring $550,000.00 from Recreation Center Improvements - Replace Gym Floors and appropriating $550,000.00 to Park and Recreation - Roof Repairs to complete recreation cente

Item number:Item #89 $ Total cost: $2K ⏳ Status: summary updating

(ITEMS 20-22 TOGETHER) CONSENT ITEM 22. An Ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute a Quit Claim Deed to Regions Bank, upon receipt of payment in the amount of $1,711.67 for the sale of property legally described as Lots 0000, Block 0000, according to

Item number:Item #90 $ Total cost: $8K ⏳ Status: summary updating

CONSENT ITEM 38. A Resolution (1) finding that the total payment of $7,575.00 to the Birmingham Jefferson County Transit Authority to match funds for one (1) large bus shelter to be placed at the corner of Lexington Street and 7th Avenue, Wylam, constitut

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CONSENT ITEM 72. A Resolution approving the itemized expense accounts of city employees.