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council Birmingham · Tuesday, August 12, 2014

Regular City Council Meeting

Agenda items
76
48 consent · 28 regular
Votes
17
minutes text
Total dollars
$666,725
12 items with amounts
Roll call

Votes (17)

passed #6978 official minutes · high
Re: #14. CONSENT(ph) ITEM 8. A Resolution relative to the application of Clint Norman for a Mobile Food Vendor License to be used… item number · 70%
8–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #6979 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 #6982 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
6–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #6983 official minutes · high
Re: #60. ADDENDUM ITEM 58. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Agreement for Professional Services with Podesta Grou… text similarity · 75%
6–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #6984 official minutes · high
Re: #61. ADDENDUM ITEM 55. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Birmi… structured fact · 80%
8–0 1 abstain
Abbott · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA Hoyt · ABSTAIN
passed #6985 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
10–0 1 abstain
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA Scales · ABSTAIN
passed #6986 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
9–0 1 abstain
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA Scales · ABSTAIN
failed #6987 official minutes · high
Re: #67. (ph) ITEM 1. A Resolution relative to the application of The Onyx of Birmingham LLC for a Club Liquor Class II License … structured fact · 80%
2–3
Lundy · YEA Austin · YEA Abbott · NAY Hoyt · NAY Rafferty · NAY
failed #6988 official minutes · high
Re: #67. (ph) ITEM 1. A Resolution relative to the application of The Onyx of Birmingham LLC for a Club Liquor Class II License … structured fact · 80%
2–3
Lundy · YEA Austin · YEA Abbott · NAY Hoyt · NAY Rafferty · NAY
passed #6989 official minutes · high
Re: #70. CONSENT ITEM 20. A Resolution approving the appointment of Morgan Title Services, Springville, Alabama, in an amount no… text similarity · 75%
5–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Rafferty · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #6990 official minutes · high
Re: #71. CONSENT ITEM 21. A Resolution approving the agreement with Sarcor, LLC, Birmingham, in an amount not to exceed $152,776… text similarity · 75%
6–5
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #6991 official minutes · high
Re: #72. CONSENT ITEM 38. A Resolution accepting the lump sum bid of Lower Brothers, Inc., Birmingham, in the amount of $14,800.… text similarity · 75%
6–5
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #6992 official minutes · high
Re: #73. ITEM 52. A Resolution determining that the Observance of Human Rights Week, to be held October 22-27, 2014 in the City o… structured fact · 80%
6–5
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #6993 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
6–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #6994 official minutes · high
Re: #62. ITEM 53. A Resolution approving the following Advanced Expense Accounts: ** DON LUPO, Director MOCA, Mayor, Atlanta,… structured fact · 90%
9–0 1 abstain
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA Scales · ABSTAIN
Business

Regular Agenda (28)

Procedural: INVOCATION: Father John McDowell, President of John Carroll Catholic High School
Procedural: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilor Marcus Lundy, Jr.
Procedural: ROLL CALL
Procedural: APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS: May 20 and 27, 2014
Procedural: MINUTES NOT READY: June 3 - August 5, 2014
Procedural: PRESENTATIONS
Procedural: COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
· Item number:Item #52 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City approves employee advance expense reimbursement

Employees can seek advance reimbursement for job-related expenses from the general fund, streamlining cash-flow for out-of-pocket costs.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #55 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $25K

City hires Covington & Burling for legal services, $25K

City commits $25,000 in general-fund tax dollars to major law firm for six months of professional services. Sole-source award bypasses competitive bidding.

Counterparty: Covington & Burling, LLP Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
· Item number:Item #56 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $100K

Sole-source: City hires Partnering for Progress for $100K consulting, 6 months

City is committing $100,000 in general fund money to a consulting firm without competitive bidding. The contract's purpose and what services residents will receive are unclear from the agenda alone.

Counterparty: Partnering for Progress, LLC Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
· Item number:Item #57 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $25K

City hires Covington & Burling for legal services, $25K

City commits $25,000 in general-fund tax dollars to major law firm for six months of professional services. Sole-source award bypasses competitive bidding.

Counterparty: Covington & Burling, LLP Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
· Item number:Item #58 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $25K

City hires Covington & Burling for legal services, $25K

City commits $25,000 in general-fund tax dollars to major law firm for six months of professional services. Sole-source award bypasses competitive bidding.

Counterparty: Covington & Burling, LLP Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
· Item number:Item #59 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $100K

Sole-source: City hires Partnering for Progress for $100K consulting, 6 months

City is committing $100,000 in general fund money to a consulting firm without competitive bidding. The contract's purpose and what services residents will receive are unclear from the agenda alone.

Counterparty: Partnering for Progress, LLC Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
· Item number:Item #60 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $150K

City hires Podesta Group for 6-month consulting deal, $150K

Sole-source contract sends $150,000 in city funds to consulting firm without competitive bidding. Citizens should know who receives public money and why this vendor was chosen without open competition.

Counterparty: Podesta Group Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #61 · 🏗️ Property Recovery ✨ Total cost: undisclosed

City and Housing Authority pursue federal grant for Choice Neighborhoods

This partnership positions Birmingham to compete for federal funding to revitalize distressed neighborhoods through community-led planning. If awarded, the planning grant would lay groundwork for housing improvements and economic development in targeted areas.

Counterparty: Housing Authority of the Birmingham District Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #62 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $649

Approve $649.76 expense reimbursement for MOCA director

Reimburses Don Lupo, MOCA director, for conference travel to Atlanta in August 2014.

Counterparty: Don Lupo Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #63 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City reimburses employees for advanced expenses

City employees get reimbursed from the general fund for expenses they paid out of pocket while conducting city business.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #64 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves advanced expense reimbursements for city employees

City employees get reimbursed for work-related expenses they paid upfront. This routine approval ensures staff can cover travel, training, or supplies without personal financial burden.

Counterparty: city employees Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #65 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City ends Blue Cross retiree health insurance contract

The City is terminating its health insurance agreement with Blue Cross and Blue Shield for retirees. This affects retiree benefits and may signal a change to the health coverage program for retired city employees.

Counterparty: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
Procedural: CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS FOR FINAL PASSAGE
· Item number:Item #67 Total cost: undisclosed

Onyx nightclub seeks Class II liquor license at 615 8th Avenue West

The Onyx of Birmingham LLC is applying to serve alcohol at a new nightclub location. Council will hold a public hearing to consider the license and take input from neighbors and other interested parties.

Counterparty: The Onyx of Birmingham LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Liquor license Location: 615 - 8th Avenue West, Birmingham
· Item number:Item #68 Total cost: undisclosed

Onyx of Birmingham seeks Division I liquor license at 615 8th Ave W

Onyx seeking approval to operate as a bar/nightclub in downtown Birmingham. License decision will affect neighborhood activity and public safety.

Counterparty: The Onyx of Birmingham LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Liquor license Location: 615 - 8th Avenue West, Birmingham
Procedural: INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
· Item number:Item #73 Total cost: undisclosed

City declares Human Rights Week, Oct 22–27, 2014

Birmingham officially recognizes Human Rights Week with city support, affirming the city's commitment to human rights advocacy and community values during the designated observance period.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Proclamation
Procedural: REQUEST FROM THE PUBLIC
Procedural: OLD AND NEW BUSINESS
Procedural: ADJOURNMENT
Consent calendar

Consent Agenda (48)

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

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