Regular City Council Meeting

· Item number:Item #20 📄 Status: no agenda text

ITEM 26.

· Item number:Item #21 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $400K

City commits $400K to Brentwood for worker compensation admin

Workers' compensation administration directly affects how quickly injured city employees and their families receive benefits. This contract sets the terms for claims processing and support services.

👥 Counterparty: Brentwood Services Administrators, Inc. 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Contract award

· Item number:Item #22 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $63K

City extends animal control contract for $63,389/month

Funds ongoing animal control services across Birmingham for one month starting August 1, 2014. Ensures continued animal response and care operations city-wide.

👥 Counterparty: Birmingham Jefferson County Animal Control, Birmingham 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #23 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

City approves employee expense account reimbursements

Council reimburses city staff for pre-approved work expenses paid out-of-pocket. Standard budget item ensuring employees aren't out-of-pocket for city business.

👥 Counterparty: city employees 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #24 $ Total cost: $812

Council approves $812 expense reimbursement for Brandon McCray

Committee assistant reimbursed for travel to professional development conference in Nauvoo, Alabama in September 2014.

👥 Counterparty: Brandon McCray 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Budget amendment

· Item number:Item #25 $ Total cost: $150K

General Fund: $150K appropriation to Construction Industry Authority

City redirects $150,000 from general reserves to support the Birmingham Construction Industry Authority. This spending decision affects available city funds for other core services.

👥 Counterparty: Birmingham Construction Industry Authority 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Budget amendment

· Item number:Item #26 $ Total cost: undisclosed

East Lake Supertter seeks off-premise beer/wine license

East Lake Supertter is applying to transfer an off-premise beer and wine license for a location on Oporto Madrid Boulevard North. Council will hold a hearing on the application.

👥 Counterparty: East Lake Supertter, Inc. 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Liquor license 📍 Location: 421 Oporto Madrid Boulevard North, Suite A, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #27 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Fat Man Food Mart seeks beer and wine license transfer

Off-premise beer and wine sales at this 1st Avenue South location will be decided after public hearing. Neighbors and residents can comment on the application.

👥 Counterparty: Fat Man Food Mart, Inc. 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Liquor license 📍 Location: 5612 - 1st Avenue South, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #28 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Off-premise beer and wine license transfer approved for Hooper City Convenience

Monique Kenebrew's application to transfer a beer and wine license to Hooper City Convenience Store at 3853 4th Street West proceeds to public hearing, allowing residents to weigh in on the license transfer.

👥 Counterparty: Monique Kenebrew 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Liquor license 📍 Location: 3853 - 4th Street West, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #29 $ Total cost: undisclosed

East Lake Supertter seeks liquor license transfer for package store

East Lake Supertter, Inc. is seeking to transfer a Lounge Retail Liquor Class II license to operate at 421 Oporto Madrid Boulevard North, Suite B. The license approval determines what types of alcohol can be sold at this location and subjects the business to city oversight and co

👥 Counterparty: East Lake Supertter, Inc. 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Liquor license 📍 Location: 421 Oporto Madrid Boulevard North, Suite B, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #30 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Club liquor license application: Upside Down Plaza, 2012 Magnolia Ave

Council will hear a liquor license application for a club at 2012 Magnolia Avenue. Your input during the public hearing can influence whether the license is granted.

👥 Counterparty: Upside Down Plaza, Inc. 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Liquor license 📍 Location: 2012 Magnolia Avenue, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #31 $ Total cost: undisclosed

JPR, Inc. applies for retail liquor license at Mountainview Road

City Council considers approval of a new retail alcohol license for Rancho De Las Aguilas restaurant. Public hearing allows community input on the license application.

👥 Counterparty: JPR, Inc. 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Liquor license 📍 Location: 2000 Mountainview Road, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #32 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Public hearing set on dance permit for Rancho De Las Aguilas

JPR, Inc. seeks a Division I dance permit for the venue at 2000 Mountainview Road. Council will hear from the applicant and public before deciding whether to grant the license.

👥 Counterparty: JPR, Inc./Patrick Roll, Sr. 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Public hearing set 📍 Location: 2000 Mountainview Road, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #33 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

Sidewalk Moving Image Festival gets concessions license for Aug 23–24

Event Concessions, Inc. approved to run food and beverage sales at the downtown festival on 3rd Avenue North, bringing street vending activity to the area during the two-day event.

👥 Counterparty: Event Concessions, Inc. 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution 📍 Location: 3rd Avenue North between 18th Street and 19th Street North, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #34 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

80 Pops! gets mobile food vendor license for 2nd Ave & 19th St

New pushcart vendor approved to operate at 2nd Avenue North and 19th Street North intersection. Brings food service option to Northwest Birmingham location.

👥 Counterparty: Brian Robinson 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution 📍 Location: 2nd Avenue North and 19th Street North, Northwest corner

· Item number:Item #35 $ Total cost: undisclosed

80 Pops! gets approval for pushcart at 5th & 20th South

New food vendor brings service to downtown intersection. Local entrepreneur Brian Robinson can now operate 80 Pops! pushcart at 5th Avenue South and 20th Street South.

👥 Counterparty: Brian Robinson / 80 Pops! 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Other 📍 Location: 5th Avenue South and 20th Street South, southwest corner, 150 feet from Pizza

· Item number:Item #36 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Mobile food vendor license approved for Cantina on Wheels

Rom Mendez can now operate a food truck on 19th Street South between 5th and 6th Avenues. Adds a new dining option to the area.

👥 Counterparty: Rom Mendez 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Other 📍 Location: 19th Street South between 5th Avenue South and 6th Avenue South

· Item number:Item #37 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Advance America 1613 applies for gold/silver buyers permit

Advance America seeks license to buy gold and silver at 2245-B Bessemer Road. Council will hold a public hearing on the permit application.

👥 Counterparty: J. Patrick O'Shaughnessy, James A. Overden, J. Christian Rudolph, Advance America 1613 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Public hearing set 📍 Location: 2245-B Bessemer Road, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #38 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Public hearing: Advance America permit application at Crestwood Blvd

Advance America (a check-cashing and lending service) seeks a precious-metals buyer permit at 7825-D Crestwood Boulevard. Public input on the permit is invited at an upcoming hearing.

👥 Counterparty: J. Patrick O'Shaughnessy, James A. Overden, J. Christian Rudolph, Advance America 1621 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Public hearing set 📍 Location: 7825-D Crestwood Boulevard, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #39 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Buyers of Gold or Silver Permit approved for Advance America at Parkway East

City Council approves permit for gold/silver buying business at 9784 Parkway East. Permit allows the applicants to operate a precious metals purchase operation in Birmingham.

👥 Counterparty: J. Patrick O'Shaughnessy, James A. Overden, J. Christian Rudolph 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Other 📍 Location: 1625, 9784 Parkway East, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #40 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves wrecker service license for J-Tec Recycling

Allows Jack Anthony Husted to operate a wrecker service at J-Tec Recycling in Pelham. This enables the recycling facility to expand its vehicle recovery and processing operations.

👥 Counterparty: Jack Anthony Husted 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution 📍 Location: J-Tec Recycling, Pelham, Alabama

· Item number:Item #41 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Wrecker service license hearing set for Excel Towing, 1st Ave N

City Council will hear an application from Excel Eagle Enterprise to operate a wrecker (towing) service at 4811 1st Avenue North. Public input is open during the hearing.

👥 Counterparty: Vanessa Wilson and Calvin Wilson of Excel Eagle Enterprise 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Public hearing set 📍 Location: 4811 - 1st Avenue North, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #43 $ Total cost: $250K

City sets aside $250K for DNC recruitment from property sale

Budget amendment commits $250,000 in one-time property sale revenue to recruitment efforts for the Do Not Call registry program.

👥 Counterparty: Non Departmental, DNC Recruitment 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Budget amendment

· Item number:Item #44 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $5.0M

City commits $5M to host 2016 Democratic National Convention

Birmingham pursues national convention to boost tourism, hotel revenue, and local business visibility. Event draws thousands of visitors and media attention to the region.

👥 Counterparty: Birmingham 2016 Host Committee 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #46 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

Taxi and vehicle-for-hire regulations updated

Rules governing rideshare and taxi licenses are being revised. Changes may affect permit requirements, safety standards, or service terms for drivers and passengers.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Ordinance

· Item number:Item #47 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Zoning change: Mixed-use district rezoned to neighborhood business

This rezoning changes allowed uses and building rules for an area currently zoned for mixed residential and commercial development. The change may affect future development potential, property values, and neighborhood character.

👥 Counterparty: J. Michael Carpente 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Zoning

· Item number:Item #48 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Zoning change: QB-1 district boundaries adjusted

This zoning map amendment affects which properties can be developed for neighborhood business use. Changes to zoning boundaries can influence what types of businesses operate in the area and how properties are developed or used.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Zoning

· Item number:Item #49 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $28.0M

City issues $28M housing bonds for GMF-Alabama Housing

Public Finance Authority backs $28 million in bonds to finance multifamily housing development. A $3.25 million portion supports affordable housing goals in Birmingham.

👥 Counterparty: GMF-Alabama Housing, LLC 🏛 Funding source: Bond 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #51 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

Parking meter fee schedule revised (first reading)

Parking rates at meter zones throughout the city may increase or change. This first reading begins the process; final vote and effective date TBD.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Ordinance

· Item number:Item #52 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

New rules for charitable food service events in Birmingham

Birmingham is establishing regulations for charitable food giveaways and community meals. These rules will clarify how nonprofits and community organizations can safely operate food service events in the city.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Ordinance

· Item number:Item #53 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Public hearing set on zoning change from M-1 industrial

A property or area currently zoned for light industrial use may be rezoned; the hearing on September 9, 2014 will let residents comment on how the change affects their neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Zoning 📅 Public hearing: September 9, 2014