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council Birmingham · Tuesday, July 22, 2014

Regular City Council Meeting

Agenda items
79
46 consent · 33 regular
Votes
0
none recorded
Total dollars
$1.7M
24 items with amounts
Business

Regular Agenda (33)

Procedural: INVOCATION: Reverend Perry Macon, Pastor of First Baptist Church Woodlawn
Procedural: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilor Valerie Abbott
Procedural: ROLL CALL
Procedural: APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS: April 29 and May 6, 2014
Procedural: MINUTES NOT READY: May 13 - July 15, 2014
Procedural: COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
· Item number:Item #46 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement assessment added: 3431 12th Ave N

Property owner at 3431 12th Ave N will receive a special tax assessment to cover the city's cost of removing noxious weeds. Non-compliance can lead to code enforcement action.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Weed abatement Location: 3431 12th Ave N
· Item number:Item #48 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City, Park Board, and UAB sign parks partnership agreement

City expands recreational access through collaboration with UAB. Details of services, terms, and community benefits are incomplete in the source material.

Counterparty: Park and Recreation Board of the City of Birmingham and Board of Trustees for the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #49 Total cost: undisclosed

Council cancels 2013 Dunn Construction contract for Ensley Complete Streets

Dunn Construction's decade-old bid for the Ensley Complete Streets Project is rejected, clearing the way for the city to restart procurement or reassign funds to other Ensley infrastructure work.

Counterparty: Dunn Construction, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Bid rejection Location: Ensley
· Item number:Item #50 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $1.2M

Council awards $1.2M Ensley Complete Streets contract to Dunn Construction

Dunn Construction will upgrade sidewalks, traffic signals, and transit infrastructure in Ensley using federal TIGER grant funding. Work improves safety and walkability for residents and reduces commute friction.

Counterparty: Dunn Construction, Inc., Birmingham Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Contract award Location: Ensley
· Item number:Item #51 Total cost: undisclosed

Grace Revival LLC seeks restaurant liquor license at 2212 2nd Ave North

New restaurant liquor license application subject to public hearing. Residents can comment on the business's fitness to operate and potential neighborhood impacts.

Counterparty: Grace Revival LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Liquor license Location: 2212 2nd Avenue North, Birmingham
· Item number:Item #52 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Saw's Street Kitchen mobile food vendor license approved for 7th Ave

Michael Brandon gets permission to operate a food truck on westbound 7th Avenue South between Richard Arrington, Jr. Blvd and an unnamed cross-street, adding a new dining option to the corridor.

Counterparty: Michael Brandon / Saw's Street Kitchen Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 7th Avenue South (westbound) between Richard Arrington, Jr. Boulevard South
· Item number:Item #53 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Food-truck license approved for 5th Avenue North location

Saw's Street Kitchen gets permission to operate a mobile food vendor at the northeast corner of 5th Avenue North and an unnamed cross street. Brings new food options to the downtown corridor.

Counterparty: Michael Brandon / Saw's Street Kitchen Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: northeast corner of 5th Avenue North
· Item number:Item #54 · 🏠 Housing Stability Total cost: $168

Council approves $168 travel expense for Councilor Rafferty

Councilor Rafferty's July 2014 transportation costs to attend a professional meeting are reimbursed from the city's general fund.

Counterparty: Kimberly Rafferty Funding source: General Fund Action type: Appropriation
· Item number:Item #55 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Approve itemized expense accounts for city employees

Council reviews and approves reimbursement claims from city staff for work-related expenses. This is routine budget oversight of how taxpayer money covers employee spending.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #56 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $324

City approves $324 travel expense for Mayor's staff

Reimbursement for a project manager's July 2024 trip to Cincinnati for a national conference.

Counterparty: Baccarra Mauldin Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
Procedural: PRESENTATIONS
Procedural: COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
Procedural: COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
Procedural: PRESENTATIONS
Procedural: CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS FOR FINAL PASSAGE
· Item number:Item #63 · 🏗️ 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
Procedural: INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
· Item number:Item #66 · 🏗️ Property Recovery ✨ Total cost: undisclosed

City sells former Revenue building to SWBP Colonnade for redevelopment

Downtown property at 2024 3rd Avenue North moves from city ownership to private redevelopment. Project could reshape the block's use and tax base.

Counterparty: SWBP Colonnade, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance Location: 2024 3rd Avenue North
· Item number:Item #68 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City hires foundation to bid for 2021 International Wor hosting rights

Council authorizes spending (amount unknown) to pursue hosting a major international event, which could attract visitors, generate revenue, and raise Birmingham's profile if the bid succeeds.

Counterparty: TWG 2021 Birmingham Foundation, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #71 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $2K

City approves $1,622 travel expense for councilor

Councilor Austin's trip to Clinton Global Initiative conference in Denver was paid from general funds. Public review of elected officials' travel spending ensures accountability.

Counterparty: Johnathan Austin Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #72 Total cost: undisclosed

Public hearing set for alleyway vacation near I-59

City council will decide whether to vacate 37,186 square feet of public alleyway and court space at Pike Road and Court R. Vacation could affect property access, public right-of-way, and future development in the area.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Public hearing set Location: Pike Road and Court R, situated between Interstate Highway I-59 and Pike Road Public hearing: September 2, 2014
· Item number:Item #73 Total cost: undisclosed

Public hearing set: Vacation of airspace on 16th Street South

Council will consider vacating 414.62 square feet of airspace along 16th Street South between 1st and 3rd Avenues. Airspace vacations can affect property development, pedestrian access, and future construction projects in the area.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Public hearing set Location: 16th Street South between 1st Avenue South and 3rd Avenue South Public hearing: 2014-09-02
Procedural: OLD AND NEW BUSINESS
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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