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council Birmingham · Tuesday, April 29, 2014

Regular Council Meeting

Agenda items
73
41 consent · 32 regular
Votes
18
minutes text
Total dollars
$8.1M
6 items with amounts
Roll call

Votes (18)

passed #7188 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 #7189 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 #7191 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
6–1 1 abstain
Abbott · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Austin · YEA Hoyt · NAY Tyson · ABSTAIN
passed #7192 official minutes · high
Re: #66. ADDENDUM ITEM 51. A Resolution adopting the Jefferson County Personnel Board’s Education Premium Pay Plan. structured fact · 80%
7–2
Abbott · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA Hoyt · NAY Scales · NAY
passed #7193 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
6–0 2 abstain
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Austin · YEA Roberson · ABSTAIN Scales · ABSTAIN
passed #7194 official minutes · high
Re: #3. ROLL CALL text similarity · 75%
5–2 1 abstain
Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Rafferty · NAY Austin · NAY Abbott · ABSTAIN
passed #7195 official minutes · high
Re: #3. ROLL CALL text similarity · 75%
6–1
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Scales · YEA Austin · YEA Roberson · NAY
passed #7196 official minutes · high
Re: #3. ROLL CALL text similarity · 75%
6–1
Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Austin · YEA Abbott · NAY
passed #7197 official minutes · high
Re: #3. ROLL CALL text similarity · 75%
6–1
Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Austin · YEA Abbott · NAY
passed #7198 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
7–2
Abbott · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA Hoyt · NAY Scales · NAY
passed #7199 official minutes · high
Re: #64. ADDENDUM (ph) ITEM 45. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the City, to execute a Project Funding Agreeme… structured fact · 80%
9–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #7200 official minutes · high
Re: #65. ADDENDUM ITEM 49. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Agreement for Consulting Services with Strada Profes… structured fact · 80%
7–2
Abbott · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA Hoyt · NAY Scales · NAY
passed #7201 official minutes · high
Re: #66. ADDENDUM ITEM 51. A Resolution adopting the Jefferson County Personnel Board’s Education Premium Pay Plan. structured fact · 80%
8–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #7202 official minutes · high
Re: #66. ADDENDUM ITEM 51. A Resolution adopting the Jefferson County Personnel Board’s Education Premium Pay Plan. structured fact · 80%
8–1
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Royal · YEA Rafferty · NAY
passed #7203 official minutes · high
Re: #68. ADDENDUM ITEM 47. & 48 A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to submit a grant application to the Alabama Department of Tr… structured fact · 90%
9–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #7204 official minutes · high
Re: #69. ADDENDUM ITEM 48. WITH 47 A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to submit a grant application to the Alabama Department of… structured fact · 90%
9–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA
Business

Regular Agenda (32)

Procedural: INVOCATION: Reverend Charles H. Lee, Retired District Superintendent The United Methodist Church
Procedural: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Procedural: ROLL CALL
Procedural: MINUTES NOT READY: February 25 - April 22, 2014
Procedural: COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
· Item number:Item #43 Status: no agenda text

ITEM 38.

· Item number:Item #44 Status: no agenda text

ITEM 38.

· Item number:Item #45 Status: no agenda text

ITEM 38.

Procedural: CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS FOR FINAL PASSAGE
Procedural: INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
· Item number:Item #55 Status: no agenda text

ITEM 15.

· Item number:Item #56 Status: no agenda text

ITEM 16.

· Item number:Item #58 Status: no agenda text

ITEM 33.

· Item number:Item #59 Status: no agenda text

ITEM 36.

· Item number:Item #60 Status: no agenda text

ITEM 37.

· Item number:Item #62 Total cost: $2.0M

Budget amendment shifts $3.2M from recreation and property acquisition

Capital projects budget reallocated: $1.2M from Apple Valley Recreation Center and $2M from Business Park Development. Affects timing and scope of planned infrastructure investments.

Funding source: Capital Improvement Plan Action type: Budget amendment
· Item number:Item #63 Total cost: $2.0M

Budget amendment shifts $3.2M from recreation and property acquisition

Capital projects budget reallocated: $1.2M from Apple Valley Recreation Center and $2M from Business Park Development. Affects timing and scope of planned infrastructure investments.

Funding source: Capital Improvement Plan Action type: Budget amendment
· Item number:Item #64 · 🏗️ Property Recovery ✨ Total cost: $3.0M

City funds $3M retail development with Finley Blvd. LLC

City commits $3 million to help launch construction of a 35,000-square-foot retail project. Public funding for private development affects tax dollars and neighborhood growth.

Counterparty: Finley Blvd. LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #65 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves 4-month consulting contract with Strada Professional Services

City will spend public funds on professional consulting services for four months. Contract details—including scope of work and exact cost—are not fully disclosed in this item summary.

Counterparty: Strada Professional Services, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
· Item number:Item #66 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City adopts Jefferson County Personnel Board's education premium pay plan

This plan offers bonus pay to city employees who pursue education and professional development, aiming to boost employee retention and skills across the workforce.

Counterparty: Jefferson County Personnel Board Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #67 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $57K

Council hires Travel Designers for $56.8K neighborhood event transportation

City is spending public funds to arrange ground transport and hotels for up to 44 neighborhood residents attending a city event. The sole-source contract bypasses competitive bidding.

Counterparty: Travel Designers, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
· Item number:Item #68 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $500K

City seeks $500K state grant for new connector trail

New walking and biking path will link the Ruffner Connector Trail to the TIGER IV Trail, expanding recreational access across the city.

Counterparty: Alabama Department of Transportation Funding source: State Grant Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #69 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $500K

Mayor seeks $500K state grant for Second Avenue Complete Streets project

City will apply for state funding to rebuild Second Avenue with safer streets and improved stormwater drainage. Project could enhance neighborhood safety and reduce flooding if grant is awarded.

Counterparty: Alabama Department of Transportation Funding source: State Grant Action type: Resolution Location: Second Avenue
Procedural: REQUEST FROM THE PUBLIC
Procedural: REQUEST FROM THE PUBLIC
Procedural: OLD AND NEW BUSINESS
Procedural: ADJOURNMENT
Consent calendar

Consent Agenda (41)

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

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