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council Birmingham · Tuesday, April 22, 2014

Regular Council Meeting

Agenda items
120
96 consent · 24 regular
Votes
32
minutes text
Total dollars
$5.3M
46 items with amounts
Roll call

Votes (32)

passed #7206 official minutes · high
Re: #57. CONSENT ITEM 60. A Resolution (1) finding that the total payment of $1,000.00 to the Birmingham Board of Education for … structured fact · 80%
7–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #7207 official minutes · high
Re: #119. OLD AND NEW BUSINESS text similarity · 75%
9–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #7208 official minutes · high
Re: #119. OLD AND NEW BUSINESS text similarity · 75%
9–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #7209 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 #7210 official minutes · high
Re: #110. ITEM 44. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Amended Contract with the law firm of Burr and Forman to provi… structured fact · 90%
7–0 1 abstain
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Austin · YEA Scales · ABSTAIN
passed #7211 official minutes · high
Re: #111. ITEM 45. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Amended Contract with the law firm of Attorney Barry Walker to… structured fact · 90%
7–0 1 abstain
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Austin · YEA Scales · ABSTAIN
passed #7212 official minutes · high
Re: #112. ITEM 46. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Amended Contract with the Cooper Law Firm to provide legal ser… text similarity · 75%
7–0 1 abstain
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Austin · YEA Scales · ABSTAIN
passed #7213 official minutes · high
Re: #114. CONSENT ITEM 54. ITEM AMENDED SEE QUOTES A Resolution determining that a series of budget hearings, entitled "Council … structured fact · 80%
8–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #7214 official minutes · high
Re: #115. ITEM 97. A Resolution the following Advanced Expense Account: ** Julius White, Committee Assistant, City Council Mob… structured fact · 90%
7–0 1 abstain
Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Austin · YEA Abbott · ABSTAIN
passed #7215 official minutes · high
Re: #116. ITEM 98. A Resolution the following Advanced Expense Accounts: ** William Parker, Councilor, City Council, Atlanta, … structured fact · 90%
7–0 1 abstain
Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Austin · YEA Abbott · ABSTAIN
passed #7216 official minutes · high
Re: #116. ITEM 98. A Resolution the following Advanced Expense Accounts: ** William Parker, Councilor, City Council, Atlanta, … structured fact · 90%
7–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Scales · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #7217 official minutes · high
Re: #69. CONSENT ITEM 72. A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 734 - 8th Court West, Birmingham, t… structured fact · 80%
6–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Rafferty · YEA Scales · YEA Roberson · YEA
passed #7218 official minutes · high
Re: #119. OLD AND NEW BUSINESS text similarity · 75%
7–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #7219 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
7–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #7220 official minutes · high
Re: #118. REQUEST FROM THE PUBLIC text similarity · 75%
6–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #7221 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
6–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #7222 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
6–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #7223 official minutes · high
Re: #58. CONSENT ITEM 61. A Resolution (1) finding that the total payment of $1,200.00 to the Birmingham Board of Education to p… structured fact · 80%
6–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #7224 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
6–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #7225 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
6–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #7226 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
6–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #7227 official minutes · high
Re: #25. CONSENT(ph) ITEM 22. A Resolution fixing a special assessment against the following properties for the abatement of noxi… item number · 70%
6–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #7228 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
6–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #7229 official minutes · high
Re: #73. CONSENT ITEM 76. A Resolution fixing a special assessment in the amount of $7,016.32 against the property located at 20… item number · 70%
6–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #7230 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
6–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #7231 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
6–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #7232 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
6–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #7234 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
7–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #7235 official minutes · high
Re: #113. ITEM 47. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Facility Use and Event Sponsorship Agreement with Alabama Envir… structured fact · 90%
7–0 1 abstain
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Austin · YEA Scales · ABSTAIN
passed #7236 official minutes · high
Re: #69. CONSENT ITEM 72. A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 734 - 8th Court West, Birmingham, t… structured fact · 80%
6–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Rafferty · YEA Scales · YEA Roberson · YEA
passed #7237 official minutes · high
Re: #118. REQUEST FROM THE PUBLIC text similarity · 75%
6–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Austin · YEA
Business

Regular Agenda (24)

Procedural: INVOCATION: Reverend Broderick Hennington, Pastor of Integrity Bible Church
Procedural: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilor Valerie A. Abbott
Procedural: ROLL CALL
Procedural: APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS: January 28, February 4-18, 2014
Procedural: COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
Procedural: PRESENTATIONS
Procedural: MINUTES NOT READY: February 25 - April 15, 2104
· Item number:Item #103 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy ✨ Total cost: undisclosed

Show cause hearing on business license revocation for Stop Entertainment

The city will hold a public hearing on whether to revoke the business license for Stop Entertainment at 2822 Avenue I. This may affect ongoing operations at the location and reflects the city's enforcement of business conduct standards.

Counterparty: Tramon Cook, d.b.a. Stop Entertainment Funding source: Unknown Action type: Other Location: 2822 Avenue I, Birmingham, AL 35218
· Item number:Item #104 Total cost: undisclosed

Public hearing set: Castro's Promotion's Continental Ballroom license under revi

City council will hold a hearing to decide whether to revoke the business license for Continental Ballroom at 89 Robert Jemison Rd. The outcome determines whether the venue can continue operating.

Counterparty: Castro's Promotion, Inc., d.b.a. Continental Ballroom and/or Club Continental Funding source: Unknown Action type: Public hearing set Location: 89 Robert Jemison Rd, Birmingham, AL 35209
· Item number:Item #105 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy ✨ Total cost: undisclosed

Show cause hearing on business license revocation for Stop Entertainment

The city will hold a public hearing on whether to revoke the business license for Stop Entertainment at 2822 Avenue I. This may affect ongoing operations at the location and reflects the city's enforcement of business conduct standards.

Counterparty: Tramon Cook, d.b.a. Stop Entertainment Funding source: Unknown Action type: Other Location: 2822 Avenue I, Birmingham, AL 35218
· Item number:Item #106 Total cost: undisclosed

Public hearing set: Castro's Promotion's Continental Ballroom license under revi

City council will hold a hearing to decide whether to revoke the business license for Continental Ballroom at 89 Robert Jemison Rd. The outcome determines whether the venue can continue operating.

Counterparty: Castro's Promotion, Inc., d.b.a. Continental Ballroom and/or Club Continental Funding source: Unknown Action type: Public hearing set Location: 89 Robert Jemison Rd, Birmingham, AL 35209
· Item number:Item #107 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Foxx Trap license revocation hearing date amended

City Council is rescheduling a hearing to decide whether to revoke the business license for Foxx Trap, a venue at 400 2nd Avenue. The new date gives the business and public another chance to weigh in on whether the license should remain suspended or permanently canceled.

Counterparty: Jerome Cunningham, d.b.a. Foxx Trap Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 400 2
· Item number:Item #108 · 🏗️ Property Recovery ✨ Total cost: undisclosed

City creates Birmingham Land Bank Authority to acquire blighted properties

The Land Bank gives the city a legal tool to take over abandoned, tax-delinquent properties and prepare them for resale or redevelopment. This can stabilize neighborhoods and reduce code-enforcement costs.

Counterparty: Birmingham Land Bank Authority Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
Procedural: INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
· Item number:Item #110 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $800K

City expands legal contract with Burr and Forman to $800K

Burr and Forman receives an additional $450,000 in city funding for legal services. Sole-source contract means no competitive bidding process.

Counterparty: Burr and Forman Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract amendment
· Item number:Item #111 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $80K

Sole-source: Attorney Barry Walker legal services extended $50K to $80K total

City commits additional $50,000 to Attorney Barry Walker for legal work under sole-source contract — no competitive bidding process.

Counterparty: Attorney Barry Walker Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract amendment
· Item number:Item #112 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $145K

Cooper Law Firm legal contract extended; city adds $100K

City commits additional $100,000 to Cooper Law Firm's legal services under sole-source contract, raising total spend to $145,000 through June 2026.

Counterparty: Cooper Law Firm Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract amendment
· Item number:Item #113 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $6K

City grants $6,000 sponsorship to Alabama Environmental Council

City funds community environmental programs and events through partnership with AEC, plus provides facilities and in-kind support.

Counterparty: Alabama Environmental Council Funding source: Sponsorship Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #115 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $864

City approves $864.50 travel reimbursement for committee assistant

Public funds reimburse a city employee's travel to a professional conference. Citizens can track routine expense approvals.

Counterparty: Julius White Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #116 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $327

Council reimburses Councilor Parker $327.31 for EPA site visit

Routine reimbursement of city official travel expenses for environmental agency meeting.

Counterparty: William Parker Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #117 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $50K

City hires Kinetic Communications for $50K website redesign

City spends $50,000 on professional consulting to redesign its public-facing website and improve online services.

Counterparty: Kinetic Communications, LLP Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
Procedural: REQUEST FROM THE PUBLIC
Procedural: OLD AND NEW BUSINESS
Procedural: ADJOURNMENT
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Consent Agenda (96)

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

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