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council Birmingham · Tuesday, February 25, 2014

Regular Council Meeting

Agenda items
77
44 consent · 33 regular
Votes
10
minutes text
Total dollars
$1.1M
28 items with amounts
Roll call

Votes (10)

passed #7339 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
6–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #7340 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
6–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Roberson · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #7341 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
6–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Roberson · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #7342 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
6–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Roberson · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #7343 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
6–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Roberson · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #7344 official minutes · high
Re: #77. REQUEST FROM THE PUBLIC text similarity · 75%
6–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Roberson · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #7345 official minutes · high
Re: #77. REQUEST FROM THE PUBLIC text similarity · 75%
6–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Roberson · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #7346 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
6–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Roberson · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #7347 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
6–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Roberson · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #7348 official minutes · high
Re: #71. ADDENDUM ITEM 66. A Resolution authorizing the amendment of Resolution No.111-67, as amended by Resolution No. 3487-04,… resolution number · 90%
7–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Austin · YEA
Business

Regular Agenda (33)

Procedural: INVOCATION: Pastor Rick Ousley of GracePoint Church
Procedural: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilor Steven W. Hoyt
Procedural: ROLL CALL
Procedural: MINUTES NOT READY: December 17, 2013 - February 18, 2104
Procedural: COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
Procedural: PRESENTATIONS
· Item number:Item #20 Total cost: undisclosed

Easement: Alabama Power enters Dolomite-Westfield Park for utility work

Alabama Power Company gains access to city park land at 1137 Tin Mill Road to install and maintain electrical infrastructure. Park use may be temporarily affected during construction and ongoing maintenance.

Counterparty: Alabama Power Company Funding source: Unknown Action type: Right-of-way easement Location: 1137 Tin Mill Road
· Item number:Item #22 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Amnesty program extended for unpaid traffic and parking tickets until April 11

Residents with outstanding minor traffic and parking tickets can settle them without penalties through the extended deadline. This gives households a final opportunity to clear violations at reduced cost before the amnesty window closes.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
· Item number:Item #23 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City accepts state transportation enhancement grant (Project HIPPP-A188)

State funding arrives for a transportation project to improve local infrastructure. The specific location and scope aren't detailed in this authorization, but the agreement enables the project to move forward.

Counterparty: State of Alabama, Alabama Department of Transportation Funding source: State Grant Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #24 · 🏗️ Property Recovery ✨ Total cost: undisclosed

City hires Strada to map and assess municipal assets

The city is committing funds to a comprehensive inventory of its buildings, infrastructure, and property conditions. This data will inform capital planning, maintenance priorities, and blight remediation efforts across Birmingham.

Counterparty: Strada Professional Services, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #25 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves cost increase for Oxmoor Valley Community Center

Change order increases construction costs for the Oxmoor Valley Community Center in Ensley. Additional project expense may affect timeline or community facility availability.

Counterparty: Monumental Contracting Services, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract amendment Location: 425 19th Street Ensley, Birmingham
· Item number:Item #26 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Park Avenue SW street project: Change order with Southeastern Sealcoating

The city is modifying its contract with the road contractor for the Park Avenue SW improvement project. The dollar amount of this change order was not disclosed in the agenda item.

Counterparty: Southeastern Sealcoating, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract amendment Location: Park Avenue SW (3800-4000)
· Item number:Item #28 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy ✨ Total cost: $80K

Guardian Systems: $79,500/year tech contract approved

City commits to $159,000 over two years for Guardian Systems professional and technical services. Full scope and vendor selection details unclear from the agenda title.

Counterparty: Guardian Systems, Inc., Birmingham Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
· Item number:Item #32 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $20K

City hires Dorsey Architects for $20K Grayson Park renovation design

Grayson Park building at 1041 Five Mile Road will get professional design work ahead of renovation, improving the public space for neighborhood residents.

Counterparty: Dorsey Architects & Associates, Inc., Birmingham Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award Location: 1041 Five Mile Road
· Item number:Item #33 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $18K

Sole-source: City hires Engineering Design Technologies for A.G. Gaston Park ren

City commits $18,400 to design work for A.G. Gaston Park at 916 Washington Avenue. This kicks off renovation planning for a key neighborhood gathering space.

Counterparty: Engineering Design Technologies, Inc., Birmingham Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award Location: 916 Washington Avenue
· Item number:Item #34 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $19K

City hires Engineering Design Technologies for $19.4K East Lake Park renovation

East Lake Park renovation moves forward with professional design services. Project aims to improve public recreation space on 4th Avenue North.

Counterparty: Engineering Design Technologies, Inc., Birmingham Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award Location: 8101 4th Avenue North
· Item number:Item #35 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $24K

Khafra Engineering awarded $24K to design Lowery Park renovation

City commits to renovating Lowery Park on Mims Avenue with professional design services. Project will shape neighborhood recreation space and amenities for nearby residents.

Counterparty: Khafra Engineering Consultants, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award Location: 1600 Mims Avenue
· Item number:Item #36 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $24K

City hires Khafra Engineering for $24K Stockham Park redesign

Park renovation project at 4221 8th Avenue North moves forward with professional design services. Work will shape how the neighborhood's public green space looks and functions.

Counterparty: Khafra Engineering Consultants, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award Location: 4221 8th Avenue North
· Item number:Item #37 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $72K

City awards $71,686 design contract for Legion Field renovation

Legion Field, a historic athletic venue, moves forward with renovation planning. The city is spending public funds on architectural design services as a sole-source purchase from a local firm.

Counterparty: Charles Williams & Associates Architects, Birmingham Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award Location: 400 Graymont Avenue
· Item number:Item #39 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City funds regional planning commission's 2014 annual meeting

Council designates city funds for the Regional Planning Commission's annual meeting, which shapes regional growth and development priorities affecting Birmingham's long-term infrastructure and land use.

Counterparty: Regional Planning Commission of Greater Birmingham Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #40 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $30K

City awards $30,447 design contract to Macknally Land Design for Fairmont Park r

Fairmont Park at 51st Avenue North will get a professional redesign. This spending shapes how the park will look and function for nearby residents and visitors.

Counterparty: Macknally Land Design, Birmingham Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award Location: 3101 51st Avenue North
· Item number:Item #41 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $67K

City hires NHB Group for Botanical Gardens renovation design ($66,600)

Design work on the Botanical Gardens building at 2612 Lane Park Road will move forward under sole-source contract. Project timeline and scope unknown.

Counterparty: NHB Group, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award Location: 2612 Lane Park Road
· Item number:Item #42 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $15K

City hires T.R.I. Architecture for $15K Roosevelt Park renovation design

Roosevelt City Park building gets professional redesign through sole-source contract. Project supports neighborhood recreation and park improvement.

Counterparty: T.R.I. Architecture & Interior Design Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award Location: 5904 Higan Av
· Item number:Item #43 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $65K

City hires Stephen Ward & Associates for $65K recreation center roof design

Roof replacements at three parks—Ensley, Hawkins, and Hooper City—will extend facility life and improve recreational spaces for residents. Design phase is the first step toward actual construction.

Counterparty: Stephen Ward & Associates, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
· Item number:Item #68 Total cost: $3K

Council reimburses Councilor Austin $2,724.54 in travel expenses

Councilor Austin is reimbursed for official travel to Washington, D.C., March 9–12, 2014. Standard expense reimbursement from city funds.

Counterparty: Johnathan Austin Funding source: General Fund Action type: Budget amendment Location: District of Columbia
· Item number:Item #69 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $340

City pays $340.51 for council staffer's travel expense

Council approves reimbursement for Courtney Hunter's travel to Montgomery on February 25-26, 2014. Routine staff expense.

Counterparty: Courtney Hunter Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #70 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City approves employee advance expense accounts

Allows city employees to draw advance funds for work-related expenses before reimbursement. Affects payroll administration and employee cash flow.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
Procedural: CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS FOR FINAL PASSAGE
· Item number:Item #74 Total cost: undisclosed

Zoning change: B-6 Health District parcel rezoned to R-6 apartments

Property zoned for institutional/medical use can now be developed for multi-family housing. Changes what can be built on the parcel and affects future neighborhood character.

Counterparty: David G. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Zoning
Procedural: INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Procedural: REQUEST FROM THE PUBLIC
Procedural: ADJOURNMENT
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Consent Agenda (44)

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

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