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council Birmingham · Tuesday, January 28, 2014

Regular Council Meeting

Agenda items
49
24 consent · 25 regular
Votes
14
minutes text
Total dollars
$1.1M
14 items with amounts
Roll call

Votes (14)

passed #7389 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
8–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #7390 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
8–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #7391 official minutes · high
Re: #6. CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT AGENDA text similarity · 75%
6–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #7392 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
7–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #7393 official minutes · high
Re: #43. ADDENDUM ITEM 33. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Contract for Professional Services with D. Curt Lee w… structured fact · 80%
7–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #7394 official minutes · high
Re: #44. ADDENDUM ITEM 34. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Contract for Professional Services with Anthony Barne… structured fact · 80%
6–1 1 abstain
Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA Abbott · NAY Scales · ABSTAIN
passed #7395 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
5–1 1 abstain
Abbott · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA Hoyt · NAY Scales · ABSTAIN
passed #7396 official minutes · high
Re: #47. REQUEST FROM THE PUBLIC text similarity · 75%
7–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #7397 official minutes · high
Re: #47. REQUEST FROM THE PUBLIC text similarity · 75%
7–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #7398 official minutes · high
Re: #47. REQUEST FROM THE PUBLIC text similarity · 75%
7–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #7399 official minutes · high
Re: #47. REQUEST FROM THE PUBLIC text similarity · 75%
7–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #7400 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
7–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #7401 official minutes · high
Re: #46. ADDENDUM ITEM 36. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Contract for Professional Services with Daryl Perkins… structured fact · 80%
7–1
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA Hoyt · NAY
Business

Regular Agenda (25)

Procedural: INVOCATION: Elder Victor Vaughn, Pastor of Birmingham Roebuck Seventh-Day Adventist Church
Procedural: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilor Sheila Tyson
Procedural: ROLL CALL
Procedural: APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS: November 12 and 19, 2013
Procedural: MINUTES NOT READY: November 26, 2013 - January 21, 2014
· Item number:Item #13 Total cost: $100K

Budget amendment: $100K transferred to Capital Improvement Fund

Council is redirecting $100,000 from the general fund to capital projects. This shifts spending priorities mid-year toward infrastructure and improvement work.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Budget amendment
· Item number:Item #30 Total cost: $583K

City spends $582,625 on 60-day "Mow More" grass-cutting expansion

Public Works will increase grass-cutting frequency across Birmingham neighborhoods for two months using General Fund reserves. The program targets blight reduction in underserved areas.

Counterparty: Public Works Funding source: General Fund Action type: Budget amendment
· Item number:Item #31 Total cost: $312K

Budget amendment: $312,168 set aside for Public Works

Council redirects General Fund money to Public Works operations. Uses existing city reserves rather than raising revenue.

Counterparty: Public Works Funding source: General Fund Action type: Budget amendment
· Item number:Item #32 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Council backs House Bill 112 on parking violation enforcement

Supports state legislation allowing city officers to issue parking tickets directly. Expands enforcement tools for parking violations and traffic management.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
Procedural: COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
Procedural: PRESENTATIONS
· Item number:Item #36 Total cost: undisclosed

Zoning change allows multi-family housing on single-family lot

Rezoning from R-3 to R-5 permits apartments or duplexes on property currently zoned for single-family homes. This can increase neighborhood density and housing options in Birmingham.

Counterparty: Mike Mouro Funding source: Unknown Action type: Zoning
Procedural: INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
· Item number:Item #39 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Traffic ticket amnesty program covers 2014 violations

Drivers with unpaid traffic, parking, or non-moving violations from early 2014 get a chance to resolve tickets without full penalties. Program allows residents to settle old citations at reduced cost.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
· Item number:Item #40 Total cost: undisclosed

Public hearing set: Vacation of subsurface rights on 1st Avenue South and 18th S

City may release subsurface rights (water/sewer/utility easements) along two downtown streets, potentially affecting utility access and future development. Public comment opportunity at March 4 hearing.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Public hearing set Location: 1st Avenue South and 18th Street South Public hearing: 2014-03-04
· Item number:Item #41 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Council members' term limits rule change (ITEM 31)

City proposes new rules on how long Council members and appointees can serve in leadership roles on city boards and agencies.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
· Item number:Item #42 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Water Works Board: expand member selection to outside-city jurisdictions

Lets residents outside Birmingham city limits have a voice on the Water Works Board. May affect water rates and service decisions for surrounding communities.

Counterparty: Birmingham Water Works Board Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
· Item number:Item #43 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City hires D. Curt Lee for state government lobbying

City will pay for professional advocacy at the state level to advance Birmingham's interests in legislation and funding. Contract terms and cost not disclosed in agenda item.

Counterparty: D. Curt Lee Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #44 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City hires Anthony Barnes for state lobbying services

The city is contracting with a lobbying firm to represent its interests before state government. This is a direct use of city funds for advocacy—residents deserve to know who is hired to lobby on their behalf and what services will be provided.

Counterparty: Anthony Barnes, dba Barnes and Associates, PC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
· Item number:Item #45 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Mayor authorized to hire Jay Murrill as state lobbyist

City will pay a private consultant for state-level government relations work. This is a sole-source contract with no public bidding process.

Counterparty: Jay Murrill Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #46 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City hires Master Solutions for state lobbying services

City will spend tax dollars on a state government relations contractor to advocate for Birmingham's interests. Contract details—duration and cost—are not disclosed in the agenda item.

Counterparty: Daryl Perkins, dba Master Solutions Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
Procedural: REQUEST FROM THE PUBLIC
Procedural: OLD AND NEW BUSINESS
Procedural: ADJOURNMENT
Consent calendar

Consent Agenda (24)

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

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