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council Birmingham · Tuesday, October 22, 2013

Regular City Council Meeting

Agenda items
60
31 consent · 29 regular
Votes
16
minutes text
Total dollars
$75.8M
18 items with amounts
Roll call

Votes (16)

passed #7549 official minutes · high
Re: #5. ITEM 2. A Resolution confirming the appointment of the 2013-2017 City Council President and President Pro-Tempore. (Subm… structured fact · 80%
8–0
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA
passed #7551 official minutes · high
Re: #44. P(ph) ITEM 3. An Ordinance "TO FURTHER AMEND THE ZONING DISTRICT MAP OF THE CITY OF BIRMINGHAM" (Case No. ZAC2013-000… text similarity · 75%
5–4
Austin · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Abbott · NAY Lundy · NAY Rafferty · NAY Roberson · NAY
passed #7552 official minutes · high
Re: #40. ITEM 21. A Resolution requesting the Mayor to authorize the Department of Traffic Engineering to erect a sign at 151 Ban… structured fact · 80%
8–0
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Tyson · YEA
passed #7553 official minutes · high
Re: #60. OLD AND NEW BUSINESS text similarity · 75%
7–0
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Tyson · YEA
passed #7554 official minutes · high
Re: #50. ITEM 12. An Ordinance "TO FURTHER AMEND THE CAPITAL FUND BUDGET" by transferring $10,325,410.44 from Park Improvements -… text similarity · 75%
195–1
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Tyson · YEA Bell · YEA Bell · YEA Rafferty · YEA Abbott · YEA Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Tyson · YEA Rafferty · NAY
passed #7555 official minutes · high
Re: #51. ITEM 14. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to accept the proposal of Midwest Employers Casualty Company for Excess Work… structured fact · 90%
8–0
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Tyson · YEA
passed #7556 official minutes · high
Re: #52. ITEM 18. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Agreement for Professional Management Services between the Cit… structured fact · 90%
7–1
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Tyson · YEA Rafferty · NAY
passed #7557 official minutes · high
Re: #53. ITEM 22. A Resolution supporting efforts to greater restrict access to conveniently placed beer, wine and alcohol in nei… structured fact · 80%
8–5
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Tyson · YEA
passed #7558 official minutes · high
Re: #55. CONSENT ITEM 43. A Resolution approving payment to Sheraton Hotel, Birmingham, for lodging rooms for the State of Alaba… text similarity · 75%
7–1
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Tyson · YEA Hoyt · NAY
passed #7559 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
8–5
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Tyson · YEA
passed #7560 official minutes · high
Re: #40. ITEM 21. A Resolution requesting the Mayor to authorize the Department of Traffic Engineering to erect a sign at 151 Ban… structured fact · 80%
8–0
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Tyson · YEA
passed #7561 official minutes · high
Re: #58. ITEM 49. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute on behalf of the City a license agreement for Legion Field betwee… structured fact · 80%
4–1 2 abstain
Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Abbott · NAY Austin · ABSTAIN Hoyt · ABSTAIN
passed #7562 official minutes · high
Re: #40. ITEM 21. A Resolution requesting the Mayor to authorize the Department of Traffic Engineering to erect a sign at 151 Ban… structured fact · 80%
6–0
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA
passed #7563 official minutes · high
Re: #40. ITEM 21. A Resolution requesting the Mayor to authorize the Department of Traffic Engineering to erect a sign at 151 Ban… structured fact · 80%
7–0
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA
passed #7564 official minutes · high
Re: #50. ITEM 12. An Ordinance "TO FURTHER AMEND THE CAPITAL FUND BUDGET" by transferring $10,325,410.44 from Park Improvements -… structured fact · 90%
7–1
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Tyson · YEA Rafferty · NAY
Business

Regular Agenda (29)

Procedural: INVOCATION: Captain Tyrone Fornest, Chaplain of Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service
Procedural: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilmember Kimberly Rafferty
· Item number:Item #3 Total cost: undisclosed

City certifies 2013 mayor and school board election results

City Clerk formally certifies the August 2013 election of mayor, city council, and board of education members, plus the October runoff. Certifications make the election results official and binding.

Counterparty: City Clerk Funding source: Unknown Action type: Other
Procedural: ROLL CALL
Procedural: MINUTES NOT READY: August 13 - October 15, 2013
Procedural: COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
· Item number:Item #37 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $450K

City hires Robert A. M. Stern Architects for $450K design services

Birmingham is spending $450,000 on architectural design services from a nationally known firm, likely for a major capital project. The decision sidesteps competitive bidding (sole-source procurement).

Counterparty: Robert A. M. Stern, Architects, LLP Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
· Item number:Item #38 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City approves Momentum Telecom facility at 880 Montclair Road

Momentum Telecom will establish a new facility in Birmingham with at least 60 jobs. The project agreement sets terms for operations and employment at the Montclair Road location.

Counterparty: Momentum Telecom, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 880 Montclair Road
· Item number:Item #39 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City approves Dixie Fish Company restaurant at Resource Center Parkway

New restaurant comes to 101 Resource Center Parkway, operated by Fern Street Enterprise. Part of the city's efforts to activate public properties with local business partnerships.

Counterparty: Fern Street Enterprise, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 101 Resource Center Parkway
· Item number:Item #40 Total cost: undisclosed

Memorial sign honors Reverend Laverne Smith on Bankhead Highway

East Thomas neighborhood recognizes the legacy of Reverend Smith with a permanent marker on Bankhead Highway, preserving local history and honoring community leadership.

Counterparty: Department of Traffic Engineering Funding source: Unknown Action type: Proclamation Location: 151 Bankhead Highway
· Item number:Item #41 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $2K

City approves $2,236 travel expense reimbursement for mayor's staff

Reimbursement covers travel costs for a city employee attending official business in Atlanta, November 18–22, 2013.

Counterparty: Alicia Brown Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Procedural: CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS FOR FINAL PASSAGE
· Item number:Item #44 Total cost: undisclosed

Zoning change: Property rezoned from residential to office/institutional

Rezoning allows office and institutional uses on land currently zoned for residential. This could affect neighboring residents' property values, traffic, and neighborhood character depending on what gets built.

Counterparty: John F. Chap Funding source: Unknown Action type: Zoning
· Item number:Item #46 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City approves bond issuance for Baptist Medical Centers expansion

Baptist Health Systems will use the proceeds to fund capital projects at Baptist Medical Centers. This bond financing allows the hospital system to access low-cost funding backed by the city's credit authority, though the city assumes no direct debt obligation.

Counterparty: Baptist Health Systems, Inc. Funding source: Bond Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #47 Total cost: undisclosed

Zoning change: Dunstan property rezoned from residential to business

Property at the location will shift from single-family residential use to community business use, potentially changing neighborhood character and what can be built there.

Counterparty: Charles Dunstan Funding source: Unknown Action type: Zoning
· Item number:Item #48 · 🏗️ Property Recovery ✨ Total cost: $62.5M

City approves $62.5M housing bond for multifamily projects

Birmingham will issue $62.5 million in bonds for multifamily housing development, with roughly $4 million directed to specific affordable housing initiatives. This financing tool expands housing supply and may increase rental unit availability across the city.

Counterparty: Public Finance Authority Funding source: Bond Action type: Resolution
Procedural: INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
· Item number:Item #50 Total cost: $10.3M

Council reallocates $10.3M in capital funds across city projects

Budget shift redirects $10.3 million from park improvements to unspecified projects, changing how the city spends capital funds this year. Details of which projects receive the money will determine impact on neighborhoods.

Funding source: Capital Improvement Plan Action type: Budget amendment
· Item number:Item #51 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $2.0M

City approves $2M excess workers' comp insurance with Midwest Employers

City protects itself against large employee injury claims by setting aside $2M for excess workers' compensation coverage. This shields municipal operations if costs exceed the $1M self-insured retention limit.

Counterparty: Midwest Employers Casualty Company Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #52 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $441K

City approves $441K management contract with Volkert for park improvements

City parks improvement projects will be managed by Volkert, Inc. under a professional services contract. This sole-source award commits $441,389 of public funds to project oversight.

Counterparty: Volkert, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
· Item number:Item #53 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Council supports alcohol access restrictions in neighborhood stores

City backs state legislation to limit convenient beer and wine placement in neighborhood markets, aiming to reduce impulse purchases and alcohol-related harms in communities.

Counterparty: State Representative Merika Coleman-Evans Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #56 Total cost: undisclosed

Public hearing set: vacation of Block 849 alley air space

City will decide whether to vacate air rights above a Block 849 alley between Highland Avenue and an adjacent street, potentially affecting property access or future development. Hearing is December 3, 2013.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Public hearing set Location: Block 849 alley that runs parallel to and between Highland Avenue Public hearing: December 3, 2013
· Item number:Item #57 Total cost: undisclosed

Public hearing set on alley vacation: Block 18, 36th Way to 37th Street North

City will decide whether to vacate a small alley (about one-tenth acre) in the area. If approved, the alley could be closed or transferred to adjacent property owners, affecting land use and access in the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Public hearing set Location: Block 18 alley between 36th Way North and 37th Street North Public hearing: December 3, 2013
· Item number:Item #58 · 🏗️ Property Recovery ✨ Total cost: undisclosed

Legion Field license agreement signed with ASU, Alabama A&M, Sports Foundation

City grants long-term use rights to Legion Field to Alabama State University, Alabama A&M, and the Alabama Sports Foundation. Sets terms for how the stadium will be operated and who benefits from events and revenue.

Counterparty: Alabama Sports Foundation, Alabama State University, Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: Legion Field
Procedural: REQUEST FROM THE PUBLIC
Procedural: OLD AND NEW BUSINESS
Procedural: ADJOURNMENT
Consent calendar

Consent Agenda (31)

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

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