council · Birmingham
Regular City Council Meeting
Tuesday, October 1, 2013 · 137 agenda items · 36 votes recorded
Agenda items
137
Votes
36
Dollar items
66
Topics
7
Roll call
Votes (36)
passed
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#83. ITEM 111. A Resolution setting a public hearing November 5, 2013, to consider the adoption of a resolution assenting to …
structured fact · 80%
8–0
Abbott · YEA
Austin · YEA
Hoyt · YEA
Parker · YEA
Rafferty · YEA
Roberson · YEA
Tyson · YEA
Royal · YEA
Scales · ABSENT
passed
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#57. CONSENT ITEM 86.
text similarity · 75%
8–0
Abbott · YEA
Austin · YEA
Hoyt · YEA
Parker · YEA
Rafferty · YEA
Roberson · YEA
Tyson · YEA
Royal · YEA
Scales · ABSENT
passed
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No agenda item linked.
8–0
Abbott · YEA
Austin · YEA
Hoyt · YEA
Parker · YEA
Rafferty · YEA
Roberson · YEA
Tyson · YEA
Royal · YEA
Scales · ABSENT
passed
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#57. CONSENT ITEM 86.
text similarity · 75%
8–0
Abbott · YEA
Austin · YEA
Hoyt · YEA
Parker · YEA
Rafferty · YEA
Roberson · YEA
Tyson · YEA
Royal · YEA
Scales · ABSENT
passed
official minutes · high
#57. CONSENT ITEM 86.
text similarity · 75%
8–0
Abbott · YEA
Austin · YEA
Hoyt · YEA
Parker · YEA
Rafferty · YEA
Roberson · YEA
Tyson · YEA
Royal · YEA
Scales · ABSENT
passed
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#57. CONSENT ITEM 86.
text similarity · 75%
8–0
Abbott · YEA
Austin · YEA
Hoyt · YEA
Parker · YEA
Rafferty · YEA
Roberson · YEA
Tyson · YEA
Royal · YEA
Scales · ABSENT
passed
official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
9–0
Abbott · YEA
Austin · YEA
Hoyt · YEA
Parker · YEA
Rafferty · YEA
Roberson · YEA
Scales · YEA
Tyson · YEA
Royal · YEA
passed
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#136. OLD AND NEW BUSINESS
text similarity · 75%
9–0
Abbott · YEA
Austin · YEA
Hoyt · YEA
Parker · YEA
Rafferty · YEA
Roberson · YEA
Scales · YEA
Tyson · YEA
Royal · YEA
passed
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#86. ITEM 72. A Resolution appointing three (3) members to the Public Park and Recreation Board of the City of Birmingham, sa…
structured fact · 80%
9–0
Abbott · YEA
Austin · YEA
Hoyt · YEA
Parker · YEA
Rafferty · YEA
Roberson · YEA
Scales · YEA
Tyson · YEA
Royal · YEA
passed
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#3. ROLL CALL
text similarity · 75%
9–0
Abbott · YEA
Austin · YEA
Hoyt · YEA
Parker · YEA
Rafferty · YEA
Roberson · YEA
Scales · YEA
Tyson · YEA
Royal · YEA
passed
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#101. (ph) ITEM 4. A Resolution relative to the application of Bajalieh Brothers Catering and Concessions LLC for a Special E…
structured fact · 80%
8–0
Abbott · YEA
Austin · YEA
Parker · YEA
Rafferty · YEA
Roberson · YEA
Scales · YEA
Tyson · YEA
Royal · YEA
Hoyt · ABSENT
passed
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#103. CONSENT ITEM 32. An Ordinance "TO FURTHER AMEND THE GRANTS FUND BUDGET" by appropriating $1,470,027.52 to PEP - Railroa…
structured fact · 90%
9–0
Abbott · YEA
Austin · YEA
Hoyt · YEA
Parker · YEA
Rafferty · YEA
Roberson · YEA
Scales · YEA
Tyson · YEA
Royal · YEA
passed
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#109. CONSENT ITEM 59. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into the First Supplement Amendment to Construction Contra…
structured fact · 80%
7–1
Abbott · YEA
Austin · YEA
Parker · YEA
Rafferty · YEA
Roberson · YEA
Scales · YEA
Royal · YEA
Hoyt · NAY
Tyson · ABSENT
passed
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#112. CONSENT ITEM 110. A Resolution approving the amended agreement with Jefferson County Committee For Economic Opportunity…
structured fact · 90%
6–3
Abbott · YEA
Austin · YEA
Hoyt · YEA
Rafferty · YEA
Tyson · YEA
Royal · YEA
Parker · NAY
Roberson · NAY
Scales · NAY
passed
official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
9–0
Abbott · YEA
Austin · YEA
Hoyt · YEA
Parker · YEA
Rafferty · YEA
Roberson · YEA
Scales · YEA
Tyson · YEA
Royal · YEA
passed
official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
8–1
Abbott · YEA
Austin · YEA
Hoyt · YEA
Parker · YEA
Rafferty · YEA
Roberson · YEA
Tyson · YEA
Scales · YEA
Royal · NAY
passed
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#114. ITEM 37. A Resolution acknowledging that there is no Capital Budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2014.
structured fact · 80%
8–1
Abbott · YEA
Austin · YEA
Hoyt · YEA
Parker · YEA
Rafferty · YEA
Roberson · YEA
Scales · YEA
Tyson · YEA
Royal · NAY
passed
official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
9–0
Abbott · YEA
Austin · YEA
Hoyt · YEA
Parker · YEA
Rafferty · YEA
Roberson · YEA
Scales · YEA
Tyson · YEA
Royal · YEA
passed
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#116. ITEM 39. An Ordinance" TO ADOPT THE TAX INCREMENT FINANCING FUND BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2014" as present…
structured fact · 80%
9–0
Abbott · YEA
Austin · YEA
Hoyt · YEA
Parker · YEA
Rafferty · YEA
Roberson · YEA
Scales · YEA
Tyson · YEA
Royal · YEA
passed
official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
9–0
Abbott · YEA
Austin · YEA
Hoyt · YEA
Parker · YEA
Rafferty · YEA
Roberson · YEA
Scales · YEA
Tyson · YEA
Royal · YEA
passed
official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
9–0
Abbott · YEA
Austin · YEA
Hoyt · YEA
Parker · YEA
Rafferty · YEA
Roberson · YEA
Scales · YEA
Tyson · YEA
Royal · YEA
passed
official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
9–0
Abbott · YEA
Austin · YEA
Hoyt · YEA
Parker · YEA
Rafferty · YEA
Roberson · YEA
Scales · YEA
Tyson · YEA
Royal · YEA
passed
official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
10–0
Abbott · YEA
Austin · YEA
Hoyt · YEA
Parker · YEA
Rafferty · YEA
Roberson · YEA
Scales · YEA
Tyson · YEA
Royal · YEA
passed
official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
9–0
Abbott · YEA
Austin · YEA
Hoyt · YEA
Parker · YEA
Rafferty · YEA
Roberson · YEA
Scales · YEA
Tyson · YEA
Royal · YEA
passed
official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
9–0
Abbott · YEA
Austin · YEA
Hoyt · YEA
Parker · YEA
Rafferty · YEA
Roberson · YEA
Scales · YEA
Tyson · YEA
Royal · YEA
passed
official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
9–0
Abbott · YEA
Austin · YEA
Hoyt · YEA
Parker · YEA
Rafferty · YEA
Roberson · YEA
Scales · YEA
Tyson · YEA
Royal · YEA
passed
official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
9–0
Abbott · YEA
Austin · YEA
Hoyt · YEA
Parker · YEA
Rafferty · YEA
Roberson · YEA
Scales · YEA
Tyson · YEA
Royal · YEA
passed
official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
9–0
Abbott · YEA
Austin · YEA
Hoyt · YEA
Parker · YEA
Rafferty · YEA
Roberson · YEA
Scales · YEA
Tyson · YEA
Royal · YEA
passed
official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
7–1
Abbott · YEA
Austin · YEA
Hoyt · YEA
Parker · YEA
Roberson · YEA
Scales · YEA
Royal · YEA
Rafferty · NAY
Tyson · ABSENT
passed
official minutes · high
#87. ITEM 51. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a contract with Balch & Bingham for their assistance with legal m…
text similarity · 60%
395–0
Abbott · YEA
Austin · YEA
Parker · YEA
Roberson · YEA
Scales · YEA
Royal · YEA
Royal · YEA
Abbott · YEA
Austin · YEA
Parker · YEA
Roberson · YEA
Scales · YEA
Tyson · YEA
Royal · YEA
Abbott · YEA
Austin · YEA
Parker · YEA
Roberson · YEA
Scales · YEA
Tyson · YEA
Royal · YEA
Abbott · YEA
Austin · YEA
Parker · YEA
Roberson · YEA
Scales · YEA
Tyson · YEA
Royal · YEA
Abbott · YEA
Austin · YEA
Parker · YEA
Roberson · YEA
Scales · YEA
Tyson · YEA
Royal · YEA
Abbott · YEA
Austin · YEA
Parker · YEA
Roberson · YEA
Scales · YEA
Tyson · YEA
Royal · YEA
Abbott · YEA
Austin · YEA
Parker · YEA
Roberson · YEA
Scales · YEA
Tyson · YEA
Royal · YEA
Tyson · YEA
Tyson · YEA
Tyson · YEA
Bell · YEA
Tyson · YEA
Austin · YEA
Austin · YEA
Royal · YEA
Abbott · YEA
Austin · YEA
Parker · YEA
Roberson · YEA
Scales · YEA
Tyson · YEA
Royal · YEA
Hoyt · ABSENT
Rafferty · ABSENT
passed
official minutes · high
#57. CONSENT ITEM 86.
text similarity · 75%
7–0
Abbott · YEA
Austin · YEA
Parker · YEA
Roberson · YEA
Scales · YEA
Tyson · YEA
Royal · YEA
Hoyt · ABSENT
Rafferty · ABSENT
passed
official minutes · high
#57. CONSENT ITEM 86.
text similarity · 75%
7–0
Abbott · YEA
Austin · YEA
Parker · YEA
Roberson · YEA
Scales · YEA
Tyson · YEA
Royal · YEA
Hoyt · ABSENT
Rafferty · ABSENT
passed
official minutes · high
#57. CONSENT ITEM 86.
text similarity · 75%
7–0
Abbott · YEA
Austin · YEA
Parker · YEA
Roberson · YEA
Scales · YEA
Tyson · YEA
Royal · YEA
Hoyt · ABSENT
Rafferty · ABSENT
passed
official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
9–0
Abbott · YEA
Austin · YEA
Hoyt · YEA
Parker · YEA
Rafferty · YEA
Roberson · YEA
Scales · YEA
Tyson · YEA
Royal · YEA
passed
official minutes · high
#57. CONSENT ITEM 86.
text similarity · 75%
7–0
Abbott · YEA
Austin · YEA
Parker · YEA
Roberson · YEA
Scales · YEA
Tyson · YEA
Royal · YEA
Hoyt · ABSENT
Rafferty · ABSENT
Business
Regular Agenda (55)
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ITEM 111. A Resolution setting a public hearing November 5, 2013, to consider the adoption of a resolution assenting to the vacation of 3,599 square feet of 3rd Avenue North (perpendicular to and between 14th Street North and 15th Street North) and 2,997 s
P ITEM 112. A Resolution setting a public hearing November 5, 2013 to consider the adoption of an Ordinance "TO AMEND THE ZONING DISTRICT MAP OF THE CITY OF BIRMINGHAM" (Case No. ZAC2013-00014) to change zone district boundaries from R-3 Single Family D
P ITEM 113. A Resolution setting a public hearing November 5, 2013 to consider the adoption of an Ordinance "TO AMEND THE ZONING DISTRICT MAP OF THE CITY OF BIRMINGHAM" (Case No. ZAC2013-00016) to change zone district boundaries from R-6 Multiple Dwelli
ITEM 72. A Resolution appointing three (3) members to the Public Park and Recreation Board of the City of Birmingham, said terms expiring July 16, 2018, July 16, 2020 a May 9, 2016 respectively. (Submitted by the Councilor Parker, Chairperson, Parks, Recr
ITEM 51. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a contract with Balch & Bingham for their assistance with legal matters not to exceed $35,000.00 for a term ending June 30, 2014.
ITEM 52. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a contract with Burr & Forman for their assistance with legal matters not to exceed $350,000.00 for a term ending June 30, 2014.
ITEM 53. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a contract with Christian & Small, LLP for their assistance with legal matters not to exceed $40,000.00 for a term ending June 30, 2014. (Recommended by the May
ITEM 54. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a contract with the Cooper Law Firm for their assistance with legal matters not to exceed $45,000.00 for a term ending June 30, 2014.
ITEM 55. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a contract with Hand Arendall for their assistance with legal matters not to exceed $50,000.00 for a term ending June 30, 2014.
ITEM 56. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a contract with Jones and Hawley for their assistance with legal matters not to exceed $35,000.00 for a term ending June 30, 2014.
ITEM 56. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a contract with Jones and Hawley for their assistance with legal matters not to exceed $35,000.00 for a term ending June 30, 2014.
ITEM 57. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a contract with Attorney Barry Walker for their assistance with legal matters not to exceed $30,000.00 for a term ending June 30, 2014. (Recommended by the Mayo
ITEM 58. A Resolution supporting the appointment of White, Arnold and Dowd P.C. to provide to the citizens in the North Birmingham, Collegeville, Harriman Park and Fairmont communities with respect to environmental issues for an amount not to exceed $175,0
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P(ph) ITEM 1. An Ordinance "TO FURTHER AMEND THE ZONING DISTRICT MAP OF THE CITY OF BIRMINGHAM" (Case No. ZAC2013-00009) to change zone district boundaries from R-3 Single Family District to B-3 Community Business District, filed by Charles Dunstan of 3
P(ph) ITEM 2. An Ordinance "TO FURTHER AMEND THE ZONING DISTRICT MAP OF THE CITY OF BIRMINGHAM" (Case No. ZAC2013-00013) to change zone district boundaries from R-2 Single Family District to O&I Office and Institutional District, filed by Chris Stewart
(ph) ITEM 3. A Resolution approving the issuance by Public Finance Authority of its Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds (GMF-Florala Pool) in an amount not to exceed $62,500,000, a portion of which, in the approximate amount of $4,000,000, will be used to f
(ph) ITEM 3. A Resolution approving the issuance by Public Finance Authority of its Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds (GMF-Florala Pool) in an amount not to exceed $62,500,000, a portion of which, in the approximate amount of $4,000,000, will be used to f
(ph) ITEM 4. A Resolution relative to the application of Bajalieh Brothers Catering and Concessions LLC for a Special Events Retail License 140 to be used at Motus Motorcycles, October 12, 2013 at 500 - 28th Street South, Birmingham, and the hearing of al
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ITEM 60. A Resolution approving an agreement with Birmingham Construction Industry Authority, Birmingham, AL, in the amount not exceed $200,000.00, renewable annually subject to funds availability for a term not to exceed five (5) years, to coordinate and
ITEM 61. A Resolution determining that the 2013 Magic City Classic to be held October, 2013, serves a public purpose that promotes goodwill and serves a public interest, and requesting that City funds be administered to pay for this event in accordance wi
ITEM 36. An Ordinance "TO ADOPT THE GENERAL FUND BUDGET" for fiscal year ending June 30, 2014, as presented by the Mayor on May 14, 2013 with amendments.
ITEM 37. A Resolution acknowledging that there is no Capital Budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2014.
ITEM 38. An Ordinance "TO ADOPT THE GENERAL BOND DEBT RESERVE FUND BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2014," as presented by the Mayor on May 14, 2013.
ITEM 39. An Ordinance" TO ADOPT THE TAX INCREMENT FINANCING FUND BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2014" as presented by the Mayor on May 14, 2013.
ITEM 40. An Ordinance "TO ADOPT THE NEIGHBORHOOD ALLOCATION FUND BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2014," as presented by the Mayor on May 14, 2013.
ITEM 41. An Ordinance "TO ADOPT THE HIGHWAY IMPROVEMENT FUND BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2014," as presented by the Mayor on May 14, 2013.
ITEM 42. An Ordinance "TO ADOPT THE FUEL TAX FUND BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2014," as presented by the Mayor on May 14, 2013.
ITEM 43. An Ordinance "TO ADOPT THE STORM WATER FUND BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2014," as presented by the Mayor on May 14, 2013 with amendments.
ITEM 44. An Ordinance "TO ADOPT THE CORRECTIONS FUND BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2014," as presented by the Mayor on May 14, 2013 with amendments.
ITEM 45. An Ordinance "TO ADOPT THE FAIR TRIAL TAX FUND BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2014," as presented by the Mayor on May 14, 2013.
ITEM 46. An Ordinance "TO ADOPT THE BIRMINGHAM FUND BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2014," as presented by the Mayor on May 14, 2013.
ITEM 47. An Ordinance "TO ADOPT THE ALABAMA TRUST FUND BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2014" as presented by the Mayor on May 14, 2013.
ITEM 49. An Ordinance "TO ADOPT THE DEBT SERVICE FUND BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2014," as presented by the Mayor on May 14, 2013.
ITEM 48. An Ordinance "TO ADOPT THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUND BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2014," as presented by the Mayor on May 14, 2013 with amendments.
ITEM 50. A Resolution approving the one percent (1.0%) cost of living allowance (COLA) for Fiscal Year 2013-2014 for all applicable employees of the City effective November 30, 2013 and that eligible employees may be eligible to receive a merit step increa
AFTER TABLE ITEM 51. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a contract with Balch & Bingham for their assistance with legal matters not to exceed $35,000.00 for a term ending June 30, 2014. (Recommended by th
AFTER TABLE ITEM 52. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a contract with Burr & Forman for their assistance with legal matters not to exceed $350,000.00 for a term ending June 30, 2014. (Recommended by the
AFTER TABLE ITEM 53. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a contract with Christian & Small, LLP for their assistance with legal matters not to exceed $40,000.00 for a term ending June 30, 2014. (Recommende
AFTER TABLE ITEM 54. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a contract with the Cooper Law Firm for their assistance with legal matters not to exceed $45,000.00 for a term ending June 30, 2014. (Recommended b
AFTER TABLE ITEM 55. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a contract with Hand Arendall for their assistance with legal matters not to exceed $50,000.00 for a term ending June 30, 2014. (Recommended by the
AFTER TABLE ITEM 56. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a contract with Jones and Hawley for their assistance with legal matters not to exceed $35,000.00 for a term ending June 30, 2014. (Recommended by t
AFTER TABLE ITEM 57. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a contract with Attorney Barry Walker for their assistance with legal matters not to exceed $30,000.00 for a term ending June 30, 2014. (Recommended
AFTER TABLE ITEM 58. A Resolution supporting the appointment of White, Arnold and Dowd P.C. to provide to the citizens in the North Birmingham, Collegeville, Harriman Park and Fairmont communities with respect to environmental issues for an amount not to e
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