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council Birmingham · Tuesday, September 17, 2013

Regular City Council Meeting

Agenda items
87
50 consent · 37 regular
Votes
23
minutes text
Total dollars
$4.1M
19 items with amounts
Roll call

Votes (23)

passed #7638 official minutes · high
Re: #1. INVOCATION: Reverend Arthur Price, Jr., Pastor of Sixteenth Street Baptist Church structured fact · 80%
5–0
Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Royal · YEA
passed #7639 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
5–0
Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Royal · YEA
passed #7640 official minutes · high
Re: #63. P ITEM 25. An Ordinance annexing into the City of Birmingham a 0.759 acre tract of land located at 711 Rex Lake Road i… structured fact · 80%
7–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Royal · YEA Tyson · YEA
passed #7641 official minutes · high
Re: #63. P ITEM 25. An Ordinance annexing into the City of Birmingham a 0.759 acre tract of land located at 711 Rex Lake Road i… structured fact · 80%
9–0
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Royal · YEA
passed #7642 official minutes · high
Re: #65. ITEM 34. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Project Agreement with Ludington Lane, LLC under which Ludingto… structured fact · 80%
7–0 2 abstain
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Royal · YEA Hoyt · ABSTAIN Tyson · ABSTAIN
failed #7643 official minutes · high
Re: #63. P ITEM 25. An Ordinance annexing into the City of Birmingham a 0.759 acre tract of land located at 711 Rex Lake Road i… structured fact · 80%
0–8
Abbott · NAY Austin · NAY Hoyt · NAY Parker · NAY Roberson · NAY Scales · NAY Tyson · NAY Royal · NAY
passed #7644 official minutes · high
Re: #77. P ITEM 53. A Resolution setting a public hearing October 22, 2013 to consider the adoption of an Ordinance amending T… structured fact · 80%
7–0
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA
passed #7645 official minutes · high
Re: #79. ITEM 60. A Resolution accepting the lump sum bid of Montgomery Environmental LLC, 4 Office Park Circle Suite 215, Birmin… structured fact · 90%
9–0
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Royal · YEA
passed #7646 official minutes · high
Re: #1. INVOCATION: Reverend Arthur Price, Jr., Pastor of Sixteenth Street Baptist Church structured fact · 80%
9–0
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Royal · YEA
passed #7647 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 #7648 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
7–0
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Scales · YEA Royal · YEA
passed #7649 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
7–0
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Scales · YEA Royal · YEA
passed #7651 official minutes · high
Re: #1. INVOCATION: Reverend Arthur Price, Jr., Pastor of Sixteenth Street Baptist Church structured fact · 80%
7–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Tyson · YEA Royal · YEA
passed #7652 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 #7653 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
7–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Tyson · YEA Royal · YEA
passed #7654 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
8–0
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Tyson · YEA Royal · YEA
passed #7655 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
7–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Tyson · YEA Royal · YEA
passed #7656 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
8–0
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Tyson · YEA Royal · YEA
passed #7657 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
7–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Tyson · YEA Royal · YEA
passed #7658 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
8–0
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Tyson · YEA Royal · YEA
passed #7659 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
7–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Tyson · YEA Royal · YEA
passed #7660 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
8–0
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Tyson · YEA Royal · YEA
Business

Regular Agenda (37)

Procedural: INVOCATION: Reverend Arthur Price, Jr., Pastor of Sixteenth Street Baptist Church
Procedural: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilmember Lashunda Scales
Procedural: ROLL CALL
· Item number:Item #4 Total cost: undisclosed

Council appoints member to fill District 6 seat

District 6 residents gain council representation through this appointment to fill an unexpired term. The seat had been vacant.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Appointment executive
Procedural: APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS: June 11 and 18, 2013
Procedural: MINUTES NOT READY: June 25 - September 10, 2013
Procedural: COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
· Item number:Item #58 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $6K

City quitclaims Avondale lot to John Calvin Elder III for $5,872

City transfers property rights in Avondale to a private buyer via quitclaim deed. The $5,872 sale price indicates possible tax-lien recovery or Land Bank clearing of city-held property.

Counterparty: John Calvin Elder III Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
· Item number:Item #59 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $33K

City awards $33,433 electrical contract to GT Electric for recreation center

New electrical equipment upgrades the Fountain Heights Recreation Center, improving facility reliability for neighborhood residents and programs.

Counterparty: GT Electric Company, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award Location: New Fountain Heights Recreation Center
· Item number:Item #60 · 🏗️ Property Recovery ✨ Total cost: undisclosed

City sells three cemetery properties to New Grace Hill Inc.

Birmingham transfers three parcels on 93rd Street North and 6th Avenue North to a private cemetery operator. The city loses public control of the land; residents should know what public assets are being sold and at what terms.

Counterparty: New Grace Hill Cemetery, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance Location: 501 and 521 93rd Street North and 9215 6th Avenue North, Birmingham
Procedural: PRESENTATIONS
· Item number:Item #63 Total cost: undisclosed

Annexation: US Steel parcel at Rex Lake Road joins city

City expands its boundaries to include a 0.759-acre US Steel property, potentially shifting tax revenue and zoning jurisdiction. The parcel's future use will affect nearby residents and land development patterns.

Counterparty: United States Steel Corporation, a Delaware Corporation Funding source: Unknown Action type: Annexation Location: 711 Rex Lake Road
· Item number:Item #64 Total cost: $2.0M

City commits $1.96M from reserves to capital projects fund

Council redirects nearly $2 million in unspent general fund money toward capital improvements—infrastructure, equipment, or construction projects that residents depend on. This flexibility lets the city respond to urgent facility or street needs without raising taxes.

Funding source: Capital Improvement Plan Action type: Budget amendment
· Item number:Item #65 · 🏗️ Property Recovery ✨ Total cost: undisclosed

City approves Ludington Lane improvements at former Toys R Us site

Developer Ludington Lane, LLC will improve the vacant former Toys R Us building at 7701 Ludington Lane. The project brings economic activity and reduces blight in the neighborhood.

Counterparty: Ludington Lane, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 7701 Ludington Lane, Birmingham
· Item number:Item #66 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City hires Convention Innovations for CrossPlex branding strategy

Birmingham is investing public funds in a marketing campaign to promote the CrossPlex sports and entertainment venue. The contract uses sole-source procurement, meaning the city did not open bidding to other firms.

Counterparty: Convention Innovations, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #67 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $35K

City hires Balch & Bingham for legal services, $35K through June 2014

General fund money goes to outside legal counsel for unspecified legal matters. Citizens should know who receives city contracts and why, even routine vendor payments.</matters> <parameter name="significance_rationale">Low-moderate significance. This is a straightforward sole-sou

Counterparty: Balch & Bingham Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
· Item number:Item #68 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $350K

City hires Burr & Forman for legal services: $350K through June 2014

Sole-source contract commits general-fund dollars to outside counsel without competitive bidding. Taxpayers should know who handles city legal work and what it costs.

Counterparty: Burr & Forman Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
· Item number:Item #69 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $40K

City hires Christian & Small law firm for $40K legal services

City Attorney's office will spend $40,000 in public funds on outside legal counsel through June 2014 using a sole-source contract, meaning no competitive bidding process.

Counterparty: Christian & Small, LLP Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
· Item number:Item #70 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $45K

City hires Cooper Law Firm for legal work, up to $45,000

Sole-source contract sends $45,000 in public funds to an outside law firm for unspecified legal matters, sidestepping competitive bidding.

Counterparty: Cooper Law Firm Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #71 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $50K

City hires Hand Arendall for legal counsel; $50K contract through June 2014

City spending $50,000 in general funds for outside legal services from a sole-source vendor, with no competitive bidding process.

Counterparty: Hand Arendall Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
· Item number:Item #72 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $35K

City hires Jones & Hawley for legal services, $35,000

City attorney's office outsources legal work to external counsel through June 2014. Terms cover scope and cost of legal assistance on undisclosed matters.

Counterparty: Jones & Hawley Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
· Item number:Item #73 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $30K

City hires attorney Barry Walker for legal work, up to $30K

Birmingham commits $30,000 in general funds to retain outside legal counsel for unspecified legal matters through June 2014. Citizens have a right to know who gets paid from the city budget and for what.

Counterparty: Attorney Barry Walker Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
Procedural: CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS FOR FINAL PASSAGE
Procedural: INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
· Item number:Item #79 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $689K

Council awards $688,780 contract to stabilize Ramsay McCormack Building

Remediation work will prevent further deterioration of this historic downtown property and move it toward reuse. Competitive bidding ensured the city got the lowest price for stabilization work.

Counterparty: Montgomery Environmental LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award Location: Ramsay McCormack Building
· Item number:Item #80 · 🏗️ Property Recovery ✨ Total cost: undisclosed

City appoints White, Arnold and Dowd for environmental legal work in North Birmi

Four North Birmingham communities—Collegeville, Harriman Park, Fairmont, and North Birmingham—will have dedicated legal counsel for environmental issues. This appointment ensures residents have representation for pollution, contamination, or other environmental health concerns.

Counterparty: White, Arnold and Dowd P.C. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #81 · 🏗️ Property Recovery ✨ Total cost: undisclosed

City commits 20% local funding match for North Birmingham Communities Plan

Council signals support for investing in North Birmingham neighborhood improvements; match requirement unlocks additional state/federal grant money for the district.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
Procedural: REQUEST FROM THE PUBLIC
Procedural: OLD AND NEW BUSINESS
Procedural: ADJOURNMENT
· Item number:Item #88 Status: no agenda text

Adjourn

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Consent Agenda (50)

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

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