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council Birmingham · Tuesday, September 3, 2013

Regular City Council Meeting

Agenda items
105
78 consent · 27 regular
Votes
15
minutes text
Total dollars
$1.8M
15 items with amounts
Roll call

Votes (15)

passed #7662 official minutes · high
Re: #88. P ITEM 85. A Resolution setting a public hearing October 22, 2013 to consider the adoption of an Ordinance "TO AMEND … structured fact · 80%
8–0
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Royal · YEA
passed #7663 official minutes · high
Re: #89. ITEM 62. A Resolution appointing three (3) members to the Birmingham Housing Board of Appeals, two (2) terms expiring Ju… structured fact · 80%
8–0
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Royal · YEA
passed #7664 official minutes · high
Re: #99. ITEM 64. A Resolution determining that the Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony honoring the Four Little Girls that is bein… structured fact · 80%
8–0
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Royal · YEA
passed #7665 official minutes · high
Re: #100. P ITEM 58. An Ordinance annexing into the City of Birmingham a 1.25 acre tract of land located at 711 Rex Lake Road in… structured fact · 80%
8–0
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Royal · YEA
passed #7666 official minutes · high
Re: #100. P ITEM 58. An Ordinance annexing into the City of Birmingham a 1.25 acre tract of land located at 711 Rex Lake Road in… structured fact · 80%
8–0
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Royal · YEA
passed #7667 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
6–0 3 abstain
Abbott · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Royal · YEA Hoyt · ABSTAIN Scales · ABSTAIN Royal · ABSTAIN
passed #7668 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
6–0 3 abstain
Abbott · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Royal · YEA Hoyt · ABSTAIN Scales · ABSTAIN Royal · ABSTAIN
passed #7669 official minutes · high
Re: #99. ITEM 64. A Resolution determining that the Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony honoring the Four Little Girls that is bein… structured fact · 80%
8–0
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Royal · YEA
passed #7670 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
7–0
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Royal · YEA
passed #7671 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
7–0
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Royal · YEA
passed #7672 official minutes · high
Re: #78. CONSENT ITEM 81. A Resolution approving the following Advanced Expense Account: ** Phil Amthor, Administrative Assi… structured fact · 80%
7–0
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Royal · YEA
passed #7673 official minutes · high
Re: #78. CONSENT ITEM 81. A Resolution approving the following Advanced Expense Account: ** Phil Amthor, Administrative Assi… structured fact · 80%
7–0
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Royal · YEA
passed #7674 official minutes · high
Re: #96. ITEM 65. A Resolution supporting the Housing Authority of Birmingham District's application for a CHOICE Neighborhoods I… structured fact · 80%
7–0 1 abstain
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Royal · YEA Hoyt · ABSTAIN
passed #7675 official minutes · high
Re: #99. ITEM 64. A Resolution determining that the Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony honoring the Four Little Girls that is bein… structured fact · 80%
8–0
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Royal · YEA
Business

Regular Agenda (27)

Procedural: INVOCATION: Reverend Tracy Hipps, Executive Director of Christian Service Mission
Procedural: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Council President Roderick V. Royal
Procedural: ROLL CALL
Procedural: MINUTES NOT READY: June 11 - August 27, 2013
· Item number:Item #82 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ Total cost: undisclosed

City targets 868 blighted properties for weed removal

The city is declaring 868 properties with dangerous weeds a public nuisance and will post notice for abatement. This clears the way for the city to cut vegetation and recover costs, improving neighborhood blight and safety.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Weed abatement
· Item number:Item #83 · 🏠 Housing Stability Total cost: $1K

City pays $1,288.20 advanced expense claim for Committee Assistant

Reimbursement for out-of-pocket spending by a city employee. Citizens can see who received city funds and for what.

Counterparty: Christopher Bishop Funding source: General Fund Action type: Appropriation Location: Washington, District of Columbia
Procedural: COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
Procedural: ANNOUNCEMENT OF BOARDS AND AGENCIES EXPIRATIONS - October 2013
· Item number:Item #87 · 🚨 Emergency action ✨ Total cost: undisclosed

Emergency fire truck rental approved

City activates emergency procurement to rent fire trucks, ensuring firefighting capacity during equipment shortage or outage. Protects public safety response times.

Counterparty: Purchasing Agent Funding source: Unknown Action type: Emergency procurement
· Item number:Item #88 Total cost: undisclosed

Public hearing set on zoning change (Case ZAC2013-00008)

City will hear arguments on rezoning a property from R-6 (multiple dwelling) to another zone on October 22. The outcome could change what can be built or how the land is used.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Zoning Public hearing: October 22, 2013
· Item number:Item #89 Total cost: undisclosed

Council appoints 3 members to Housing Board of Appeals

Board members decide appeals on housing code violations and rental disputes. These appointments fill vacant seats through 2016.

Counterparty: Birmingham Housing Board of Appeals Funding source: Unknown Action type: Appointment board
Procedural: INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
· Item number:Item #93 Total cost: $30K

Council sets aside $30K for Taste of 4th Avenue Jazz Festival

City commits $30,000 in general fund reserves to support the annual Taste of 4th Avenue Jazz Festival, a cultural event celebrating the historic neighborhood.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Budget amendment
· Item number:Item #94 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $30K

City awards $30K to Urban Impact for Taste of Fourth Avenue Jazz Festival

Birmingham will fund the annual Taste of Fourth Avenue Jazz Festival through a $30,000 grant to Urban Impact, Inc., supporting a cultural event in the Fourth Avenue historic district.

Counterparty: Urban Impact, Inc., Birmingham Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
· Item number:Item #95 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $200K

Council approves $200K annual agreement with Construction Industry Authority

City commits up to $1M over five years to the Birmingham Construction Industry Authority to coordinate workforce development and industry partnerships. Details of the program's scope and public benefits are not fully disclosed in the title.

Counterparty: Birmingham Construction Industry Authority, Birmingham Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #96 · 🏗️ Property Recovery ✨ Total cost: undisclosed

City backs Housing Authority's federal CHOICE grant application

Council endorses the Housing Authority's bid for federal funding to improve public housing neighborhoods through mixed-income development and resident services. Potential investment in housing stability and neighborhood revitalization.

Counterparty: Housing Authority of Birmingham District Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #97 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $310K

Council increases Exford Architects contract to $310K

Additional $69,100 sole-source spending on architectural services without public competition. Citizens should know which city project is receiving this work and whether the cost increase reflects scope changes.

Counterparty: Exford Architects, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract amendment
· Item number:Item #98 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $285K

Council increases Exford Architects contract by $69,100 to $285,000

City commits an additional $69,100 to architect Exford for unspecified services under sole-source contract. Total cost rises to $285,000.

Counterparty: Exford Architects, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract amendment
· Item number:Item #100 Total cost: undisclosed

City annexes 1.25-acre USS property at Rex Lake Road

Unincorporated land becomes subject to city zoning, taxes, and services. Expands city jurisdiction over steel company operations in the area.

Counterparty: United States Steel Corporation Funding source: Unknown Action type: Annexation Location: 711 Rex Lake Road
Procedural: EXECUTIVE SESSION
· Item number:Item #102 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $285K

Exford Architects contract increased to $285K

Council is spending an additional $69,100 on architectural services from Exford Architects, raising the total contract to $285,000. The specific project or scope is not detailed.

Counterparty: Exford Architects, LLC, Birmingham Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract amendment
· Item number:Item #103 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $310K

Exford Architects contract raised $69,100 to $310,150

City spending expands on architectural services—the scope or timeline of a project has grown. Details on what work is included remain unclear from the agenda.

Counterparty: Exford Architects, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract amendment
· Item number:Item #104 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $285K

Exford Architects contract increased to $285K

Council is spending an additional $69,100 on architectural services from Exford Architects, raising the total contract to $285,000. The specific project or scope is not detailed.

Counterparty: Exford Architects, LLC, Birmingham Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract amendment
Procedural: REQUEST FROM THE PUBLIC
Procedural: OLD AND NEW BUSINESS
Procedural: ADJOURNMENT
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Consent Agenda (78)

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

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