APROVAL OF MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS: May 28 and June 4, 2013
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Unknown
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Other
council
Regular City Council Meeting
Agenda items
35
Votes
11
Total dollars
$761,961
Roll call
Votes (11)
passed
official minutes · high
#20. ITEM 1. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Project Agreement with The Hardy Corporation under which The Har…
structured fact · 80%
7–0
Abbott · YEA
Austin · YEA
Hoyt · YEA
Parker · YEA
Rafferty · YEA
Roberson · YEA
Scales · YEA
Royal · ABSTAIN
passed
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#21. ITEM 2. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the City, to submit to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban…
structured fact · 80%
8–0
Abbott · YEA
Austin · YEA
Hoyt · YEA
Parker · YEA
Rafferty · YEA
Roberson · YEA
Scales · YEA
Royal · YEA
passed
official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
7–0
Abbott · YEA
Austin · YEA
Hoyt · YEA
Parker · YEA
Rafferty · YEA
Roberson · YEA
Royal · YEA
passed
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#26. ITEM 17. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute on behalf of the City a facility use agreement between the City o…
structured fact · 90%
8–0
Abbott · YEA
Austin · YEA
Hoyt · YEA
Parker · YEA
Rafferty · YEA
Roberson · YEA
Scales · YEA
Royal · YEA
passed
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#28. ITEM 14. (With 18 ) An Ordinance "TO FURTHER AMEND THE GENERAL FUND BUDGET" by appropriating $350,000.00 to Non Departme…
structured fact · 90%
5–2
Abbott · YEA
Austin · YEA
Rafferty · YEA
Roberson · YEA
Royal · YEA
Parker · NAY
Scales · NAY
passed
official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
7–0
Abbott · YEA
Austin · YEA
Parker · YEA
Rafferty · YEA
Roberson · YEA
Scales · YEA
Royal · YEA
passed
official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
7–0
Abbott · YEA
Austin · YEA
Parker · YEA
Rafferty · YEA
Roberson · YEA
Scales · YEA
Royal · YEA
passed
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#31. P ITEM 19. An Ordinance annexing into the City of Birmingham a 35.619 acre tract of land located at 711 Rex Lake Road…
structured fact · 80%
6–0
Abbott · YEA
Parker · YEA
Rafferty · YEA
Roberson · YEA
Scales · YEA
Royal · YEA
passed
official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
5–1
Abbott · YEA
Rafferty · YEA
Roberson · YEA
Scales · YEA
Royal · YEA
Parker · NAY
passed
official minutes · high
#31. P ITEM 19. An Ordinance annexing into the City of Birmingham a 35.619 acre tract of land located at 711 Rex Lake Road…
structured fact · 80%
7–0
Abbott · YEA
Austin · YEA
Hoyt · YEA
Parker · YEA
Rafferty · YEA
Roberson · YEA
Royal · YEA
Business
Regular Agenda (21)
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NOMINATIONS TO BOARDS AND AGENCIES
Hardy Corporation relocates HQ and factory to Birmingham, retains 60 jobs
Major manufacturing employer brings headquarters and production facility to the city while committing to maintain at least 60 jobs. Economic development that supports local employment and tax base.
Counterparty:
The Hardy Corporation
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Resolution
City submits disaster recovery grant plan to HUD
Unlocks federal funds for rebuilding after disaster; specifics on funding amount and project focus depend on HUD approval.
Counterparty:
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Funding source:
Federal Grant
Action type:
Resolution
Zoning map amendment hearing set for October 1
City will hear arguments on changing zoning boundaries from single-family residential (R-3) to another classification. Outcome could affect property rights, development potential, and neighborhood character in the affected area.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Public hearing set
Public hearing:
October 1, 2013
Public hearing set: Zoning change from R-2 Single Family
A zoning change could affect what can be built or how property in this area is used. The public hearing on October 1, 2013 gives residents a chance to weigh in before the city votes.
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Unknown
Action type:
Public hearing set
Public hearing:
October 1, 2013
City approves $15K facility agreement with AHSAA for Bill Harris Arena
High school athletic association gains facility access at CrossPlex for events and tournaments. City collects rental revenue to support public arena operations.
Counterparty:
Alabama High Schools Athletic Association (AHSAA)
Funding source:
General Fund
Action type:
Contract award
Location:
Bill Harris Arena
Council awards $196.6K culvert replacement contract to Russo Corporation
Russo Corporation wins competitive bidding to replace aging culvert on 41st Street. Infrastructure repair improves drainage and road safety in the affected area.
Counterparty:
Russo Corporation
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Contract award
Location:
41st Street
Council redirects $350K from general fund to capital improvements
Money shifts from day-to-day city operations to long-term infrastructure projects. The specific use of these capital funds isn't detailed in this item.
Funding source:
General Fund
Action type:
Budget amendment
Council awards $196.6K to replace 41st Street culvert
City approves repair of aging stormwater infrastructure on 41st Street. Project improves drainage and road safety in the area.
Counterparty:
Russo Corporation
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Contract award
Location:
41st Street
Annexation: 40-acre Rex Lake Road tract joins city limits
City moves to annex unincorporated land on Rex Lake Road, expanding municipal boundaries and bringing residents under city zoning, services, and tax rules. Public hearing set for November 19, 2013.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Annexation
Location:
711 and 969 Rex Lake Road
Public hearing:
November 19, 2013
Annexation: 35.6-acre USS parcel at Rex Lake Road joins city limits
U.S. Steel's Rex Lake Road property enters Birmingham's jurisdiction and tax base. The annexation expands city boundaries and brings industrial land under municipal zoning and service rules.
Counterparty:
United States Steel Corporation
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Annexation
Location:
711 Rex Lake Road
Council discretionary grants: Mayor authorized to disburse to nonprofits
City will distribute taxpayer funds from the general fund to various nonprofits for community programs and services. The specific organizations and amounts will be determined by the Mayor's discretionary spending authority.
Funding source:
General Fund
Action type:
Resolution
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