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council Birmingham · Tuesday, June 18, 2013

Regular City Council Meeting

Agenda items
83
53 consent · 30 regular
Votes
10
minutes text
Total dollars
$1.3M
34 items with amounts
Roll call

Votes (10)

passed #7757 official minutes · high
Re: #68. ITEM 4. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with The Civil Rights Activist Committee under which… structured fact · 80%
6–1 1 abstain
Austin · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Royal · YEA Abbott · NAY Scales · ABSTAIN
passed #7758 official minutes · high
Re: #69. ITEM 58. A Resolution setting a public hearing July 16, 2013, to consider the adoption of the Second Amended and Resta… structured fact · 80%
6–0 1 abstain
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Royal · YEA Scales · ABSTAIN
passed #7759 official minutes · high
Re: #80. REQUEST FROM THE PUBLIC text similarity · 75%
8–0
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Royal · YEA
passed #7760 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
9–0
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Royal · YEA
passed #7761 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
7–0
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Hoyt · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Royal · YEA
passed #7762 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
6–0
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Hoyt · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Royal · YEA
passed #7763 official minutes · high
Re: #80. REQUEST FROM THE PUBLIC text similarity · 75%
6–0
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Hoyt · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Royal · YEA
passed #7764 official minutes · high
Re: #80. REQUEST FROM THE PUBLIC text similarity · 75%
6–0
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Hoyt · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Royal · YEA
passed #7765 official minutes · high
Re: #70. ITEM 45. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute on behalf of the City a contract with United Healthcare to provi… structured fact · 90%
5–3
Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Royal · YEA Abbott · NAY Austin · NAY Rafferty · NAY
passed #7766 official minutes · high
Re: #71. ITEM 46. BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Birmingham, Alabama, that the Mayor be and is hereby author… structured fact · 80%
5–3
Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Royal · YEA Abbott · NAY Austin · NAY Rafferty · NAY
Business

Regular Agenda (30)

Procedural: INVOCATION: Reverend Sally Harris, Interim Pastor, Pilgrim Church, United Church of Christ
Procedural: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilmember Maxine Parker
Procedural: ROLL CALL
Procedural: MINUTES NOT READY: May 7 - June 11, 2013
Procedural: COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
Procedural: COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR Larry McConnico recognized from Public Works, condolences to his family. Football legends recognized here in Birmingham, Paul Finnebaum moderator free of charge. Thursday 8th Annual Dump the Pump day to ride transit f
· Item number:Item #57 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $400

Council approves $400 expense reimbursement for Councilor Austin

Reimburses Councilor Austin $400 for travel and other expenses incurred during official city business, July 26–30, 2013.

Counterparty: Johnathan Austin Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #58 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City approves employee expense reimbursements

Itemized expenses for city staff are submitted for final approval before payment from the general fund.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #59 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City approves reimbursement of employee expense accounts

Employees are reimbursed for work-related expenses from the general fund. This itemized approval allows the city to track spending across departments.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #60 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves employee expense accounts

Council reviews and approves reimbursement claims city employees submitted for work-related expenses. This is a routine consent item that ensures public funds are spent correctly.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #61 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Council rescinds limousine license for Over the Mountain Sedan

Over the Mountain Sedan LLC loses its three certificates to operate a limousine service in Irondale. This revokes operating authority granted in 2012.

Counterparty: Over the Mountain Sedan LLC Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #62 Total cost: $400K

Budget amendment: $550K for workers' compensation claims

City is setting aside $550,000 from the general fund to cover workers' compensation claims and related medical expenses, likely due to increased claims or unforeseen workplace injuries.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Budget amendment
· Item number:Item #63 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Council urges billboard owner to remove escort-service ads

Council is asking a billboard operator on Messer-Airport Highway to take down ads for escort services targeting young women and possible minors. The move aims to reduce visibility of potentially exploitative services in a high-traffic area.

Counterparty: Billboard owner/advertiser Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: Messer-Airport Highway
· Item number:Item #64 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Council awards fiber optic modem contract to Traffic Products

City commits to recurring equipment purchases from local vendor Traffic Products for digital fiber optic modems used in traffic systems. Agreement runs 1 year plus month-to-month terms.

Counterparty: Traffic Products, Birmingham, AL Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
· Item number:Item #65 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $12

City authorizes $12.47 payment to Delta Dental

Routine vendor payment for dental services. Minimal financial impact.

Counterparty: Delta Dental Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
· Item number:Item #66 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement: City clears nuisances, liens to follow

The city will remove overgrown vegetation and other nuisances from blighted properties, then bill owners or place liens on the land. This accelerates cleanup of neighborhoods and holds property owners accountable for maintenance.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
· Item number:Item #68 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City partners with Civil Rights Activist Committee on 4th Avenue office

Council approves a new location for the Civil Rights Activist Committee to establish offices at 1707 4th Avenue, supporting grassroots civil rights advocacy in the city.

Counterparty: The Civil Rights Activist Committee Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 1707 - 4th Avenue
· Item number:Item #69 Total cost: undisclosed

Public hearing set July 16 on downtown redevelopment plan update

City will hear public input on changes to how downtown Birmingham develops over the next decade. The plan guides zoning, investment, and neighborhood character in the downtown core.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Public hearing set Public hearing: July 16, 2013
· Item number:Item #70 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $330

City approves $330/month health plan with United Healthcare

Sole-source contract locks in monthly health coverage costs for city employees or retirees at $330 per month per enrollee under United Healthcare's Value Plan.

Counterparty: United Healthcare Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
· Item number:Item #71 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Council authorizes Blue Cross Blue Shield health contract

City commits to health insurance coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama. Specifics of plan terms and cost to residents not disclosed in public record excerpt.

Counterparty: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
Procedural: CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS FOR FINAL PASSAGE
· Item number:Item #75 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $55K

City increases Strada Professional Services contract to $55,000

Contract amendment adds $25,000 to Strada's engagement with the city. Details of the work scope are not publicly described in this item.

Counterparty: Strada Professional Services, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract amendment
· Item number:Item #76 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy ✨ Total cost: undisclosed

City considers revoking business license for Bali Spa

Bali Spa at 9533 Parkway East faces a public hearing on whether the city will shut down its operations. The outcome will determine whether the business can continue to operate in Birmingham.

Counterparty: Magic Touch, Inc., d/b/a Bali Spa Funding source: Unknown Action type: Public hearing set Location: 9533 Parkway East, Birmingham
Procedural: INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Procedural: REQUEST FROM THE PUBLIC
Procedural: OLD AND NEW BUSINESS
Procedural: OLD AND NEW BUSINESS
Procedural: ADJOURNMENT
Procedural: ADJOURNMENT
Consent calendar

Consent Agenda (53)

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

· Item number:Item #9 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $300

City approves $300 street sign honor for Winston Jennings

The city will spend $300 from its general fund to install a dedication street sign honoring Winston Jennings.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #10 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $4K

City spends $3,500 on Central Park "Get to Know Your Neighbor Day"

Funds community event at Central Park on August 24, 2013, to help neighbors connect and build local relationships.

Counterparty: Central Park Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution Location: Central Park
· Item number:Item #11 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $3K

City spends $3,000 on Harriman Park "Get to Know Your Neighbor Day"

City sets aside $3,000 in general funds for a community event at Harriman Park on September 28, 2013, designed to build neighborhood connections.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution Location: Harriman Park
· Item number:Item #12 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $1K

City funds Woodland Park "Get to Know Your Neighbor Day" ($1,367)

Public spending on neighborhood community-building events. Supports resident connections and park programming.

Counterparty: Woodland Park Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution Location: Woodland Park
· Item number:Item #14 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $3K

City spends $3,000 on Fairmont neighborhood event

General fund dollars support a community gathering to strengthen neighborhood connections on September 14, 2013.

Counterparty: Fairmont Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #16 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $3K

City spends $3,000 on East Birmingham "Get to Know Your Neighbor Day"

Public funds support community engagement event in East Birmingham on August 24, 2013.

Counterparty: East Birmingham "Get to Know Your Neighbor Day" Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #21 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Mayor authorized to partner with Jackson on West Goldwire community day

Approves city support for West Goldwire's September 14 "Get to Know Your Neighbor Day" event, affirming the council's commitment to community-building activities in the neighborhood.

Counterparty: Jackson Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #22 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $300

City funds $300 facility rental for West Goldwire neighborhood meetings

Enables the West Goldwire Neighborhood Association to hold regular meetings at Lawson State Community College. The city covers facility rental costs from the general fund.

Counterparty: Lawson State Community College Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #24 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $500

Council approves $500 payment to Vulcan Park Foundation for fireworks

City funds community event at Vulcan Park. Payment from general fund supports 2013 "Thunder on the Mountain" fireworks celebration.

Counterparty: Vulcan Park Foundation Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #25 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $250

City awards $250 to Vulcan Park Foundation for fireworks

General fund dollars support a community fireworks show at Vulcan Park. This is a routine public-purpose spending decision on consent.

Counterparty: Vulcan Park Foundation Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #26 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $200

City funds Family Fishing Rodeo with $200

Small grant supports annual community event that brings families together for outdoor recreation.

Counterparty: Family Fishing Rodeo Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #27 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $500

City funds Railroad Park music series with $500 grant

General fund supports free "Relax by the Tracks" music programming in the Railroad Park neighborhood.

Counterparty: Railroad Park Foundation Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #28 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $70

City buys "Block Watcher" sign for Bush Hills neighborhood ($70)

Bush Hills residents get a neighborhood safety marker. Small community investment in local visibility and civic engagement.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution Location: Bush Hills
· Item number:Item #29 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $500

Council approves $500 for basketball goals at Central Park Gym

Central Park Recreation Center gets three new breakaway basketball goals, improving equipment available for youth and community recreation.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution Location: Central Park Recreation Center Gym
· Item number:Item #31 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $2K

City funds $2,000 for MLK Recreation Center summer camp

Kids in Birmingham get affordable summer programming at a community center; the city sets aside $2,000 from general funds to support camp operations.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #32 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $350

City funds $350 for 2nd Annual National Night Out event

City spending $350 from general fund to support community policing event in Eastern Jurisdiction on August 6.

Counterparty: National Night Out / Eastern Jurisdiction Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution Location: Eastern Jurisdiction
· Item number:Item #33 Total cost: $3K

Budget amendment: $3K reallocated to neighborhood fund

Council redirects $3,000 from marketing budget to neighborhood support fund. This is routine budget housekeeping on consent agenda.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Budget amendment
· Item number:Item #34 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City cancels two defensive driving courses at Municipal Court

Drivers in Birmingham will no longer be able to take the 8-hour Defensive Driving Course or Alive at 25 course through Municipal Court to reduce traffic violations or insurance premiums.

Counterparty: National Safety Council Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract amendment
· Item number:Item #35 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Mayor authorized to sign project agreement with Quality Restaurant Concepts

City will partner with Quality Restaurant Concepts to fund restaurant improvements. Details on the location, scope, and public investment are not disclosed in this summary.

Counterparty: Quality Restaurant Concepts, L.L.C. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #36 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $4K

City awards $3,500 to MBA Structural Engineers for Pratt City Library

Structural assessment of the Pratt City Library will help determine scope and cost of needed repairs or renovations to keep the facility safe and usable.

Counterparty: MBA Structural Engineers, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
· Item number:Item #37 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $3K

Council hires MBA Structural Engineers for Dolomite-Westfield structural survey

City commits $2,520 to assess structural conditions in the Dolomite-Westfield neighborhood, likely to inform rehabilitation or demolition decisions on blighted properties.

Counterparty: MBA Structural Engineers, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award Location: Dolomite-Westfield
· Item number:Item #38 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $13K

City hires Sheppard-Harris for $13K bond rebate analysis

City pays a local law firm to calculate how much money it's owed on an outstanding municipal bond—part of routine debt management that affects the city's finances.

Counterparty: Sheppard-Harris & Associates, P.C. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
· Item number:Item #39 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ Total cost: undisclosed

Demolition ordered for unsafe building at 2105 Powderly Avenue SW

City will tear down a blighted structure deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Removes hazard from neighborhood and clears property for redevelopment.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 2105 Powderly Avenue SW, Birmingham
· Item number:Item #40 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 44 Norwood Circle demolished

Property deemed a public nuisance will be removed, clearing a blight site in the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 44 Norwood Circle, Birmingham
· Item number:Item #41 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ Total cost: undisclosed

City clears blighted property at 42 Norwood Circle for demolition

Unsafe building declared a public nuisance and scheduled for removal. Demolition clears blight and eliminates neighborhood safety hazard.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 42 Norwood Circle, Birmingham
· Item number:Item #42 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ Total cost: undisclosed

City to demolish unsafe building at 2331 24th Street North

Property declared unsafe and public nuisance; demolition removes blight from neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 2331 24th Street North, Birmingham
· Item number:Item #43 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 1603 Avenue S unsafe; orders building demolition

Property at 1603 Avenue S in Ensley has been declared unsafe and a public nuisance. The city will demolish the building to remove the hazard from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1603 Avenue S Ensley, Birmingham
· Item number:Item #44 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 3919 12th Ave N

Blighted property at 3919 12th Avenue North will be torn down after being declared unsafe and a public nuisance, removing a hazard from the neighborhood.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 3919 12th Avenue North, Birmingham
· Item number:Item #45 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ Total cost: undisclosed

329 Beta Street condemned as unsafe; demolition ordered

Building at 329 Beta Street has been declared unsafe and a public nuisance. City will proceed with demolition to remove the hazard from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 329 Beta Street, Birmingham
· Item number:Item #46 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ Total cost: undisclosed

Council orders demolition of unsafe building at 420 Delta Street S

City will demolish an unsafe, blighted structure, removing a public nuisance from the neighborhood. Property recovery efforts continue to reduce blight in Birmingham.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 420 Delta Street S & Garage, Birmingham
· Item number:Item #47 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 1524 19th Street, Ensley

Unsafe structure in Ensley neighborhood will be demolished to eliminate public health and safety hazard. Removal clears blighted property and helps stabilize the area.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 1524 19th Street Ensley, Birmingham
· Item number:Item #48 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City approves 13-month Stihl parts supply contract with Bob's Power Equipment

Ensures steady supply of replacement parts for city equipment maintenance. Contract runs through the competitive bid process.

Counterparty: Bob's Power Equipment, Vestavia Hills, AL Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
· Item number:Item #49 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City awards $24,990 landscape contract to Owen Professional

City spends $24,990 on exterior maintenance at six municipal properties. No competitive bidding was used.

Counterparty: Owen Professional Landscape Group, Birmingham, AL Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
· Item number:Item #50 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $405K

Council awards $405K renovation contract to Cross Building Company

Inglenook Library gets upgraded facilities through competitive bidding process. Project improves public access to library services in the neighborhood.

Counterparty: Cross Building Company, LLC Funding source: Capital Improvement Plan Action type: Contract award Location: Inglenook Library, Birmingham, AL
· Item number:Item #51 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Trinity Contractors wins Boutwell chiller coil replacement

Boutwell Auditorium's cooling system gets repaired through competitive bidding. Project funded from FY 2012–2013 capital budget.

Counterparty: Trinity Contractors, Trussville, AL Funding source: Capital Improvement Plan Action type: Contract award Location: Boutwell Auditorium
· Item number:Item #52 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Council awards decorative street lighting contract to Mayer Electric

City approves lowest competitive bid from local vendor for street lighting supplies. Improves neighborhood aesthetics and public visibility in city streets.

Counterparty: Mayer Electric Supply, Birmingham, AL Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
· Item number:Item #53 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City awards Stihl parts contract to Advance Mower

Council approved a one-year contract with Advance Mower (Bessemer) to supply replacement parts for the city's Stihl equipment. This ensures maintenance supplies remain available for grounds-keeping and public-works operations.

Counterparty: Advance Mower, Bessemer, AL Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
· Item number:Item #54 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $28K

City refunds $28,246.76 to American Cast Iron Pipe Co.

Birmingham returns overpayment to supplier for cast iron pipe. General fund money recovered through error correction.

Counterparty: American Cast Iron Pipe Co. Inc, Birmingham, AL Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #55 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves expense account from general fund

This authorizes spending from the city's general fund. The $0 amount suggests a placeholder or routine approval; full details on the specific expenses would appear in budget documents.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #72 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $400K

City approves $400K audit contract with Banks, Finley, White & Co.

Sole-source contract to audit city finances using general fund dollars. Citizens can track how public money is being spent and verified.

Counterparty: Banks, Finley, White & Co., Birmingham, AL Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
· Item number:Item #73 · 💰 Hidden on consent ✨ Total cost: undisclosed

City hires Arbitrage Group to calculate bond rebate amounts

The Arbitrage Group will determine how much Birmingham owes the federal government in rebates on past bond and warrant issuances—a technical but necessary compliance task to avoid IRS penalties.

Counterparty: The Arbitrage Group, Inc, Houston TX Funding source: Unknown Action type: Appointment executive
· Item number:Item #82 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $300

City approves $300 street sign honor for Winston Jennings

The city will spend $300 from its general fund to install a dedication street sign honoring Winston Jennings.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
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