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council Birmingham · Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Regular City Council Meeting

Agenda items
89
54 consent · 35 regular
Votes
17
minutes text
Total dollars
$3.3M
24 items with amounts
Roll call

Votes (17)

passed #7811 official minutes · high
Re: #88. OLD AND NEW BUSINESS text similarity · 75%
6–0
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA
passed #7812 official minutes · high
Re: #88. OLD AND NEW BUSINESS text similarity · 75%
6–0
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA
passed #7813 official minutes · high
Re: #88. OLD AND NEW BUSINESS text similarity · 75%
6–0
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA
passed #7814 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
6–0
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA
passed #7816 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
8–0
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Royal · YEA
passed #7817 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
8–0
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Royal · YEA
passed #7818 official minutes · high
Re: #80. (ph) ITEM 3. A Resolution endorsing the Enterprise Zone Application of Induron Protective Coatings, 3333 Richard Arrin… structured fact · 80%
8–0
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Royal · YEA
passed #7819 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
7–0 1 abstain
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Royal · ABSTAIN
passed #7820 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
8–0
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Royal · YEA
passed #7821 official minutes · high
Re: #85. Presentation of the Mayor's Proposed General Fund; Capital Budget and Budget Message for Fiscal Year 2013-2014 structured fact · 80%
8–0
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Royal · YEA
passed #7822 official minutes · high
Re: #85. Presentation of the Mayor's Proposed General Fund; Capital Budget and Budget Message for Fiscal Year 2013-2014 text similarity · 75%
9–0
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Royal · YEA
passed #7823 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
8–0
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Royal · YEA
passed #7824 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
8–0
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Royal · YEA
passed #7825 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
8–0
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Royal · YEA
passed #7826 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
8–0
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Royal · YEA
passed #7827 official minutes · high
Re: #6. CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT AGENDA text similarity · 75%
8–0
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Royal · YEA
Business

Regular Agenda (35)

Procedural: INVOCATION: Minister Walvid King, Associate Minister of Faith Chapel Christian Center
Procedural: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilmember Lashunda Scales
Procedural: ROLL CALL
Procedural: APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS: April 9 and 16, 2013
Procedural: MINUTES NOT READY: April 23, 2013 - May 7, 2013
· Item number:Item #59 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $16K

Sole-source: McDowell Studios repairs Eddie Kendrick statue for $16K

City commits $16,000 to restore the Eddie Kendrick bronze statue using a sole-source contract with McDowell Studios—a direct award without competitive bidding.

Counterparty: Ronald Scott McDowell dba McDowell Studios Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award Location: Birmingham
· Item number:Item #60 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $16K

Sole-source: McDowell Studios repairs Eddie Kendrick statue for $16K

City commits $16,000 to restore the Eddie Kendrick bronze statue using a sole-source contract with McDowell Studios—a direct award without competitive bidding.

Counterparty: Ronald Scott McDowell dba McDowell Studios Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award Location: Birmingham
· Item number:Item #61 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $35K

Council hires Dynamic Civil Solutions for Tuggle-Hill K-5 engineering ($35,350)

City commits $35,350 for engineering and surveying design work on Tuggle-Hill K-5 School project. This sole-source contract kicks off design phase for a school facility that will serve the community.

Counterparty: Dynamic Civil Solutions, Birmingham Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
· Item number:Item #62 Total cost: undisclosed

City grants right-of-way for new bus shelter

Transit Authority installs bus shelter in public right-of-way, improving transit access and comfort for riders.

Counterparty: Birmingham-Jefferson County Transit Authority Funding source: Unknown Action type: Right-of-way easement
· Item number:Item #63 Total cost: undisclosed

City grants transit authority right-of-way for new bus shelter

Adds a bus shelter within city right-of-way for transit riders. Location details are incomplete in the agenda item.

Counterparty: Birmingham-Jefferson County Transit Authority Funding source: Unknown Action type: Right-of-way easement
· Item number:Item #64 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Council updates citizen participation plan for public input

New rules govern how residents can comment on city decisions and attend public meetings. The updated plan takes effect immediately.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #65 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Council adopts neighborhood group spending guide for 2013

Sets spending rules for neighborhood associations using city funds. Clarifies what neighborhood groups can spend money on and how they must report it.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #66 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $35K

City Hall carpet replacement: $35K contract to Carpet Specialties

Council approves spending $35,000 from general funds to replace carpet on the 7th Floor Housing Division office at City Hall. No competitive bidding was used.

Counterparty: Carpet Specialties Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award Location: 7th Floor City Hall, Birmingham
· Item number:Item #67 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $255K

City adds $254,923 to Infor HR/Payroll system contract

Additional spending on a sole-source HR and payroll software system. The total cost grows as the city continues work on its employee management platform.

Counterparty: Infor(US), Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract amendment
· Item number:Item #68 Total cost: $6K

City transfers $6,025 from neighborhood funds to general budget

Money originally set aside for Ensley and Wahouma neighborhood projects will instead go to the city's general fund. This reduces funding available for community-initiated initiatives in those neighborhoods.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Budget amendment
· Item number:Item #69 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves 2014 budget for Birmingham Parking Authority

Parking Authority's operating and capital budgets determine parking rates, service levels, and infrastructure investments that affect commuters and residents using city lots and garages through June 2014.

Counterparty: Birmingham Parking Authority Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
Procedural: COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
Procedural: PRESENTATIONS
· Item number:Item #74 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $485

City approves $485 tent rental for Cornelia B. Cobb celebration

Funds a community event honoring the former Enon Ridge Neighborhood Association president.

Counterparty: Great American Tent Company Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #75 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $10K

Council approves sole-source payments for 2013 runoff elections

City will pay Jefferson County and other vendors to conduct August and October runoff elections. This covers election administration costs exceeding $10,000.

Counterparty: Jefferson County Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #76 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $2K

City reimburses Chief of Operations $2,188.57 for travel expenses

Approves reimbursement to Jarvis E. Patton, Chief of Operations in the Mayor's Office, for advanced expenses totaling $2,188.57 incurred during travel to Minneapolis, Minnesota from May 21–26.

Counterparty: Jarvis E. Patton Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #77 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City approves employee expense reimbursements

Council votes to reimburse city employees for advanced out-of-pocket expenses. These costs come from the general fund.

Counterparty: city employees Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #78 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Council declares Smithfield street light, Vulcan Park projects serve public purp

City formally recognizes neighborhood improvement projects across Smithfield Estates, Wylam, Sherman Heights, Belview Heights, and Killough Springs as serving the public good — clearing the way for funding and implementation.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: Smithfield Estates, Killough Springs, Belview Heights, Wylam, Sherman Heights
· Item number:Item #79 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

New rules for liquor bars: tighter security, noise limits, age checks

Stricter safety rules for bars and clubs aim to cut violence, underage drinking, and noise complaints in neighborhoods. Affects how late-night venues operate and what security measures they must maintain.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
· Item number:Item #80 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City backs state tax incentives for Induron Protective Coatings

Council endorses state Enterprise Zone tax breaks for the coating manufacturer at 3333 Richard Arrington Blvd, potentially bringing new jobs and investment to the area.

Counterparty: Induron Protective Coatings Funding source: State Grant Action type: Resolution Location: 3333 Richard Arrington Blvd, Jr. North, Birmingham
Procedural: INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
· Item number:Item #82 Total cost: $300K

Budget amendment: $300K moved to capital improvements

City redirects $300,000 from neighborhood fund reserves to capital projects. Affects which infrastructure gets funded this fiscal year.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Budget amendment
· Item number:Item #83 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City refinances 2005 bonds to manage debt service

Refinancing older debt can lower future interest costs or adjust payment schedules. Details on savings or timeline aren't clear from this summary.

Funding source: Bond Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #84 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $25K

Council approves $25K contract for Jazz in the Park marketing

City funds promotional services for 2013 Jazz in the Park series across seven Birmingham neighborhoods. Entertainment programming supports community gathering spaces.

Counterparty: Magic City Smooth Jazz, Birmingham Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #85 Total cost: undisclosed

Mayor presents $0 General Fund and Capital Budget for FY2013-2014

Council will review proposed spending priorities and revenue plans for the coming fiscal year. This presentation begins the budget approval process that sets tax rates and service levels citywide.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Budget amendment
· Item number:Item #86 Total cost: undisclosed

Public hearing set on Mayor's budget proposal

Council will hear the Mayor's proposed spending plan on May 30. This hearing kicks off the public budget process—your chance to comment before final approval.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Public hearing set Location: Council Chambers Public hearing: 2013-05-30, 4:00 p.m.
Procedural: REQUEST FROM THE PUBLIC
Procedural: OLD AND NEW BUSINESS
Procedural: ADJOURNMENT
Consent calendar

Consent Agenda (54)

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

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