Regular City Council Meeting

· Item number:Item #35 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $573K

Council awards $572,573 contract to Walker Patton for Ramsay High School access

Ramsay High School gets upgrades to accessibility and entry infrastructure. Construction spending of this scale typically affects nearby traffic and community schedules.

👥 Counterparty: Walker Patton Company, Inc., Birmingham 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract award

· Item number:Item #36 $ Total cost: undisclosed

City accepts land donation for U.S. Treasury project on Reverend Woods Boulevard

City gains additional right-of-way on Reverend Abraham Woods, Jr. Boulevard and 14th Street North for the U.S. Treasury project, clearing the way for development or improvement work in downtown Birmingham.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Right-of-way easement 📍 Location: Reverend Abraham Woods, Jr. Boulevard and 14th Street North, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #37 · 🏠 Housing Stability $ Total cost: $2K

Council approves $1,694 travel reimbursement to Principal Analyst

City pays Barbara Harris for official travel expenses to Washington, D.C. in March 2013. Routine spending decision.

👥 Counterparty: Barbara Harris 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Appropriation

· Item number:Item #38 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $2K

Council reimburses Councilor Hoyt $2,275 for conference travel

Councilor Hoyt attended a neighborhood conference in Minneapolis May 22–25, 2013. The city covers travel and lodging for official out-of-state learning events.

👥 Counterparty: Steven Hoyt 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #39 · 🏗️ Property Recovery ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

City licenses parking lot at 721 29th Street to Slice, LLC

City-owned parking lot will be used under a commercial license agreement with Slice, LLC. Terms and duration of the license agreement are not specified in the agenda item.

👥 Counterparty: Slice, LLC 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution 📍 Location: 721 29th Street South, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #40 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $425K

City approves $425K more for Burr and Forman legal services

Law firm's contract for litigation and other legal work extends through June 2013 at additional taxpayer cost. No competitive bidding process was used.

👥 Counterparty: Law Firm of Burr and Forman 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Contract amendment

· Item number:Item #42 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy ✨ $ Total cost: undisclosed

Public hearing set on liquor-bar safety rules

City will propose new rules for bars and clubs to reduce fights, overcrowding, and safety incidents. Public can weigh in May 14.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Public hearing set 📅 Public hearing: May 14, 2013

· Item number:Item #43 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Public hearing set on vehicle booting and towing rules

City will vote on new rules for booting and towing vehicles, setting limits on when companies can seize your car and what fees they can charge.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Public hearing set 📅 Public hearing: 2013-05-21

· Item number:Item #44 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Public hearing set for R-3 zoning map change (Case ZAC2013-00003)

A zoning change hearing is scheduled for June 4, 2013. The specific properties, new zone district, and neighborhood impact are not yet detailed in this notice.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Public hearing set 📅 Public hearing: June 4, 2013

· Item number:Item #45 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

City opposes HB647 threat to Birmingham Water Works control

State bill HB647 could strip Birmingham of ownership and control of its water system. Council vote signals resistance to state takeover of a critical public utility that serves residents citywide.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution

· Item number:Item #46 $ Total cost: $157K

$157K shifted from Apple Valley Recreation Center to park development

Funding moves from an existing recreation facility to a new park project at the former Jeff State site. Residents using Apple Valley Recreation Center may see reduced resources or services during construction.

🏛 Funding source: Capital Improvement Plan 📋 Action type: Budget amendment

· Item number:Item #47 $ Total cost: $1.0M

Capital budget: $1M shifted from Apple Valley Recreation Center

Recreation funding moves between projects. $500K goes to McWane Center and $100K to "Love Your Bl[ock]" (full recipient unclear from item text).

🏛 Funding source: Capital Improvement Plan 📋 Action type: Budget amendment

· Item number:Item #48 $ Total cost: $118K

Budget amendment: $118K health insurance, $21K for Kendricks statue work

Council reallocates General Fund dollars to cover employee health insurance costs and complete the Eddie Kendricks statue project assessment.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Budget amendment

· Item number:Item #49 $ Total cost: $14K

Boutwell Auditorium gets $14K for concession gear and furnishings

Spending improves amenities at the city's public event venue, supporting its role as a gathering space for residents and cultural events.

👥 Counterparty: Boutwell Auditorium 🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Budget amendment

· Item number:Item #50 $ Total cost: $27K

Budget amendment: $27K for two deputy directors at Planning, Engineering and Per

City commits sales tax revenue to fill two deputy director positions in the Planning, Engineering and Permits department, supporting staff oversight of permitting and engineering operations.

👥 Counterparty: Planning, Engineering and Permits 🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Budget amendment

· Item number:Item #51 $ Total cost: $33K

Council sets aside $33K for copier rental in Finance Department Print Shop

Funds printing operations that support city services. Spending comes from local sales tax revenue.

👥 Counterparty: Finance Department 🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Budget amendment

· Item number:Item #52 $ Total cost: $49K

Mayor's Office gets $49K for park maintenance and security

City commits $25,000 for industrial park upkeep and $24,000 for security services, funded from sales tax revenue.

👥 Counterparty: Mayor's Office 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Budget amendment

· Item number:Item #53 $ Total cost: $1.0M

General Fund budget amendment: $1.02M for fleet repairs

City commits $1.02M from general fund for vehicle maintenance and capital improvements, affecting resources available for other city services.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Budget amendment

· Item number:Item #54 $ Total cost: $355K

Budget amendment: $355K for capital improvements and IT equipment

City reallocates $355,000 from operating funds to capital projects and computer hardware/software maintenance, affecting how city services are funded and maintained.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Budget amendment

· Item number:Item #55 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $189K

City spends $188,888 on West Precinct staffing and furniture

Police Department gets $31,300 for overtime on hot-spot crime operations and $157,588 for furniture at the new West Precinct. Both expenses funded through use tax revenues.

👥 Counterparty: Police Department 🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Ordinance

· Item number:Item #56 $ Total cost: $31K

$31K set aside for Drug Court Coordinator position

New funding supports a dedicated coordinator for the Drug Court program, which diverts people struggling with addiction into treatment instead of jail. Strengthens local capacity to reduce incarceration and support recovery.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Budget amendment

· Item number:Item #57 $ Total cost: $346K

City sets aside $346K for Public Works salaries and facility maintenance

Funds position changes and routine upkeep of city buildings. Ensures municipal facilities remain operational.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Budget amendment

· Item number:Item #58 $ Total cost: $146K

$145,510 approved for street repairs, lighting, and traffic signs

City commits $145,510 to fix cracked pavement, repair street lights, and refresh traffic signs across multiple locations. Safer, better-lit streets improve commutes and neighborhood conditions.

👥 Counterparty: Traffic Engineering 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Budget amendment

· Item number:Item #59 $ Total cost: $57K

General Fund: $56,900 for Parks staff upgrade and athletic supplies

City commits $30,000 to upgrade a Parks and Recreation position and $9,600 for athletic supplies. Supports recreation services across the city.

👥 Counterparty: Parks and Recreation 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Budget amendment

· Item number:Item #60 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

City jail & court ban bail bondsmen solicitation

Prevents bail bondsmen from recruiting customers at the jail and court, reducing aggressive sales tactics in places where people face financial pressure. Gives the municipal court judge power to set further restrictions.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Ordinance

· Item number:Item #62 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council to hear Kay's Event Center liquor license application

Kay's Event Center at 4414 4th Avenue South is seeking approval to sell alcohol. Council will hear testimony from the applicant and public before deciding whether to grant the license.

👥 Counterparty: Kay's Event Center LLC 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Liquor license 📍 Location: 4414 - 4th Avenue South, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #63 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Dance permit hearing set for Kay's Event Center

Public hearing on a Division I dance permit application for Kay's Event Center. Residents can voice concerns about operations, noise, or safety at the 4th Avenue South venue.

👥 Counterparty: Clifton Pressley 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Public hearing set 📍 Location: 4414 - 4th Avenue South, Birmingham

· Item number:Item #64 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Restaurant liquor license application: Le Vi'an Grill and Bar

Le Vi'an Grill and Bar LLC is seeking approval to sell alcohol at its location on Magnolia Avenue. Council will hear from the applicant and any neighbors or residents with concerns about the license.

👥 Counterparty: Le Vi'an Grill and Bar LLC 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Liquor license 📍 Location: 2236 Magnolia Avenue, Birmingham