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council Birmingham · Tuesday, April 9, 2013

Regular City Council Meeting

Agenda items
121
79 consent · 42 regular
Votes
20
minutes text
Total dollars
$79.8M
36 items with amounts
Roll call

Votes (20)

passed #7884 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 #7885 official minutes · high
Re: #17. CONSENT(ph) ITEM 15. A Resolution fixing a special assessment against the following properties for the abatement of nox… item number · 70%
8–0
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Royal · YEA
passed #7886 official minutes · high
Re: #95. (ph) ITEM 1. A Resolution amending the conceptual plan for Oxmoor Mixed Use District IV (Case Z-14-93) in order to cha… structured fact · 80%
6–2
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Royal · YEA Hoyt · NAY Scales · NAY
passed #7887 official minutes · high
Re: #98. ITEM 22. An Ordinance "TO FURTHER AMEND THE GENERAL FUND BUDGET" by appropriating $3,500.00 to Mayor's Office - Economi… structured fact · 90%
6–0
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Royal · YEA
passed #7888 official minutes · high
Re: #115. ITEM 27. & 31 An Ordinance "TO FURTHER AMEND THE GENERAL FUND BUDGET" by appropriating $400,000.00 to Law Department - … text similarity · 75%
8–0
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Royal · YEA
passed #7889 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 #7890 official minutes · high
Re: #3. ROLL CALL text similarity · 75%
8–0
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Royal · YEA
passed #7891 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
6–0
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Hoyt · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA
passed #7892 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
6–0
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Hoyt · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA
passed #7893 official minutes · high
Re: #119. ADDENDUM ITEM 105 A Resolution amending Resolution No. 1333-11 to modify the description of the proposed project to i… resolution number · 90%
7–0
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Hoyt · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Royal · YEA
passed #7894 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
6–0
Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Royal · YEA
passed #7895 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
7–0
Austin · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Royal · YEA
passed #7896 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
7–0
Austin · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Royal · YEA
passed #7897 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
7–0
Austin · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Royal · YEA
passed #7898 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
7–0
Austin · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Royal · YEA
passed #7899 official minutes · high
Re: #96. ITEM 21. A Resolution approving payment to Birmingham Jefferson County Animal Control, Birmingham, in the amount of $63… text similarity · 59%
5–2
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Hoyt · NAY Royal · NAY
passed #7901 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 #7902 official minutes · high
Re: #17. CONSENT(ph) ITEM 15. A Resolution fixing a special assessment against the following properties for the abatement of nox… item number · 70%
8–0
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Royal · YEA
passed #7903 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
7–0
Austin · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Royal · YEA
Business

Regular Agenda (42)

Procedural: INVOCATION: Reverend Jeffrey Hoyrd, Pastor of Damascus Baptist Church
Procedural: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilmember Johnathan Austin
Procedural: ROLL CALL
Procedural: APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS: March 5 and 12, 2013
· Item number:Item #83 Total cost: undisclosed

City schedules April 30 hearing on Encore Ultra Lounge license revocation

The business license for Encore Ultra Lounge at 1631 1st Avenue North could be revoked after an unspecified enforcement action. The public hearing will determine whether the establishment can continue operating.

Counterparty: LaToya McKinley-Young d/b/a LL Entertainment, L.L.C. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Public hearing set Location: 1631 1st Avenue North, Birmingham Public hearing: 2013-04-30
· Item number:Item #84 · 🏗️ Property Recovery ✨ Total cost: undisclosed

City endorses Induron Protective Coatings for state incentive grant

City Council will hold a public hearing May 14, 2013 to endorse Induron Protective Coatings' application for Alabama state incentives. Public comment is welcome.

Counterparty: Induron Protective Coatings Funding source: State Grant Action type: Resolution Location: 3333 Richard Arrington Blvd, Jr. North, Birmingham Public hearing: May 14, 2013
· Item number:Item #85 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City authorizes public funding deal with Zoom Motor Sports for Indy Grand Prix

City will spend public funds to subsidize the Indy Grand Prix of Alabama racing event hosted by Zoom Motor Sports. Residents deserve transparency on the amount and terms of this motorsports subsidy.

Counterparty: Zoom Motor Sports, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #86 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy ✨ Total cost: $219K

ClasTran paratransit agreement increased by $94,000

City commits an additional $94,000 to the Birmingham Regional Paratransit Consortium for transportation services, raising total payment from $125,000 to $219,000. Residents using paratransit may see expanded or sustained service.

Counterparty: Birmingham Regional Paratransit Consortium "ClasTran" Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract amendment
· Item number:Item #87 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City offers incentives to keep Edwards Chevrolet downtown

Edwards Chevrolet will remodel its downtown Birmingham location and commit to staying in the city. The incentive deal supports retail vitality and job retention in the downtown core.

Counterparty: Edwards Chevrolet Co., Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: downtown Birmingham
· Item number:Item #88 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

DART Blue Line rerouted 6 months to serve Railroad Park

Transit riders heading to Railroad Park will get direct DART Blue Line service for six months, ending September 30, 2013. Improves access to the downtown entertainment district.

Counterparty: Birmingham-Jefferson County Transit Authority Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: Railroad Park
· Item number:Item #89 Total cost: undisclosed

Octane Coffee Company seeks restaurant liquor license

City Council will hold a public hearing on Octane Coffee Company's application to serve alcohol at their location on Richard Arrington Jr. Boulevard North. Residents can comment on whether the license should be approved.

Counterparty: Octane Coffee Company LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Liquor license Location: 2221 Richard Arrington Jr. Boulevard North Suite B, Birmingham
· Item number:Item #90 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Itinerant junk dealer permit application approved for Eric D. DeBose

Resident Eric D. DeBose is authorized to operate as a licensed junk dealer in Adamsville under city regulations, allowing him to buy and resell scrap materials and discarded goods locally.

Counterparty: Eric D. DeBose Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
Procedural: COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
Procedural: PRESENTATIONS
Procedural: REQUEST FROM THE PUBLIC
· Item number:Item #95 Total cost: undisclosed

Oxmoor Mixed Use District IV rezoned to employment center

Land at Oxmoor Mixed Use District IV (Case Z-14-93) will shift from residential to employment and commercial use. This changes what can be built there — expect more offices and retail, fewer apartments.

Counterparty: Peter Alls Funding source: Unknown Action type: Zoning Location: Oxmoor Mixed Use District IV
· Item number:Item #96 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $63K

City funds animal control services $63,389/month through April 2013

Animal control services ensure humane handling of stray and dangerous animals across Birmingham. This monthly payment keeps the service operating.

Counterparty: Birmingham Jefferson County Animal Control, Birmingham Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
Procedural: INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
· Item number:Item #99 Total cost: $118K

Budget amendment: $164K for health insurance and Eddie Kendricks Statue

City commits $118K more for employee health insurance and $21K for the Eddie Kendricks Statue assessment and design work. The health insurance boost affects benefit costs for city staff.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Budget amendment
· Item number:Item #100 Total cost: $14K

City sets aside $14K for Boutwell Auditorium equipment

Council allocates $14,000 from sales tax revenue to purchase concession equipment, chairs, and curtains at Boutwell Auditorium, improving facilities for public events and performances.

Counterparty: Boutwell Auditorium Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Budget amendment
· Item number:Item #101 Total cost: $27K

Budget amendment: $27K for two Deputy Director positions in Planning

City sets aside $27,000 from sales tax revenue to fund two new Deputy Director roles in Planning, Engineering and Permits — positions that oversee permit processing and development review.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Budget amendment
· Item number:Item #102 Total cost: $118K

Budget amendment: $164K for health insurance and Eddie Kendricks Statue

City commits $118K more for employee health insurance and $21K for the Eddie Kendricks Statue assessment and design work. The health insurance boost affects benefit costs for city staff.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Budget amendment
· Item number:Item #103 Total cost: $14K

City sets aside $14K for Boutwell Auditorium equipment

Council allocates $14,000 from sales tax revenue to purchase concession equipment, chairs, and curtains at Boutwell Auditorium, improving facilities for public events and performances.

Counterparty: Boutwell Auditorium Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Budget amendment
· Item number:Item #104 Total cost: $27K

Budget amendment: $27K for two Deputy Director positions in Planning

City sets aside $27,000 from sales tax revenue to fund two new Deputy Director roles in Planning, Engineering and Permits — positions that oversee permit processing and development review.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Budget amendment
· Item number:Item #105 Total cost: $33K

Council commits $33K to copier rental for Print Shop

Budget amendment to cover ongoing copier lease costs for the Finance Department's Print Shop. Routine operational expense.

Counterparty: Finance Department Funding source: General Fund Action type: Budget amendment
· Item number:Item #106 Total cost: $33K

Council commits $33K to copier rental for Print Shop

Budget amendment to cover ongoing copier lease costs for the Finance Department's Print Shop. Routine operational expense.

Counterparty: Finance Department Funding source: General Fund Action type: Budget amendment
· Item number:Item #107 Total cost: $49K

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

City allocates $49,000 from sales tax to Mayor's Office for industrial park upkeep and security services. Affects how city maintains industrial facilities.

Counterparty: Mayor's Office Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Budget amendment
· Item number:Item #108 Total cost: $1.0M

General Fund budget amendment: $1.02M for fleet repairs

City commits $1.02 million from general funds to fix city vehicles and equipment — spending that comes from the same pool funding police, fire, libraries, and parks.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Budget amendment
· Item number:Item #110 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy ✨ Total cost: $189K

Council spends $188.9K on West Precinct staffing and furniture

City allocates $31,300 for overtime-driven hot-spot patrols and $157,588 for new precinct equipment. Funded from Use Tax revenue, no direct resident rate change.

Counterparty: Police Department Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Budget amendment
· Item number:Item #111 Total cost: $31K

Council budgets $31K for Municipal Court Drug Court Coordinator

Birmingham adds dedicated staff to its Drug Court program, which helps people struggling with addiction avoid jail time and access treatment instead.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Budget amendment
· Item number:Item #112 Total cost: $346K

Budget amendment: $346K for Public Works salaries and facility maintenance

City sets aside $346,360 from general funds to cover staff position changes and routine upkeep of municipal buildings. Direct impact on maintenance quality of city facilities residents use.

Counterparty: Public Works Funding source: General Fund Action type: Budget amendment
· Item number:Item #113 Total cost: $146K

Budget amendment: $145.5K for street repairs and lighting

City dedicates funds to fix streets, repaint lanes, and repair street lights across Birmingham. Improves safety and visibility for drivers and pedestrians.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Budget amendment
· Item number:Item #115 Total cost: $500K

City budgets $900K for legal fees and lawsuit claims

Council is setting aside $900,000 in sales-tax revenue for the Law Department to cover attorney fees and pending litigation costs — a sign of significant legal exposure or ongoing disputes.

Counterparty: Law Department Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Budget amendment
· Item number:Item #116 Total cost: $1.1M

City sets aside $1.1M for workers' compensation claims

Budget amendment dedicates $1.1 million in sales tax revenue to pay accumulated workers' compensation medical claims for city employees and former employees.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Budget amendment
· Item number:Item #117 Total cost: $73.3M

City spends $73.3M in bond funds on capital projects

Council is redirecting tens of millions in existing bond money toward improvement projects across the city, including economic development. Check the full breakdown to see which neighborhoods and infrastructure priorities are getting funded.

Funding source: Bond Action type: Budget amendment
· Item number:Item #118 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $2.0M

City issues $2M general obligation bond (Series 2013-RB1)

City borrows $2 million backed by general tax revenue. Bond proceeds typically fund capital projects; exact use should be detailed in later council meetings or budget documents.

Funding source: Bond Action type: Ordinance
Procedural: OLD AND NEW BUSINESS
Procedural: ADJOURNMENT
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Consent Agenda (79)

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

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