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council Birmingham · Tuesday, March 26, 2013

Regular City Council Meeting

Agenda items
71
44 consent · 27 regular
Votes
13
minutes text
Total dollars
$73.5M
15 items with amounts
Roll call

Votes (13)

passed #7912 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 #7913 official minutes · high
Re: #53. ITEM 40. A Resolution appointing one (1) member to the Public Building Authority, for a six (6) year term expiring Febr… structured fact · 80%
8–0
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Royal · YEA
passed #7914 official minutes · high
Re: #56. (ph) ITEM 2. (No Recommendation by the Public Safety Committee) A Resolution relative to the application of Montego Te… structured fact · 80%
4–3 1 abstain
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Rafferty · YEA Royal · YEA Hoyt · NAY Parker · NAY Roberson · NAY Scales · ABSTAIN
passed #7915 official minutes · high
Re: #56. (ph) ITEM 2. (No Recommendation by the Public Safety Committee) A Resolution relative to the application of Montego Te… structured fact · 80%
4–3 1 abstain
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Rafferty · YEA Royal · YEA Hoyt · NAY Parker · NAY Roberson · NAY Scales · ABSTAIN
passed #7916 official minutes · high
Re: #58. CONSENT(ph) ITEM 5. A Resolution relative to the application of Steel City Entertainment LLC for a Lounge Retail Liquor… structured fact · 80%
4–3 1 abstain
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Rafferty · YEA Royal · YEA Hoyt · NAY Parker · NAY Roberson · NAY Scales · ABSTAIN
passed #7917 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 #7918 official minutes · high
Re: #70. OLD AND NEW BUSINESS text similarity · 75%
4–4
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Hoyt · NAY Parker · NAY Scales · NAY Royal · NAY
passed #7919 official minutes · high
Re: #65. CONSENT ITEM 43. A Resolution accepting the lump sum bid of Allen Contracting Company, Inc., Alpine, Alabama, in the a… structured fact · 90%
4–4
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Hoyt · NAY Parker · NAY Scales · NAY Royal · NAY
passed #7920 official minutes · high
Re: #66. ITEM 55. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Funding Agreement with Honours Golf - Craft Farms, LLC, under … structured fact · 90%
4–4
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Hoyt · NAY Parker · NAY Scales · NAY Royal · NAY
passed #7921 official minutes · high
Re: #67. CONSENT ITEM 45. A Resolution accepting and approving the bid of Allied Waste Services, Birmingham, for the purchase o… structured fact · 80%
7–1
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Hoyt · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Royal · YEA Parker · NAY
passed #7922 official minutes · high
Re: #59. CONSENT(ph) ITEM 6. A Resolution relative to the application of Johnny Scruggs for a Division I Dance Permit to be used… structured fact · 80%
4–3 1 abstain
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Rafferty · YEA Royal · YEA Hoyt · NAY Parker · NAY Roberson · NAY Scales · ABSTAIN
passed #7923 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
Business

Regular Agenda (27)

Procedural: INVOCATION: Reverend Hosea Agee, Pastor of Pentecostal Temple Church of God in Christ
Procedural: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Council President Roderick V. Royal
Procedural: ROLL CALL
Procedural: APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS-February 19 and 26, 2013
Procedural: MINUTES NOT READY: March 5, 2013 - March 19, 2013
Procedural: COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
Procedural: PRESENTATIONS
· Item number:Item #47 Total cost: undisclosed

City honors Cornelia Cobb with street sign in Enon Ridge

The city will erect a commemorative sign on 15th Avenue North recognizing Cornelia Cobb's contributions to the Enon Ridge neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Proclamation Location: 15th Avenue North between 3rd Place North and 3rd Street North
· Item number:Item #48 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy ✨ Total cost: $10K

City hires Tyco for $10,305 security system at West Police Precinct

West Police Precinct gets upgraded ID and security systems to improve building access and officer safety. Purchase is sole-source, meaning no competitive bidding occurred.

Counterparty: Tyco Integrated Security LLC, Pelham, Alabama Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
· Item number:Item #49 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $216K

Council increases Exford Architects contract by $35K to $215,900

Additional $35,000 to architecture firm for ongoing design or planning services. Total appointment now stands at $215,900.

Counterparty: Exford Architects, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract amendment
· Item number:Item #51 Total cost: undisclosed

Public hearing set for special-care facility bonds

Council will hear details April 16 on refinancing bonds for the city's special-care facilities. Public comment welcome.

Counterparty: The Special Care Facilities Financing Authority of the City of Birmingham Funding source: Bond Action type: Public hearing set Public hearing: 2013-04-16
· Item number:Item #52 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy ✨ Total cost: $63K

Animal control services extended one month for $63,389

City continues animal control operations through April 2013. Routine monthly contract renewal.

Counterparty: Birmingham Jefferson County Animal Control, Birmingham Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract amendment
· Item number:Item #53 Total cost: undisclosed

Council appoints member to Public Building Authority (6-year term)

Public Building Authority oversees city-owned facilities and capital projects. This appointment fills a governance seat on the board that guides infrastructure spending and maintenance decisions.

Counterparty: Public Building Authority Funding source: Unknown Action type: Appointment board
Procedural: CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS FOR FINAL PASSAGE
· Item number:Item #55 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
· Item number:Item #56 Total cost: undisclosed

Liquor license transfer: Mahogany lounge at 3rd Ave West

Montego Temple seeks to operate a Class I Lounge license at 1700A 3rd Avenue West. Public Safety Committee offered no recommendation; approval affects neighborhood licensing and operations.

Counterparty: Montego Temple Funding source: Unknown Action type: Liquor license Location: 1700A 3rd Avenue West, Birmingham
· Item number:Item #57 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Montego Temple seeks Division I dance permit for Mahogany venue

The city is reviewing whether to issue a high-capacity dance permit for a venue on 3rd Avenue West, with the Public Safety Committee declining to recommend approval. Neighbors and residents can voice concerns at the hearing.

Counterparty: Montego Temple Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 1700A - 3rd Avenue West, Birmingham
· Item number:Item #60 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Itinerant junk dealer permit decision for Kenneth Ulmer

Council will hear Kenneth Ulmer's application for a permit to operate as an itinerant junk dealer at 6253 Crest Green Road. Citizens and neighbors can weigh in on whether the business should be approved.

Counterparty: Kenneth Ulmer Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 6253 Crest Green Road, Birmingham
Procedural: INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
· Item number:Item #62 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $68.1M

City issues $68.1M convertible bonds for capital projects

City is borrowing $68.1 million to fund capital improvements; repayment obligations will affect future budgets and potentially property tax or utility rates.

Funding source: Bond Action type: Ordinance
· Item number:Item #64 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City sponsors Zoom Indy Grand Prix racing event

Birmingham commits public funds to support the Zoom Indy Grand Prix of Alabama racing event, bringing motorsports activity and potential economic benefits to the city.

Counterparty: Zoom Indy Grand Prix of Alabama Racing Event Funding source: Sponsorship Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #66 · 🏗️ Property Recovery ✨ Total cost: $20K

Honours Golf donates $20,000 toward roof construction

Private funding from a golf course operator helps pay for a permanent roof project. The specifics of which city building benefits and the project timeline are not disclosed in this agenda item.

Counterparty: Honours Golf - Craft Farms, LLC Funding source: Private Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #68 Total cost: $4.8M

Council approves $4.8M budget amendment for FY2013

The city redirects nearly $4.8 million in General Fund spending across multiple expense accounts in the final fiscal year budget. Reallocations of this size often signal mid-year operational changes or policy shifts.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Budget amendment
Procedural: REQUEST FROM THE PUBLIC
Procedural: OLD AND NEW BUSINESS
Procedural: ADJOURNMENT
Procedural: ADJOURNMENT
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Consent Agenda (44)

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

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