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Procedural:
INVOCATION: Reverend Adrian K. Young, Sr., Pastor of St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church
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Procedural:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilmember James "Jay" Roberson
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Procedural:
ROLL CALL
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Procedural:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS - February 5 and 12, 2013
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Procedural:
MINUTES NOT READY: February 19 - March 5, 2013
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Procedural:
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
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Procedural:
PRESENTATIONS
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Item number:Item #39
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🏗️ Property Recovery
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$
Total cost:
$650K
$650,000 in federal HOME Investment Partnership funds will support housing development through a local nonprofit partner. This helps expand affordable housing options in Birmingham.
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Counterparty:
Birmingham Lease Housing Associates I, LP
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Funding source:
Federal Grant
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Action type:
Resolution
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Item number:Item #40
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🏗️ Property Recovery
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$
Total cost:
$670K
Amendment to a federal housing grant affects how $670,000 in HOME funds will be allocated for affordable housing or community development projects in Birmingham.
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Counterparty:
HUD
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Funding source:
Federal Grant
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Action type:
Resolution
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Item number:Item #41
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
$1K
Reimbursement for Jose Perry, Jr.'s advanced expenses as a City Council courier in Philadelphia. Routine staff expense approval.
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Counterparty:
Jose Perry, Jr.
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Resolution
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Item number:Item #42
$
Total cost:
$50K
Museum of Art upgrades its Jemison Galleries with city funding. The project enhances a key cultural institution and public gathering space in Birmingham.
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Counterparty:
Museum of Art
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Budget amendment
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Item number:Item #43
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🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy
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$
Total cost:
$54K
Police West Precinct gets redesigned ceiling layout using funds redirected from the firing range restroom project. This budget shift keeps both facilities on track.
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Funding source:
Capital Improvement Plan
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Action type:
Budget amendment
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Item number:Item #44
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🏗️ Property Recovery
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$
Total cost:
$5K
City transfers two properties in Hood-Fulton area to the school system. Proceeds of $4,595 support municipal revenue.
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Counterparty:
Birmingham Board of Education
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Ordinance
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Item number:Item #45
$
Total cost:
$1.1M
City commits $1.125M from an ALDOT state grant toward Gateway Improvement construction. Gateway projects typically signal infrastructure or streetscape upgrades in key entry corridors.
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Counterparty:
ALDOT
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Funding source:
State Grant
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Action type:
Budget amendment
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Item number:Item #46
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🏗️ Property Recovery
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$
Total cost:
$420K
The city is channeling $420,042 in federal housing grants to create up to 42 affordable rental units through Aletheia House. This expands low-income housing supply in Birmingham and uses HUD funding that helps families access stable, affordable homes.
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Counterparty:
Aletheia House
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Funding source:
Federal Grant
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Action type:
Resolution
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Item number:Item #47
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🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy
$
Total cost:
$206K
Increases city spending with local engineering firm from $199.7K to $205.7K for topography and design work. The scope remains unclear from public materials.
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Counterparty:
Dynamic Civil Solutions, Inc., Birmingham, AL
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Contract amendment
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Item number:Item #48
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🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy
$
Total cost:
$50K
City commits to drywall, electrical, and flooring upgrades at the Jemison Gallery, a cultural venue serving Birmingham residents.
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Counterparty:
Parker Building Services, Co., Inc.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Contract award
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Location:
Jemison Gallery, Birmingham
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Item number:Item #50
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Library board members set policies for Birmingham's public library system, including hours, programs, and budget priorities that affect service access across the city.
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Counterparty:
Birmingham Library Board
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Appointment board
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Item number:Item #51
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Design Review Committee members help shape architectural standards and commercial revitalization projects across the city. These appointments add an architect, landscape architect, resident representative, and commercial revitalization expert.
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Counterparty:
Design Review Committee
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Appointment advisory
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Item number:Item #52
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Board appointments shape how the county manages its workforce and employee benefits. These three seats—including one vacancy left by resignation—will guide HR policy affecting county staff and operations.
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Counterparty:
Jefferson County Department of Human Resources Board
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Appointment board
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Item number:Item #53
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Fills vacant board seats on authority overseeing Fairhaven facility finances; appointments affect facility governance and local oversight.
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Counterparty:
Special Care Facilities Finance Authority - Fairhaven
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Appointment advisory
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Item number:Item #54
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Allows police to enforce state alcohol regulations locally through established state rules. Clarifies what counts as a violation and what penalties apply.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Ordinance
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Item number:Item #55
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Birmingham removes restrictions that required aircraft to fly above a minimum altitude over the city and prohibited low flying during events at Legion Field. The change may affect airspace operations downtown.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Ordinance
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Item number:Item #56
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
City removes outdated court procedures already covered by Alabama state law, cleaning up local code.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Ordinance
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Item number:Item #57
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Birmingham is removing outdated criminal statutes covering escape attempts from the city jail. This may align local code with state law or reflect changes in how escape incidents are handled.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Ordinance
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Item number:Item #58
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🏗️ Property Recovery
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Total cost:
undisclosed
Removes an outdated rule requiring fallout shelters in city-owned buildings and eliminates the director position overseeing civil defense operations. Frees city from decades-old Cold War-era mandate.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Ordinance
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Item number:Item #59
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🏗️ Property Recovery
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Total cost:
undisclosed
Removes outdated local traffic codes that overlap with state motor vehicle laws, streamlining city ordinances. No change to enforcement or resident rights.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Ordinance
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Item number:Item #60
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Federal railroad safety rules override some of Birmingham's traffic ordinances. Repealing conflicting local rules prevents enforcement confusion and legal challenges.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Ordinance
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Item number:Item #61
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🏗️ Property Recovery
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Total cost:
undisclosed
Eliminates redundant local crimes already covered by state law, streamlining Birmingham's criminal ordinance and reducing legal confusion for residents and law enforcement.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Ordinance
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Procedural:
CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS FOR FINAL PASSAGE
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Item number:Item #63
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Liquor license decision for event venue at 8605 1st Avenue North. Public hearing will allow residents to comment on the application.
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Counterparty:
Pritchett and Pritchett LLC
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Liquor license
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Location:
8605 - 1st Avenue North Suite A, Birmingham
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Item number:Item #64
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Council will hear Marcus Pritchett's application for a Division I Dance Permit at 8605 1st Avenue North. Public comment on licensing is open.
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Counterparty:
Marcus Pritchett
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Public hearing set
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Location:
8605 - 1st Avenue North Suite A, Birmingham
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Item number:Item #65
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Ovations Food Service gains approval to serve alcohol at 2100 Richard Arrington Jr. Boulevard North (Birmingham-Jefferson Civic Center). This enables beverage sales at the venue.
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Counterparty:
Birmingham-Jefferson Civic Center Authority
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Liquor license
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Location:
2100 Richard Arrington Jr. Boulevard North, Birmingham
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Item number:Item #66
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🏗️ Property Recovery
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$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Expands tax incentives and business development benefits in Ensley and Downtown Birmingham. May attract investment and job growth to these neighborhoods.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Resolution
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Location:
Ensley and Downtown Birmingham
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Item number:Item #67
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🏗️ Property Recovery
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Total cost:
$73.0M
Birmingham is borrowing $73 million to finance major infrastructure and city improvements. Bond repayment will be covered by future tax revenue or other city funds.
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Funding source:
Bond
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Action type:
Ordinance
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Item number:Item #69
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Total cost:
$9.0M
City redirects $9 million toward infrastructure, repairs, and equipment purchases. This money funds projects that improve public facilities and services over time.
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Funding source:
Capital Improvement Plan
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Action type:
Budget amendment
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Item number:Item #70
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🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy
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$
Total cost:
$9.0M
Citywide road improvements will repair deteriorating pavement across Birmingham. Project continues the 2013 Resurfacing Initiative to smooth commutes and extend street lifespan.
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Counterparty:
APAC Mid-South, Inc.
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Funding source:
Capital Improvement Plan
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Action type:
Contract award
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Item number:Item #71
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🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy
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$
Total cost:
$63K
Animal control services continue uninterrupted in Birmingham. Monthly cost remains $63,389 through March 31, 2013.
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Counterparty:
Birmingham Jefferson County Animal Control
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Contract amendment
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Location:
Birmingham
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Procedural:
REQUEST FROM THE PUBLIC
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Procedural:
OLD AND NEW BUSINESS
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Procedural:
ADJOURNMENT