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council Birmingham · Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Regular City Council Meeting

Agenda items
61
37 consent · 24 regular
Votes
14
minutes text
Total dollars
$91.2M
11 items with amounts
Roll call

Votes (14)

passed #7975 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 #7976 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 #7977 official minutes · high
Re: #3. ROLL CALL text similarity · 75%
6–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Royal · YEA
passed #7978 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
6–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Royal · YEA
passed #7979 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
6–0
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA
passed #7980 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
6–0
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA
passed #7981 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
6–0
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA
passed #7984 official minutes · high
Re: #50. ITEM 27. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an addendum to the agreement with the National Collegiate Athlet… structured fact · 80%
7–0 1 abstain
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Royal · YEA Scales · ABSTAIN
passed #7985 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
5–3
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Hoyt · NAY Scales · NAY Royal · NAY
failed #7986 official minutes · high
Re: #24. CONSENT ITEM 24. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor enter into an agreement whereby Birmingham Landmarks, Inc. is allo… structured fact · 80%
3–5
Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Scales · YEA Abbott · NAY Austin · NAY Rafferty · NAY Roberson · NAY Royal · NAY
passed #7987 official minutes · high
Re: #53. P ITEM 18. An Ordinance authorizing the execution of a Bond Purchase Agreement with respect to the issuance of not to… text similarity · 66%
7–1
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Royal · YEA Rafferty · NAY
passed #7988 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
6–0
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA
Business

Regular Agenda (24)

Procedural: INVOCATION: Bishop Calvin W. Woods, Sr., Pastor of Shiloh Baptist Church
Procedural: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Council President Pro Tempore Steven Hoyt
Procedural: ROLL CALL
Procedural: APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS: January 22 and 29, 2013
Procedural: MINUTES NOT READY: February 5-19, 2013
Procedural: COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
Procedural: PRESENTATIONS
· Item number:Item #42 Total cost: undisclosed

City vacates Block 12 alley between 8th and 9th Avenues

The city is giving up public ownership of a narrow alley (about 0.14 acres) in downtown Birmingham, likely to enable adjacent property development or consolidation. The alley's closure could affect access routes in the block bounded by 14th Street North.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Right-of-way easement Location: Block 12 alley between Rev. Abraham Woods, Jr. Boulevard (8th Avenue North) and 9th Avenue North, between 14th Street North
· Item number:Item #43 Total cost: $3K

Budget amendment: $2,611 redirected to economic development

Reallocates a small amount of general-fund money already earmarked for economic development incentives. No direct impact on residents or city services.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Budget amendment
· Item number:Item #44 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $120K

City extends Cooper Law Firm contract $120K for litigation

City will pay up to $120,000 from the general fund for legal services through mid-2013. This sole-source contract handles ongoing litigation and legal matters.

Counterparty: Cooper Law Firm Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract amendment
· Item number:Item #45 · 🚨 Emergency action ✨ Total cost: undisclosed

Council appoints 23 members to Emergency Medical Services Committee

Committee oversees emergency medical response coordination between police, fire, and rescue services. Appointments determine who advises the city on EMS readiness and operations.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Appointment advisory
· Item number:Item #46 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves advance expense accounts for city employees

Employees can now draw advance funds from their expense accounts for work-related costs. This affects reimbursement timing and cash flow for city staff.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #48 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $63K

City extends animal control contract; $63K/month through March

Residents rely on animal control for emergency response to dangerous or loose animals in neighborhoods. This one-month extension maintains ongoing service while the city negotiates a longer-term agreement.

Counterparty: Birmingham Jefferson County Animal Control Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #49 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy ✨ Total cost: $31K

Council approves $31.4K athletic trainers contract for NCAA Winter Fest

City funds licensed athletic trainers and materials for student-athlete safety during NCAA Division II Winter Fest event held in Birmingham.

Counterparty: Employee Leasing Corp, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award Location: Birmingham
· Item number:Item #50 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City hosts 2013 NCAA Division II National Championships with Gulf South Conferen

Birmingham will host the NCAA Division II National Championships festival, bringing national athletic events and likely economic activity to the city. The Mayor needs approval to sign an addendum to the hosting agreement with the NCAA.

Counterparty: National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #51 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $9.0M

Council awards $9M road resurfacing contract to APAC Mid-South

City commits $9 million to repair deteriorating streets across Birmingham through the 2013 Resurfacing program. Smoother roads improve commute safety and reduce vehicle damage citywide.

Counterparty: APAC Mid-South, Inc., Birmingham Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
· Item number:Item #53 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $73.0M

City issues $73M capital appreciation bonds for infrastructure

Birmingham is borrowing $73 million for long-term capital projects. Bonds must be repaid with interest from future city revenue, affecting the city's fiscal capacity and potentially tax rates.

Funding source: Bond Action type: Ordinance
· Item number:Item #54 Total cost: $9.0M

Budget amendment: $9M shift to capital improvement fund

The city is moving $9 million from general operations to capital projects, signaling a shift in spending priorities. This affects how much money is available for day-to-day services versus long-term infrastructure.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Budget amendment
Procedural: INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
· Item number:Item #56 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Bond funds set aside for park renovations citywide

City proposes using bond money to upgrade and repair Parks and Recreation buildings. Details on which parks, total cost, and timeline will come during committee review.

Funding source: Bond Action type: Resolution
Procedural: CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS FOR FINAL PASSAGE
· Item number:Item #59 Total cost: undisclosed

A & A Enterprise seeks Class II liquor license at 3400 26th St N

Liquor license applications require council approval. A & A Enterprise LLC is seeking permission to operate a lounge retail liquor license at its 26th Street North location; the council will hear from the applicant and the public before deciding.

Counterparty: A & A Enterprise LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Liquor license Location: 3400 - 26th Street North Suite B, Birmingham
Procedural: REQUEST FROM THE PUBLIC
Procedural: OLD AND NEW BUSINESS
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Consent Agenda (37)

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

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