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Regular City Council Meeting

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 · 49 agenda items · 14 votes recorded

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36 consent · 13 regular
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Executive Summary

The Birmingham City Council considered several state grant acceptances under Alabama Legislature ACT#2024-335 for FY2025, directing funds toward the Birmingham Rapid Transit project, the Birmingham Police Department, and maintenance of City Walk. The council also considered an interlocal cooperation agreement with the Birmingham Water Works Board for water sampling activities, and reviewed a $1,817,000 lump-sum bid from McAbee Construction, Inc. to replace the HVAC system at the Highland Park Pro Shop on Highland Avenue. The council also took up 11 budget matters, 8 public safety items, 5 contracts, and additional routine items across parks, public works, licensing, and legal categories.

Provisional · minutes not yet adopted
Roll call

Votes (14)

passed #1703 provisional official minutes · high
Consent vote — covers 36 items
  • [6] STATEMENT OF CONDUCT OF BUSINESS All items designated as "Consent" are routine and non-controversial and will be approved by one motion. All items on the "Consent Agenda" will be announced by reading the Item Numbers only. No separate discussion of these named in vote
  • [7] CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT AGENDA named in vote
  • [8] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 1. A Resolution authorizing the abatement and removal of the following inoperable motor vehicle as a public nuisance existing on the following property and the costs of removal to be assessed against the registered owner of the vehicle, a named in vote
  • [9] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 2. A Resolution authorizing the abatement and removal of the following inoperable motor vehicle as a public nuisance existing on the following property and the costs of removal to be assessed against the registered owner of the vehicle, a named in vote
  • [10] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 3. A Resolution authorizing the abatement and removal of the following inoperable motor vehicle as a public nuisance existing on the following property and the costs of removal to be assessed against the registered owner of the vehicle, a named in vote
  • [11] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 4. A Resolution authorizing the abatement and removal of the following inoperable motor vehicle as a public nuisance existing on the following property and the costs of removal to be assessed against the registered owner of the vehicle, a named in vote
  • [12] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 5. A Resolution authorizing the abatement and removal of the following inoperable motor vehicle as a public nuisance existing on the following property and the costs of removal to be assessed against the registered owner of the vehicle, a named in vote
  • [13] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 6. A Resolution authorizing the abatement and removal of the following inoperable motor vehicle as a public nuisance existing on the following property and the costs of removal to be assessed against the registered owner of the vehicle, a named in vote
  • [14] CONSENT(ph) ITEM 7. A Resolution authorizing the abatement and removal of the following inoperable motor vehicle as a public nuisance existing on the following property and the costs of removal to be assessed against the registered owner of the vehicle, a named in vote
  • [15] CONSENT ITEM 11. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents required for the City to complete a grant and accept all grant funds appropriated by the Alabama Legislature FY2025 (ACT#2024-335) in support of the Birmingham Police Depa named in vote
  • [16] CONSENT ITEM 12. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents required for the City to complete a grant and accept all grant funds appropriated by the Alabama Legislature FY2025 (ACT#2024-335) in support of the Birmingham Rapid Trans named in vote
  • [17] CONSENT ITEM 13. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents required for the City to complete a grant and accept all grant funds appropriated by the Alabama Legislature FY2025 (ACT#2024-335) in support of City Walk Maintenance in a named in vote
  • [18] CONSENT ITEM 14. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Right of Way Encroachment License Agreement whereby Innovate Alabama, LLC, is allowed to install one (1) blade sign, for the purpose of Innovate Alabama's headquarter location. The structu named in vote
  • [19] CONSENT ITEM 16. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to accept and expend the amount of $5,000.00, as civil costs, from Shivsai Purav, LLC, agent for Relax Inn, a domestic corporation organized and existing pursuant to the laws of the State of Alabama, in t named in vote
  • [20] CONSENT ITEM 17. A Resolution, pursuant to the provisions of §2-3-27 of the General Code of the City of Birmingham, 1980, as amended, authorizing the City Attorney, upon her recommendation to settle the matter of Tameka Ivey and Alberta Owens vs. Kadarri named in vote
  • [21] CONSENT ITEM 19. A Resolution authorizing the Purchasing Agent to execute a contract extension without competitive bidding with Hill's Janitorial Service, Inc., for janitorial services at various City owned facilities: Birmingham Police Headquarters and pr named in vote
  • [22] CONSENT ITEM 21. A Resolution accepting the lump sum bid of Syms Construction, Inc., Birmingham, Alabama, in the amount of $942,785.00, for John McMahon Park- Harris Pool Repairs located at 2720 Avenue W, Birmingham, Alabama 35208, this being the lowest re named in vote
  • [23] CONSENT ITEM 22. A Resolution accepting the lump sum proposal of Comfort Systems USA Mid-South, Inc., 3100 Richard Arrington Jr. Boulevard North, Birmingham, Alabama, 35203, in the amount of $56,464.00, for the CrossPlex Pool Heater Repiping and Heating Bo named in vote
  • [25] CONSENT ITEM 24. A Resolution accepting and approving the bid of Just Rite Printing, Fultondale, Alabama for offset printing, copy services, and related items, as needed at the unit prices on file in the office of the Assistant Purchasing Agent, for a peri named in vote
  • [32] CONSENT ITEM 31. A Resolution approving payment to Paul Pierce Auto Paint and Body, Birmingham, in the amount of $2,694.50 for wreck repair on vehicle number 052212 for the Equipment Management Department, in accordance with Section 3-1-7 of the Birmingham named in vote
  • [37] CONSENT ITEM 36. A Resolution approving the itemized expense accounts of city employees. named in vote
  • [38] CONSENT ITEM 37. A Resolution approving the advanced expense accounts of city employees. named in vote
  • [44] CONSENT ITEM 15. A Resolution authorizing the Director of Finance to pay Caleb Jones (tenant) $30,450.00 for relocation housing payment, to Tract No. 7, Pratt Highway Bridge Replacement (Over Black Creek on Pratt Highway) Project No. STPBH-1602(519), locat named in vote
  • [46] CONSENT ITEM 20. A Resolution accepting the lump sum bid of McAbee Construction, Inc., 5724 21st Street, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, in the amount of $1,817,000.00, for Highland Park Pro Shop - HVAC located at 3300 Highland Avenue, Birmingham, Alabama 35205, this named in vote
  • [39] APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA named in vote
  • [24] CONSENT ITEM 23. [CORRECTED - "...COOPERATIVE, BID #12-25"] A Resolution accepting and approving the bid of Dunn Construction, Birmingham, for Asphalt (Plant Mix), as needed at the unit prices on file in the office of the Assistant Purchasing Agent, for a consent default
  • [26] CONSENT ITEM 25. A Resolution accepting and approving the bid of ODP Business Solutions, LLC, Boca Raton, Florida, for office supplies, as needed at the unit prices on file in the office of the Assistant Purchasing Agent, for a period of eleven (11) months consent default
  • [27] CONSENT ITEM 26. A Resolution approving the cooperative bid of Stryker Sales, LLC, Chicago, Illinois, for EMS Equipment as needed, at the unit prices on file in the office of the Assistant Purchasing Agent, for a period of one (1) year, for the Birmingham consent default
  • [28] CONSENT ITEM 27. A Resolution accepting and approving the bid of Tractor & Equipment Company, Birmingham, for the purchase of CAT D8T Undercarriage Parts, as needed at the unit prices on file in the office of the Assistant Purchasing Agent, for a period of consent default
  • [29] CONSENT ITEM 28. A Resolution approving payment to Affordable Interior Systems, Inc., Leominster, Massachusetts, for furniture panels for upgrades of dorm rooms, in the amount of $70,492.50, at unit prices on file in the office of the Assistant Purchasing consent default
  • [30] CONSENT ITEM 29. A Resolution approving payment to CraneWorks, Inc., Birmingham, for the purchase of rental equipment - Manlift/Knuckle/4WD/DSL/40-49 for eight (8) weeks in the amount of $4,464.16, at the unit prices on file in the office of the Assistant consent default
  • [31] CONSENT ITEM 30. A Resolution approving payment to J. W. Autobody and Collision, Birmingham, in the amount $635.00 for wreck repair on vehicle number 214351 and $411.00, for wreck repair on vehicle number #183101, for a total of $1,046.00, for the Equipmen consent default
  • [33] CONSENT ITEM 32. A Resolution approving payment to The Hon Company, LLC, Muscatine, Iowa, for the purchase of office furniture in the amount of $3,185.46, at the unit prices on file in the office of the Assistant Purchasing Agent, for the Information Manag consent default
  • [34] CONSENT ITEM 33. A Resolution approving the itemized expense account of an appointed official. consent default
  • [35] CONSENT ITEM 34. A Resolution approving advanced expense accounts of an appointed and an elected official. consent default
  • [36] CONSENT ITEM 35. A Resolution approving the advanced expense accounts of appointed officials. consent default
9–0
Abbott · YEA Clarke · YEA Moore · YEA Smitherman · YEA Tate · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Alexander · YEA O’Quinn · YEA
passed #1704 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
9–0
Abbott · YEA Clarke · YEA Moore · YEA Smitherman · YEA Tate · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Alexander · YEA O’Quinn · YEA
passed #1705 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
9–0
Abbott · YEA Clarke · YEA Moore · YEA Smitherman · YEA Tate · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Alexander · YEA O’Quinn · YEA
passed #1706 official minutes · high
Re: #42. P ITEM 9. An Ordinance approving the sale of a cemetery lot in the Oak Hill Cemetery known as Lot 0906, spaces 4, 5, a… structured fact · 90%
10–0
Abbott · YEA Clarke · YEA Moore · YEA Smitherman · YEA Tate · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Alexander · YEA O’Quinn · YEA
passed #1707 official minutes · high
Re: #42. P ITEM 9. An Ordinance approving the sale of a cemetery lot in the Oak Hill Cemetery known as Lot 0906, spaces 4, 5, a… structured fact · 90%
9–0
Abbott · YEA Clarke · YEA Moore · YEA Smitherman · YEA Tate · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Alexander · YEA O’Quinn · YEA
passed #1708 official minutes · high
Re: #43. P ITEM 10. An Ordinance, pursuant to Act 1969-916 of the Acts of Alabama, authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Inter… structured fact · 80%
9–0
Abbott · YEA Clarke · YEA Moore · YEA Smitherman · YEA Tate · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Alexander · YEA O’Quinn · YEA
passed #1709 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
9–0
Abbott · YEA Clarke · YEA Moore · YEA Smitherman · YEA Tate · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Alexander · YEA O’Quinn · YEA
passed #1710 official minutes · high
Re: #3. ROLL CALL text similarity · 75%
9–0
Abbott · YEA Clarke · YEA Moore · YEA Smitherman · YEA Tate · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Alexander · YEA O’Quinn · YEA
passed #1711 official minutes · high
Re: #45. ITEM 18. A Resolution appointing three (3) members to the Public Park and Recreation Board of the City of Birmingham, on… structured fact · 80%
9–0
Abbott · YEA Clarke · YEA Moore · YEA Smitherman · YEA Tate · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Alexander · YEA O’Quinn · YEA
passed #1712 official minutes · high
Re: #46. CONSENT ITEM 20. A Resolution accepting the lump sum bid of McAbee Construction, Inc., 5724 21st Street, Tuscaloosa, Ala… structured fact · 90%
8–0
Abbott · YEA Clarke · YEA Moore · YEA Tate · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Alexander · YEA O’Quinn · YEA
passed #1713 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
10–0
Abbott · YEA Clarke · YEA Moore · YEA Smitherman · YEA Tate · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Alexander · YEA O’Quinn · YEA
passed #1714 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
9–0
Abbott · YEA Clarke · YEA Moore · YEA Smitherman · YEA Tate · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Alexander · YEA O’Quinn · YEA
passed #1715 official minutes · high
Re: #2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilor Carol E. Clarke structured fact · 80%
9–0
Abbott · YEA Clarke · YEA Moore · YEA Smitherman · YEA Tate · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Alexander · YEA O’Quinn · YEA
passed #1716 official minutes · high
Re: #2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilor Carol E. Clarke structured fact · 80%
9–0
Abbott · YEA Clarke · YEA Moore · YEA Smitherman · YEA Tate · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Alexander · YEA O’Quinn · YEA
Business

Regular Agenda (13)

Procedural: INVOCATION: Major W. Burrell, Pastor, Peace Missionary Baptist Church, Birmingham, AL
Procedural: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilor Carol E. Clarke
Procedural: ROLL CALL
Procedural: ADJOURNMENT
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Consent Agenda (36)

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

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