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council Birmingham · Tuesday, January 28, 2025

Regular City Council Meeting

Agenda items
49
36 consent · 13 regular
Votes
14
minutes text
Total dollars
$2.9M
11 items with amounts

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 #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: MINUTES NOT READY: October 22, 2024 – January 21, 2025
Procedural: COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
· Item number:Item #40 Total cost: undisclosed

Vacation: 8,011 sq ft of right-of-way near 5th & 14th North

City clears the way for private development or consolidation of adjacent properties in this central neighborhood location. The vacated right-of-way can now be privately owned or redeveloped rather than held for future public use.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Right-of-way easement Location: 5th Avenue North and 6th Avenue North, between 14th Street North and 15th Street North
Procedural: INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
· Item number:Item #42 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $15K

City sells cemetery lot to Sam and Claire Parker for $15,000

Sam Parker and Claire Parker purchase burial plot at Oak Hill Cemetery. Completes property transfer and enables the family to secure their gravesite.

Counterparty: Sam Parker and Claire Parker Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance Location: Oak Hill Cemetery
· Item number:Item #43 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City authorizes water-sampling agreement with Birmingham Water Works Board

City partners with the Water Works Board to conduct water-quality testing that protects public health and ensures safe drinking water for residents.

Counterparty: Birmingham Water Works Board Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
· Item number:Item #45 Total cost: undisclosed

Council appoints 3 members to Parks and Recreation Board

Three new board members will oversee city parks and recreation programs through 2030. Board decisions affect park maintenance, programming, and community access to public green space.

Counterparty: Public Park and Recreation Board Funding source: Unknown Action type: Appointment board
Procedural: OLD AND NEW BUSINESS
Procedural: REQUEST FROM THE PUBLIC
Procedural: ADJOURNMENT
Consent calendar

Consent Agenda (36)

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

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