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council Birmingham · Tuesday, February 12, 2013

Regular City Council Meeting

Agenda items
49
26 consent · 23 regular
Votes
0
none recorded
Total dollars
$92.3M
10 items with amounts
Business

Regular Agenda (23)

Procedural: INVOCATION: Reverend Dr. Quinton Hammonds, Pastor of Antioch Baptist Church
Procedural: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilmember Johnathan Austin
Procedural: ROLL CALL
Procedural: APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS: December 18 and 26, 2012, January 2, 8 and 15, 2013
Procedural: MINUTES NOT READY: January 22 - February 5, 2013
Procedural: COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
Procedural: PRESENTATIONS
· Item number:Item #35 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City backs A.G. Gaston Economic Empowerment Conference

Council endorses the 2013 A.G. Gaston Economic Empowerment Conference (Feb 19–20) as serving a public purpose. The move signals official city support for an economic development event focused on Black business and community empowerment.

Counterparty: A. G. Gaston Economic Empowerment Conference Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #36 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City adds more buses during peak hours on BJCTA fixed routes

Shorter wait times and faster commutes for bus riders during morning and evening rush. Builds public transit capacity to reduce traffic congestion.

Counterparty: Birmingham-Jefferson County Transit Authority (BJCTA) Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract amendment
· Item number:Item #37 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy ✨ Total cost: $1.0M

City accepts $1M state health grant from Jefferson County

Birmingham receives $1 million in state funding to support health initiatives. The grant will expand services or programs in the city.

Counterparty: Jefferson County Department of Health Funding source: State Grant Action type: Contract award
Procedural: CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS FOR FINAL PASSAGE
· Item number:Item #41 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Bidding transparency: all city contracts must publish scope documents

City contracts worth your tax dollars will have their bidding documents made public so residents can see what work is being bought and on what terms.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
Procedural: INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
· Item number:Item #43 Total cost: $9.0M

Budget amendment: $9M transferred to capital projects fund

Council shifts $9 million from general operations to capital improvements—money that will fund infrastructure, buildings, or equipment upgrades across the city.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Budget amendment
· Item number:Item #44 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $9.0M

Council awards $9M to APAC for citywide road resurfacing

Repairs roads across Birmingham after a decade of deferred maintenance. Work under the 2013 program will improve commute safety and reduce vehicle damage from potholes.

Counterparty: APAC Mid-South, Inc., Birmingham Funding source: Capital Improvement Plan Action type: Contract award
· Item number:Item #45 Total cost: undisclosed

Public hearing set March 12 for Enterprise Zone boundary revision

The city is considering changes to which neighborhoods qualify for Enterprise Zone tax incentives. The revised boundaries could affect which businesses and property owners get tax breaks or development support.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Public hearing set Public hearing: 2013-03-12
· Item number:Item #46 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $73.0M

City issues $73M in capital bonds for municipal projects

Bonds fund long-term city infrastructure, but create debt taxpayers will repay over years. Voters should understand the scale and intended projects before bonds are issued.

Funding source: Bond Action type: Ordinance
· Item number:Item #47 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Bond funds approved for Park and Recreation facility upgrades

City commits bond money to renovate, design, and build Park and Recreation buildings across Birmingham. These improvements affect public recreation access and may require property tax support for bond repayment.

Funding source: Bond Action type: Resolution
Procedural: REQUEST FROM THE PUBLIC
Procedural: OLD AND NEW BUSINESS
Procedural: ADJOURNMENT
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Consent Agenda (26)

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

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