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council Birmingham · Tuesday, January 8, 2013

Regular City Council Meeting

Agenda items
91
73 consent · 18 regular
Votes
17
minutes text
Total dollars
$192,874
9 items with amounts
Roll call

Votes (17)

passed #8017 official minutes · high
Re: #82. ITEM 73. A Resolution approving the appointment of The Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, Birmingham, in an amount not … structured fact · 90%
7–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Smitherman · YEA Royal · YEA Austin · ABSENT Rafferty · ABSENT
passed #8018 official minutes · high
Re: #83. ITEM 74. A Resolution approving an agreement with the Birmingham Chapter of the Southern Christian Leadership Conferenc… structured fact · 90%
7–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Smitherman · YEA Royal · YEA Austin · ABSENT Rafferty · ABSENT
passed #8019 official minutes · high
Re: #85. ITEM 76. A Resolution approving the agreement with McWane, Inc., dba McWane Science Center, Birmingham, in an amount no… structured fact · 90%
4–0 3 abstain
Abbott · YEA Roberson · YEA Smitherman · YEA Royal · YEA Hoyt · ABSTAIN Parker · ABSTAIN Scales · ABSTAIN Austin · ABSENT Rafferty · ABSENT
passed #8020 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
7–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Smitherman · YEA Royal · YEA Austin · ABSENT Rafferty · ABSENT
passed #8021 official minutes · high
Re: #89. REQUEST FROM THE PUBLIC text similarity · 75%
6–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Royal · YEA Austin · ABSENT Rafferty · ABSENT
passed #8022 official minutes · high
Re: #89. REQUEST FROM THE PUBLIC text similarity · 75%
6–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Royal · YEA Austin · ABSENT Rafferty · ABSENT
passed #8023 official minutes · high
Re: #89. REQUEST FROM THE PUBLIC text similarity · 75%
6–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Royal · YEA Austin · ABSENT Rafferty · ABSENT
passed #8024 official minutes · high
Re: #89. REQUEST FROM THE PUBLIC text similarity · 75%
6–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Royal · YEA Austin · ABSENT Rafferty · ABSENT
passed #8025 official minutes · high
Re: #89. REQUEST FROM THE PUBLIC text similarity · 75%
6–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Royal · YEA Austin · ABSENT Rafferty · ABSENT
passed #8026 official minutes · high
Re: #89. REQUEST FROM THE PUBLIC text similarity · 75%
6–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Royal · YEA Austin · ABSENT Rafferty · ABSENT
passed #8027 official minutes · high
Re: #89. REQUEST FROM THE PUBLIC text similarity · 75%
6–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Royal · YEA Austin · ABSENT Rafferty · ABSENT
passed #8028 official minutes · high
Re: #89. REQUEST FROM THE PUBLIC text similarity · 75%
6–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Royal · YEA Austin · ABSENT Rafferty · ABSENT
passed #8029 official minutes · high
Re: #89. REQUEST FROM THE PUBLIC text similarity · 75%
6–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Royal · YEA Austin · ABSENT Rafferty · ABSENT
passed #8030 official minutes · high
Re: #89. REQUEST FROM THE PUBLIC text similarity · 75%
6–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Royal · YEA Austin · ABSENT Rafferty · ABSENT
passed #8031 official minutes · high
Re: #86. ITEM 77. A Resolution approving an agreement with Operation New Birmingham, Birmingham, in an amount not to exceed $25,… structured fact · 90%
5–2
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Royal · YEA Scales · NAY Smitherman · NAY Austin · ABSENT Rafferty · ABSENT
passed #8033 official minutes · high
Re: #87. ITEM 78. A Resolution approving an agreement with Urban Impact, Inc., Birmingham, in an amount not to exceed $10,000.00… structured fact · 90%
4–0 3 abstain
Abbott · YEA Roberson · YEA Smitherman · YEA Royal · YEA Hoyt · ABSTAIN Parker · ABSTAIN Scales · ABSTAIN Austin · ABSENT Rafferty · ABSENT
Business

Regular Agenda (18)

Procedural: INVOCATION: Dean Larry Batie, Dean of Chapel, Miles College
Procedural: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilmember Kimberly Rafferty
Procedural: ROLL CALL
Procedural: APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS: October 2-9, 2012
Procedural: MINUTES NOT READY: October 16 - December 26, 2012 and January 2, 2013
Procedural: COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
· Item number:Item #78 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 198 properties public nuisance for overgrown weeds

Blighted properties with dangerous weeds pose fire and safety hazards to nearby neighborhoods. Notice will be posted on each property, likely triggering cleanup deadlines or city abatement action.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
· Item number:Item #81 Status: no agenda text

ITEM 72

· Item number:Item #82 Total cost: $25K

City funds $25K Civil Rights Institute symposium on youth activism

The city commits $25,000 to host a symposium on the Birmingham Movement, youth activism, and civil rights struggle—supporting public education and community dialogue on local history.

Counterparty: The Birmingham Civil Rights Institute Funding source: General Fund Action type: Appointment advisory Location: Birmingham
· Item number:Item #83 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $25K

City funds $25K SCLC event for Civil Rights Rally 50th Anniversary

Birmingham invests public dollars in a major commemoration of the civil rights movement's history in the city. Event is expected to draw residents and visitors celebrating the city's role in civil rights progress.

Counterparty: Birmingham Chapter of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #84 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $25K

City funds Four Spirits Monument design competition with $25K grant

Council approves $25,000 to commission a public artwork honoring Birmingham's history. The city will select an artist through a design competition facilitated by Four Spirits Committee.

Counterparty: Four Spirits Committee, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #85 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $20K

City funds "RACE - Are We So Different?" exhibit at McWane Science Center

McWane Science Center receives $20,000 to host an interactive exhibit exploring racial diversity and identity. The exhibit provides Birmingham residents and students free or low-cost access to educational programming on race and social equity.

Counterparty: McWane, Inc., dba McWane Science Center, Birmingham Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #87 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $10K

City funds Urban Impact $10K for Civil Rights 50th Anniversary event

Birmingham marks 50 years of the Civil Rights Movement with planning and production support in the Historic Black Business District, honoring the community's history and culture.

Counterparty: Urban Impact, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution Location: Historic Black Business District
· Item number:Item #88 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $25K

City funds Four Spirits Monument design competition with $25K grant

Birmingham will hold a design competition to select an artist for the Four Spirits Monument, a significant public art project. The $25,000 contract funds the competition process and artist selection.

Counterparty: Four Spirits Committee, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
Procedural: REQUEST FROM THE PUBLIC
Procedural: OLD AND NEW BUSINESS
Procedural: ADJOURNMENT
Consent calendar

Consent Agenda (73)

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

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