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council Birmingham · Tuesday, December 11, 2012

Regular City Council Meeting

Agenda items
91
65 consent · 26 regular
Votes
18
minutes text
Total dollars
$685,105
16 items with amounts
Roll call

Votes (18)

passed #8087 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
9–0
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Smitherman · YEA Royal · YEA
passed #8088 official minutes · high
Re: #75. ADDENDUM ITEM 75. A Resolution appointing one (1) member to the Zoning Board of Adjustments, as a Building Contractor, … structured fact · 80%
9–0
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Smitherman · YEA Royal · YEA
passed #8089 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
8–0
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Smitherman · YEA Royal · YEA
passed #8090 official minutes · high
Re: #82. ITEM 30. An Ordinance "TO FURTHER AMEND THE GENERAL FUND BUDGET" by appropriating $125,000.00 to the Mayor's Office - C… structured fact · 90%
8–0
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Smitherman · YEA Royal · YEA
passed #8091 official minutes · high
Re: #83. ITEM 31. FUND 131 ECONOMIC RECOVERY WARRANTS- RECOMMENDED BY BUDGET & FINANCE An Ordinance "TO FURTHER AMEND THE CAPITA… structured fact · 80%
8–0
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Smitherman · YEA Royal · YEA
passed #8092 official minutes · high
Re: #86. ITEM 32 P ITEM 32. An Ordinance to amend certain sections of Title 12, “Licensing and Regulation,” Chapter 2, “Ambula… resolution number · 90%
7–0
Austin · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Royal · YEA
passed #8093 official minutes · high
Re: #85. CONSENT ITEM 55 text similarity · 75%
7–0
Austin · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Royal · YEA
passed #8094 official minutes · high
Re: #85. CONSENT ITEM 55 text similarity · 75%
8–0
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Royal · YEA
passed #8095 official minutes · high
Re: #85. CONSENT ITEM 55 text similarity · 75%
8–0
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Royal · YEA
passed #8096 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
9–0
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Smitherman · YEA Royal · YEA
passed #8097 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
9–0
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Smitherman · YEA Royal · YEA
passed #8098 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
53–0
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Smitherman · YEA Royal · YEA Hoyt · YEA Smitherman · YEA Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Smitherman · YEA Royal · YEA
passed #8099 official minutes · high
Re: #85. CONSENT ITEM 55 text similarity · 75%
9–0
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Smitherman · YEA Royal · YEA
passed #8100 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
9–0
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Smitherman · YEA Royal · YEA
passed #8101 official minutes · high
Re: #76. ITEM 33 FIRST READING ITEM DID NOT RECEIVE UC An Ordinance to Amend Title 2, “General Government”, Chapter 3, “Municipa… structured fact · 80%
6–3
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Smitherman · YEA Hoyt · NAY Parker · NAY Royal · NAY
passed #8102 official minutes · high
Re: #85. CONSENT ITEM 55 text similarity · 75%
9–0
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Smitherman · YEA Royal · YEA
passed #8103 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
9–0
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Smitherman · YEA Royal · YEA
Business

Regular Agenda (26)

Procedural: INVOCATION: Major Bob Parker, Area Commander, Greater Birmingham Area of The Salvation Army
Procedural: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Procedural: ROLL CALL
Procedural: MINUTES NOT READY: September 4 - December 4, 2012
Procedural: COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
Procedural: COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR Announced tornado in the Finley Area on Dec. 10, Generators given to residence. Continue to clean up area. Announced & Presented Employees completed classes for Supervisory training. Peggy Polk Presented Iverlyn Dudley m
Procedural: PRESENTATIONS
· Item number:Item #71 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $250K

City hires White, Arnold & Dowd for legal services, $250K

City commits $250,000 from general funds to sole-source legal contract through June 2013. Extends specialized counsel to handle undisclosed legal matters.

Counterparty: White, Arnold & Dowd P.C. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
· Item number:Item #72 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves employee expense reimbursements

City employees receive reimbursement for work-related expenses from the general fund. Citizens deserve visibility into how public money covers employee costs.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #74 Total cost: undisclosed

Council appoints Municipal Court Judge and Special Judge

Two judicial appointments fill vacancies on the Municipal Court bench — one regular judge (4-year term) and one special judge (2-year term) — determining who will preside over local criminal and civil cases.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Appointment executive
· Item number:Item #75 Total cost: undisclosed

Council appoints building contractor to Zoning Board

One new member joins the Zoning Board of Adjustments for a 7-year term. The board reviews zoning variances and appeals that affect neighborhood development.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Appointment board
· Item number:Item #76 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City departments ordinance — first reading deferred

City Council deferred this structural amendment to municipal government pending further discussion. Details unavailable.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
· Item number:Item #77 · 🏗️ Property Recovery ✨ Total cost: undisclosed

Ground Lease Amendment: PACE Board facilities agreement modified

The city is amending its ground lease with PACE Board, which operates Birmingham's public athletic, cultural, and entertainment facilities. Changes to the lease terms may affect facility operations, maintenance responsibilities, or revenue sharing.

Counterparty: The Public Athletic, Cultural and Entertainment Facilities Board of the City of Birmingham (PACE Board) Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
· Item number:Item #78 · 🏗️ Property Recovery ✨ Total cost: $3K

City sells downtown property to Alabama Power for $2,955

The city is selling a downtown parcel at 1800 1st Avenue South to Alabama Power Company. This removes the property from city inventory and may affect future downtown development or land-use plans.

Counterparty: Alabama Power Company Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance Location: 1800 1st Avenue South, Birmingham, Alabama
Procedural: CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS FOR FINAL PASSAGE
· Item number:Item #80 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Taxicab licensing rules overhauled with new regulation framework

New rules replace outdated taxi regulations, affecting licensing standards, safety requirements, and operating conditions for ride-for-hire services in Birmingham.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
Procedural: INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
· Item number:Item #82 Total cost: $125K

$250K set aside for Mayor & City Council consulting fees

Spending plan commits $250,000 in city funds to consultant services tied to unspecified "50th" events. The allocation uses reserves rather than regular budget, and no vendor details are disclosed.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Budget amendment
· Item number:Item #83 Total cost: $25K

Council sets aside $50K for Four Little Girls and Foot Soldiers monuments

City dedicates $25,000 each to the Four Little Girls Memorial and Foot Soldiers Monument from its capital improvement budget, honoring key civil rights landmarks in Birmingham's history.

Funding source: Capital Improvement Plan Action type: Budget amendment
· Item number:Item #84 Total cost: undisclosed

City vacates 12th Place SW air space for CSX railroad overpass

CSX will build a new railroad overpass, reducing at-grade crossings and improving traffic flow for drivers and trains. Public right-of-way is being ceded for this infrastructure improvement.

Counterparty: CSX Transportation, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Right-of-way easement Location: 12th Place SW between Northland Avenue SW and CSX railroad tracks
Procedural: REQUEST FROM THE PUBLIC
Procedural: OLD AND NEW BUSINESS
· Item number:Item #90 · 🏗️ Property Recovery ✨ Total cost: undisclosed

City sells downtown property at 1800 1st Avenue South to Alabama Power

City divests a downtown parcel to the utility company. Sale removes property from city tax rolls and changes land use at the address.

Counterparty: Alabama Power Company Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance Location: 1800 1st Avenue South, Birmingham, Alabama
Procedural: ADJOURNMENT
Consent calendar

Consent Agenda (65)

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

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