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council Birmingham · Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Regular City Council Meeting

Agenda items
94
72 consent · 22 regular
Votes
13
minutes text
Total dollars
$760,739
33 items with amounts
Roll call

Votes (13)

passed #8154 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
8–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Smitherman · YEA Royal · YEA
passed #8155 official minutes · high
Re: #93. REQUEST FROM THE PUBLIC text similarity · 75%
8–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Smitherman · YEA Royal · YEA
passed #8156 official minutes · high
Re: #88. ITEM 73. A Resolution approving payment to Birmingham Jefferson County Animal Control, Birmingham, in the amount of $63… structured fact · 90%
7–1
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Scales · YEA Smitherman · YEA Royal · YEA Roberson · NAY
passed #8157 official minutes · high
Re: #86. ITEM 51. A Resolution appointing five (5) members to the Birmingham Planning Commission, one (1) term to fill the unexp… structured fact · 80%
8–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Smitherman · YEA Royal · YEA
passed #8158 official minutes · high
Re: #89. (ph) ITEM 17. A Resolution assenting to the vacation of 1) part of the unopened alley that runs perpendicular to and b… structured fact · 80%
8–0
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Smitherman · YEA Royal · YEA
passed #8159 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
7–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Scales · YEA Roberson · YEA Royal · YEA Smitherman · YEA
passed #8160 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
5–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Smitherman · YEA Parker · ABSENT Scales · ABSENT Royal · ABSENT
passed #8161 official minutes · high
Re: #93. REQUEST FROM THE PUBLIC text similarity · 75%
5–0
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Hoyt · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Parker · ABSENT Scales · ABSENT Royal · ABSENT
passed #8162 official minutes · high
Re: #93. REQUEST FROM THE PUBLIC text similarity · 75%
5–0
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Hoyt · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Parker · ABSENT Scales · ABSENT Royal · ABSENT
passed #8163 official minutes · high
Re: #93. REQUEST FROM THE PUBLIC text similarity · 75%
6–0
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · ABSENT Royal · ABSENT
passed #8164 official minutes · high
Re: #93. REQUEST FROM THE PUBLIC text similarity · 75%
6–0
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · ABSENT Royal · ABSENT
passed #8165 official minutes · high
Re: #86. ITEM 51. A Resolution appointing five (5) members to the Birmingham Planning Commission, one (1) term to fill the unexp… structured fact · 80%
8–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Smitherman · YEA Royal · YEA
Business

Regular Agenda (22)

Procedural: INVOCATION: Reverend Robert G. Twyman, Pastor of First Baptist Church Fairfield
Procedural: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilmember Kimberly Rafferty
Procedural: ROLL CALL
Procedural: APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS: July 10 and 17, 2012
Procedural: MINUTES NOT READY: July 24 - October 23, 2012
Procedural: COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
· Item number:Item #25 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves Birmingham-Jefferson County Transit Authority's FY2013 budget

Transit authority's operating and capital plans shape bus service, fares, and infrastructure for thousands of commuters. Budget determines service frequency, route coverage, and system maintenance.

Counterparty: Birmingham-Jefferson County Transit Authority Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #76 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy ✨ Total cost: undisclosed

City buys police sedans from Hometown Ford via 1-year no-bid deal

Birmingham police will get new full-size sedans for law enforcement from Opelika's Hometown Ford under a contract that skips competitive bidding and can roll month-to-month after year one.

Counterparty: Opelika Auto Group, Inc. d/b/a Hometown Ford Chrysler Dodge Jeep Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award Location: Opelika, Alabama
· Item number:Item #80 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $915

Reimburse Mayor's Administrative Assistant $915.99 for travel expenses

Employee expense reimbursement from the general fund. This covers verified business travel and costs incurred in service of city operations.

Counterparty: R. Scott Colson III Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution Location: Washington, District of Columbia
· Item number:Item #81 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves advanced expense reimbursement for city employees

Employees can now request expense advances before completing work or travel, reducing out-of-pocket costs. This policy change affects all city staff and may improve cash flow for workers in lower-wage positions.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #82 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 288 properties public nuisance for weeds; notices to be posted

Owners of these blighted parcels will receive notices and face enforcement action if noxious weeds are not cleared. This is a first formal step toward remediation and potential tax liens or demolition proceedings.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
· Item number:Item #84 Total cost: undisclosed

City sets public hearing on zoning map changes

Council will consider rezoning one or more city parcels on November 27. Changes to zoning districts can affect property values, neighborhood character, and what can be built nearby.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Zoning Public hearing: 2012-11-27
· Item number:Item #85 Total cost: undisclosed

Public hearing set: Woodlawn Urban Renewal plan

City Council will consider a redevelopment plan for the Woodlawn neighborhood on November 27. The plan could reshape land use, property rights, and investment in the area.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Public hearing set Location: Woodlawn Public hearing: November 27, 2012
· Item number:Item #86 Total cost: undisclosed

Council appoints 5 members to Planning Commission

Planning Commission members shape zoning decisions, development rules, and neighborhood growth. These five appointments fill vacancies with terms expiring through 2016.

Counterparty: Birmingham Planning Commission Funding source: Unknown Action type: Appointment board
· Item number:Item #87 · 🏗️ Property Recovery ✨ Total cost: undisclosed

City partners with ONB/Main Street to stabilize, remediate blighted property

City works with private partner to repair and clean up abandoned or deteriorating property, reducing neighborhood blight and safety hazards. Details on specific locations and funding not yet available.

Counterparty: ONB/Main Street, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #88 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy ✨ Total cost: $63K

City extends animal control services contract, $63,389/month

Continuation of animal control services ensures ongoing care and enforcement for stray, dangerous, and abandoned animals across Birmingham.

Counterparty: Birmingham Jefferson County Animal Control Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract amendment
· Item number:Item #89 Total cost: undisclosed

City vacates unopened alley and Hamilton Avenue sections

Removes public right-of-way on unused streets between Hixon, Hibernian, Dugan, and Hamilton Avenues, allowing private development or property consolidation in the area.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Right-of-way easement
· Item number:Item #90 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $235K

City adds $235K to Pratt City independent living project

Expands affordable housing for seniors and people with disabilities in Pratt City. Total city investment now reaches $5M+ for the development.

Counterparty: Independent Living Investment-Pratt City, LLC Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract amendment Location: Pratt City
· Item number:Item #91 Total cost: undisclosed

City approves airspace vacation for CSX overpass at 12th Place SW

CSX will clear airspace above 12th Place SW to build a railroad overpass, improving safety and rail operations. The project affects transportation corridors in Southwest Birmingham.

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
· Item number:Item #92 · 🏗️ Property Recovery ✨ Total cost: undisclosed

Mayor authorized to sign redevelopment deal with ONB/Main Street, Inc.

City partners with ONB/Main Street to stabilize and remediate a property, likely removing blight and preparing it for redevelopment. Project details—location, cost, and timeline—not disclosed in this summary.

Counterparty: ONB/Main Street, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
Procedural: REQUEST FROM THE PUBLIC
Procedural: ADJOURNMENT
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Consent Agenda (72)

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

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