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council Birmingham · Tuesday, September 25, 2012

Regular City Council Meeting

Agenda items
77
52 consent · 25 regular
Votes
8
minutes text
Total dollars
$149,426
7 items with amounts
Roll call

Votes (8)

passed #8208 official minutes · high
Re: #73. ITEM 54. A Resolution authorizing the Director of Planning, Engineering and Permits to issue a condemnation repair perm… structured fact · 80%
7–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Scales · YEA Smitherman · YEA Royal · YEA
passed #8209 official minutes · high
Re: #2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Council President Roderick V. Royal structured fact · 80%
7–0
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Smitherman · YEA Royal · YEA
passed #8210 official minutes · high
Re: #2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Council President Roderick V. Royal structured fact · 80%
7–0
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Smitherman · YEA Royal · YEA
passed #8211 official minutes · high
Re: #75. REQUEST FROM THE PUBLIC text similarity · 75%
7–0
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Hoyt · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Smitherman · YEA
passed #8212 official minutes · high
Re: #75. REQUEST FROM THE PUBLIC text similarity · 75%
7–0
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Hoyt · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Smitherman · YEA
passed #8213 official minutes · high
Re: #75. REQUEST FROM THE PUBLIC text similarity · 75%
6–0
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Hoyt · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Smitherman · YEA
passed #8214 official minutes · high
Re: #75. REQUEST FROM THE PUBLIC text similarity · 75%
6–0
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Hoyt · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Smitherman · YEA
Business

Regular Agenda (25)

Procedural: INVOCATION: Pastor Darryl Lee of Mount Mariah Baptist Church
Procedural: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Council President Roderick V. Royal
Procedural: ROLL CALL
Procedural: MINUTES NOT READY: July 3 - September 18, 2012
· Item number:Item #41 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $28K

City hires Arbitrage Group to calculate $28K bond rebate

Arbitrage calculations determine whether the city must pay back excess bond earnings to the federal government. This $28,000 fee covers the professional analysis needed to get that number right and avoid penalties.

Counterparty: The Arbitrage Group, Inc. Funding source: Bond Action type: Contract award
· Item number:Item #42 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $12K

City hires Shepphard-Harris to calculate tax rebate amount

Council approves $12,500 payment to a law firm to determine what tax rebate the city owes. The rebate amount will directly affect the city budget and potentially property tax assessments.

Counterparty: Shepphard-Harris & Associates, P.C., Birmingham Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
· Item number:Item #43 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Mayor authorized to enter transportation grant agreement with Alabama DOT

City secures state funding for planning and design of road improvements on Project NH-0075(5226). Specifics on location, scope, and timeline not provided in the agenda item.

Counterparty: State of Alabama, Alabama Department of Transportation Funding source: State Grant Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #44 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

State grant funds planning for road project STPAA-0119(505)

City secures state transportation funding to develop plans for a street widening and improvement project. Details on location and scope are unclear from the title.

Counterparty: State of Alabama, Alabama Department of Transportation Funding source: State Grant Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #60 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $537

Approve $537.33 expense reimbursement to Mayor's assistant

Administrative reimbursement for office expenses from the Mayor's staff budget.

Counterparty: Griffin Lassiter Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #61 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves employee expense reimbursements

City employees are reimbursed from the general fund for approved business expenses. This regular accounting vote ensures transparency in how public money covers employee costs.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #62 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City approves employee expense accounts

Council reviews and authorizes spending from city employees' expense accounts charged to the general fund. This is a routine budget oversight decision that ensures payroll and reimbursements proceed as approved.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #63 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City approves employee expense reimbursements

Council reviews and approves estimated business expenses for city staff. This is a routine governance step to ensure public funds are properly accounted for and reimbursed according to policy.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #64 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Memorial street signs installed at Jefferson Avenue intersections

City honors a community member with two memorial street signs in Jones Valley neighborhood on Jefferson Avenue.

Counterparty: Department of Traffic Engineering Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: Jefferson Avenue S.W. between Aspen Avenue S.W. and 32nd Street S.W.
· Item number:Item #65 Total cost: undisclosed

Public hearing set Oct 30 on vacating unopened alley near Hixon Street

City Council will consider closing an unopened alley between Hixon and Hibernian Streets. Vacating the alley may affect property access and land use in the area.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Public hearing set Public hearing: October 30, 2012
· Item number:Item #66 Total cost: undisclosed

Public hearing set on vacation of 12th Place SW airspace

Council will consider allowing CSX or a developer to use 4,889 sq ft of city-owned airspace above 12th Place SW. Outcome affects public access and future use of the corridor between Northland Avenue and the railroad.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Public hearing set Location: 12th Place SW between Northland Avenue SW and CSX railroad tracks Public hearing: October 30, 2012
· Item number:Item #67 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Sole-source: Arcadis contract extended for stormwater management refinement

City continues work with Arcadis to improve stormwater infrastructure and flooding resilience. Contract terms and funding amount not disclosed in this summary.

Counterparty: Arcadis, U.S., Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
Procedural: COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
Procedural: PRESENTATIONS
Procedural: CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS FOR FINAL PASSAGE
Procedural: INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
· Item number:Item #73 · 🏗️ Property Recovery ✨ Total cost: undisclosed

Condemnation repair permit issued for 4344 Newton Street

Property owner Dennis Middlebrooks can now repair the condemned building at 4344 Newton Street, moving the property toward reuse rather than demolition.

Counterparty: Dennis Middlebrooks Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 4344 Newton Street and Garage, Birmingham
· Item number:Item #74 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy ✨ Total cost: $63K

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

Funds animal control services that respond to stray animals, pet emergencies, and public safety concerns across Birmingham. Monthly cost remains at current rate.

Counterparty: Birmingham Jefferson County Animal Control Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract amendment
Procedural: REQUEST FROM THE PUBLIC
Procedural: OLD AND NEW BUSINESS
Procedural: ADJOURNMENT
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Consent Agenda (52)

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

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