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council Birmingham · Tuesday, July 24, 2012

Regular City Council Meeting

Agenda items
46
24 consent · 22 regular
Votes
26
minutes text
Total dollars
$8.7M
8 items with amounts
Roll call

Votes (26)

passed #8346 official minutes · high
Re: #15. CONSENT ITEM 25. A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 4624 Avenue U, Birmingham, to… item number · 70%
7–0
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Royal · YEA Hoyt · ABSENT
passed #8348 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
8–0
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Smitherman · YEA Royal · YEA Hoyt · ABSENT
passed #8349 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
8–0
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Smitherman · YEA Royal · YEA Hoyt · ABSENT
passed #8350 official minutes · high
Re: #39. CONSENT ITEM 35. A Resolution accepting the lump sum bid of Parker Building Services Company, Inc., 2912 Reverend… structured fact · 90%
8–0
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Smitherman · YEA Royal · YEA Hoyt · ABSENT
passed #8351 official minutes · high
Re: #40. ITEM 36. A Resolution accepting and approving the bid of AT&T, Birmingham, for the purchase of secondary internet serv… text similarity · 75%
8–0 1 abstain
Austin · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Smitherman · YEA Royal · YEA Abbott · ABSTAIN
passed #8352 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
7–1 1 abstain
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Smitherman · YEA Royal · YEA Scales · NAY Royal · ABSTAIN Hoyt · ABSENT
passed #8353 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
7–1 1 abstain
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Smitherman · YEA Royal · YEA Scales · NAY Royal · ABSTAIN Hoyt · ABSENT
passed #8354 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
7–1 1 abstain
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Smitherman · YEA Royal · YEA Scales · NAY Royal · ABSTAIN Hoyt · ABSENT
passed #8355 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
7–1 1 abstain
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Smitherman · YEA Royal · YEA Scales · NAY Royal · ABSTAIN Hoyt · ABSENT
passed #8356 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
8–0
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Smitherman · YEA Royal · YEA Hoyt · ABSENT
passed #8357 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
8–0
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Smitherman · YEA Royal · YEA Hoyt · ABSENT
passed #8358 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
7–0
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Smitherman · YEA Royal · YEA Hoyt · ABSENT
passed #8359 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
8–0
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Smitherman · YEA Royal · YEA Hoyt · ABSENT
passed #8360 official minutes · high
Re: #56. REQUEST FROM THE PUBLIC text similarity · 75%
8–0
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Smitherman · YEA Royal · YEA Hoyt · ABSENT
passed #8361 official minutes · high
Re: #56. REQUEST FROM THE PUBLIC text similarity · 75%
8–0
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Smitherman · YEA Royal · YEA Hoyt · ABSENT
passed #8362 official minutes · high
Re: #56. REQUEST FROM THE PUBLIC text similarity · 75%
8–0
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Smitherman · YEA Royal · YEA Hoyt · ABSENT
passed #8363 official minutes · high
Re: #56. REQUEST FROM THE PUBLIC text similarity · 75%
8–0
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Smitherman · YEA Royal · YEA Hoyt · ABSENT
passed #8364 official minutes · high
Re: #2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Council President Roderick V. Royal structured fact · 80%
7–0
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Smitherman · YEA Royal · YEA Hoyt · ABSENT
passed #8365 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
7–0
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Smitherman · YEA Royal · YEA Hoyt · ABSENT
passed #8366 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
7–0
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Smitherman · YEA Royal · YEA Hoyt · ABSENT
passed #8367 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
8–0
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Smitherman · YEA Royal · YEA Hoyt · ABSENT
passed #8368 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
7–0
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Smitherman · YEA Royal · YEA Hoyt · ABSENT
passed #8369 official minutes · high
Re: #2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Council President Roderick V. Royal structured fact · 80%
7–0
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Smitherman · YEA Royal · YEA Hoyt · ABSENT
passed #8370 official minutes · high
Re: #2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Council President Roderick V. Royal structured fact · 80%
7–0
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Smitherman · YEA Royal · YEA Hoyt · ABSENT
passed #8371 official minutes · high
Re: #2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Council President Roderick V. Royal structured fact · 80%
7–0
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Smitherman · YEA Royal · YEA Hoyt · ABSENT
Business

Regular Agenda (22)

Procedural: INVOCATION: Reverend Kotaro Hamamatsu, Pastor, Briarwood Presbyterian Church Japanese Congregation
Procedural: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Council President Roderick V. Royal
Procedural: ROLL CALL
Procedural: APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS: May 29 and 31, 2012
Procedural: MINUTES NOT READY: June 5 - July 17, 2012
Procedural: COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
· Item number:Item #29 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City agrees to mow Elton B. Stephens exit way 6 inches monthly, March–October

Birmingham will maintain grass along a state highway exit in exchange for an agreement with Alabama Department of Transportation, keeping the corridor clear for traffic safety and neighborhood appearance.

Counterparty: Alabama Department of Transportation Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: Elton B. Stephens exit way
· Item number:Item #30 Total cost: undisclosed

Sign permit approved for 120 18th Street South

City allows Derek Waltchack to install a sign on public right-of-way along 18th Street South, a decision affecting how the street's public space is used.

Counterparty: Derek Waltchack Funding source: Unknown Action type: Right-of-way easement Location: 120 - 18th Street South, Birmingham
· Item number:Item #31 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $138K

Council awards $138K architectural contract to Dorsey Architects

City commits $138,000 to design services through a sole-source contract; the project scope (design and construction of what) is incomplete in the agenda text, limiting public clarity on what work is planned.

Counterparty: Dorsey Architects and Associates, Inc., Birmingham Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
· Item number:Item #32 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City awards internet service contract to Bright House Networks

Bright House Networks will provide primary internet service to city facilities for one year. The contract is renewable and pricing is competitive.

Counterparty: Bright House Networks, Birmingham Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
· Item number:Item #33 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $55K

Finance Director approves $54,510 in refunds

City returns overpaid funds to five recipients totaling $54,510. These refunds may include tax adjustments, permit fee corrections, or other overpayments owed to residents or vendors.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #34 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 327 properties public nuisance for noxious weeds

Owners of 327 properties face notices to clear dangerous weeds or face code enforcement action. Failure to comply can trigger fines or city-ordered abatement at owner expense.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
· Item number:Item #36 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Portion of Dennison Drive SW renamed Steve Green Drive

A section of Dennison Drive in front of More Than Conquerors Faith Church Bethesda Family Center will be renamed Steve Green Drive to honor the namesake's community contributions.

Counterparty: More Than Conquerors Faith Church Bethesda Family Center Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance Location: Dennison Drive SW
Procedural: PRESENTATIONS
· Item number:Item #40 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Council awards AT&T secondary internet service contract

City government gets backup internet service to maintain operations during outages. Contract covers one year with option to renew.

Counterparty: AT&T Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
· Item number:Item #42 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $900K

City issues $900K general obligation bond

The city is borrowing $900,000 that taxpayers will repay over time. This is the first reading of the bond authorization; the final vote determines whether the debt moves forward.

Funding source: Bond Action type: Ordinance
Procedural: INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Procedural: REQUEST FROM THE PUBLIC
Procedural: OLD AND NEW BUSINESS
Procedural: ADJOURNMENT
Consent calendar

Consent Agenda (24)

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

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