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Regular City Council Meeting

Monday, December 23, 2024 · 73 agenda items · 21 votes recorded

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Executive Summary

The Birmingham City Council considered a sweeping package of community violence intervention investments, including contracts of $700,000 to Trajectory Changing Solutions, $700,000 to the Institute of Research for Social Justice in Action, $302,418 to the National Institute for Criminal Justice Reform, and $130,350 to Community Initiatives — all tied to the Community Safety Initiatives Immediate Response Act and the city's gun violence reduction strategy. The council also considered a $2.27 million purchase of 50 Ford Police Interceptor utility vehicles from Stivers Ford Lincoln Mercury, a service agreement with Small Magic dba Birmingham Talks not to exceed $750,000, a $130,000 amendment for STREAM Innovations, ARPA funding for the Birmingham Land Bank Authority, an overhaul of the R.I.S.E. employee retention incentive program, and two public hearings scheduled for January and February 2025 on the potential vacation of significant public rights-of-way. The council also convened two closed executive sessions with the City Attorney regarding anticipated litigation. The council additionally handled 16 routine contract items, 12 budget items, and a number of other consent agenda matters.

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Votes (21)

passed #1748 provisional official minutes · high
Consent vote — covers 49 items
  • [9] CONSENT ITEM 5. A Resolution approving and authorizing the Mayor to execute, for and as the act of said City, a Funding Agreement between the City and the Birmingham Land Bank Authority, under which the City will provide American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) fu named in vote
  • [10] CONSENT ITEM 6. A Resolution amending Resolution No. 145-23, adopted by the Council on January 27, 2023, authorizing the Mayor to execute and deliver an Agreement between the City of Birmingham and Leaders of Excellence in an amount not to exceed $25,000 named in vote
  • [11] CONSENT ITEM 8. A Resolution amending Resolution No. 556-23, adopted by the Council on April 4, 2023, authorizing the Mayor to execute and deliver an Agreement between the City of Birmingham and the Literacy Council of Central Alabama ("The Literacy Coun named in vote
  • [12] CONSENT ITEM 9. A Resolution amending Resolution No. 557-23, adopted by the Council on April 4, 2023, authorizing the Mayor to execute and deliver an Agreement between the City of Birmingham and the Young Women's Christian Association of Central Alabama, named in vote
  • [13] CONSENT ITEM 10. A Resolution amending Resolution No. 625-23, adopted by the Council on April 4, 2023, authorizing the Mayor to execute and deliver an Agreement between the City of Birmingham and STREAM Innovations in an amount not to exceed $130,000.00 named in vote
  • [14] CONSENT ITEM 11. A Resolution amending Resolution No. 801-23, adopted by the Council on April 25, 2023, authorizing the Mayor to execute and deliver an Agreement between the City of Birmingham and Greater Birmingham Habitat for Humanity, Inc. ("Habitat") named in vote
  • [15] CONSENT ITEM 14. A Resolution amending Resolution No. 1516-23, adopted by the Council on September 15, 2023, authorizing the Mayor to execute and deliver an Agreement between the City of Birmingham and Birmingham AIDS Outreach, Inc. in an amount not to e named in vote
  • [16] CONSENT ITEM 15. A Resolution amending Resolution No. 1619-23, adopted by the Council on September 26, 2023, authorizing the Mayor to execute and deliver an Agreement between the City of Birmingham and Greater Birmingham Ministries, Inc. DBA Jefferson Co named in vote
  • [17] CONSENT ITEM 16. A Resolution amending Resolution No. 1927-23, adopted by the Council on November 28, 2023, authorizing the Mayor to execute an Agreement between the City of Birmingham and the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute ("BCRI") in an amount not t named in vote
  • [18] CONSENT ITEM 17. A Resolution amending Resolution No. 1929-23, adopted by the Council on November 28, 2023, authorizing the Mayor to execute and deliver an Agreement between the City of Birmingham and The Prescott House Child Advocacy Center, in an amoun named in vote
  • [19] CONSENT ITEM 18. A Resolution amending Resolution No. 2029-23, adopted by the Council on December 19, 2023, authorizing the Mayor to execute and deliver an Agreement between the City of Birmingham and The Dannon Project, under which The Dannon Project wi named in vote
  • [20] CONSENT ITEM 19. A Resolution amending Resolution No. 2066-23, adopted by the Council on December 19, 2023, authorizing the Mayor to execute and deliver an Agreement between the City of Birmingham and West End Hills Community Development Center, Inc. in named in vote
  • [21] CONSENT ITEM 21. A Resolution amending Resolution No. 603-24, adopted by the Council on April 23, 2024, authorizing the Mayor to execute and deliver an Agreement between the City of Birmingham and the Friends Foundation of the Birmingham Public Library ( named in vote
  • [22] CONSENT ITEM 22. A Resolution amending Resolution No. 846-24, adopted by the Council on June 18, 2024, authorizing the Mayor to execute and deliver an Agreement between the City of Birmingham and Greater Birmingham Habitat for Humanity, Inc. ("Habitat") named in vote
  • [23] CONSENT ITEM 23. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute and deliver an Agreement between the City of Birmingham and Small Magic dba Birmingham Talks in an amount not to exceed $750,000.00 under which Small Magic dba Birmingham Talks will develop a named in vote
  • [24] CONSENT ITEM 24. A Resolution approving and authorizing the Mayor to execute, for and as the act of said City, an Agreement between the City of Birmingham and the Offender Alumni Association (OAA), under which OAA shall perform services to address the soc named in vote
  • [25] CONSENT ITEM 25. A Resolution accepting the lump sum bid of Bostic Trucking & Excavating, Inc., Mt. Olive, Alabama, in the amount of $69,000.00, for Shepherd Center Removal of Hazardous Materials and Demolition, this being the lowest responsible and respo named in vote
  • [28] CONSENT ITEM 28. A Resolution accepting the lump sum proposal of STC Worldwide, LLC, 320 Applegate Lane, Pelham, AL, in the amount of $8,650.00, for the Department of Public Works Administration Office Duct Furnace Replacement, this being the lowest respo named in vote
  • [29] CONSENT ITEM 29. A Resolution accepting the lump sum proposal of Strickland Companies, Birmingham, in the amount of $2,807.74, for Furniture, Accessories and Services at Don Hawkins Recreation Center (District 4), authorizing the Mayor to execute a contra named in vote
  • [30] CONSENT ITEM 30. A Resolution accepting the lump sum proposal of Strickland Companies, Birmingham, in the amount of $5,983.20, for Furniture, Accessories and Services at Don Hawkins Recreation Center (District 1), authorizing the Mayor to execute a contra named in vote
  • [31] CONSENT ITEM 31. A Resolution accepting the lump sum proposal of Tecta America Southeast, LLC, Irondale, Alabama, in the amount of $80,130.00, for the Department of Public Works East Facility Lower Roof Replacement, this being the lowest responsible and r named in vote
  • [32] CONSENT ITEM 32. A Resolution accepting the lump sum proposal of Tecta America Southeast, LLC, Irondale, Alabama, in the amount of $4,219.00, for the Birmingham CrossPlex, this being the lowest responsible and responsive proposal submitted, and authorizin named in vote
  • [33] CONSENT ITEM 33. A Resolution accepting the lump sum proposal of Tecta America Southeast, LLC, Irondale, Alabama, in the amount of $4,074.00, for the Oxmoor Valley Community Center Roof Repairs, this being the lowest responsible and responsive proposal su named in vote
  • [34] CONSENT ITEM 38. A Resolution approving payment to Intoprint Technologies, Roanoke, Virginia, for printshop supplies, as needed at the unit prices on file in the office of the Purchasing Agent, per quote provided, for three (3) months, contingent upon Cou named in vote
  • [35] CONSENT ITEM 39. A Resolution approving payment to Stivers Ford Lincoln Mercury, Inc., Montgomery, Alabama, for the purchase of fifty (50), 2025 Ford Police Interceptor AWD Utility with upgrades in the amount of $45,335.00 each for a total cost of $2,266, named in vote
  • [36] CONSENT ITEM 40. A Resolution approving payment to Birmingham Restaurant Supply, Inc., Birmingham, for one (1) Sharp microwave oven and two (2) BK Resources mobile proofer cabinets, in the amount of $4,146.00, at unit prices on file in the office of the P named in vote
  • [37] CONSENT ITEM 41. A Resolution approving payment to Strickland Paper Company, Inc., Birmingham, for the purchase of office furniture, in the amount of $4,221.00, at unit prices on file in the office of the Purchasing Agent, for the Capital Projects Departm named in vote
  • [38] CONSENT ITEM 42. A Resolution approving payment to Ophelia Cox d/b/a Cox Commercial Interiors, Birmingham, for three (3) cordless window shades in the amount of $4,999.00, at unit prices on file in the office of the Purchasing Agent, for the City Council named in vote
  • [39] CONSENT ITEM 43. A Resolution approving payment to Ophelia Cox d/b/a Cox Commercial Interiors, Birmingham, for four (4) seat cushions and sixteen (16) wall panels in the amount of $13,00.00, at unit prices on file in the office of the Purchasing Agent, fo named in vote
  • [40] CONSENT ITEM 44. A Resolution approving the itemized expense accounts of appointed and elected officials. named in vote
  • [41] CONSENT ITEM 45. A Resolution approving the itemized expense accounts of city employees. named in vote
  • [48] APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA named in vote
  • [55] CONSENT ITEM 7. A Resolution amending Resolution No. 272-23, adopted by the Council on February 21, 2023, authorizing the Mayor to execute and deliver an Agreement between the City of Birmingham and The Board of Trustees of the University of Alabama for named in vote
  • [56] CONSENT ITEM 12. A Resolution amending Resolution No. 868-23, adopted by the Council on May 2, 2023, authorizing the Mayor to execute and deliver an Agreement between the City of Birmingham and Neighborhood Housing Services of Birmingham, Inc. (NHSB), un named in vote
  • [57] CONSENT ITEM 20. A Resolution amending Resolution No. 152-24, adopted by the Council on January 30, 2024, authorizing the Mayor to execute and deliver an Agreement between the City of Birmingham and The Board of Trustees of the University of Alabama for named in vote
  • [58] CONSENT ITEM 32. A Resolution accepting the lump sum proposal of Tecta America Southeast, LLC, Irondale, Alabama, in the amount of $4,219.00, for the Birmingham CrossPlex, this being the lowest responsible and responsive proposal submitted, and authorizin named in vote
  • [61] CONSENT ITEM 36. A Resolution accepting the bid of National Institute for Criminal Justice Reform ("NICJR") in the amount of $302,418.00, for the design, implementation, and refinement of the City of Birmingham's gun violence reduction strategy ("GVRS") a named in vote
  • [42] CONSENT ITEM 46. A Resolution approving the itemized expense accounts of city employees. named in vote
  • [43] CONSENT ITEM 47. A Resolution approving the advanced expense accounts of city employees. named in vote
  • [44] CONSENT ITEM 48. A Resolution approving the advanced expense accounts of city employees. named in vote
  • [45] CONSENT ITEM 52. A Resolution approving the advanced expense accounts of appointed and elected officials. named in vote
  • [6] STATEMENT OF CONDUCT OF BUSINESS All items designated as "Consent" are routine and non-controversial and will be approved by one motion. All items on the "Consent Agenda" will be announced by reading the Item Numbers only. No separate discussion of these named in vote
  • [7] CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT AGENDA named in vote
  • [8] CONSENT ITEM 4. A Resolution approving and accepting the 3.0% cost of living allowance for the 2024-2025 fiscal year for all applicable employees of the City effective July 1, 2024. named in vote
  • [26] CONSENT ITEM 26. A Resolution accepting the lump sum proposal of Douglas Equipment, Bluefield, West Virginia, in the amount of $3,352.48, for Commercial Cafeteria Equipment at Don Hawkins Recreation Center (District 1), in the amount of $3,352.48, for Com consent default
  • [27] CONSENT ITEM 27. A Resolution accepting the lump sum proposal of Global Industrial, Buford, Georgia, in the amount of $18,948.00, for Operations Supplies and Equipment at Stockham Park (District 4), authorizing the Mayor to execute a contract with Vendors consent default
  • [59] CONSENT ITEM 34. A Resolution accepting the bid of Community Initiatives in the amount of $130,350.00, for implementation of an integrated violence intervention Program under the Community Safety Initiatives Immediate Response Action Plan, this being the consent default
  • [60] CONSENT ITEM 35. A Resolution accepting the bid of Institute of Research for Social Justice in Action (IRSJA) in the amount of $700,000.00, for implementation of a Community Practitioner Certification and Transforming Communities Through Effective Violenc consent default
  • [62] CONSENT ITEM 37. A Resolution accepting the bid of Trajectory Changing Solutions, LLC in the amount of $700,000.00, for implementation of a comprehensive Community Violence Intervention Program under the Community Safety Initiatives Immediate Response Act consent default
8–0
Abbott · YEA Clarke · YEA Moore · YEA Smitherman · YEA Tate · YEA Williams · YEA Alexander · YEA O’Quinn · YEA
passed #1749 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
8–0
Abbott · YEA Clarke · YEA Moore · YEA Smitherman · YEA Tate · YEA Williams · YEA Alexander · YEA O’Quinn · YEA
passed #1750 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
8–0
Abbott · YEA Clarke · YEA Moore · YEA Smitherman · YEA Tate · YEA Williams · YEA Alexander · YEA O’Quinn · YEA
passed #1751 official minutes · high
Re: #55. CONSENT ITEM 7. A Resolution amending Resolution No. 272-23, adopted by the Council on February 21, 2023, authorizing … resolution number · 90%
7–0 1 abstain
Abbott · YEA Clarke · YEA Moore · YEA Smitherman · YEA Tate · YEA Alexander · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Williams · ABSTAIN
passed #1752 official minutes · high
Re: #56. CONSENT ITEM 12. A Resolution amending Resolution No. 868-23, adopted by the Council on May 2, 2023, authorizing the M… resolution number · 90%
7–0 1 abstain
Abbott · YEA Moore · YEA Smitherman · YEA Tate · YEA Williams · YEA Alexander · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Clarke · ABSTAIN
passed #1753 official minutes · high
Re: #57. CONSENT ITEM 20. A Resolution amending Resolution No. 152-24, adopted by the Council on January 30, 2024, authorizing … resolution number · 90%
7–0 1 abstain
Abbott · YEA Clarke · YEA Moore · YEA Smitherman · YEA Tate · YEA Alexander · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Williams · ABSTAIN
passed #1754 official minutes · high
Re: #59. CONSENT ITEM 34. A Resolution accepting the bid of Community Initiatives in the amount of $130,350.00, for implementati… structured fact · 90%
8–0
Abbott · YEA Clarke · YEA Moore · YEA Smitherman · YEA Tate · YEA Williams · YEA Alexander · YEA O’Quinn · YEA
passed #1755 official minutes · high
Re: #59. CONSENT ITEM 34. A Resolution accepting the bid of Community Initiatives in the amount of $130,350.00, for implementati… structured fact · 80%
8–0
Abbott · YEA Clarke · YEA Moore · YEA Smitherman · YEA Tate · YEA Williams · YEA Alexander · YEA O’Quinn · YEA
passed #1756 official minutes · high
Re: #59. CONSENT ITEM 34. A Resolution accepting the bid of Community Initiatives in the amount of $130,350.00, for implementati… structured fact · 80%
8–0
Abbott · YEA Clarke · YEA Moore · YEA Smitherman · YEA Tate · YEA Williams · YEA Alexander · YEA O’Quinn · YEA
passed #1757 official minutes · high
Re: #59. CONSENT ITEM 34. A Resolution accepting the bid of Community Initiatives in the amount of $130,350.00, for implementati… structured fact · 80%
8–0
Abbott · YEA Clarke · YEA Moore · YEA Smitherman · YEA Tate · YEA Williams · YEA Alexander · YEA O’Quinn · YEA
passed #1758 official minutes · high
Re: #47. OLD AND NEW BUSINESS An Executive Session pursuant to the Alabama Open Meetings Act, Ala. Code, 1975, § 36- 25A-7 (3) to… text similarity · 62%
8–0
Abbott · YEA Clarke · YEA Moore · YEA Smitherman · YEA Tate · YEA Williams · YEA Alexander · YEA O’Quinn · YEA
passed #1759 official minutes · high
Re: #63. ITEM 49. A Resolution setting a hearing on January 14, 2025, to consider a temporary moratorium on automated car washes … structured fact · 80%
7–0
Abbott · YEA Clarke · YEA Moore · YEA Smitherman · YEA Tate · YEA Alexander · YEA O’Quinn · YEA
passed #1760 official minutes · high
Re: #3. ROLL CALL text similarity · 75%
8–0
Abbott · YEA Clarke · YEA Moore · YEA Smitherman · YEA Tate · YEA Williams · YEA Alexander · YEA O’Quinn · YEA
passed #1761 official minutes · high
Re: #3. ROLL CALL text similarity · 75%
8–0
Abbott · YEA Clarke · YEA Moore · YEA Smitherman · YEA Tate · YEA Williams · YEA Alexander · YEA O’Quinn · YEA
passed #1762 official minutes · high
Re: #67. ITEM 53. A Resolution appointing two (2) members to the Industrial Development Board for a term of six (6) years, expiri… structured fact · 80%
8–0
Abbott · YEA Clarke · YEA Moore · YEA Smitherman · YEA Tate · YEA Williams · YEA Alexander · YEA O’Quinn · YEA
passed #1763 official minutes · high
Re: #67. ITEM 53. A Resolution appointing two (2) members to the Industrial Development Board for a term of six (6) years, expiri… structured fact · 80%
8–0
Abbott · YEA Clarke · YEA Moore · YEA Smitherman · YEA Tate · YEA Williams · YEA Alexander · YEA O’Quinn · YEA
passed #1764 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
8–0
Abbott · YEA Clarke · YEA Moore · YEA Smitherman · YEA Tate · YEA Williams · YEA Alexander · YEA O’Quinn · YEA
passed #1765 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
8–0
Abbott · YEA Clarke · YEA Moore · YEA Smitherman · YEA Tate · YEA Williams · YEA Alexander · YEA O’Quinn · YEA
passed #1766 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
8–0
Abbott · YEA Clarke · YEA Moore · YEA Smitherman · YEA Tate · YEA Williams · YEA Alexander · YEA O’Quinn · YEA
passed #1767 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
8–0
Abbott · YEA Clarke · YEA Moore · YEA Smitherman · YEA Tate · YEA Williams · YEA Alexander · YEA O’Quinn · YEA
passed #1768 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
8–0
Abbott · YEA Clarke · YEA Moore · YEA Smitherman · YEA Tate · YEA Williams · YEA Alexander · YEA O’Quinn · YEA
Business

Regular Agenda (24)

Procedural: INVOCATION: Rev. James Bell, Associate Minister, New Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church, Birmingham, Alabama
Procedural: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE : Councilor Clinton Woods
Procedural: ROLL CALL
Procedural: ADJOURNMENT
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Consent Agenda (49)

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

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