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Regular City Council Meeting

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 · 49 agenda items · 11 votes recorded

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Executive Summary

The Birmingham City Council considered a $2.3 million construction contract with Gillespie Construction for the ARPA-funded Shades Creek Walking Trail, a $1.75 million ambulance services contract with Professional Ambulance Sales and Service, and an agreement with Poole & Company Architects to develop a master plan for eleven city blocks. Additional items included a $884,699.60 environmental products agreement, a $600,000 Housing Authority partnership, a $267,946 playground installation at Bessie Estell Park, a multi-year SWAC Championship Tournament hosting agreement, EPA and ALDOT grant authorizations, and smaller contracts with One Place Metro Alabama Family Justice Center ($50,000), Jones Valley Urban Farm ($250,000), and the Central Alabama Redevelopment Alliance ($100,000). The council also handled 16 budget items, 5 parks and culture matters, 4 routine contracts, and 1 public safety item.

Provisional · minutes not yet adopted
Roll call

Votes (11)

passed #1787 provisional official minutes · high
Consent vote — covers 42 items
  • [11] CONSENT ITEM 7. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute and deliver an agreement with the Housing Authority of the Birmingham District in an amount not to exceed $600,000.00, under which the Housing Authority of the Birmingham District will provide named in vote
  • [12] CONSENT ITEM 9. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute and deliver an agreement between the City and One Place Metro Alabama Family Justice Center ("One Place Metro") in an amount not to exceed $50,000.00, under which One Place Metro will provide s named in vote
  • [13] CONSENT ITEM 10. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute and deliver an agreement between the City and Poole & Company Architects, PC, under which Poole & Company Architects, PC shall develop a comprehensive master plan for eleven (11) blocks locate named in vote
  • [14] CONSENT ITEM 11. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC), under which SWAC will organize and host the SWAC's 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, and 2029 Championship Tournaments to include named in vote
  • [16] CONSENT ITEM 15. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents required for the City to complete a grant with the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), as authorized under U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), for gr named in vote
  • [19] CONSENT ITEM 18. A Resolution accepting the lump sum proposal of Giffen Recreation, Inc., Pelham, Alabama, in the amount of $6,608.00, for supplies at Wylam Park (District 9), authorizing the Mayor to execute a contract with Vendors using American Rescue named in vote
  • [20] CONSENT ITEM 19. A Resolution accepting the lump sum proposal of Giffen Recreation, Inc., Pelham, Alabama, in the amount of $37,012.00, for supplies at Wylam Park (District 9), authorizing the Mayor to execute a contract with Vendors using American Rescue named in vote
  • [26] CONSENT ITEM 27. A Resolution approving payment to Communications Resources, Inc., Chattanooga, Tennessee, for VOIP Phone System rewiring, in the amount of $13,017.42, for the Birmingham Public Library, in accordance with Section 3-1-7 of the Birmingham C named in vote
  • [27] CONSENT ITEM 28. A Resolution approving payment to Kimball International Brands, Inc., Jasper, Indiana, in the amount of $9,058.00, for the purchase of office furniture, at unit prices on file in the office of the Purchasing Agent, for the City Council Of named in vote
  • [34] CONSENT ITEM 35. A Resolution approving payment to Utilicom Supply Associates, LLC, Lilburn, Georgia, in the amount of $19,200.00, for 16" Ped Countdown Inserts, for the Transportation Department, in accordance with Section 3-1-7 of the Birmingham City Co named in vote
  • [36] CONSENT ITEM 37. A Resolution approving the itemized expense accounts of city employees. named in vote
  • [37] CONSENT ITEM 38. A Resolution approving the advanced expense accounts of city employees. named in vote
  • [38] CONSENT ITEM 39. A Resolution finding that the following sixty-two (62) properties have noxious or dangerous weeds growing thereon declaring said properties to be a public nuisance and providing that notice shall be posted on each of said properties and n named in vote
  • [39] CONSENT ITEM 40. A Resolution finding that the following fifty-four (54) properties have noxious or dangerous weeds growing thereon declaring said properties to be a public nuisance and providing that notice shall be posted on each of said properties and named in vote
  • [42] CONSENT ITEM 4. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute and deliver an agreement with the Central Alabama Redevelopment Alliance in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00, under which Central Alabama Redevelopment Alliance will provide services to the named in vote
  • [43] CONSENT ITEM 6. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute and deliver an agreement with Greenlining Realty USA Birmingham, LLC in an amount not to exceed $167,245.00, under which Greenlining Realty USA Birmingham, LLC will provide services to the City named in vote
  • [45] CONSENT ITEM 12. WITHDRAWN PER THE OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute and deliver an agreement between the City and Step by Step Foundation in an amount not to exceed $30,000.00, under which Step by Step Foundation w named in vote
  • [46] CONSENT ITEM 14. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents required for the City to complete a grant with the Alabama Department of Transportation ("ALDOT") for grant funding from ALDOT's FY 2025 Rebuild Alabama Act (RAA) Annual named in vote
  • [7] CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT AGENDA named in vote
  • [44] CONSENT ITEM 8. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute and deliver an agreement between the City and Jones Valley Urban Farm dba Jones Valley Teaching Farm in an amount not to exceed $250,000.00, under which Jones Valley Urban Farm dba Jones Valley 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
  • [40] APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA named in vote
  • [8] CONSENT ITEM 2. An Ordinance "TO FURTHER AMEND THE NEIGHBORHOOD ALLOCATION FUND BUDGET" for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025," by transferring $4,517.25, from Redmont Park Neighborhood Association and appropriating $4,517.25 to the Department of Tran consent default
  • [9] CONSENT ITEM 3. An Ordinance "TO FURTHER AMEND THE GENERAL FUND BUDGET" for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025," by transferring $4,000.00, from District 9, Councilor Professional Funds and appropriating $4,000.00, to Non-Departmental, Transfer to Fund consent default
  • [10] CONSENT ITEM 5. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute and deliver an agreement with Environmental Products Group Inc. ("EPG") in an amount not to exceed $884,699.60, through Sourcewell Contract #040621-PII through a Cooperative Purchasing Program consent default
  • [15] CONSENT ITEM 13. REVISED ["...through financial assistance to poor and needy families with children attending the YMCA's Childcare Center of Excellence, to allow children access to quality..."] A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute and deliver an consent default
  • [17] CONSENT ITEM 16. A Resolution accepting the lump sum proposal of Best Buy for Business, Richfield, Minnesota, in the amount of $3,317.50, for Audio Visual Equipment, Accessories and Services at McAlpine Recreation Center (District 9); in the amount of $2, consent default
  • [18] CONSENT ITEM 17. A Resolution accepting the lump sum proposal of Giffen Recreation, Inc., Pelham, Alabama, in the amount of $49,282.00, for the installation of playground equipment at Norwood Park (District 4), authorizing the Mayor to execute a contract consent default
  • [21] CONSENT ITEM 21. A Resolution accepting the lump sum proposal of PC Connection Sales Corp., Merrimack, New Hampshire, in the amount of $2,038.21, for Printer, PC Software and Related Items at McAlpine Recreation Center (District 9); in the amount of $7,30 consent default
  • [22] CONSENT ITEM 22. REVISED [DELETE "...IN THE AMOUNT OF $122,061.00, FOR THE PURCHASE OF PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT WAHOUMA PARK (DISTRICT 5),....Q24-1232, AND Q24-1233"] A Resolution accepting the lump sum proposal of PlayPower LT Farmington, Inc., Dallas, Texas consent default
  • [23] CONSENT ITEM 24. A Resolution accepting the lump sum bid of Gillespie Construction, Inc., 4565 Highway 5, Jasper, Alabama 35503, in the amount of $2,302,083.30, for ARPA Funded Shades Creek Walking Trail, this being the lowest responsible and responsive b consent default
  • [24] CONSENT ITEM 25. A Resolution approving payment to Affordable Interior Systems, Inc., Leominster, Massachusetts, for the purchase of office furniture, in the amount of $2,782.96, at unit prices on file in the office of the Purchasing Agent, for the Capita consent default
  • [25] CONSENT ITEM 26. A Resolution approving payment to Amazon Capital Services, Seattle, Washington, for the purchase of three (3) office door signs, in the amount of $38.94, at unit prices on file in the office of the Purchasing Agent, for the Birmingham Lan consent default
  • [28] CONSENT ITEM 29. A Resolution approving payment to McSweeney Auto Group, Clanton, Alabama, for the purchase one (1) new 2025 Suburban 4WD Premiere at $88,469.97 with optional features and three (3) new 2025 4WD Tahoe's at $62,903.80/ea. for a total cost o consent default
  • [29] CONSENT ITEM 30. A Resolution approving payment to SHI International Corporation, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the amount of $94,949.70, for CABUNDLE-S including: Workload Automation Agent, ESP Workload Automation Intelligence and Mainframe DevOps Suite consent default
  • [30] CONSENT ITEM 31. A Resolution approving payment to Southland International Trucks, Inc., Homewood, Alabama, for the purchase of repair parts and services, on various trucks, for a period of one (1) year as needed, for the Equipment Management Department, consent default
  • [31] CONSENT ITEM 32. A Resolution approving payment to State Industrial Products, Mayfield, Ohio, in the amount of $8,100.00, for the purchase of pyxis industrial concentrated laundry detergent, for the Central Stores Warehouse Inventory, in accordance with S consent default
  • [32] CONSENT ITEM 33. A Resolution approving payment to Strickland Paper Company, Inc., Birmingham, in the amount of $1,619.21, for the purchase of two (2) bookcases and two (2) shelving units, at unit prices on file in the office of the Purchasing Agent, for consent default
  • [33] CONSENT ITEM 34. A Resolution approving payment to The Hon Company, LLC, Muscatine, Iowa, in the amount of $193.29, for the purchase of one (1) bookcase, at unit prices on file in the office of the Purchasing Agent, for the Capital Projects Department, in consent default
  • [47] CONSENT ITEM 20. A Resolution accepting the lump sum proposal of Giffen Recreation, Inc., Pelham, Alabama, in the amount of $151.510.00, for installation and purchase of supplies and equipment at Bessie Estell Park (District 3), authorizing the Mayor to e consent default
  • [48] CONSENT ITEM 23. A Resolution accepting the lump sum proposal of PlayPower LT Farmington, Inc., Dallas, Texas, in the amount of $267,946.00, for the purchase of playground equipment at Bessie Estell Park (District 3), authorizing the Mayor to execute a co consent default
  • [35] CONSENT ITEM 36. A Resolution approving the itemized expense accounts of appointed and elected officials. consent default
9–0
Abbott · YEA Clarke · YEA Moore · YEA Smitherman · YEA Tate · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Alexander · YEA O’Quinn · YEA
passed #1788 official minutes · high
Re: #41. (ph) ITEM 1. A Resolution relative to the application of PRVLGE Inc. for a Lounge Retail Liquor Class I License to be u… structured fact · 80%
7–2
Abbott · YEA Clarke · YEA Moore · YEA Smitherman · YEA Tate · YEA Woods · YEA Alexander · YEA Williams · NAY O’Quinn · NAY
passed #1789 official minutes · high
Re: #42. CONSENT ITEM 4. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute and deliver an agreement with the Central Alabama Redevel… structured fact · 90%
8–0
Abbott · YEA Clarke · YEA Smitherman · YEA Tate · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Alexander · YEA O’Quinn · YEA
passed #1790 official minutes · high
Re: #43. CONSENT ITEM 6. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute and deliver an agreement with Greenlining Realty USA Birm… structured fact · 90%
8–0
Abbott · YEA Clarke · YEA Smitherman · YEA Tate · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Alexander · YEA O’Quinn · YEA
passed #1791 official minutes · high
Re: #44. CONSENT ITEM 8. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute and deliver an agreement between the City and Jones Valle… structured fact · 90%
8–0 1 abstain
Abbott · YEA Clarke · YEA Moore · YEA Smitherman · YEA Tate · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Alexander · YEA O’Quinn · ABSTAIN
passed #1792 official minutes · high
Re: #46. CONSENT ITEM 14. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents required for the City to complete … structured fact · 80%
8–0
Abbott · YEA Clarke · YEA Moore · YEA Smitherman · YEA Tate · YEA Williams · YEA Alexander · YEA O’Quinn · YEA
passed #1793 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
10–0
Abbott · YEA Clarke · YEA Moore · YEA Smitherman · YEA Tate · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Alexander · YEA O’Quinn · YEA
passed #1794 official minutes · high
Re: #48. CONSENT ITEM 23. A Resolution accepting the lump sum proposal of PlayPower LT Farmington, Inc., Dallas, Texas, in the a… structured fact · 90%
9–0
Abbott · YEA Clarke · YEA Moore · YEA Smitherman · YEA Tate · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Alexander · YEA O’Quinn · YEA
passed #1795 official minutes · high
Re: #49. Addendum Item #41 A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute and deliver an agreement in an amount not to exceed $1,7… structured fact · 90%
9–0
Abbott · YEA Clarke · YEA Moore · YEA Smitherman · YEA Tate · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Alexander · YEA O’Quinn · YEA
passed #1796 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
8–0
Abbott · YEA Moore · YEA Smitherman · YEA Tate · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Alexander · YEA O’Quinn · YEA
passed #1797 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
8–0
Abbott · YEA Moore · YEA Smitherman · YEA Tate · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Alexander · YEA O’Quinn · YEA
Business

Regular Agenda (8)

Procedural: INVOCATION: Pastor Dewayne Morris, Greater Works Church, Birmingham, AL
Procedural: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilor Crystal Smitherman
Procedural: ROLL CALL
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Consent Agenda (41)

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

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