Regular City Council Meeting

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Minutes of June 21- July 5, 2011

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ITEM 55. A Resolution approving the employee expense accounts of city employees. ** Vester Lee Frazier, City Clerk, City Clerk Department, $653.53, June 15 - 17, 2011, to attend AAMCA S

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ITEM 58. A Resolution approving the Estimated Expense Accounts: of city employees.

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ITEM 59. A Resolution approving the Estimated Expense Accounts: of city employees.

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ITEM 6. An Ordinance "TO FURTHER AMEND THE GRANTS FUND BUDGET by appropriating $1,875,170.25 to Public Works, National Emergency Grant to employe approximately two hundred (200) laborers, purchase additional equipment and materials for the cleanup, repair

· Item number:Item #53 $ Total cost: $150K ⏳ Status: summary updating

ITEM 64. An Ordinance "TO FURTHER AMEND THE CAPITAL FUND BUDGET by transferring $150,000.00 from Vulcan Trail Connector and appropriate $150,000.00 to Vulcan Renovations. (Recommended by the Director

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ITEM 50. A Resolution accepting and approving the bid of ____________, for the purchase of back pack blowers at the unit prices on file in the Office of the Purchasing Agent, for a period of one (1) year and month to month thereafter, for the Department o

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ITEM 51. A Resolution accepting and approving the bid of ____________, for the purchase of string trimmers at the unit prices on file in the Office of the Purchasing Agent, for a period of one (1) year and month to month thereafter, for the Department of

· Item number:Item #56 $ Total cost: $3 ⏳ Status: summary updating

ITEM 49. A Resolution accepting and approving the bid of Wood Resource Recovery, Inc., Gainsville, FL, for the award of reduction services for vegetative storm debris resulting from the April 2011 storm systems, at unit price of $3.60/cubic yard as needed

· Item number:Item #57 $ Total cost: $100K ⏳ Status: summary updating

ITEM 8. A Resolution authorizing the mayor, on behalf of the City, to execute an amended contract with Christian & Small, LLP to provide legal services in the amount not to exceed One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00) in certain litigation and other

· Item number:Item #58 $ Total cost: $250K ⏳ Status: summary updating

ITEM 9. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the City, to execute an amended contract with Balch & Bingham, LLP to provide legal services in the amount not to exceed Two Hundred and Fifty Thousand Dollars ($250,000.00) in certain litigation an

· Item number:Item #59 $ Total cost: $350K ⏳ Status: summary updating

ITEM 10. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the City, to execute an amended contract with Burr & Forman, LLP to provide legal services in the amount not to exceed Three Hundred and Fifty Thousand Dollars ($350,000.00) in certain litigation a

· Item number:Item #60 $ Total cost: $350K ⏳ Status: summary updating

ITEM 11. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the City, to execute an amended contract with Hand Arendall, LLC to provide legal services in the amount not to exceed Three Hundred and Fifty Thousand Dollars ($350,000.00) in certain litigation

· Item number:Item #61 $ Total cost: $50K ⏳ Status: summary updating

ITEM 12. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the City, to execute an amended contract with Gayle H. Gear, to provide legal services in the amount not to exceed Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00) in certain litigation and other legal matters

· Item number:Item #62 $ Total cost: $50K ⏳ Status: summary updating

ITEM 12. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the City, to execute an amended contract with Gayle H. Gear, to provide legal services in the amount not to exceed Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00) in certain litigation and other legal matters

· Item number:Item #63 $ Total cost: $50K ⏳ Status: summary updating

ITEM 13. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the City, to execute an amended contract with Lee Law Firm , LLC to provide legal services in the amount not to exceed Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00) in certain litigation and other legal matt

· Item number:Item #64 $ Total cost: $2.9M ⏳ Status: summary updating

ITEM 7. & 4 TOGETHER WITH CHANGES- AMEND MONETARY AMOUNT $2,870,486.00 An Ordinance "TO FURTHER AMEND THE GENERAL FUND BUDGET by appropriating $2,891,498.00 to Non Departmental, Transit System Improvements (BJCTA). [Funding Source is Fund Balance]. (Sub

· Item number:Item #65 $ Total cost: $10.8M ⏳ Status: summary updating

ITEM 4. CALLED UP WITH 7 SHOULD BE- $ 10,778,988.00 A Resolution authorizing the Mayor execute an agreement with the Birmingham Jefferson County Transit Authority in the amount of $10,800,000.00 for the 2012 fiscal year for transit services, extended fix

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ITEM 60. A Resolution requesting that Governor Robert Bentley, the State Legislature, and the local Jefferson County Delegation identify and pass a dedicated source of funding for transit. Submitted by Councilor Austin)

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ITEM 5. with 14 An Ordinance "TO FURTHER AMEND THE GENERAL FUND BUDGET by appropriating $400,000.00 to Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, $20,000.00 to Shuttlesworth Foundation, $40,000.00 to Oak Hill Cemetery, $6,702.00 to Rickwood Field, and $575,000.00

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ITEM 14. 5 & 14 together A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute on behalf of the City of Birmingham an Agreement with the Fred Shuttlesworth Foundation Inc., to incorporate in the Legacy Project along the Birmingham Civil Rights Trail, a memorial d

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ITEM 65. A Resolution relative to the application of Brooks Bromberg, d/b/a Deconstruction and Waste Services Corp., for a Junk Dealer's License to be used at 2201 29th Avenue North, Birmingham, and the hearing of all interested parties. (Submitted by Cou

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ITEM 61. A resolution to set a public hearing November 8, 2011 to determine whether the City Council will give its assent to the vacation of 1,162 square feet of 5th Avenue North and 13th Street North between 12th Street North and 14th Street North and a

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P(ph) ITEM 1. An Ordinance "TO FURTHER AMEND THE ZONING DISTRICT MAP OF THE CITY OF BIRMINGHAM" (Case No. ZAC2011-000015) to change zone district boundaries from R-7 Multiple Dwelling District to O & I, Office and Institutional District, filed by Burr

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ADDENDUM ITEM 66. An Ordinance “TO FURTHER AMEND THE GENERAL FUND BUDGET” by appropriating $150,000.00 to Non Departmental – Transfer to Fund 102 Capital Improvement Fund and “TO FURTHER AMEND THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND BUDGET” by appropriatin

· Item number:Item #77 $ Total cost: $2.0M ⏳ Status: summary updating

ADDENDUM ITEM 68. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to accept the proposal of Midwest Employers Casualty Company for Excess Workers’ Compensation and Employers Liability Insurance for $1,000,000.00 self-insured retention (per occurrence) and $2,000,000

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ADDENDUM ITEM 69. A Resolution determining that the 2011 Magic City Classic to be held October 27-29, 2011, serves a public purpose that promotes goodwill and serves a public interest, approving any purchase and expenditure of City funds to be used to su

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ADDENDUM ITEM 70. A Resolution accepting the lump sum proposal of Star Circuits, Inc., Brookings, South Dakota, in the amount of $971,700.00, for Fair Park LED Video Package Rebid, this being the lowest bid submitted, and authorizing the Mayor to execute

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ADDENDUM ITEM 71. A Resolution accepting the lump sum bid of Russo Corporation, 1421 Mims Avenue S.W., Birmingham, in the amount of $39,870.00, for the 19th Street Cemetery Retaining Wall Project, this being the lowest bid submitted meeting specifications

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ITEM 62. A Resolution setting a public hearing November 1, 2011 to consider the adoption of an Ordinance "TO AMEND THE ZONING DISTRICT MAP OF THE CITY OF BIRMINGHAM" (Case No. ZAC2011-00007) to change zone district boundaries from R-4 Two Family and Semi-

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ITEM 63. A Resolution setting a public hearing November 1, 2011 to consider the adoption of an Ordinance "TO AMEND THE ZONING DISTRICT MAP OF THE CITY OF BIRMINGHAM" (Case No. ZAC2011-00008) to change zone district boundaries from B-6, Health and Institut

· Item number:Item #83 $ Total cost: $8.4M ⏳ Status: summary updating

P ADDENDUM ITEM 67. An Ordinance authorizing the issuance, execution, sale and delivery of $8,400,000.00 principal amount General Obligation Refunding Bond of the City of Birmingham and the payment thereof. [First Reading] (Recom

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CERTIFICATION CITY ATTORNEY EXECUTIVE SESSION

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TABLED ITEM 8. A Resolution authorizing the mayor, on behalf of the City, to execute an amended contract with Christian & Small, LLP to provide legal services in the amount not to exceed One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00) in certain litigation and

· Item number:Item #86 $ Total cost: $250K ⏳ Status: summary updating

TABLED ITEM 9. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the City, to execute an amended contract with Balch & Bingham, LLP to provide legal services in the amount not to exceed Two Hundred and Fifty Thousand Dollars ($250,000.00) in certain litiga

· Item number:Item #87 $ Total cost: $350K ⏳ Status: summary updating

TABLED ITEM 10. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the City, to execute an amended contract with Burr & Forman, LLP to provide legal services in the amount not to exceed Three Hundred and Fifty Thousand Dollars ($350,000.00) in certain liti

· Item number:Item #88 $ Total cost: $350K ⏳ Status: summary updating

TABLED ITEM 11. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the City, to execute an amended contract with Hand Arendall, LLC to provide legal services in the amount not to exceed Three Hundred and Fifty Thousand Dollars ($350,000.00) in certain liti

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TABLED ITEM 12. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the City, to execute an amended contract with Gayle H. Gear, to provide legal services in the amount not to exceed Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00) in certain litigation and other legal

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TABLED ITEM 13. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the City, to execute an amended contract with Lee Law Firm , LLC to provide legal services in the amount not to exceed Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00) in certain litigation and other leg

· Item number:Item #91 $ Total cost: $8.4M ⏳ Status: summary updating

P ADDENDUM ITEM 67. An Ordinance authorizing the issuance, execution, sale and delivery of $8,400,000.00 principal amount General Obligation Refunding Bond of the City of Birmingham and the payment thereof. [First Reading] (Recom