June 3, 2014
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Item number:Item #70
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Police Department will lease full-size SUVs from Woody Anderson Ford under a sole-source contract for six months, renewable month-to-month thereafter. Taxpayers should know who supplies city vehicles and on what terms.
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Counterparty:
Woody Anderson Ford, Huntsville, Alabama
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Resolution
May 20, 2014
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Item number:Item #97
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
$2.1M
Developer AMT will build multi-family low/moderate-income housing using federal disaster recovery money. Expands affordable housing supply in Birmingham.
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Counterparty:
AMT, LLC
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Funding source:
Federal Grant
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Action type:
Resolution
May 20, 2014
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Item number:Item #70
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
$660K
Birmingham Parking Authority will borrow $660,000 at up to 6% interest. The city is responsible for repayment; costs may eventually flow to parkers or taxpayers.
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Counterparty:
Birmingham Parking Authority
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Funding source:
Bond
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Action type:
Resolution
May 20, 2014
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Item number:Item #64
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
$200K
City is applying for state funding to expand emergency housing and homelessness services. Award would bring new federal resources to support vulnerable residents.
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Counterparty:
Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs
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Funding source:
State Grant
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Action type:
Resolution
May 20, 2014
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Item number:Item #96
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
$40K
General fund money flows to Agape Foundation for unspecified services over five years. Total potential spend: $200,000.
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Counterparty:
The Agape Foundation, Inc.
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Resolution
May 20, 2014
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Item number:Item #63
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
The city is modifying its lease agreement with Parliament Residential Associates for two residential developments on 19th Street South. Changes to public lease terms can affect affordable housing availability and city revenue.
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Counterparty:
Parliament Residential Associates, L.P.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Ordinance
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Location:
19th Street South
May 20, 2014
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Item number:Item #66
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Historic Florentine Building will be renovated, preserving a downtown landmark and likely spurring adjacent development. Project details and timeline unavailable from this agenda item.
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Counterparty:
Florentine Building, LLC
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Resolution
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Location:
2101 2nd Avenue North, Birmingham
May 20, 2014
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Item number:Item #65
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Festival Center Birmingham will redevelop the Crestwood Festival Shopping Center at 7001 Crestwood Boulevard, bringing new investment and activity to the retail site.
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Counterparty:
Festival Center Birmingham, LP
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Resolution
📍
Location:
7001 Crestwood Boulevard
May 20, 2014
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Item number:Item #69
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Council supports a state grant application to fund the first phase of planning a relocated I-20/59 downtown corridor — a potential long-term project to reshape the city's infrastructure and downtown footprint.
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Funding source:
State Grant
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Action type:
Resolution
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Location:
I-20/59 downtown corridor
May 13, 2014
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Item number:Item #11
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Magic City Smooth Jazz will bring live performances by local artists to parks across the city. No cost to the city or residents; expands free cultural programming.
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Counterparty:
Magic City Smooth Jazz
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Resolution
May 13, 2014
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Item number:Item #2
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
City extends its lease for two major residential developments. Terms and financial impact of the amended agreement are not specified in available details.
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Counterparty:
Parliament Residential Associates, L.P.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Ordinance
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Location:
19th Street South
April 29, 2014
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Item number:Item #64
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
$3.0M
City commits $3 million to help launch construction of a 35,000-square-foot retail project. Public funding for private development affects tax dollars and neighborhood growth.
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Counterparty:
Finley Blvd. LLC
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Resolution
April 29, 2014
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Item number:Item #68
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
$500K
New walking and biking path will link the Ruffner Connector Trail to the TIGER IV Trail, expanding recreational access across the city.
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Counterparty:
Alabama Department of Transportation
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Funding source:
State Grant
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Action type:
Resolution
April 29, 2014
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Item number:Item #69
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
$500K
City will apply for state funding to rebuild Second Avenue with safer streets and improved stormwater drainage. Project could enhance neighborhood safety and reduce flooding if grant is awarded.
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Counterparty:
Alabama Department of Transportation
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Funding source:
State Grant
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Action type:
Resolution
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Location:
Second Avenue
April 29, 2014
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Item number:Item #66
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
This plan offers bonus pay to city employees who pursue education and professional development, aiming to boost employee retention and skills across the workforce.
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Counterparty:
Jefferson County Personnel Board
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Resolution
April 22, 2014
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Item number:Item #47
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
$583K
Federal disaster recovery money supports planning and management work by the Regional Planning Commission. The funds help coordinate recovery efforts across the Birmingham region.
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Counterparty:
Regional Planning Commission of Greater Birmingham
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Funding source:
Federal Grant
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Action type:
Resolution
April 22, 2014
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Item number:Item #51
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
$72K
Birmingham is pursuing a back-tax claim against a local business for unpaid sales taxes from July. The assessment is binding unless the business appeals.
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Counterparty:
La Macarena Inc. and Luis C. Licea
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Resolution
April 22, 2014
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Item number:Item #63
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
$1K
City sets aside $1,000 to help South East Lake Neighborhood Association hold public meetings at East Lake United Methodist Church facility.
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Counterparty:
East Lake United Methodist Church
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Resolution
April 22, 2014
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Item number:Item #48
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
City must file its annual plan with HUD to access federal housing and community development grants. Deadline: May 17, 2014.
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Counterparty:
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
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Funding source:
Federal Grant
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Action type:
Resolution
April 22, 2014
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Item number:Item #108
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
The Land Bank gives the city a legal tool to take over abandoned, tax-delinquent properties and prepare them for resale or redevelopment. This can stabilize neighborhoods and reduce code-enforcement costs.
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Counterparty:
Birmingham Land Bank Authority
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Resolution
April 22, 2014
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Item number:Item #107
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
City Council is rescheduling a hearing to decide whether to revoke the business license for Foxx Trap, a venue at 400 2nd Avenue. The new date gives the business and public another chance to weigh in on whether the license should remain suspended or permanently canceled.
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Counterparty:
Jerome Cunningham, d.b.a. Foxx Trap
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Resolution
📍
Location:
400 2
April 22, 2014
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Item number:Item #114
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
City will hold public meetings across northern neighborhoods to gather resident input on budget priorities and community concerns directly from constituents.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Resolution
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Location:
north
April 15, 2014
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Item number:Item #81
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
$116K
CSX is providing funding to support a city project; the agreement details how the money will be used. Full project scope is unclear from the partial description.
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Counterparty:
CSX Transportation, Inc.
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Funding source:
Private
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Action type:
Resolution
April 15, 2014
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Item number:Item #55
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
$10K
Council grants blanket authority for open-ended contracts with Jefferson County and other sole-source vendors above $10,000, bypassing competitive bidding. This limits price transparency and public input on how tax dollars are spent.
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Counterparty:
Jefferson County
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Funding source:
Unknown
📋
Action type:
Resolution
April 15, 2014
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Item number:Item #14
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Medical Transporters of AL can now operate non-emergency medical transport throughout Birmingham. Residents needing medical rides have expanded service options.
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Counterparty:
MTA LLC d/b/a Medical Transporters of AL, Bessemer, Alabama
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Funding source:
Unknown
📋
Action type:
Resolution