During the Birmingham City Council Meeting on Tuesday, August 27, 2013, Council:
1. Consented an Ordinance “to further amend the grants fund budget” by appropriating $5,000.00 to the T.I.G.R. Grant – Phase 4 Enon Ridge Multimodal Corridor and Civil Rights Complete Streets per matching funds received from Alabama Power Foundation. For more information, contact the office of Councilor Steven Hoyt at 254.2304.
2. Consented an Ordinance “to further amend the grants fund budget” by appropriating $367,506.88 to the T.I.G.R. Grant – Phase 3 Jones Valley Complete Streets and $384,593.12 to the T.I.G.R. Grant per matching funds received from the Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham. For more information, contact the office of Councilor Steven Hoyt at 254.2304.
3. Consented an Ordinance “to further amend the grants fund budget” by appropriating $400,000.00 to Non Departmental – Transfer to Fund 102 Capital Improvement Fund from Fund 133 Special Lodgings Tax, Funds Available, and appropriating $400,000.00 to Fund 102 – Capital Improvement Fund – Negro Southern League Baseball Museum. For more information, contact the office of Councilor Steven Hoyt at 254.2304.
4. Approved an Ordinance annexing into the City of Birmingham a 2.04 acre tract of land located at 711 Rex Lake Road in unincorporated Jefferson County, as petitioned by United States Steel Corporation, a Delaware Corporation (formerly known as USX Corporation), owner, pursuant to Title 11, Chapter 42, Article 2, Code of Alabama 1975, Sections 11-42-20 through 11-42-24, as amended. For more information, contact the office of Councilor Roderick Royal at 254.2302.
5. Approved a Resolution amending Resolution No. 1534-13, adopted by the Council August 20, 2013 which set a public hearing November 19, 2013 to consider the adoption of an Ordinance annexing into the City of Birmingham a 40.403 acre tract of land located in parts at 711 and 969 Rex Lake Road in unincorporated Jefferson County, as petitioned by United States Steel Corporation, a Delaware Corporation (formerly known as USX Corporation), owner, pursuant to the provisions of Act Number 32, Alabama Legislature 1964, 1st Special Session, to change the public hearing date to December 3, 2013. [First Reading] (Submitted and Recommended by the Acting City Attorney)**
6. Denied a Resolution relative to Urban Impact, Inc., Birmingham, in an amount not to exceed $30,000.00, to provide assistance to the City in the revitalization of the Historical Fourth Avenue Business District and maintenance of its historical structures and authorizing the Mayor to execute the agreement on behalf of the City.
7. Considered several items to enhance the city’s infrastructure, including working on roadways, sidewalks and drainage systems. Placed on consent a Resolution approving the appointment of Dynamic Civil Solutions, Birmingham, in an amount not to exceed $50,000.00, inclusive of any reimbursable expenses, to provide surveying and engineering design services for the Calico Winewood Drainage Improvements Project and authorizing the Mayor to execute the appointment letter on behalf of the City. Consented a Resolution approving the appointment of Dynamic Civil Solutions, Birmingham, in an amount not to exceed $147,550.00, inclusive of any reimbursable expenses, to provide surveying and engineering design services for the Green Springs Highway Streetscape Improvements Project, and authorizing the Mayor to execute the appointment letter on behalf of the City. Consented a Resolution approving the appointment of Engineering Design Technologies, Birmingham, in an amount not to exceed $152,000.00, inclusive of any reimbursable expenses, to provide surveying and engineering design services for the Graymont Avenue Streetscape Improvements Project, and authorizing the Mayor to execute the appointment letter on behalf of the City. Consented a Resolution approving the appointment of A.G. Gaston Construction Company, Inc., Birmingham, in an amount not to exceed $47,000.00, inclusive of any reimbursable expenses, to provide surveying and engineering design services for the 2nd Avenue South Sidewalks and ADA Improvements Project, and authorizing the Mayor to execute the appointment letter on behalf of the City. Consented a Resolution approving the appointment of MBA Engineers, Inc., Birmingham, in an amount not to exceed $77,000.00, inclusive of any reimbursable expenses, to provide surveying and engineering design services for the Alabama Avenue Drainage Improvements Project, and authorizing the Mayor to execute the appointment letter on behalf of the City. Consented a Resolution approving the appointment of Sain Associates, Inc., Birmingham, in an amount not to exceed $22,500.00, inclusive of any reimbursable expenses, to provide surveying and engineering design services for the 2nd Street Extension (Thomas) Project, and authorizing the Mayor to execute the appointment letter on behalf of the City. Consented a Resolution approving the appointment of Sarcor, LLC, Birmingham, in an amount not to exceed $46,000.00, inclusive of any reimbursable expenses, to provide surveying and engineering design services for the Pearson Avenue SW Street Improvements Project, and authorizing the Mayor to execute the appointment letter on behalf of the City. Approved a Resolution regarding the appointment of Strada Professional Services, LLC, Birmingham, in an amount not to exceed $43,325.00, inclusive of any reimbursable expenses, to provide additional storm sewer system evaluation for the 41st Street and 27th Avenue North Storm Sewer Inspection Project, and authorizing the Mayor to execute the appointment letter on behalf of the City. [G/L Account: 102_000.652-022; Project Code: PEP102CP 003830] (Submitted by the Mayor) (Recommended by the Purchasing Agent and the Director of Planning, Engineering and Permits)
Announcements and Reminders:
1. The Planning and Zoning Committee is scheduled to meet today, August 27, 2013, 4:00 p.m., 5th Floor Engineering Conference Room.
2. The Administration Committee meeting on Wednesday, August 28, 2013, 2:00 p.m., has been canceled.
3. The Committee of Whole is scheduled to meet on Wednesday, August 28, 2013, 4:00 p.m., Conference Rooms D & E.
4. In observance of Labor Day, Birmingham City Hall is closed on Monday, September 2, 2013.
5. The Education Committee is scheduled to meet on Tuesday, September 3, 2013, Conference Rooms D & E.
6. The Transportation and Communication Committee is scheduled to meet on Wednesday, September 4, 2013, 12:30 p.m., Conference Rooms D & E.
7. Joint Public Safety and Technology Committee meeting is scheduled to meet on Wednesday, September 4, 2013, 2:00 p.m., Council Chambers.
8. A Joint Budget and Finance and Economic Development Committee meeting is scheduled on Thursday, September 5, 2013, 4:00 p.m., in Conference Rooms D & E.
9. Councilor Maxine Herring Parker seeks to fill vacancy(s) on the Public Park and Recreation Board. Councilor Parker, Chair of the Parks and Recreation Committee, is accepting letters of interest and resumes. Candidates should mail the aforementioned information to: Honorable Maxine Herring Parker, Office of the City Council, 710 North 20th Street, Birmingham, AL 35203. For more information, call 254.2464.
10. In accordance with the Alabama Land Bank Authority, established by the state legislature, Councilor Jay Roberson seeks to fill vacancy(s) on the City of Birmingham’s first Land Bank. Councilor Roberson, Chair of the Public Improvement Committee, is accepting letters of interest and resumes. Candidates should mail the aforementioned information to: Honorable Jay Roberson, Office of the City Council, 710 North 20th Street, Birmingham, AL 35203. For more information, call 254.2498.
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