During the Birmingham City Council Meeting on Tuesday, January 28, 2014, Council:
Approved an Ordinance to establish an Amnesty Program for the payment of certain outstanding traffic, parking and non-moving violation tickets from February 3, 2014 through March 31, 2014. For more information, contact Councilor Steven Hoyt at 254.2304. Other items approved by the Council at today’s meeting include the following:
1. Approved an Ordinance “to further amend the zoning district map of City of Birmingham” (Case No. ZAC2013-00019) to change zone district boundaries from R-3 Single Family District to R-5 Multiple Dwelling District, filed by Mike Mouron of Capstone Real Estate Investment, owner, for property located at 4447 Montevallo Road; and situated in the SE¼ of Section 27, Township 17 South, Range 2 West. For more information, contact the office of Councilor Jay Roberson at 254.2498.
2. Placed on consent an Ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute a Redevelopment Agreement with Firestone Flowers, LLC under which the City will sell property located at 1900 Third Avenue, South, Birmingham, Alabama to Firestone Flowers, LLC for the use value of $25,000.00 in connection with the redevelopment or construction of a mixed use facility within the same block on which the subject property is located and on adjoining property, including the development of one to three freestanding retail uses, the construction of a new building, and the development of 85-105 residential dwelling units and approximately 200 on-site parking spaces. For more information, contact the office of Councilor Marcus Lundy, Jr. at 254.2302.
3. Placed on consent a Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Project Development Agreement with Parkside Residences, LLC, under which Parkside Residences, LLC will purchase property located in the 1700 block of first Avenue South, across from the Railroad Park to construct an apartment complex and approximately 3,000 square feet of retail space and the City will provide funding for the cost of the public infrastructure in an amount not to exceed $250,000.00. For more information, contact the office of Councilor Marcus Lundy, Jr. at 254.242302.
4. Placed on consent a Resolution encouraging the Administration of the City of Birmingham to support House Bill 112, sponsored by State Representative Paul DeMarco which authorizes designated city officers or employees of cities in the county to issue motor vehicle registrations and to collect a city issuance fee. For more information, contact the office of Councilor Jay Roberson at 254.2498.
5. Referred to the Utilities Committee an Ordinance to amend Title 2, “General Government”, Chapter 2, “City Council”, Article A, “Meetings, Rules, Procedures and Enactment of Legislation”, Section 18, “Terms of Members of Governing Body of Board or Agency” to prohibit the appointment of a member of the Water Works Board of the City of Birmingham for more than two consecutive full terms under any circumstance. For more information, contact the office of Councilor Lashunda Scales at 254.2349.
6. Referred to the Utilities Committee an Ordinance to establish a method for selecting a member of the Birmingham Water Works Board from a jurisdiction served by the Board outside of the corporate limits of the City of Birmingham. For more information, contact the office of Councilor Lashunda Scales at 254.2349.
Announcements and Reminders:
1. Due to the snow and the potential of ice on the roads, Mayor Bell closed city hall at 12 Noon.
2. CANCELED: The Planning and Zoning Committee scheduled today, January 28, 2014, 4:00 p.m., in the 5th Floor Engineering Conference Room.
3. CANCELED: The Public Hearing with the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) regarding the 20/59 Proposal today, January 28, 2014, 4:00 p.m. at St. James Missionary Baptist Church, 1300 24th Street, North.
4. The Western Area Framework Plan Involvement Meeting will take place on Saturday, February 1, 2014, 10:00 a.m., at the Five Points West Library, 4812 Avenue W.
5. The Public Safety Committee is scheduled to meet on Monday, February 3, 2014, 4:00 p.m., in the Birmingham Council Chambers.
6. The Transportation and Communication Committee is scheduled on Wednesday, February 5, 2014, 12:30 p.m., Conference Room A.
7. North Birmingham Community Framework Plan Involvement Meeting will take place on Thursday, February 6, 2014, 6:00 p.m., at the Trinity CME Church, 3013 F.L. Shuttlesworth Drive. Are you unable to attend the Birmingham City Council meetings?
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