TUSCALOOSA CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA
May 11, 2010
1. CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 p.m.
Council Prayer: Dear God, bless our proceedings today. Give us wisdom to know what is just and the strength to do what is right. Amen.
Pledge of Allegiance: I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Council President Pro Tem: As the Council has received a synopsis of the previous meeting, I move that we dispense with the reading of the minutes of the same unless there are any deletions, additions, or corrections.
3. PROCLAMATIONS AND STATEMENTS BY MAYOR AND COUNCIL
Proclamations:
· Mayor Maddox will present a proclamation to city employees who have returned from active duty service declaring May 2010 to be "National Military Appreciation Month". City employees that will be recognized are Brian Butler, Jared Olvey, Marvin Stockdale and James Sullivan.
· Mayor Maddox will also present a proclamation declaring May 2010 to be "National Bike Month".
Mayor Announcements:
· Mayor Maddox will recognize William Snowden, Director of Planning and Economic Development for the City of Tuscaloosa for his induction into the America Institute of Certified Planners' College of Fellows.
· The Tuscaloosa City Council meeting scheduled for Tuesday, May 18 has been cancelled due to lack of quorum.
· The Sunrise Community Hot Air Balloon Race is scheduled for Saturday, May 22 at the Tuscaloosa Regional Airport. Balloon launches are scheduled for 6:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. weather permitting. It will be all day fun for the whole family with games, food, music, entertainment and the Pigs in Flight BBQ Festival. Admission and parking are free.
Department Announcements:
4. AGENDA ITEM COMMENTS BY CITIZENS
Citizens are encouraged to sign in with the City Clerk in order to assure that their comments which relate to a specific agenda item are received prior to the consideration by the City Council of that specific agenda item. Speakers are limited to five (5) minutes each.
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Council Committee Reports
Clerk's Report of Mayor's Veto
6. CONSENT AGENDA: (items a through o) All matters listed on the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion and vote. There will be no separate debate, amendment, or substitution of these items. If the same is desired by the Mayor and/or any member of the Council, upon request made on the record, that item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered separately under the regular Order of Business.
a. Authorizing utility account credits; total: $2,515.40. P6
b. Authorizing an adjustment and refund of excess deposit to the Tuscaloosa Housing Authority for installation of water mains and services for McKenzie Courts, Phase #2; total: $13,590.47. P7
c. Authorizing request for street lighting system modifications. P8
d. Awarding competitive bid(s) for the purchase, etc. of auto filters for a one (1) year period with option to renew one (1) additional year. (Bid No. 7008-050510-1; Northport Auto Supply) P9
e. Declaring miscellaneous property surplus and authorizing its disposal. P10
f. Authorizing execution of Requisition No. 257 through 261 for payment from the Series 2007A Warrant Issue; total: $33,448.82. P11
g. Authorizing the issuance of a Housing Rehabilitation Grant under the Community Development Block Grant City-Wide Housing Rehabilitation Program for Lillie Page; total: $5,000.00. P12
h. Authorizing the issuance of a Housing Rehabilitation Grant under the Community Development Block Grant Housing Rehabilitation Program for the South Circle Neighborhood for Rosa Davis; total: $5,000.00. P13
i. Authorizing the issuance of a Housing Rehabilitation Grant under the Community Development Block Grant Housing Rehabilitation Program for the Washington Square Neighborhood for Valerie Madison; total: $5,000.00. P14
j. Authorizing execution of Requisition 146-166 for payment from the Series 2009A Warrant Issue; total: $1,150,119.50. (A09-0562) PP15-16
k. Authorizing execution of Requisition 167 for payment from the Series 2009A Warrant Issue; total: $6,500.00. (A08-0978/A09-0562; Red Mountain Entertainment) P17
l. Authorizing execution of Requisition 168 for payment from the Series 2009A Warrant Issue; total: $5,630.75. (A08-1097/A09-0562; TTL, Inc.) P18
m. Declaring property surplus and authorizing its disposal. (TPD/Auction) P19
n. Authorizing purchase of equipment/supplies/services; total: $17,512.00 (OCA Vehicle) P20
o. Authorizing the issuance of a loan for home purchase assistance under the City's Home Program for the following clients in the amount of $5,000.00:
Ø Dexter L. Robertson - 4234 Oxford Gate Dr. P21
Ø Willie Taylor - 3506 37th Avenue P22
Ø Jaymar L. Jones - 3986 10th Court P23
Ø Sydney L. Smith - 526 40th Street P24
Ø Yvonne Mayes - 401 26th Street E. P25
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Conducting a public hearing for discussion only regarding the placement of an 85 foot AM Radio Tower on city property off Kaulton Road. (A10-0209)
Adopting the National Electrical Code, 2008 Edition, and the amendments to the National Electrical Code, 2005 Edition, as the Electrical Code of the City of Tuscaloosa. (A10-0224) (May be adopted by unanimous consent following introduction) PP26-28
Adopting the International Fire Code, 2009 Edition, as the Fire Code of the City of Tuscaloosa. (A10-0217) (May be adopted by unanimous consent following introduction) PP29-32
8. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES NOT OF A GENERAL NATURE OR PERMANENT OPERATION
Authorizing the Mayor to execute a special agency funding contract with Tuscaloosa County Industrial Development Authority; total: $25,815.00. (A10-0441) P33
Selecting the paying agent in regard to the City of Tuscaloosa's General Obligation Warrants Series 2010-A and Series 2010-B. (A10-0162; Regions Bank) P34
Authorizing the Mayor to execute municipal agency funding contract with Tuscaloosa County Park and Recreational Authority for restrooms and water fountain at Kaulton Park; total: $55,000.00. (A10-0446) P35
Authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment to the agreement with Ward Scott Veron Architects, Inc. for limited architectural and related services for the design of City Hall and City Hall Annex No. 1 renovations; total: $22,365.00. (A09-0383) P36
Ratifying authorization of the Mayor's execution of an application for Gulf Opportunity Zone, Act 2005, Tax Exempt Bonds on behalf of the City of Tuscaloosa for the refunding of a portion of the 2002 General Obligation Warrant Issue. (A10-0162) PP37-38
Designating activities proposed to be funded with 2010 Community Development Block Grant Funds and 2010 Home Program Funds. PP39-40
If necessary, Council rules of procedure will be suspended at this time.
9. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS OF A GENERAL NATURE OR PERMANENT OPERATION
FOR INTRODUCTION
Adopting the 5th amendment to the Fiscal Year 2010 General Fund Budget. (May be adopted by unanimous consent following introduction) P41
Declaring property surplus and no longer needed for municipal purposes and authorizing the sale of the same. (A08-0106) (Parcel ID# 63-31-07-36-1-009-031.000) (May be adopted by unanimous consent following introduction) PP42-43
Annexation No. 595 annexing Lot 5 Skyridge Subdivision. (AN-2010-07/A10-0427) (E & S Properties/Steve Williams) (May be adopted by unanimous consent following introduction) PP44-46
Annexation No. 596 annexing Lot 2 Skyridge Subdivision. (AN-2010-06/A10-0428) (Robert L. Skelton) (May be adopted by unanimous consent following introduction) PP47-49
Annexation No. 597 annexing Lot 6 Kyle Sellers Subdivision. (AN-2010-03/A10-0424) (Donald D. Madison) (May be adopted by unanimous consent following introduction) PP50-52
FOR ADOPTION
10. AUDITING ACCOUNTS
Authorizing payment of bills; total: $15,310.74. P53
11. CITIZENS? COMMENTS AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS
Speakers are limited to five (5) minutes each.
12. EXECUTIVE SESSION
13. POLICY IMPLEMENTATION
Mayor: Subject to the exercise of mayoral veto on ordinances of a general nature or permanent operation, all applicable departments are hereby ordered to otherwise implement council policy this date enacted.
14. ADJOURN
05/07/10
Debby K. Clements
Assistant City Clerk
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