City Council Meeting Recap 8.7.18
Here’s the video from today’s meeting:
And here’s a recap of the items the City Council passed today:
Item 2
An Ordinance “TO FURTHER AMEND THE ZONING DISTRICT MAP OF THE CITY OF BIRMINGHAM” (Case No. ZAC2018–00012) for a change in zone district boundaries for all properties in the 5 Points West Community as described in the map labeled 5 Points West Community Rezoning ZAC2018–00012, filed by City of Birmingham, for all properties located within the 5 Points West Community, and the hearing of all interested parties.
As a result of the passage of Ordinance 15–133 on September 15th 2015, which created a new zoning district regulatory plan, this Ordinance begins the implementation of a new zoning plan, based on growth framework plans that have been created pursuant to the Comprehensive Plan, for zoning property within the 5 Points West Community. The existing zoning district plan under Title II of the Zoning Ordinance, and the zoning of properties thereunder, shall be replaced by the new zoning district regulatory plan, as amended. This plan has been approved by the 5 Points West Community, by the Birmingham Planning Commission, and by the Planning and Zoning Committee.
For more information, please contact the Office of the City Council at 205.254.2294
Item 50
An Ordinance “TO FURTHER AMEND THE GRANTS FUND BUDGET” for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2019, by appropriating $738,144.00 to Fire, Fiscal Year 2016 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant per award received. This grant covers the salaries and benefits of 12 firefighter positions. This is year 2 of a 3-year grant.
The Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response Grants (SAFER) was created to provide funding directly to fire departments and volunteer firefighter interest organizations to help them increase or maintain the number of trained, “front line” firefighters available in their communities. The goal of SAFER is to enhance the local fire departments’ abilities to comply with staffing, response and operational standards established by the NFPA (NFPA 1710 and/or NFPA 1720). For details, review the National Fire Protection Association’s codes and standards.
For more information, please contact the Office of the City Council at 205.254.2294
Item 51
An Ordinance “TO FURTHER AMEND THE GRANTS FUND BUDGET” for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2018, by appropriating $348,969.00 to Police, 2017 Justice Assistance Grant awarded per Ordinance Number 17–112.
The Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program (JAG) allows states and units of local government, including tribes, to support a broad range of criminal justice related activities based on their own state and local needs and conditions. Grant funds can be used for state and local initiatives, technical assistance, training, personnel, equipment, supplies, contractual support, and information systems for criminal justice, including for any one or more of the following purpose areas: 1) law enforcement programs; 2) prosecution and court programs; 3) prevention and education programs; 4) corrections and community corrections programs; 5) drug treatment and enforcement programs; 6) planning, evaluation, and technology improvement programs; 7) crime victim and witness programs (other than compensation); and 8) mental health programs and related law enforcement and corrections programs, including behavioral programs and crisis intervention teams. This Local JAG award will be shared by the County and one or more jurisdictions identified as disparate within the current Fiscal Year eligibility list (www.bja.gov/Jag). JAG funding will be used to support criminal justice initiatives that fall under one or more of the allowable program areas above. Any equipment purchases or funded initiatives such as overtime, task forces, drug programs, information sharing, etc. will be aimed at reducing crime and/or enhancing public/officer safety. NCA/NCF
Birmingham’s grant money will go toward purchasing computer equipment for police department vehicles.
For more information, please contact the Office of the City Council at 205.254.2294
To read more about what occurred at today’s City Council meeting, please read:
Full Agenda
Upcoming Meetings and Events
Monday, August 13, 2018
3:30 p.m. — Joint Budget and Finance Committee and Special Called Committee of the Whole Meeting — Conference Rooms “D & E”
Tuesday, August 14, 2018
9:00 a.m. — Pre-Council Meeting — City Council Chambers; 9:30 a.m. — Council Meeting — City Council Chambers
2:00 p.m. — Joint Public Improvements and Beautification Committee and Special Called Committee of the Whole Meeting — Conference Room “A”
3:00 p.m. — Joint Economic Development Committee and Special Called Committee of the Whole Meeting — Conference Rooms “D & E”
Wednesday, August 15, 2018
9:00 a.m. — Park Board Meeting — Maxine Herring Parker Board Room, Legion Field, 400 Graymont Avenue West
Thursday, August 16, 2018
3:00 p.m. — Joint Planning and Zoning Committee and Special Called Committee of the Whole Meeting — 5th Floor Conference Room-City Hall
Friday, August 17, 2018
10:00 a.m. — 1:00 p.m. — District Six Senior Pool Party — Memorial Park, 524 6th Avenue South — Councilor Sheila Tyson, District 6
