City Council
Regular MeetingTuscaloosa, AL · May 13, 2025
Minutes
TUSCALOOSA CITY COUNCIL MEETING SYNOPSIS
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
CONVENED: 6:00 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT
President Pro Tem Tyner
Councilmembers Wilson, Crow, Busby, Faile and Lanier
ABSENT
Mayor Walt Maddox
Councilmember Howard
BUSINESS CONDUCTED: All votes are unanimous unless otherwise indicated.
Approved minutes of previous meeting (B/W)
PROCLAMATIONS AND STATEMENTS BY MAYOR AND COUNCIL
President Pro Tem Tyner presented a proclamation thanking Councilmember Wilson for his service.
AGENDA ITEM COMMENTS BY CITIZENS
Jason Walker addressed the Council on the Sports Illustrated item.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
CONSENT AGENDA
Approved items “a through h” on the consent agenda. (B/W)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Set the cost of demolition of the property located at 2814 22nd Street and authorized the filing of a
lien. (W/B; No one spoke in favor of or in opposition to the cost of demolition. The property
owner was not present to answer questions from the Council.)
Approved the ABC application of Two Dimes Venue LLC for an alcohol license at Two Dimes; 1307
University Boulevard, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401: (Antonius Mills with A&F- Revenue and Officer
Champion with the Tuscaloosa Police Department gave departmental reports. The applicant was
present to answer questions from the Council).
25-028 Club Liquor – Class II (L/W, B - No)
Approved an increase in the occupancy limit for Big Dog Enterprises LLC d/b/a Decades Pub and
Grub located at 2312 4th Street in Tuscaloosa. (L/W, B - No; Antonius Mills with A&F- Revenue and
Officer Champion with the Tuscaloosa Police Department gave departmental reports. The
applicant was present to answer questions from the Council. No one spoke in favor of or in
opposition to the proposed occupancy increase.)
Approved an expansion of the conditional use of a bar: club for BBJ, LLC d/b/a The Copper Top
(OCA-25-0515). (L/W, B - No; Zach Ponds, UD-Planning gave a departmental report. The applicant
was present to answer questions from the Council. No one spoke in favor of or in opposition to
the proposed occupancy increase.)
Adopted Ordinance no. 9615 adopting zoning amendment no. 6 rezoning approximately 19.23 acres
located east of New Watermelon Rd and South of 7415 New Watermelon Road from SFR-1 to LR
(OCA-25-0483/ Z-04-25). (introduced on 4-15-2025) (C/W; Zach Ponds with UD-Planning gave a
departmental report. The applicant was present to answer questions from the Council. No one
spoke for or against the rezoning).
Adopted Ordinance No. 9616 adopting amendment no. 7 to the Zoning Ordinance of Tuscaloosa
amending sections 25-101, 25-105 and 25-107 pertaining to restaurant, quick serve and drive
through facilities (OCA-25-0383). (introduced on 4-15-2025) (W/Ty; Zach Ponds with UD-Planning
gave a departmental report. The applicant was present to answer questions from the Council. No
one spoke for or against the zoning ordinance amendment).
RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES NOT OF A GENERAL NATURE OR PERMANENT OPERATION
Authorized the purchase of equipment, supplies or services from Tuscaloosa Tractor, Inc. (2 –
Model D1105 Kubota Lawn Mowers); $33,615.44. (W/C)
Authorized a minor public works contract with Knight Sign Industries, Inc.; total: $11,701.00 (OCA-
25-0551). (B/W)
Authorized a minor public works contract with K & A Builders, Inc.; total: $5,340.00 (OCA-25-0552).
(B/L)
Authorized a minor public works contract with Nixon Power Services; total not to exceed:
$77,383.00 (OCA-25-0428). (W/L)
Authorized a consulting agreement with Cavanaugh McDonald Consulting, LLC for preparation of
actuarial valuations and GASB 68 and GASB 75 reports; total not to exceed: $24,200.00 (OCA-25-
096). (B/L)
Authorized a consulting agreement with Cavanaugh McDonald Consulting, LLC for an annual
valuation regarding the conversion of the Police and Fire Pension Fund to the Retirement Systems
of Alabama (RSA); total not to exceed: $22,500.00 (OCA-25-0597). (W/C)
May 13, 2025, City Council Meeting Synopsis 2
Authorized a disbursement from District 1 improvement funds for Oakdale Elementary School;
total: $1,500.00 (OCA-25-0560). (C/B)
Authorized a disbursement from District 7 improvement funds for the Benjamin Barnes YMCA;
total: $1,000.00 (OCA-25-0545). (L/B)
Authorized the Mayor to execute a grant application for the 2026 Transportation Alternatives
Program; Ash Street Sidewalk Project (OCA-25-0514). (C/W)
Authorized the Mayor to execute a grant application for the 2025 State Homeland Security Grant
Program; Tuscaloosa Fire Rescue (OCA-25-0588). (B/L)
Authorized the Mayor to execute a grant application for the 2025 State Homeland Security Grant
Program; Tuscaloosa Police Department (OCA-25-0588). (L/W)
The Council suspended the rules of procedure. (C/W)
Declared an emergency and authorized an emergency public works contract with Price Civil
Services, Inc. for the Cypress Creek storm drain repair project; total: not to exceed $433,000.00
(OCA-25-0601/OCE 2025.014.001) (L/W)
The Council returned to the regular agenda.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS OF A GENERAL NATURE OR PERMANENT OPERATION
FOR INTRODUCTION
Introduced zoning amendment no. 11 rezoning approximately 583 acres located north of I-20 and
west of Brookwood Parkway recently annexed into the City of Tuscaloosa from SFR-1 to IH;
Westervelt Realty, Inc. (OCA-25-0605/ Z-11-25). (C/W)
Adopted Ordinance no. 9617 declaring property surplus and no longer needed for municipal
purposes and authorization for disposal for former Fire Station 11. (intro: W/C; unanimous: L/W)
Adopted Ordinance no. 9618 adopting a sales tax holiday for certain covered items for 2025 (OCA-
25-0575). (intro: W/C; unanimous: C/W)
Adopted Ordinance No. 9619 authorizing amendment no. 10 to the fiscal year 2025 general fund
budget (OCA-24-0951). (intro: L/W; unanimous: W/L)
FOR ADOPTION
Set June 3, 2025, as the date to consider approval of the development plan for 105 Rice Mine Road
North (Rice Mine Road Loop), a riverfront zoning district development (RD-02-24/OCA-24-1346).
(C/W)
May 13, 2025, City Council Meeting Synopsis 3
Set June 10, 2025 as the date to consider adoption of Zoning Amendment No. 11 (OCA-25-0605/Z-
11-25). (W/C)
AUDITING ACCOUNTS
Authorized the payment of bills; total: $13,989.57 (B/Ty)
OTHER MATTERS BROUGHT BEFORE THE COUNCIL
Dennis Collins addressed the Council regarding the location of Fire Stations.
POLICY IMPLEMENTATION BY 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.”
ADJOURNED 6:35 p.m. (B/C)
Brandy P. Johnson
City Clerk
Following each item of business are the initials of the Councilmember who introduced the item and the Councilmember who seconded the
matter: W-Wilson, H-Howard, C-Crow, B-Busby, T-Tyner, F-Faile, L- Lanier. Only “No” votes are distinguished.
May 13, 2025, City Council Meeting Synopsis 4
Agenda
TUSCALOOSA CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
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
Mayor Announcements
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 related
to a specific agenda item are received prior to consideration by the City Council. 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 h”) 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 the filing of a lien pursuant to Section 13-69(B), of the Code of Tuscaloosa
and Section 11-47-140, of the Code of Alabama, 1975; 1910 8th Place East (OCA-25-
0335). P5
b. Authorizing the filing of a lien pursuant to Section 13-69(B), of the Code of Tuscaloosa
and Section 11-47-140, of the Code of Alabama, 1975; 4461 Alderic Street (OCA-24-
1578). P6
c. Authorizing the filing of a lien pursuant to Section 13-69(B), of the Code of
Tuscaloosa and Section 11-47-140, of the Code of Alabama, 1975; 2105 4th Street
East (OCA-25-0334).P7
d. Authorizing the filing of a lien pursuant to Section 13-69(B), of the Code of
Tuscaloosa and Section 11-47-140, of the Code of Alabama, 1975; 7049 Shadesbrook
Drive (OCA-25-0337). P8
e. Authorizing the filing of a lien pursuant to Section 13-69(B), of the Code of
Tuscaloosa and Section 11-47-140, of the Code of Alabama, 1975; 2603 29th Street
(OCA-25-0339). PP9-10
f. Authorizing the filing of a lien pursuant to Section 13-69(B), of the Code of
Tuscaloosa and Section 11-47-140, of the Code of Alabama, 1975; 4105 28th Place
(OCA-25-0341). P11
g. Authorizing the filing of a lien pursuant to Section 13-69(B), of the Code of
Tuscaloosa and Section 11-47-140, of the Code of Alabama, 1975; 2509 11th Street
East (OCA-25-0343). P12
h. Authorizing the filing of a lien pursuant to Section 13-69(B), of the Code of
Tuscaloosa and Section 11-47-140, of the Code of Alabama, 1975; 3821 Arcadia
Drive (OCA-25-0336). P13
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Setting the cost of demolition of the property located at 2814 22nd Street and authorizing the filing
of a lien. P14
Approving the ABC application of Two Dimes Venue LLC for an alcohol license at Two Dimes; 1307
University Boulevard, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401:
25-028 Club Liquor – Class II P15
Approving an increase in the occupancy limit for Big Dog Enterprises LLC d/b/a Decades Pub and
Grub located at 2312 4th Street in Tuscaloosa. P16
Approving an expansion of the conditional use of a bar: club for BBJ, LLC d/b/a The Copper Top
(OCA-25-0515). P17
Adopting zoning amendment no. 6 rezoning approximately 19.23 acres located east of New
Watermelon Rd and South of 7415 New Watermelon Road from SFR-1 to LR (OCA-25-0483/ Z-04-
25). (introduced on 4-15-2025) PP18-20
Adopting amendment no. 7 to the Zoning Ordinance of Tuscaloosa amending sections 25-101, 25-
105 and 25-107 pertaining to restaurant, quick serve and drive through facilities (OCA-25-0383).
(introduced on 4-15-2025) PP21-23
8. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES NOT OF A GENERAL NATURE OR PERMANENT OPERATION
May 13, 2025, City Council Agenda 2
Authorizing the purchase of equipment, supplies or services from Tuscaloosa Tractor, Inc. (2 –
Model D1105 Kubota Lawn Mowers); $33,615.44. P24
Authorizing a minor public works contract with Knight Sign Industries, Inc.; total: $11,701.00 (OCA-
25-0551). P25
Authorizing a minor public works contract with K & A Builders, Inc.; total: $5,340.00 (OCA-25-0552).
P26
Authorizing a minor public works contract with Nixon Power Services; total not to exceed:
$77,383.00 (OCA-25-0428). P27
Authorizing a consulting agreement with Cavanaugh McDonald Consulting, LLC for preparation of
actuarial valuations and GASB 68 and GASB 75 reports; total not to exceed: $24,200.00 (OCA-25-
096). P28
Authorizing a consulting agreement with Cavanaugh McDonald Consulting, LLC for an annual
valuation regarding the conversion of the Police and Fire Pension Fund to the Retirement Systems
of Alabama (RSA); total not to exceed: $22,500.00 (OCA-25-0597). P29
Authorizing a disbursement from District 1 improvement funds for Oakdale Elementary School;
total: $1,500.00 (OCA-25-0560). P30
Authorizing a disbursement from District 7 improvement funds for the Benjamin Barnes YMCA;
total: $1,000.00 (OCA-25-0545). P31
Authorizing the Mayor to execute a grant application for the 2026 Transportation Alternatives
Program; Ash Street Sidewalk Project (OCA-25-0514). P32
Authorizing the Mayor to execute a grant application for the 2025 State Homeland Security Grant
Program; Tuscaloosa Fire Rescue (OCA-25-0588). P33
Authorizing the Mayor to execute a grant application for the 2025 State Homeland Security Grant
Program; Tuscaloosa Police Department (OCA-25-0588). P34
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
Introducing zoning amendment no. 11 rezoning approximately 583 acres located north of I-20 and
west of Brookwood Parkway recently annexed into the City of Tuscaloosa from SFR-1 to IH;
Westervelt Realty, Inc. (OCA-25-0605/ Z-11-25). PP35-37
May 13, 2025, City Council Agenda 3
Declaring property surplus and no longer needed for municipal purposes and authorization for
disposal for former Fire Station 11. (may be adopted by unanimous consent following
introduction). PP38-39
Adopting a sales tax holiday for certain covered items for 2025 (OCA-25-0575). (may be adopted by
unanimous consent following introduction). P40
Authorizing amendment no. 10 to the fiscal year 2025 general fund budget (OCA-24-0951). (may be
adopted by unanimous consent following introduction). P41
FOR ADOPTION
Setting June 3, 2025, as the date to consider approval of the development plan for 105 Rice Mine
Road North (Rice Mine Road Loop), a riverfront zoning district development (RD-02-24/OCA-24-
1346). PP42-43
Setting June 10, 2025 as the date to consider adoption of Zoning Amendment No. 11 (OCA-25-
0605/Z-11-25). PP44-45
10. AUDITING ACCOUNTS
Authorizing the payment of bills; total: $13,989.57 P46
11. CITIZEN’S COMMENTS AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS
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
5/9/2025
Brandy P. Johnson
City Clerk
Following each item of business is the page number of the item as it appears in the full agenda presented to council members. Should you have
questions about a particular item, you may contact the Office of the City Clerk at (205) 248-5010 or by email to cityclerk@tuscaloosa.com.
Please refer to the page number of the item in question so it can be more quickly accessed.
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