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TUSCALOOSA CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA Tuesday, July 1, 2025 1. CALL TO ORDER: 5:00 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 f”) 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. Declaring property surplus and authorizing its disposal. PP6-7 b. Authorizing street lighting system modifications. P8 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; 4530 2nd Place NE (OCA-24- 1795). P9 d. Authorizing payment to Andrew Mason in settlement of a claim (OCA-25-0570). P10 e. Authorizing payment to Yvette Platt in settlement of a claim (OCA-25-0706).P11  f. Authorizing payment to Alabama Municipal Insurance Corporation in settlement of claims (OCA25-0432 and OCA-25-0430). P12 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS Ordering demolition of the structure located at 1308 Royal Oaks Court. P13 Ordering demolition of the structure located at 520 25th Avenue East . P14 Adopting zoning amendment no. 12 rezoning approximately 14.2 acres located at 1322 31st Street East from SFR-1 to SFR-2; Chris Hayslip (OCA-25-0672/Z-13-25). (introduced on 6-3-25) PP15-16 Adopting zoning amendment no. 13 rezoning approximately 3.7 acres located at 1333 31st Street East from SFR-1 to SFR-2; Chris Hayslip (OCA-25-0673/Z-15-25). (introduced on 6-3-25) PP17-18 Adopting zoning amendment no. 14 rezoning approximately 4.8 acres located at 1700 23rd Avenue from SFR-1 to SFR-5; Longleaf Engineering, LLC (OCA-25-0674/Z-14-25). (introduced on 6-3-25) P19 8. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES NOT OF A GENERAL NATURE OR PERMANENT OPERATION Authorizing the Mayor to execute a right-of-way permit to Charles Spurlin; 519 Greensboro Avenue (OCA-25-0855). P20 Authorizing the Mayor to execute a right-of-way permit to Bob Young; 730 22nd Avenue (OCA-25- 0857). P21 Authorizing the Mayor to execute a facilities use license agreement with the Tuscaloosa Housing Authority (A22-1054). P22 Authorizing the purchase of equipment, supplies, or services from Energy Systems Southeast; total: $43,180.00 (60kW Generac Generator for Lift Station 37). P23 Authorizing the purchase of equipment, supplies, or services from Trane US, Inc.; total: $11,014.00 (Trane 3.5 Ton Split System - 2 ). P24 Authorizing the Office of Community and Neighborhood Services to advertise a summary of the City’s proposed 2025-2029 consolidated plan for community planning and development programs and 2025 action plan for CDBG, HOME and other HUD grant programs (OCA-25-0828). P25 Authorizing the Office of Community and Neighborhood Services to advertise the City of Tuscaloosa’s 2025 analysis of impediments to Fair Housing (OCA-25-1440). P26 Authorizing an amendment to the City’s agreement with Habitat for Humanity, Inc. and authorizing the Mayor to execute the amended agreement for the development of affordable housing (OCA-24- 1177). P27 July 1, 2025, City Council Agenda 2 Authorizing execution of a utility agreement between the City of Tuscaloosa and AT&T for the University Boulevard East Roadway Improvements Project (OCA-24-0171/2020.017.001). P28 Authorizing execution of a utility agreement between the City of Tuscaloosa and Comcast for the University Boulevard East Roadway Improvements Project (OCA-24-0171/2020.017.001). P29 Authorizing execution of a utility agreement between the City of Tuscaloosa and Spire Alabama, Inc. for the University Boulevard East Roadway Improvements Project (OCA-24-0171/2020.017.001). P30 Authorizing execution of a utility agreement between the City of Tuscaloosa and Alabama Power Company for the University Boulevard East Roadway Improvements Project (OCA-24- 0171/2020.017.001). P31 Authorizing the Mayor to execute a right of entry permit with the Department of the Army for survey and exploration of City property near the River Market (OCA-25-0858). P32 Authorizing the Mayor to negotiate an assignment and amendment to the TCL, FBO, LLC (D/B/A Bama Dixie FBO) fixed based operator agreement and aviation hangar and ground lease to Ascension FBO Network (D/B/A Hawthorne Global Aviation Services, LLC) at the Tuscaloosa National Airport (OCA-25-0879). P33 Authorizing the office of the City Attorney to file a legal action against the Alabama Department of Revenue, the Commissioner of the Alabama Department of Revenue, the State of Alabama and any other necessary parties (A22-0932). P34 Authorizing amendment no. 1 to the minor public works contract with Bagby Elevator Company, Inc for as needed FY25 elevator maintenance and inspections; total amended compensation amount: $34,000.00 (OCA-24-1268). P35 Authorizing amendment no. 1 to the minor public works contract with Crimson Carpet and Flooring, Inc. for as needed FY25 flooring services; total amended compensation amount: $52,300.00(OCA- 24-1418). P36 Authorizing amendment no. 1 to the minor public works contract with Freeman Sheet Metal, Inc.. for as needed FY25 roofing services; total amended compensation amount: $45,000.00(OCA-24- 1281). P37 Authorizing amendment no. 1 to the minor public works contract with Paints on Us Plus for as needed FY25 carpentry and painting services; total amended compensation amount: $60,000.00 (OCA-24-1290). P38 Authorizing a minor public works contract with Allied Emergency Services BHM, LLC dba Puro Clean of Birmingham; total: $5,000.00 (OCA-25-0807). P39 July 1, 2025, City Council Agenda 3 Authorizing a minor public works contract with Perry Doors and Floors, LLC dba Perry Sports Floors; total: $16,385.00 (OCA-25-0805). P40 Authorizing a minor public works contract with Shoup Masonry, LLC; total: $10,392.00 (OCA-25- 0806). P41 Authorizing a minor public works contract with Electro-Mech Scoreboard Company; total: $6,592.00 (OCA-25-0803). P42 Authorizing a minor public works contract with Civil Worx Construction, LLC; total: $78,675.00 (OCA-25-0802). P43 Tentatively awarding a public works contract to Snow-Blakeney Construction, Inc. for the Linton Barbershop Plaza Project; total: $647,350.00 (OCA-25-0242). PP44-45 Authorizing a cooperative maintenance agreement with the Alabama Department of Transportation regarding portions of McFarland Boulevard (AL-6) and Skyland Boulevard (AL-7) and Highway 69 (OCA-25-0414). P46 Authorizing the Chief Financial Officer to draw drafts for the University Boulevard East Improvements Project right-of-way acquisitions; total: $25,938.25 (OCA-24-0199). P47 Authorizing amendment no. 14 to the fiscal year 2025 general fund reserve for future improvements budget (OCA-24-0951). PP48-49 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. 15 rezoning approximately 4.03 acres located north of 9710 Highway 69 South and south of 9200 Highway 69 South being annexed into the City of Tuscaloosa from SFR-1 to HC; Huffman Real Estate Services/Ward Family Partnership, LTD (OCA-25-0866/Z-16- 25) PP50-51 Declaring property surplus and no longer needed for Municipal purposes (OCA-24-0199) (may be adopted by unanimous consent following introduction). P52 Reappointing members to the Tuscaloosa County Parking and Transit Authority Board of Directors (Robinson, Smith, Patton, Smith, Hill, Ponds) (may be adopted by unanimous consent following introduction). P53 Reappointing Councilmember Lee Busby to the Tuscaloosa County Special Tax Board (may be adopted by unanimous consent following introduction). P54 July 1, 2025, City Council Agenda 4 FOR ADOPTION Setting July 29th as the date for a public hearing to consider adoption a zoning amendment no. 15(OCA-25-0866/Z-16-25). P55 10. AUDITING ACCOUNTS Authorizing the payment of bills; total: $8,740.81 P56 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 6/27/2025 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. July 1, 2025, City Council Agenda 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56