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February 23, 2026 Final
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Agenda — 7 items

  1. Resolution to approve the 123 Net Conduit Lease Agreement. In addition, authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the agreement on behalf of the City.
  2. Resolution to approve the Agreement Between the City of Birmingham and Next – Your Place to Stay Active & Connected Regarding 400 E. Lincoln Street, and further to direct the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the Agreement.
  3. Resolution to approve the addendum to extend the contract with Bob Adams Towing for towing and storage of impounded, abandoned, accident and other motor vehicles until February 26th, 2028. In addition, to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the agreement on behalf of the City.
  4. Resolution to approve the contract with Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. (WJE) in the amount of $155,000 for professional consulting and design services for the Chester Street Parking Structure Aesthetic and Lighting Improvements.
  5. Public Hearing of Necessity for Staircase Special Assessment District (SAD) - 2025 and 2026 Asphalt Resurfacing ProgramWHEREAS, Notice was given pursuant to Section 94-7 of the City Code, to each owner or party-in-interest of property and lots to be assessed, by first class mail, and by publication in a newspaper generally circulated in the City; and WHEREAS, The City Commission has conducted a public hearing and has determined it is necessary to proceed with the project of resurfacing existing asphalt roads, replacement of existing retaining wall in the City’s right of way, replacement of staircases in the City’s right of way, and replacement of City sidewalk ramps; and WHEREAS, The City has previously established a policy to defray the costs of replacing staircases in the City’s right of way by creating a Special Assessment District (SAD) consisting of the properties that are benefiting from this treatment; and WHEREAS, The City Commission, after the public hearing, has determined that the replacement of the retaining wall with the 2025 and 2026 Asphalt Resurfacing Program is a necessity and is in the best interest of the City and will specially benefit the properties included in the Staircase Special Assessment District; and WHEREAS, The Commission has approved the detailed plans and estimates of cost prepared by the City Engineer; and<br> <br>WHEREAS, Proposed costs by change order have been received and the costs of the unimproved roads resurfacing have been determined; and<br> <br>WHEREAS, The City Engineer has determined the boundaries of the staircases are located within the limits of the following streets shall be installed as part of the 2025 and 2026 Asphalt Resurfacing Program (Contract #2-25(P) and #2-26(P)):<br> <br>Brookside Avenue – Ravine Road to North Dead End<br>Ravine Road – Brookside Avenue to Park Street<br>Park Street – Brookside Avenue to Ravine Road<br> <br>WHEREAS, The formula used in making the assessment is 100% of the improvement for staircase in the City’s right of way (calculated at the rate of $2,500.00 per staircase riser for properties on streets that will have new staircase installed in the City’s right of way). THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED, The City Commission has determined that the scope of the public improvement as described is in the best interest of the City and will benefit the properties listed in the assessment roll is a necessity, and the City Commission directs the Manager to prepare a Special Assessment Roll and present the same to the City Commission for confirmation and further set a Public Hearing for Confirmation of the Roll on March 9, 2026 and give notice for same. StaircaseSidwell NumberStreet AddressDecorative Staircase Risers (EA)Unit Cost for AssessmentTotal Assessment 1925329017544 BROOKSIDE AVE7.00$2,500.00$17,500.00 1925329016552 BROOKSIDE AVE8.00$2,500.00$20,000.00 1925329015564 BROOKSIDE AVE0.00$2,500.00$0.00**1925329011243 RAVINE ROAD3.00$2,500.00$0.00*1925329018647 PARK ST6.00$2,500.00$15,000.00 *Resident elected not to proceed**Not feasible to construct
  6. Public Hearing of Necessity for Cape Seal Special Assessment District (SAD) - 2026 Cape Seal Program WHEREAS, Notice was given pursuant to Section 94-7 of the City Code, to each owner or party-in-interest of property and lots to be assessed, by first class mail, and by publication in a newspaper generally circulated in the City; and WHEREAS, The City Commission has conducted a public hearing and has determined it is necessary to proceed with the project of resurfacing unimproved roads by method of pulverizing, cement stabilization, spray patching, and capeseal surface, and replacement of City sidewalk ramps; andWHEREAS, The City has previously established a policy to defray the costs of Cape Seal treatments on unimproved streets by creating a Special Assessment District (SAD) consisting of the properties that are benefiting from this treatment; andWHEREAS, The City Commission, after the public hearing, has determined that the 2026 Cape Seal Program is a necessity and is in the best interest of the City and will specially benefit the properties included in the Special Assessment District; and WHEREAS, The Commission has approved the detailed plans and estimates of cost prepared by the City Engineer; and<br><br>WHEREAS, Proposed costs by change order have been received and the costs of the unimproved roads resurfacing have been determined; and<br><br>WHEREAS, The City Engineer has determined the boundaries of the road resurfacing and sidewalk ramp replacement located within the limits of the following streets shall be installed as part of the 2026 Cape Seal Program (Contract #5-26(P)):<br> <br>Oak Avenue – Greenwood to Old Woodward; and<br>Lakeside Drive – Oak to Millrace; and<br>N Glenhurst Drive– Oak to Pine; and<br>Northlawn Boulevard – Rouge River to Southfield Road; and<br><br>WHEREAS, The formula used in making the assessment is 85% of the front-foot costs for improvement are assessed on all properties fronting on the improvement, 25% of the side-foot costs for improvement are assessed on all residential properties siding on the improvement, 85% of the side-foot costs for improvement are assessed on improved business properties siding on the improvement, and 25% of the side-foot costs for improvement are assessed on vacant business properties siding on the improvement for resurfacing of the unimproved roads and replacement of sidewalk ramps to meet ADA compliance (calculated at the rate of $40.83 per foot for properties on streets that will be pulverized, cement stabilization, and cape seal resurfaced). THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED, The City Commission has determined that the scope of the public improvement as described is in the best interest of the City and will benefit the properties listed in the assessment roll is a necessity, and the City Commission directs the Manager to prepare a Special Assessment Roll and present the same to the City Commission for confirmation and further set a Public Hearing for Confirmation of the Roll on March 9, 2026 and give notice for same. Street Pulverizing / Cement Stabilization / Cape Seal ResurfacingSidwell NumberStreet AddressCape Seal Assessment 19-25-151-037692 Oak Ave$2,429.6019-25-151-139680 Oak Ave$2,167.5519-25-151-140670 Oak Ave$2,167.5519-25-151-039640 Oak Ave$1,735.4319-25-151-040608 Oak Ave$2,603.1519-25-151-137556 Oak Ave$3,644.4019-25-151-138520 Oak Ave$2,776.6919-25-151-127450 Oak Ave #100$235.2019-25-151-130450 Oak Ave #101$235.2019-25-151-129450 Oak Ave #102$235.2019-25-151-128450 Oak Ave #103$235.2019-25-151-133450 Oak Ave #201$235.2019-25-151-132450 Oak Ave #202$235.2019-25-151-131450 Oak Ave #203$235.2019-25-151-136450 Oak Ave #301$235.2019-25-151-135450 Oak Ave #302$235.2019-25-151-134450 Oak Ave #303$235.2019-25-326-023885 N Old Woodward Ave Unit 1$141.0719-25-326-024885 N Old Woodward Ave Unit 2$141.0719-25-326-025885 N Old Woodward Ave Unit 3$141.0719-25-326-026885 N Old Woodward Ave Unit 4$141.0719-25-326-027885 N Old Woodward Ave Unit 5<p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;font-si
  7. Resolution to approve the amended Ground Lease between the City of Birmingham and Select Commercial Assets Hospitality, LLC to update the legal description and to update Exhibit C with the revised approved site plans.<br><br>AND<br id="isPasted"><br>Make a motion adopting a resolution to approve the Assignment and Assumption of the Ground Lease to 3500 Woodward Birmingham, LLC.

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