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Key outcomes (resolution numbers and results):

- Resolution 2502: Authorize mayor to sign agreement with Life Safety Inspection Vault LLC to report life‑safety inspections to the fire department — passed (10–0).

- Resolution 2503: FY24–25 budget appropriation for the Birmingham Zoo — passed (10–0).

- Resolution 2504: FY24–25 budget appropriation for 1 Place (domestic‑violence and survivor services) — passed (10–0).

- Resolution 2505: FY24–25 budget appropriation for Meals on Wheels — passed with one abstention (yes 10, abstain 1).

- Resolution 2506: Authorize mayor to sign construction agreement with Duncan and Dearman for Station 3 addition — passed (11–0).

- Resolution 2507: Ratify use of Synovus Bank as city depository and authorize signatures — passed (11–0).

- Resolution 2508: Approval of vouchers for period Dec. 17–Jan. 13 — passed (11–0).

Procedural votes included approval of the Dec. 16 minutes (10–0), approval of an amended agenda (10–0) and approval of an amended consent agenda (10–0). Several items had already been discussed and vetted in committee; the council recorded committee recommendations where relevant.

A few items were explicitly described as budgeted for FY24–25, and councilors noted that the items came from existing appropriations rather than an unexpected expenditure. The Meals on Wheels appropriation drew one stated abstention from Councilor Wolverton because of the organization’s route through United Way of Central Alabama; the remainder of the finance‑related votes were unanimous.

No ordinance adoptions, zoning changes or contested hearings were decided as part of this package; the council referred a sidewalk connectivity item related to The Edge to finance committee for future consideration.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Homewood City Council Jan. 13, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","At its Jan. 13 meeting the council approved a set of pre‑budgeted contracts and routine resolutions including contracts for life‑safety reporting, zoo and nonprofit appropriations, a construction agreement for Fire Station 3, bank depository ratification and voucher approval.","taxTitle","Homewood City, Jefferson County, Alabama","taxId",65544,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6389100,"Council approves pay-as‑you‑go tax incentive for The Edge redevelopment",421,996000,1417000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2113610-feda4c79a5132828a26785d2e45c1f8c&start=996&end=1417","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2113610-feda4c79a5132828a26785d2e45c1f8c/thumbnail_996000.jpg","/articles/6389100/Homewood-City/Jefferson-County/Alabama/Council-approves-pay-asyougo-tax-incentive-for-The-Edge-redevelopment","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6389100-8bdd920cbbfcd472d579549fba105447/orig.mp4?Expires=1771207569&Signature=ngjPZLZaWpuk8Y~FI2t-L~MfUX3RrtotvIHZ9VY6ZrS4n2mjux~17~pfIBkwW0bySuzRdX9I3RTunIAJ8qjL3cxEVQea1ZzNaDuAqPRBYX-RntX5NBsop5MJAqj1s8DOLEYHTMXo0DElNyisTC9-D0kAd8DXfQljsnAD1gYZ4XXeTgaJIFhpBbZzZBHbXgRCK4Lm025v~nwMzToEVd7~SNHvx8UixDrEWKaeUGqp05MuF1KM~Rw0kjul3c9Uh1mKZISz8Yt9UTxkjzNes31wJNrpDPU73tegOUOTYs8BB0uGSIHUOEWSc97ecZfpAtz-nEHLwWh99CL2A079Ik-nWQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Homewood City Council voted 10–0 on Jan. 13 to approve a pay‑as‑you‑go tax incentive for The Edge, a mixed retail and community‑space redevelopment on Green Springs Highway.

Developer JJ Thomas said the project repurposed former retail property into nine leasable businesses, a covered stage and a large community green and that the project cost was a little more than $6 million. Thomas estimated the development would create 16 full‑time and 71 part‑time jobs, produce payroll of more than $3 million a year and generate about $3.6 million in direct and indirect tax revenue over 10 years, including roughly $200,000 per year in city receipts under current forecasts.

Under the approved resolution (No. 2501), the city will share 50% of the city’s non‑educational sales and use tax attributable to The Edge (the developer characterized that as 1.5 percentage points of a 3% rate) on a pay‑as‑you‑go basis for up to five years. The benefit is capped at $375,000 total and $75,000 per year. Thomas said the incentive is intended to help the project cover higher‑than‑expected construction and operating costs and to align the city as a partner after the developer completed the project.

Council discussion focused on ensuring the incentive was a one‑time, limited request and on related city connectivity work. Councilor Aleman asked whether the developer anticipated returning for additional incentives; Thomas said the request was structured after construction and that the developer aimed not to return for further help. Councilor Simpson and others disclosed that a separate city‑funded sidewalk connection on the city right‑of‑way is under consideration and will be discussed in finance committee; councilors said that sidewalk project would be a city capital work separate from the incentive.

Councilor Guatney moved the resolution; Councilor Aleman seconded. The motion passed on an aye vote of 10–0; the resolution was recorded as 2501. No amendments were made to the incentive at the council meeting.

The council did not specify additional monitoring or clawback provisions beyond the annual and five‑year caps stated in the resolution. The city and developer indicated they would coordinate regarding the separate sidewalk connection and any future committee referrals related to connectivity.","The council approved a five‑year, pay‑as‑you‑go tax incentive for The Edge redevelopment at 815–819 Green Springs Highway, capping the city benefit at $375,000 over five years; developer JJ Thomas described the project and projected local economic impacts.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6389104,"Homewood proclaims January 2025 Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention Month",233,14825,248000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2113610-feda4c79a5132828a26785d2e45c1f8c&start=14&end=248","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2113610-feda4c79a5132828a26785d2e45c1f8c/thumbnail_14825.jpg","/articles/6389104/Homewood-City/Jefferson-County/Alabama/Homewood-proclaims-January-2025-Human-Trafficking-Awareness-and-Prevention-Month","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6389104-b7e8315dd5d579a4deca9cd9d78f5888/orig.mp4?Expires=1771207569&Signature=SKN7tP4s3Vqz9dtmqlDdjUq8r53beYzJObg-gZbhxqSgFTlzUSiixjzShq2NKpEBn1rL472EuYHcVO0dW3Pwz4GaxXCualaRXt0GZ3E5KEasGxY1rlTOB9qPobI8zvpshlbuESqPOXPXu6D1PShHa3E~Nkz7mAFiXbEpfTcgtgmjkC8or8ihSwfMIwTOgFsJCyoPNd-91uZcT0rPoAATuBGcTYLzP3PZ6fC9UxXdJJsPB196JZ~9wIY44RZZ~dD~5LfBtm5SEYQTkePZ~rNmiOZd4cbJKJVhmb44EuDQsthVOSK62LhKHT6F1rlYD~LXankFdQcCkEGF7c8LlfdvDg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Mayor Alex Wyatt read a city proclamation at the Homewood City Council meeting on Jan. 13 declaring January 2025 as Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention Month and reaffirming the city’s commitment to awareness, trauma-informed services and cross-sector collaboration.

The proclamation, read into the record at the start of the meeting, cited the Trafficking Victims Protection Act and national estimates of trafficking victims and called for partnerships and survivor-informed responses. Wyatt said the statement was posted on the city website and that the city had begun strengthening accounting and administrative policies following separate financial reviews (see separate article).

During the public comment period following the proclamation, Jasmine Deloach described her daughter’s experience as a trafficking victim and urged the council and community to learn the signs and work collaboratively to prevent trafficking and support survivors. Deloach said her daughter had been moved across state lines and was now held on capital murder charges in Lee County; she asked for help and advocacy ahead of the daughter’s release. The city made no formal action on the proclamation beyond reading and entering it into the meeting record.

Mary Beth Thomas, executive director of Prescott House Child Advocacy Center, urged residents and officials to pursue training and to use local resources and interagency coordination, citing Family Court and victim advocate groups. She encouraged the council and the public to contact local agencies for available trainings and victim services.

The proclamation and speakers emphasized prevention, survivor-centered services and multi-agency coordination rather than any immediate change in city policy or funding. No council vote was required to proclaim the observance; the proclamation was entered into the record and copies were distributed.

The city’s proclamation text and related resources were posted on the city website, and speakers referenced local training partners and family-court advocacy channels for follow-up.","Mayor Alex Wyatt read a proclamation declaring January 2025 as Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention Month; survivors and local advocates urged training, collaboration and services during public comment.","actionData","errors"]

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Votes at a glance: Homewood council approves multiple budgeted contracts, depository and vouchers

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Homewood proclaims January 2025 Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention Month