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A council member moved and a colleague seconded the motion; the body voted in favor with an \"aye\" recorded. Brandy requested the executive session. City legal staff and administration clarified the subject of the session before it began. Tom, speaking for city counsel/administration, explained the stated purpose: \"to discuss the attorney legal ramifications of and legal options for pending litigations, controversies not yet litigated, but it would likely be litigated,\" and said the session would cover legal options if the government body pursues a proposed course of action.

The pre-council transcript records the motion, a second, and the recorded \"aye\" vote; no roll-call tally with individual member votes is recorded in the pre-council excerpt.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Tuscaloosa Pre-Council Briefing - Apr 22, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Council members moved, seconded and voted to enter an executive session to discuss \"the attorney legal ramifications of and legal options for pending litigations\" and controversies not yet litigated but likely to be litigated, according to city staff.","taxTitle","Tuscaloosa City, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama","taxId",4830,"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},6264450,"Staff says 434 Eighth Ave. NE is structurally unsound; owner has time to demolish before city action",110,260000,370000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3096414-649f22dc792d79c220dcc549a3be813f&start=260&end=370","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3096414-649f22dc792d79c220dcc549a3be813f/thumbnail_260000.jpg","/articles/6264450/Tuscaloosa-City/Tuscaloosa-County/Alabama/Staff-says-434-Eighth-Ave-NE-is-structurally-unsound-owner-has-time-to-demolish-before-city-action","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6264450-34350ac78ef0f0d959f612fbd45e87fe/orig.mp4?Expires=1771207364&Signature=J7TBFApehyJgLL04Lywt~5U9NgwIqGom1svdFs8FggB-6h0TPhMztjnDUYdeDu1ElNHmmi7kpRyFiGMNWkwl4CjV76ZPW7frLp2tMO~uk0P0DYSfAliWL9vP7Nv8GePYOFMci-xRC6aadHGgAQNIZcotqBtoV4VP2JoYrcxNO11WpW7ICptEOxy3thfwEW13ilN4luDp~NDUg8B7e5Pp1o1WFVOz4X0GhUS4lN8HF71nmzbXGzmW28gBEKVRiFDqEvyiZQOZf4ai7fK87sYFJoe-9Y7BluLYuZyJmrgkDKhvlwqtEIcXyYZO8sjguzUJndwm-9N81HEVHIv7Tv5z1Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A code-enforcement staff member reported to the Tuscaloosa pre-council that a property at 434 Eighth Avenue Northeast is structurally unsound and that the property owner has pulled a demolition permit but has struggled to complete the work.

\"This is for 434 Eighth Avenue Northeast. Mister Booth has pulled a permit for demolition, but he's been having issues with trying to get somebody out,\" the staff member said, explaining that Booth had time to tear the structure down but would not be present to contest a city-ordered demolition. The staff member characterized the building as \"structurally unsound\" and said portions of the foundation have begun collapsing.

A council member asked whether residences in the immediate area are occupied. The staff member said the owner was in eviction proceedings for one occupant and believed that tenant had since left, though the staff member acknowledged uncertainty about current occupancy.

The staff member asked the council to allow the city to move forward if Booth does not demolish the house. No formal vote on demolition appears in the pre-council transcript; staff said they would proceed with demolition if the owner did not act within the time already given.","Code-enforcement staff reported a demolition permit pulled by property owner but said the structure at 434 Eighth Avenue Northeast remains structurally unsound; staff told council the owner, identified as \"Mr. Booth,\" was given time to remove the structure but the city will proceed with demolition if he does not act.",{"_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},6264454,"Walmart submits three off-premises liquor applications for new store and fuel station",70,120000,190000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3096414-649f22dc792d79c220dcc549a3be813f&start=120&end=190","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3096414-649f22dc792d79c220dcc549a3be813f/thumbnail_120000.jpg","/articles/6264454/Tuscaloosa-City/Tuscaloosa-County/Alabama/Walmart-submits-three-off-premises-liquor-applications-for-new-store-and-fuel-station","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6264454-d1ea357f1c7a7bd18f78305557b01204/orig.mp4?Expires=1771207364&Signature=C1n73K~tDQspjfScu2DD0j0Sw~BsFOG6CRcqsqTIWHRgL6gELT7mQgbKphWLSt-eiaNUYrSXj92UYtT-1Sre3SZciGMSg1azbiXzVxDAwUV33GZ2rGjHBQpoxhPqlqmCmkMEzmQ8wyMUrUeTx1Nu0h7kuwzl79wd9xspVuAqHzGHJlVNrmDANedXnMLrey3FKZ4OcQrbVT~YRnJwH9bsYaSCi0tmMoeY0U9Eg5igXE7aC5weUAgNtpxJzHoYb7Et57Br~6tyrcPOcALpFH9hpRue2TChPQF~4fqpGiKRmm1qCQEh0O-mahkvf0hlBynq4pNLsqbxAEbKemTwCbsgqQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City licensing staff presented three liquor-license applications tied to a single applicant, Walmart Stores East LP, for a new store on U.S. 69 South and an associated fuel station.

Tony, the licensing presenter, said Walmart filed three applications: a retail beer off-premises and retail table-wine license for the neighborhood market portion (Walmart 2500), a retail beer off-premises and retail table-wine license for the Walmart fuel station, and a Class 2 package-store application for a separate liquor area often with a separate entrance.

When asked whether the fuel station sales would allow customers to buy beer while refueling, Tony replied that customers \"can get a 6 pack too\" when purchasing fuel. He clarified the package-store space is typically accessed through a separate entrance on the building’s exterior.

Chief Ryan of the Tuscaloosa Police Department indicated support for enforcement related to packaged liquor sales. \"Yes,\" Chief Ryan said when asked if police were supportive of liquor-bottle enforcement.

Licensing staff noted these applications are for off-premises sales and that items for on-premises consumption would follow a different review path. The presenter said the three applications will come before council that night for consideration.","City licensing staff presented three liquor-license applications connected to a new Walmart on Highway 69 South: retail beer and table wine for the store, retail beer and table wine for the fuel station, and a Class 2 package-store application for a separate liquor area; Tuscaloosa Police indicated support for bottle sales enforcement.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6264459,"Tuscaloosa River Market says vendor demand, programming are expanding after statewide award",502,398000,900000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3096414-649f22dc792d79c220dcc549a3be813f&start=398&end=900","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3096414-649f22dc792d79c220dcc549a3be813f/thumbnail_398000.jpg","/articles/6264459/Tuscaloosa-City/Tuscaloosa-County/Alabama/Tuscaloosa-River-Market-says-vendor-demand-programming-are-expanding-after-statewide-award","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6264459-f96f936e6460fb17ae718f388b69a0fa/orig.mp4?Expires=1771207364&Signature=gy1nCO4jN6j2dw41d-rwaW8VK4uJeXXElAMvQ2TFFbFWxdtv5hebHUqoeCKbF03-hFFnNbVpcLAAvU98b01q8WN8NRShFB6JC-sEuuFORyyD3GWFO8XBRVeTdu2ZfXB-qVnViQvqbnAUK9pMhqfK66M0PXJqOlKl0mk6YvQc8uJVz0AIs6urffcklq2oX3o2jbwAgUxJC2Gyorz8lVAky6FDAkoktjC47vstwMZZT9bCmBNQNWtYvKai9rAmfyDf-IGYjXK0Nj-i4TAS244Kfx5tgSrcuw22Qm2O4ngAKSNFkTS2~4MVP4QCA62fKpK9S3~qNs~ralPU2ysyGCWkNw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Alexis Clark, operations manager at the River Market, told the Tuscaloosa City Council’s pre-council that the market has been named the state’s No. 1 farmers market for three consecutive years and is expanding programming and vendor capacity.

Clark said the market has 68 vendor spots, with 40 vendors able to fit inside the riverside facility and 52 of those vendors holding city business licenses. \"We are an economic engine for the city of Tuscaloosa,\" Clark said, noting that many vendors travel from other Alabama counties and that staff verify produce origins each spring.

The market is certified under the state Department of Agriculture and Industries’ Sweet Grown Alabama program, Clark said, and staff drive out to farms in May to confirm vendors are selling what they grow. Clark also described new and expanded programming: a Pop Kids Club every third Saturday, a two-bite challenge for children, and a fall and spring music series funded in part by a $5,200 grant that pays musicians $200 per performance.

Clark said the market received 105 applications for the 68 spots and will add Tuesday evening markets in June and July so organizers can use vendors on the wait list. \"This is an opportunity to bring in some of those wait-listed vendors and still have a good fun evening out for our vendors, for our community,\" Clark said.

The market accepts SNAP EBT and participates in a program run through Auburn University that doubles SNAP purchases up to $40 per Saturday for fresh fruits and vegetables. Clark reported that the market partnered with Table of Grace last year and collected 6,378.85 pounds of food for distribution.

Clark thanked the council for ongoing support and highlighted city services that support market operations, including Tuscaloosa Police Department presence, parking, and on-site logistics. \"We are a wealth of information for what people can do on Saturdays in Tuscaloosa other than football,\" she said.","Alexis Clark, operations manager at the River Market, told the council the market won a People’s Choice award, supports dozens of vendors who pay city business licenses, and is adding Tuesday evening markets, music grants and SNAP-EBT incentives.","actionData","errors"]

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Pre-council votes to go into executive session to discuss legal options on potential litigation

Staff says 434 Eighth Ave. NE is structurally unsound; owner has time to demolish before city action

Walmart submits three off-premises liquor applications for new store and fuel station

Tuscaloosa River Market says vendor demand, programming are expanding after statewide award