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Councilor Crow introduced the proposal and outlined the Maccabee family’s civic contributions, saying the family had “an internationally known construction company” and long records of giving to local organizations such as the Boy Scouts, United Way, Boys & Girls Club and the public library. Crow asked the committee to consider a naming process to honor the family.

City staff said the city’s ordinance on honorary street names (section 21‑2.1, as cited in the meeting) does not explicitly contemplate a bridge naming and therefore the office would draft a resolution appropriate for a bridge. Staff also said they planned to seek a parallel resolution from the county commission because the road work is funded in part by county dollars and to coordinate with county leadership so the naming is complete before the bridge opens (staff cited a target opening around September/October). The committee approved the motion by voice vote and staff said they would draft a non‑generic resolution and work with council offices and the county.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Tuscaloosa Properties Committee Meeting - Jul 01, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Councilor Crow proposed and the committee approved a motion to name the new McRights Ferry Road bridge after Ruth and Leroy Maccabee; staff said the city code section on honorary street names does not directly address bridges and will draft a resolution and coordinate with the county.","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},6180920,"Committee reviews inventory of roughly 500 city parcels as staff eyes sales or public–private options to ease budget shortfall",163,506000,669000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5115965-35c72b55e3bef1f7577748175bd801aa&start=506&end=669","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5115965-35c72b55e3bef1f7577748175bd801aa/thumbnail_506000.jpg","/articles/6180920/Tuscaloosa-City/Tuscaloosa-County/Alabama/Committee-reviews-inventory-of-roughly-500-city-parcels-as-staff-eyes-sales-or-publicprivate-options-to-ease-budget-shortfall","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6180920-58f21d000e619f228a4b8b3e9e4eff3d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771188942&Signature=nXVtQjOopVisM-ymEHob7NrF6c2a-t5Xm21qsXsgHN4XUP8ocgDfpVZ6d3BBX0BT7hzAziLzWBNoI6DFp8NxGRcLT97jRaytzuGib7QTMxL0f~iW3DQZl3ZimBB5nyLHdVdfa~xev~Umxvya8p2B3Wka~gqyBQeWN~F67nFOb4e6A47zs8pJQqbdQ0SthqSxNDTafNB4Cm7PmQMFwsD8OJnVdfpL41ccskHMp4cfWl~XjrtgKaamyJfHD9lYCcTqksien0zJJksx7MgL5UihC7U955jcv0vh5-qMOfJYROy0fj1lY7nE9NVU-wLT5PJByTV2qq3OpZTkz6HWozHx3Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City staff presented an updated inventory of city‑owned properties and asked council committee members to review parcels in their districts for possible disposal, public‑private partnerships, or consolidation.

Staff said the inventory includes roughly 500 properties (excluding easements) across residential, commercial and mixed‑use districts. The presentation flagged several specific parcels for committee attention: the former Fire Station 11 (near contract pending), the former 3200 Greensboro Avenue TFR administration site (previous appraisal shown at $3,300,000), and an old jail property noted as having historic designation. Staff also noted the Preservation Society holds a lease on the Battle of Freedom property through Sept. 30, 2025, with an additional five‑year option and a requirement that the property be used only for public or municipal purposes.

Staff framed the review in the context of larger budget pressures. They said conversion to RSA set for July 1, 2026, involves a planned $4 million in annual budget cuts and that SSUT will remove $15 million from the city’s budget this year. Selling properties could produce one‑time revenues to help in the near term and return land to the tax rolls, staff said. Staff cautioned some parcels carry deed restrictions or CDBG flags; proceeds from CDBG‑flagged parcels would need to be reinvested in eligible activities.

Committee members and staff discussed alternatives to outright sale, including public‑private partnerships and consolidating operations to free up underused buildings. Staff gave business‑case details for some facilities, noting the Phelps Center had an operating deficit “over $400,000 a year” and that the MacAfee (Macabee/Maccabee in transcript) Center’s deficit was described as roughly $450,000; staff said those deficits factor into disposal or reuse decisions. Staff asked committee members to review the packet, flagged several premium parcels for priority consideration, and offered to bring proposals back to council in the coming year.","Staff presented an inventory of about 500 city‑owned parcels and outlined how targeted disposals or public‑private partnerships could provide one‑time revenue to help the city meet projected budget reductions tied to conversion to RSA and SSUT 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},6180925,"Committee authorizes negotiations on possible sale of Bama Dixie FBO at Tuscaloosa National Airport",190,85000,275000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5115965-35c72b55e3bef1f7577748175bd801aa&start=85&end=275","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5115965-35c72b55e3bef1f7577748175bd801aa/thumbnail_85000.jpg","/articles/6180925/Tuscaloosa-City/Tuscaloosa-County/Alabama/Committee-authorizes-negotiations-on-possible-sale-of-Bama-Dixie-FBO-at-Tuscaloosa-National-Airport","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6180925-2e2d31a60faa74dafc1f2706c43e50de/orig.mp4?Expires=1771188942&Signature=N6BtqEPykrKRfgprvt-x3YsndSLoKskV7ARnpsicIde2eTOc8G4n3vvJk2lGeDImPzUL0F23h20-MFQCMrEugkL3WmBlLaG2EGKYR7uA6Bs73k6aQ6nMn7lyD3Xn1rwMjTUFw0niFW2QuI-iN2j1~7BEPl~yBYX2bul10APC0cJBcwmVID~PdQO6u1q6sPvhLkbaehHvcKpk5~EQEbFzaA8Bi3ey8QWNpDIT66Q65i86Sagq-IvcZMZ1PGGvdYDD67og45jILOXFZZOLJ-I~EATWkzp7gnDa6xqP6Ila1NzuDWuxEvZjfaPIA2jDfbJcu2ey2LoLMVLkevnq-I9~4Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Tuscaloosa City Council committee authorized staff to negotiate an assignment and amendment to the TCL FBL LLC fixed-based operator agreement and associated hangar/ground lease at the Tuscaloosa National Airport, following notice of a proposed sale of the Bama Dixie FBO to Hawthorne.

City staff told the committee the request was to begin negotiations and “advocate what’s good for the city” and that any final proposal would be returned to the council for review.

Stan Pate, who identified himself as the current owner/operator of Bama Dixie, said he had been involved at the airport for decades and had worked to eliminate deferred maintenance and grow training operations. “I currently own the... Bama Dixie FBO and operate the Bama Dixie,” Pate said. He told the committee he has agreed to sell to Hawthorne “with a few conditions,” including retaining the ability to continue air‑freight operations, provide rental aircraft, and support his flight training program.

Pate described goals to expand freight activity and recruit aviation business to the airport; he said he had about 10 airplanes and expected additional aircraft to come. Staff said the motion to enter negotiations was approved by the committee; any actual assignment or amendment would return to council for final approval.","The committee authorized city staff to negotiate an assignment and amendment to the fixed based operator (FBO) agreement at Tuscaloosa National Airport after notice of a proposed sale of Bama Dixie to Hawthorne; the current owner described plans to remain involved in aviation and expand freight and training activity.",{"_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},6180930,"Council committee approves license agreement to let city renovate Powell Gym owned by Tuscaloosa Housing Authority",39,0,39000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5115965-35c72b55e3bef1f7577748175bd801aa&start=0&end=39","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5115965-35c72b55e3bef1f7577748175bd801aa/thumbnail_0.jpg","/articles/6180930/Tuscaloosa-City/Tuscaloosa-County/Alabama/Council-committee-approves-license-agreement-to-let-city-renovate-Powell-Gym-owned-by-Tuscaloosa-Housing-Authority","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6180930-8465ae21d203d85e8e5c33429aa68917/orig.mp4?Expires=1771188942&Signature=KbCZ7omQasX0MmGLOLYWxEMhpX0WoJUxMTtVfAU7tOgJJPWkwOm0EvRDpkvyX2VevC-ZBsBp~VXigpgilLu3f6bwVE9tAs2pvKzG4IB~WBTOxlikAt~HItWYH~I~2pGgEEgFclMps2~ItdHgxsk-zBHbOmBlZM3E1YWRmBaxhGqktyfj-y1uHA6Hep0K0hQ47TqVcdjFjCx06n3RIK-q105fn4DPW0cV3mxr79zZ-exBDbSPA5K2hnfCWR9Z1CEZZoS6D~lpZJbcz9xfSaX7l07KHrhAiycB0hQOZFClu1R~x1BfKOUwftEgkjKY3b5Jp-Lgr5BYeb2rkuZ5miqdLA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Tuscaloosa City Council committee approved a resolution authorizing the mayor to execute a facilities-use license agreement with the Tuscaloosa Housing Authority so the city can renovate and maintain Powell Gym.

City staff said the agreement will allow the city “for all intents and purposes” to take control of the facility to make improvements and perform maintenance to bring the gym up to city standards. Scott (city staff) told committee members the gym is owned by the Tuscaloosa Housing Authority and that the license would let the city make and maintain the needed improvements.

Committee members emphasized the gym’s heavy use by neighborhood children. “It does get a high usage of kids in the community,” said Mr. Holmes, a committee member, who thanked staff and the mayor for pursuing the agreement.

Scott told the committee the housing authority has already executed its copy of the agreement, and that after the council’s approval the mayor would execute the city’s signature the following day.

No amendments or conditions were recorded in discussion; the resolution was approved by voice vote and will move forward to mayoral execution.","The committee approved a resolution authorizing the mayor to execute a license agreement with the Tuscaloosa Housing Authority that will allow the city to renovate and maintain Powell Gym, a housing-authority-owned facility used heavily by neighborhood youth.","actionData","errors"]

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Committee moves to name new McRights Ferry Road bridge for Ruth and Leroy Maccabee; staff to draft resolution

Committee reviews inventory of roughly 500 city parcels as staff eyes sales or public–private options to ease budget shortfall

Committee authorizes negotiations on possible sale of Bama Dixie FBO at Tuscaloosa National Airport

Council committee approves license agreement to let city renovate Powell Gym owned by Tuscaloosa Housing Authority