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Tuscaloosa City Council Meeting Summary - December 9, 2025

City Council MeetingsTuesday, December 9, 2025
BodyTuscaloosa, Alabama
SessionCity Council Meetings
DateTuesday, December 9, 2025
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0:06

I'll do that.

0:08

All right.

0:08

Good evening, everyone.

0:10

The Tuscaloose City Council will now come to order.

0:12

If everyone would please stand for our council prayer and then remain standing for our pledge of allegiance.

0:18

Let's bow our heads, please.

0:19

Dear God, bless our proceedings tonight.

0:22

Give us the wisdom to know what is just and the strength to do what is right.

0:26

Amen.

0:27

I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands.

0:34

One nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.

0:39

Please be seated.

0:41

Approval of the minutes.

0:42

Make a motion to approve the minutes.

0:44

Second.

0:44

It's been moved and second that we approve the minutes.

0:47

Voting, Mr.

0:48

Eatman.

0:49

Yes.

0:50

Yes.

0:50

Yes.

0:51

Yes.

0:52

Yes.

0:52

Yes.

0:53

Minutes stand approved.

0:54

I apologize.

0:55

I'm a little off rhythm.

0:56

We've been out for a couple of weeks, so I'll try to find my C legs.

1:00

Yeah.

1:00

Um I don't know if it's not my.

1:03

I hope that's not my phone.

1:04

No, sir.

1:04

Okay.

1:05

Um we now have proclamation and statements by Mayor and Council.

1:10

Uh tonight we are recognizing World's AIDS Day, and I know we have members here from Five Horizons Health Services.

1:17

And I would ask uh Landon Nichols to join me.

1:19

Certainly, Dr.

1:20

Kilpatrick, we'd love to have you as well as I read this proclamation into the record.

1:26

Whereas World AIDS Day is observed globally on December 1st to raise awareness regarding HIV AIDS, honor those who are living with the virus, and remember those who have lost their lives.

1:37

Whereas the City of Tuscaloosa recognizes the importance of providing education, resources, health care, and supportive services to individuals affected by HIV AIDS and encourages community initiatives, outreach programs, and partnerships that foster understanding, reduce stigma, and strengthen the well-being of those that are impacted.

1:58

Whereas though through continued awareness campaigns, outreach program, testing, initiatives, research, and access to health care services, our community can work together to reduce the stigma associated with HIV AIDS, provide early detection, and advance towards a future that is free from this disease.

2:17

And whereas the global fight against HIV AIDS strengthened by research, medical advancements, and the dedication of organizations, health care professionals, and volunteers who work tirelessly to prevent the who to work tirelessly to improve prevention and prevention, treatment, and care, demonstrating the power of collaboration and innovation in addressing this public health challenge.

2:42

Now therefore it be it resolved that I want Maddox on behalf of the City Council to hereby recognize December 1st, 2025 as World AIDS Day in Tuscaloosa.

2:52

And I know that date is since passed since we didn't meet last week, and encourage all citizens to support this day with meaningful programs, educational activities, and hopefully we did, and acts as services initiatives that raises awareness, provides care, and demonstrates support.

3:09

On a personal level, I think you know, uh maybe I speak for others.

3:13

I think I would to see the evolution of this in my lifetime, to see the health care improve dramatically, to see the stigmatism be reduced dramatically is a result of so many people on so many levels in so many ways.

3:29

And here locally, I can't say enough about Five Horizons Health Service and what it's done.

3:34

Um we certainly are proud of you and honored to have this proclamation.

3:38

So if you were just on behalf of Five Horizons and all of our clients and all people living with HIV, we just want to thank the city of Tuscaloosa for this proclamation.

3:53

You know, science really has given us the tools to completely end new transmissions between treatment for people living with HIV, which can reduce the viral load so low that that person becomes untransmittable, and through prep.

4:04

So one pill once a day or an injection every couple of months that can keep people who are at risk from contracting HIV.

4:10

If we can just get that knowledge and those tools in the hands of everyone that needs it, we will stop new transmissions.

4:16

And a big part of that is breaking down the stigma and getting people tested.

4:20

And so uh we've taken a step on that journey today by passing this proclamation and helping to educate the community.

4:25

So we're very grateful to you guys.

4:27

Thank you.

4:28

Thank you.

4:28

Thank you.

4:32

Do we have any council announcements?

4:35

Any agenda item comments.

4:36

I will be a jack's mayor.

4:38

I know that's a shock, but Saturday morning.

4:40

I will be back at JAX.

4:42

We'll be to miss.

4:43

We will be sending up the signal letting everyone know.

4:46

All right.

4:47

Any other council announcements tonight?

4:50

Any agenda item comments with this?

4:52

No, sir.

4:52

Unfinished business, clerk.

4:54

This will order demolition of the building located at 2711 24th Street.

4:58

Move it option.

4:59

Second.

5:00

Move and second.

5:00

Mr.

5:01

Williams.

5:02

Mr.

5:02

Mayor, City Council.

5:04

This is for the condemnation of 2711 24th Street, condemned August 8th, 2025.

5:09

This property has 47 housing code violations.

5:13

The owner and or the representatives have been contacted or aware of this hearing.

5:17

The owner is also aware that if it's condemned by the city council, the cost of demolition will be charged back to the owner.

5:23

The owner has decided not to contest this demolition, and he is not here to represent.

5:29

Okay.

5:29

Any questions, Mr.

5:30

Williams?

5:32

Okay.

5:32

This was a public hearing when it was introduced.

5:34

Anyone here wish to speak for or against?

5:37

And just for the record, to make certain we do not have anyone here from 2711 24th Street.

5:43

Seeing none, voting to demolish Mr.

5:46

Lanier.

5:47

Yes.

5:47

Yes.

5:48

Yes.

5:49

Yes.

5:49

Yes.

5:50

Yes.

5:51

2711 24th Street is voted to be demolished.

5:54

Clerk.

5:55

This will order demolition of the structure located at 3113 Riggs Road.

5:59

Move it option.

6:00

Second.

6:00

It's been moved and second.

6:01

Mr.

6:02

Williams.

6:03

This is for the condemnation of 3113 Riggs Road, condemned August 21st, 2025.

6:09

This property has 47 housing code violations.

6:12

The owner has been contacted, is aware of this hearing.

6:15

The owner is aware that if it's condemned and demolished, the cost of demolition will be charged back to the owner.

6:20

The owner did pull a permit after the last hearing.

6:24

He made some minor repairs or he made he pulled the permit for the repairs.

6:28

I'm sorry, he secured the house, cut a tree that was causing some issues.

6:31

No other repairs have been done to date.

6:38

Okay.

6:39

Any questions to Mr.

6:40

Williams?

6:42

Do we have a representative here for 3113 Riggs Road?

6:49

Do we have anyone here wishing to speak for or against the demolition?

6:55

Seeing none.

6:57

Any comments or questions for a call vote?

7:00

Seeing none, voting, Mr.

7:02

Eamon.

7:02

Yes.

7:03

Yes.

7:03

Yes.

7:04

Yes.

7:04

Yes.

7:05

Yes.

7:06

Demolition is ordered at 3113 Riggs Road.

7:09

Clerk.

7:10

This will order demolition of the structure located at 3153 Riggs Road.

7:13

Move it option.

7:14

Second.

7:15

It's been moved and second, Mr.

7:16

Williams.

7:17

This is for the condemnation of 3153 Riggs Road, condemned August 21st, 2025.

7:22

This property has 48 housing code violations.

7:25

The owner has been contacted, is aware of this hearing.

7:28

The owner is also aware that if this condemned and demolished by the call, the cost of demolition will be charged back to the owner.

7:34

The owner pulled a permit, but no repairs or corrections have been made to date.

7:41

Any questions to Mr.

7:42

Williams?

7:45

Oh, I'm sorry.

7:46

She is here.

7:46

Okay.

7:47

Um yes, ma'am.

7:48

If you would you would please come forward and give your name and address, assuming you're the owner or the represent representative of the owner at 3153 Riggs Road.

8:00

I am the owner of 3153 Riggs Road.

8:04

I didn't have but 30 days to do the repairs, but I need another 30 more days to try to work up on it.

8:10

It's been the holidays, it's been the weather.

8:13

I work at Birmingham, and by the time I get home, it's dark.

8:17

So at least 30 more, or at least after the holidays, because I'm doing this by myself.

8:22

I don't have a contractor or anything like that.

8:26

So I know I gotta get a contractor, but right now I don't have one.

8:31

Any questions or comments?

8:33

Do you I mean, do you think you can make any kind of improvements in 30 days?

8:38

I I a little bit, not a lot, but I can do something on it, you know, to show that I'm trying to keep the house.

8:45

Just a little bit.

8:46

It might not be all of it, but I can you know try to fix on it to make it look presentable.

8:53

So do you know what code enforcement is expecting to see in the amount of time that you're requesting?

8:59

I got a list of the things that need to be done, but I wasn't sure how long it was gonna, you know.

9:04

I didn't think 30 days is gonna be enough because it is a lot of work needs to be done.

9:12

Well, what what are you?

9:13

I mean, what are your plans for the property?

9:15

I replaced some of the wood, like on the side, and um, I was gonna try to paint it, and you know, it's been um sanded and everything, so I was gonna try to paint it, and I know some repairs got to be done to the back, so I'm trying to do the best I can myself.

9:31

So you're saying by January the night.

9:36

Yeah, at least by January.

9:39

Maybe the end of January.

9:43

I mean, I I'm okay with 30 more days.

9:46

Um, but I mean, I don't know how much work you can.

9:50

I mean, it's a lot of work that's gonna have to be done in 30 days to be honest with you.

9:55

Um, but I'm okay with 30 days.

9:59

A second.

10:00

This is gonna be very expensive.

10:02

I guess you know that.

10:03

I know.

10:04

I'm just trying to keep the home because it was my family's home, so that's all I have left of my family, so I was just trying to keep it.

10:11

That's all.

10:14

Any other questions?

10:17

Okay, thank you, ma'am.

10:19

Uh is that a motion to table for the motion on the table for 30 days and a second move and second table for 30 days.

10:26

This was a public hearing when it was introduced.

10:28

Anyone here wishing to speak for or against seeing none, voting to table for 30 days.

10:34

Mr.

10:35

Lanier.

10:36

Yes.

10:36

Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, demolition is tabled for 30 days.

10:44

Thank you.

10:45

Consent agenda, clerk.

10:46

This approves items A through O on the consent agenda.

10:50

So moved.

10:51

Second.

10:51

Then moved and second.

10:52

Voting, Mr.

10:53

Eman.

10:54

Yes.

10:54

Yes.

10:55

Yes.

10:55

Yes.

10:56

Yes.

10:56

Yes.

10:57

Yes.

10:57

Consent agenda is adopted.

10:59

Public hearings, clerk.

11:00

This will order demolition of the structures located at 2013 or 2317 Jack Warner Parkway.

11:06

So moved.

11:07

Second.

11:08

It's been moved and second.

11:09

Mr.

11:10

Williams.

11:16

Sorry about that.

11:17

All right.

11:17

So this is for the condemnation of 2317 Jack Warner Parkway.

11:21

Condemned August 6, 2025.

11:23

This property uh was a previous building that was demolished by the owner, and the slab was left remaining.

11:29

The owner has been contacted, is aware of this hearing.

11:31

The owner is aware that if this condemned and demolished, the cost of demolition will be charged back to the owner.

11:36

The owner is here to represent.

11:39

Any questions of Mr.

11:40

Williams?

11:42

Thank you, Mr.

11:43

Williams.

11:44

If the owner would come forward and please give your name and address.

11:53

I'm at 907 Indian Hills Drive.

11:56

Does the council have any questions for Mr.

11:58

Minges?

12:00

I'm asking for just a little bit more time to get the repairs done.

12:03

What's the plan?

12:04

What's the plan, Marcus?

12:06

I'm sorry, sir.

12:07

What's the plan?

12:08

I'm sorry, I didn't hear you.

12:10

What is what's the plan?

12:11

What do you plan to do with it?

12:12

I think I have to have some repairs to the roof and some windows replaced.

12:16

For the slab.

12:18

Yeah, there's two properties.

12:19

Uh they're based contiguous to me.

12:21

Um, I was going to ask to keep the slab and to put food trucks on the slab.

12:28

And then I was gonna repair the building to get it in condition to uh to get it done.

12:33

Um my skip my plans of doing these things were held up because I had a potential buyer, and I still have a potential buyer uh working with the planning department on you know what's permitted to uh in the area for them to build what they want to build.

12:47

Um so I I'm patiently waiting on my buyer, hopefully and patiently waiting on my buyer to uh make his decision, but apparently it's taking longer than I expected, so I'll need to make the repairs in order to you know not get my building tore down.

13:03

Um I guess I need to fill out the proper paperwork to uh leave the slab uh uh for a specific purpose.

13:13

I understood it was city code that you couldn't leave the sled.

13:16

That's right.

13:18

Is that is that correct?

13:21

So the code is correct.

13:24

Yeah, yeah.

13:25

It does.

13:26

And one of the problems that uh puts us in, Mr.

13:29

Minges is that I can for an hour name all the properties that we've required them to do it, and they complied, so it kind of puts us in a bad situation here to make an exception when we were not able to make exceptions prior to this.

13:46

It's kind of it's not a good dilemma for us to be in.

13:53

Take it up.

13:55

Okay, so Virgil, what exactly are we voting on tonight to take?

14:00

So this one here would be to demolish the slab on the property to remove it and take it back to original ground.

14:07

Okay, okay.

14:11

If we vote to do that, would he have time for it to do it himself?

14:16

Yes, yes, he would have time to demolish it himself.

14:19

I mean, by the time we would get our crews out there, you're looking at three to four months.

14:24

And he might could do it cheaper himself, and he could he's got he's got equipment stuff like that.

14:29

He has this opportunity to do it, and in the meantime, he would still have the opportunity to sell the property to someone.

14:35

It's just whoever purchased it knows would know that it has been condemned, and the slab has to come up.

14:44

Any other questions of Mr.

14:45

Williams or Mr.

14:46

Minges?

14:50

All right, thank you, sir.

14:52

You want me to just keep standing because I'm sure I'm next and that's fine, unless somebody wants to come up as this is a public hearing.

15:00

Anyone here wish to speak for or against seeing none?

15:03

Uh voting on the demolition, Mr.

15:07

Lanier.

15:08

Yes.

15:08

Yes.

15:09

No.

15:10

Yes.

15:10

No.

15:11

Yes.

15:12

Yes.

15:13

Demolition is ordered at 2317 Jack Warner Parkway.

15:17

Clerk.

15:17

This will order demolition of the structure located at 2327 Jack Warner Parkway.

15:22

So moved.

15:22

Second.

15:23

It's been moved and second.

15:24

Mr.

15:25

Williams.

15:26

Oh, gee.

15:26

You're right.

15:27

Uh this is for the condemnation of 2327 Jack Warner Parkway.

15:30

Condemned October 6, 2025.

15:33

Property has 47 housing code violations.

15:36

This owner has been contacted, is aware of the hearing.

15:38

The owner is aware that if it's condemned and demolished, the cost of demolition will be charged back to the owner.

15:43

They have made some repairs to the building.

15:50

Any questions for Mr.

15:51

Williams?

15:52

Do we have the pictures of the repairs?

15:55

Yes, if you uh see that's what it looks like.

15:58

That's what it looked like at on December the 9th, or well, actually last Friday.

16:02

If you go back to the beginning, you can see um so there was some windows busted out on the other side.

16:10

Move back up to the go to the next picture.

16:13

Other next one.

16:14

All right, so back in the back above the four doors, there was a roof, some roof panels coming off there.

16:21

Those have been repaired.

16:22

The doors have been partially repaired.

16:24

There's still one that's slightly ajar.

16:27

Uh the two repairs on so now you can see uh well no slides.

16:32

Go to the next one.

16:34

All right, go to the next one.

16:36

All right, so this is December 9th.

16:38

So you can see you got one door that's slightly ajar, and that other door is ajar, but the and you have two holes still in the roof, and then of course the debris and and materials that are on the site, but he has made some repairs.

16:58

Okay, Mr.

16:59

Minges, just for the record, would you mind giving your name?

17:01

Name the address.

17:02

My name is Marcus Minges, I'm the owner of the property.

17:05

Any questions for Mr.

17:06

Minges?

17:08

What do you want to do with this property, Mr.

17:10

Minges?

17:11

Um, so I mean, is this something you want to repair and keep?

17:15

Yeah, I'm gonna repair it.

17:16

Repair and sell it or what?

17:17

Uh I'm just gonna repair it to keep it from being condemned.

17:20

Um, and and uh I'm it's off on the market for sale.

17:25

Um clean it up, yeah.

17:27

But oh yeah, I cleaned up the the if boy, if you'd have seen a picture of what the slab looked like uh a few months ago, it was horrifying.

17:34

Uh it I spent days and days and days loading everything off of it.

17:38

Um and then I finally got power re-established to the building.

17:42

They dropped my overhead power when they did the Jack Warner Parkway improvements, and I had to go with the underground service.

17:49

Uh so I put in underground service and got that inspected and done, and then I waited for months after the storm uh for Alabama Power to set me a transformer.

17:59

Uh and I have power owned to the building now, and so that makes things a lot easier to do repairs on the building, obviously.

18:07

Um I you know, 15 days I could easily get these things done.

18:10

You know, whether I may I'll make a motion for 30 30 days.

18:15

It's been moved and second table for 30 days.

18:17

This was a public hearing when it was introduced.

18:19

Anyone here wishing to speak for or again?

18:23

Seeing none.

18:24

Voting, Mr.

18:25

Eatman.

18:26

Yes.

18:27

Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, demolition is table.

18:31

30 days.

18:31

Thanks, Council.

18:32

Thank you, Mayor.

18:33

Thank you.

18:34

Clerk.

18:34

This will order demolition of the structure located at 3620 23rd Avenue.

18:41

Second second, move and second, Mr.

18:43

Williams.

18:44

This is for the condemnation of 3623, I'm 3620 23rd Street.

18:49

Condemned October 6, 2025.

18:51

This property has 47 housing code violations.

18:54

The owner has been contacted, is aware of this hearing.

18:57

The owner is aware that if it's condemned and demolished, the cost of demolition will be charged back to the owner.

19:01

The owner has pulled a permit, has secured the property, and I was told that they had started making some interior repairs.

19:09

No repairs have been made to the exterior of the building as of yet.

19:12

The owners are supposed to be here.

19:14

Okay.

19:15

Any questions to Mr.

19:16

Williams?

19:16

Yeah.

19:18

Are the owners or the owners representative here tonight?

19:21

If you would please come forward and give your name and address.

19:28

I'm sorry, you're gonna have to speak up.

19:30

Oh, my name is Theseus O'Neill.

19:32

I am the owner of the property.

19:34

Infernal Thomas.

19:36

Okay.

19:38

And the address?

19:40

Uh 6615 35th Street.

19:43

Okay.

19:44

Any questions?

19:47

So I'm anxious.

19:50

I'm anxious to get this resolved.

19:54

Well, the you know, we're working on that property.

19:57

What's happening is as you know, you know what neighborhood it's in.

20:01

So we've got we've got supplies in the home, getting ready to fix it.

20:08

To be honest, my mom just died like last month in uh October.

20:13

So I was taking care of her.

20:16

Then so other things have been going on, but we were getting the materials to fix the home.

20:23

So we did uh cut the grass, remove some of the limbs.

20:28

You want to see some of the pictures?

20:29

We got pictures where we have the material inside the home fixed.

20:34

I think I I'm certainly believe you, but how much time do you how much time are you asking for?

20:40

90 days, maybe since it's the holidays and everything, at least 90 days.

20:47

I mean, okay, let's what about 60?

20:49

I mean, we can have it uh 60 days, 60 days frame.

20:53

I'm working on the framework and get the frame and inspector, but we can do the roof.

20:58

Uh that's what we've got.

20:59

We gotta do we gotta go through inspection.

21:02

Why not go ahead?

21:03

Go ahead, Raymond.

21:04

I got a good party.

21:06

She has any sixty days.

21:07

60 days, so not not in January, but February.

21:10

Okay, yeah.

21:12

Okay, she would be good.

21:13

We think we'll be good because we are fixing it, so I appreciate it.

21:17

So is that a motion for 60 days?

21:19

Yes, I'm now seconded.

21:20

Thank you.

21:21

Okay, we have a motion and second to table for 60 days.

21:24

Uh this is a public hearing.

21:26

Is there anyone here wishing to speak for or against seeing none?

21:30

Voting to table 60 days, Mr.

21:32

Lanier.

21:33

Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, demolitions table for 60 days.

21:38

Thank you.

21:39

Thank you.

21:39

Thank you.

21:40

Good luck.

21:40

Thank you.

21:41

Clerk.

21:42

This order is demolition of the building located at 4700 McFarland Boulevard East.

21:47

Oh move.

21:48

Second.

21:49

Move and second, Mr.

21:50

Williams.

21:51

Yes, this is for the condemnation of 4700 McFarland Boulevard East.

21:54

Condemn September 29th, 2025.

21:58

This property has 46 housing code violations.

22:01

The owner has been contacted as aware of this hearing.

22:03

The owner is aware that if it's condemned and demolished, the cost of demolition will be charged back to the owner.

22:08

The owner has made some repairs and ongoing repairs are continuing to be made.

22:14

The owner is here to represent.

22:17

Any questions, Mr.

22:18

Williams?

22:20

Yeah, that's right.

22:21

30 days 30 days, yes.

22:25

When when when is that a motion?

22:28

We can go ahead and get the motion on the table.

22:30

Yes.

22:30

Is that right?

22:31

13 days for 30 days.

22:32

I think the attorney that was representative won't be out until so we're gonna table to January 6th.

22:37

Is that 30 days?

22:38

Yeah.

22:42

We still are there's a motion and second to table for 30 days to allow for the uh the uh the owner to have legal representation present to the city council.

22:55

Um before I call for a vote.

22:57

Is there anyone here wishing to speak for or against this demolition?

23:03

Seeing none tabling for 30 days, Mr.

23:08

Eatman, yes, yes, yes, yes, 30 days, yes, yes, yes, yeah.

23:14

No longer, no longer, amen.

23:18

All right, thank you, Mr.

23:19

Williams.

23:20

Yeah, clerk.

23:22

This sets the cost for demolition of the structure located at 512 Harbro Road East and authorizes the filing of a lien.

23:28

Just let me know.

23:28

So second.

23:30

It's been moved and seconded.

23:31

This is a public hearing.

23:32

Anybody here wish to speak for or against setting the cost?

23:35

No, seeing none, voting, Mr.

23:37

Lanier.

23:39

Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, cost is set, clerk.

23:45

This sets the cost for demolition of the structure located at 434 8th Avenue Northeast and authorizes the filing of a lien.

23:51

So move.

23:52

Second.

23:52

Move and second.

23:53

Anyone here wish to speak for against setting the cost of demolition.

23:58

Seeing none, voting mistreatment.

24:00

Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, cost is set, clerk.

24:05

This authorizes zoning amendment number 23.

24:09

So move.

24:09

So move.

24:11

Second.

24:11

It's been moved and second, Mr.

24:12

Ponds.

24:13

Thank you, Mayor.

24:14

Thank you, council.

24:15

So this is a rezoning request by JLP Construction petitioning to rezone about 0.84 acres located at 2100 and 2102 Fifth Avenue East from SFR1 to MR1.

24:28

And this is in Council District 2.

24:30

So you can see the location of the property, the current zoning, SFR1, and then what it looks like today.

24:38

So there are two structures on the property.

24:41

They're requesting to rezone from SFR1 to MR1 to allow more dense housing, like the adjacent lots to the south and the east.

24:48

So again, this is what it looks like from the ground, and this is what they are proposing.

24:53

So five structures with parking in the rear, and then some renderings showing what those might look like.

25:03

It does conform to framework.

25:04

Framework identifies this as traditional neighborhood edge.

25:07

Um use character map.

25:12

And this was um recommended, not recommended by a vote of five to three at the August 2025 meeting at the planning and zoning commission.

25:23

And I can answer any questions that y'all may have.

25:25

We do have a representative here to speak on it.

25:27

Any questions for Mr.

25:29

Ponds?

25:31

Thank you, Mr.

25:32

Pines.

25:32

If the applicant would come forward and please give your name and address.

25:42

Good evening, Chris Centel, Centel Engineering.

25:45

I represent uh Williams and uh Mr.

25:48

Pate.

25:49

I'd be glad to answer any questions.

25:51

Uh you have any questions, Mr.

25:54

Sintel.

25:57

I do just want to say again that we did have um some comments of slight concern doing our planning and zoning commission, but I was able to meet with Mr.

26:06

Centel and uh work out some of those details, including a stronger HOA, and so I'm I feel a lot more confident in this project moving forward.

26:18

Uh I'd like to state on record for everybody here that it was a pleasure.

26:22

Uh it was that's that's what it's all about is actually compromise and getting be able to meet and address concerns.

26:29

So thank you.

26:31

If I got any questions, I'd I mean, still I'd be glad to answer.

26:36

All right, sounds good.

26:38

Um, this is a public hearing.

26:39

Is there anyone here with me to speak for or against seeing none?

26:44

Voting Mr.

26:44

Lanier.

26:45

Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, zoning amendments adopted, good luck.

26:51

Resolution ordinances not of a general nature or permit operation, clerk.

26:55

This rejects all bids for generator inspections and maintenance.

26:58

So move second moved and second by Mr.

27:02

Eatman.

27:02

Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes.

27:06

Resolutions adopted, clerk.

27:07

This authorizes execution of a certification for the Tuscaloosa Housing Authority.

27:12

Motion Second Move and second by Mr.

27:14

Lanier.

27:15

Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, resolutions adopted, clerk.

27:20

This authorizes an amendment to the lease agreement with Hawthorne and Global Aviation Services LLC.

27:26

Submove.

27:27

Second.

27:27

Move and second, by Mr.

27:29

Eatman.

27:29

Yes.

27:30

Yes.

27:30

Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes.

27:33

Resolutions adopted, clerk.

27:34

This authorizes amendment number one to the engineering contract with McGifford and Associates LLC.

27:39

Motion.

27:39

Second.

27:40

Second.

27:40

Move and second by Mr.

27:41

Lanier.

27:42

Yes.

27:43

Yes.

27:43

Yes.

27:44

Yes.

27:44

Yes.

27:45

Yes.

27:45

Yes.

27:46

Resolutions adopted, Clerk.

27:47

This will authorize a reimbursement resolution.

27:51

Motion.

27:51

Second.

27:52

Move and second by Mr.

27:53

Eatman.

27:54

Yes.

27:54

Yes.

27:55

Yes.

27:55

Yes.

27:56

Yes.

27:57

Yes.

27:57

Yes.

27:58

Resolutions adopted, Clerk.

27:59

This authorizes the purchase of equipment supplies or services from pump and process equipment incorporated.

28:05

So move.

28:07

Second.

28:07

Move and second by Mr.

28:08

Lanier.

28:09

Yes.

28:10

Yes.

28:10

Yes.

28:11

Yes.

28:11

Yes.

28:12

Yes.

28:13

Yes.

28:13

Resolution is adopted, Clerk.

28:15

This authorizes the purchase of equipment supplies or services from Tuscaloosa Tractor.

28:19

Submove.

28:20

Second.

28:21

Move and second by Mr.

28:22

Eatman.

28:23

Yes.

28:23

Yes.

28:24

Yes.

28:24

Yes.

28:25

Yes.

28:26

Yes.

28:26

Yes.

28:26

Resolutions adopted.

28:27

Clerk.

28:28

This will authorize the purchase of equipment supplies or services from Stivers Ford Lincoln.

28:33

Sub move.

28:34

Second.

28:34

Move and second by Mr.

28:35

Linier.

28:36

Yes.

28:36

Yes.

28:37

Yes.

28:38

Yes.

28:38

Yes.

28:39

Yes.

28:39

Yes.

28:40

Resolution is adopted.

28:41

Clerk.

28:41

This will authorize the purchase of equipment supplies or services from Grimco.

28:45

So move.

28:46

Second.

28:47

Move and second by Mr.

28:48

Eatman.

28:49

Yes.

28:49

Yes.

28:50

Yes.

28:50

Yes.

28:51

Yes.

28:51

Yes.

28:52

Yes.

28:52

Resolutions adopted, Clerk.

28:54

This authorizes a minor public works contract with Amison and Associates Incorporated.

28:58

So move.

28:59

Second.

29:00

Then move and second by Mr.

29:01

Lanier.

29:02

Yes.

29:02

Yes.

29:03

Yes.

29:03

Yes.

29:04

Yes.

29:04

Yes.

29:05

Yes.

29:05

Resolutions adopted, Clerk.

29:07

This will authorize renewal of insurance coverage.

29:10

So second.

29:11

Move and second by Mr.

29:12

Eatman.

29:13

Yes.

29:13

Yes.

29:13

Yes.

29:14

Yes.

29:14

Yes.

29:15

Yes.

29:15

Yes.

29:16

Resolutions adopted.

29:17

Clerk.

29:17

This will authorize a professional services contract with Sprout Social Incorporated.

29:22

Move adoption.

29:23

Second.

29:23

Move and second by Mr.

29:24

Lanier.

29:25

Yes.

29:26

Yes.

29:26

Yes.

29:27

Yes.

29:27

Yes.

29:28

Yes.

29:28

Yes.

29:29

Resolutions adopted.

29:30

Clerk.

29:31

This will authorize the professional services contract with title exam.

29:34

LLC.

29:35

Motion.

29:36

Second.

29:36

Move and second.

29:37

Voting Mr.

29:38

Eatman.

29:38

Yes.

29:39

Yes.

29:40

Yes.

29:40

Yes.

29:41

Yes.

29:42

Yes.

29:42

Yes.

29:44

Resolutions adopted.

29:45

Clerk.

29:45

This will authorize a minor public works contract with building specialties company.

29:49

So move.

29:50

So move and second by Mr.

29:52

Linear.

29:53

Yes.

29:54

Yes.

29:54

Yes.

29:55

Yes.

29:55

Yes.

29:56

Yes.

29:56

Yes.

29:57

Resolutions adopted, Clerk.

30:00

This authorizes a minor public works contract with fast signs.

30:03

Sub move.

30:04

Second.

30:04

Move and second.

30:05

Voting Mr.

30:05

Eatman.

30:06

Yes.

30:06

Yes.

30:07

Yes.

30:07

Yes.

30:08

Yes.

30:08

Yes.

30:09

Yes.

30:09

Resolutions adopted.

30:11

Clerk.

30:11

This authorizes a minor public works contract with Ryan Metal Works Incorporated.

30:15

So move.

30:16

Second.

30:17

Move and second.

30:18

Voting Mr.

30:18

Lanier.

30:19

Yes.

30:19

Yes.

30:20

Yes.

30:20

Yes.

30:20

Yes.

30:21

Yes.

30:22

Yes.

30:22

Resolutions adopted.

30:23

Clerk.

30:24

This authorizes a contract for professional consulting and related services with Bullock Environmental LLC.

30:30

Move adoption.

30:31

Second.

30:32

Move and second.

30:33

Voting Mr.

30:33

Eatman.

30:34

Yes.

30:34

Yes.

30:35

Yes.

30:35

Yes.

30:36

Yes.

30:37

Yes.

30:37

Yes.

30:38

Resolutions adopted.

30:39

Clerk.

30:39

This will authorize a minor public works contract with Dixie Painting and Stan Blasting Incorporated.

30:44

So move.

30:46

Second.

30:46

Move and second.

30:47

Voting Mr.

30:48

Lanier.

30:48

Yes.

30:49

Yes.

30:49

Yes.

30:49

Yes.

30:50

Yes.

30:51

Yes.

30:51

Yes.

30:52

Resolution is adopted.

30:53

Clerk.

30:53

This authorizes a contract with Jacobs Engineering Group Incorporated.

30:57

So move.

30:58

Move and second.

30:59

Voting Mr.

30:59

Eatman.

31:00

Yes.

31:00

Yes.

31:01

Yes.

31:02

Yes.

31:02

Yes.

31:03

Yes.

31:03

Yes.

31:04

Resolutions adopted.

31:05

Clerk.

31:05

This authorizes a contract with Jim House and Associates Incorporated and declares a bid law exemption.

31:11

So move.

31:12

Second.

31:13

Move and second.

31:13

Voting voting, Mr.

31:14

Lanier.

31:15

Yes.

31:16

Yes.

31:16

Yes.

31:17

Yes.

31:17

Yes.

31:18

Yes.

31:18

Yes.

31:19

Resolutions adopted.

31:20

Clerk.

31:20

This will authorize a contract with Biddle Consulting Group Incorporated and declares a bid law exemption.

31:26

So move and second, voting Mr.

31:29

Eatman.

31:30

Yes.

31:30

Yes.

31:31

Yes.

31:31

Yes.

31:32

Yes.

31:33

Yes.

31:34

Yes.

31:34

Resolution is adopted.

31:35

Clark.

31:36

This authorizes execution of an appraisal services contract with Southeast Appraisal Incorporated.

31:42

So move.

31:43

Second.

31:43

Move and second.

31:44

Voting Mr.

31:45

Lanier.

31:45

Yes.

31:46

Yes.

31:47

Yes.

31:47

Yes.

31:48

Yes.

31:49

Yes.

31:49

Yes.

31:50

Resolutions adopted.

31:51

Clerk.

31:52

This tentatively awards a public works contract to Dominion Construction Yes.

31:55

Yes.

31:56

Yes.

31:56

Yes.

31:56

Yes.

31:57

Yes.

31:57

Yes.

31:59

Some move.

32:00

Second.

32:01

Move and second.

32:03

Voting Mr.

32:04

Eatman.

32:04

Yes.

32:05

Yes.

32:05

Yes.

32:06

Yes, sir.

32:09

Thank you.

32:11

I guess.

32:14

I don't know.

32:14

Congratulations, Mr.

32:15

Cry.

32:16

Clerk.

32:17

This authorizes disbursement from district one improvements funds to Bryant High School.

32:21

So move.

32:22

Second.

32:22

Move and second.

32:23

Voting Mr.

32:24

Lanier.

32:24

Yes.

32:25

Yes.

32:26

Yes.

32:26

Yes.

32:27

Yes.

32:27

Yes.

32:28

Yes.

32:29

Resolutions adopted, Clerk.

32:30

This authorizes disbursement from District One Improvements Funds to Para.

32:34

So move.

32:35

Second.

32:35

Move and second, voting Mr.

32:36

Eatman.

32:37

Yes.

32:37

Yes.

32:38

Yes.

32:38

Yes.

32:38

Yes.

32:39

Yes.

32:40

Yes.

32:40

Resolutions adopted, Clerk.

32:42

This authorizes disbursement from District One Improvements Funds to Rose's Leadership Academy and Mind Changers Incorporated.

32:47

So move.

32:48

Second.

32:49

Move and second.

32:49

Voting Mr.

32:50

Lanier.

32:51

Yes.

32:51

Yes.

32:52

Yes.

32:52

Yes.

32:53

Yes.

32:53

Yes.

32:54

Yes.

32:54

Resolutions adopted.

32:56

Clerk.

32:56

This authorizes disbursement from District One Improvements Funds to St.

32:59

Paul Baptist Church and New Enoch Missionary Baptist Church.

33:02

So move.

33:03

Second.

33:04

Second.

33:04

Move and second.

33:05

Voting Mr.

33:05

Eatman.

33:06

Yes.

33:06

Yes.

33:07

Yes.

33:07

Yes.

33:08

Yes.

33:09

Yes.

33:09

Yes.

33:10

But uh resolutions adopted, Clerk.

33:13

This approves job pass specifications for information technology and public works.

33:18

So move.

33:18

Second.

33:19

Second.

33:19

Move and second.

33:20

Voting Mr.

33:21

Lanier.

33:21

Yes.

33:22

Yes.

33:23

Yes.

33:23

Yes.

33:24

Yes.

33:25

Yes.

33:26

Yes.

33:26

Resolutions adopted.

33:27

Clerk.

33:28

This authorizes amendment number two to the 2025 B warrant series budget.

33:33

Motion.

33:33

Second.

33:34

Move and second.

33:35

Voting Mr.

33:35

Eatman.

33:36

Yes.

33:36

Yes.

33:37

Yes.

33:37

Yes.

33:38

Yes.

33:38

Yes.

33:38

Yes.

33:39

Resolutions adopted.

33:40

Ordinance resolutions of the general nature of permanent operation for introduction.

33:43

Clerk.

33:44

This introduces zoning amendment number 24.

33:47

Motion.

33:48

Second.

33:48

Move and second.

33:49

Voting Mr.

33:50

Lanier.

33:50

Yes.

33:51

Yes.

33:52

Yes.

33:52

Yes.

33:52

Yes.

33:53

Yes.

33:54

Yes.

33:54

Clerk.

33:55

This annexes approximately 40.8 acres to the corporate limits of the city of Tuscaloosa.

34:00

Motion.

34:00

Second.

34:01

Second.

34:01

Move and second.

34:02

Voting Mr.

34:03

Eatman.

34:03

Yes.

34:04

Yes.

34:04

Yes.

34:05

Yes.

34:05

Yes.

34:06

Yes.

34:06

Yes.

34:07

Off unanimous consent.

34:08

Second.

34:08

Move and second.

34:09

Voting Mr.

34:10

Lanier.

34:10

Yes.

34:11

Yes.

34:11

Yes.

34:12

Yes.

34:12

Yes.

34:13

Yes.

34:13

Yes.

34:14

Annexations adopted.

34:15

Clerk.

34:15

This amends sections 21, 28, and 29 of the code of Tuscaloosa.

34:20

So move.

34:22

Second.

34:22

Move and second.

34:23

Voting Mr.

34:24

Eatman.

34:24

Yes.

34:25

Yes.

34:25

Yes.

34:26

Yes.

34:26

Yes.

34:27

Yeah.

34:28

I'm sorry.

34:28

Go ahead.

34:29

Mr.

34:29

Business.

34:30

Okay.

34:31

Yes.

34:32

Yes.

34:35

Move and second.

34:36

Voting Mr.

34:37

Lanier.

34:37

Yes.

34:39

Yes.

34:39

Yes.

34:40

Yes.

34:40

Yes.

34:41

Yes.

34:41

Yes.

34:42

Code's amended.

34:43

Clerk.

34:43

This amends exhibits A and B of 1942 of the Code of Tuscaloosa.

34:47

So move.

34:48

Second.

34:48

Move and second.

34:49

Voting Mr.

34:50

Eatman.

34:50

Yes.

34:51

Yes.

34:51

Yes.

34:52

Yes.

34:53

Yes.

34:54

Yes.

34:54

Yes.

34:55

Call for unanimous consent.

34:57

Second.

34:57

Move and second.

34:58

Voting Mr.

34:59

Lanier.

35:00

Yes.

35:00

Yes.

35:00

Yes.

35:01

Yes.

35:01

Yes.

35:02

Yes.

35:03

Yes.

35:03

Exhibits are amended, Clerk.

35:05

This declares property surplus and no longer needed for municipal purposes.

35:09

Some of second.

35:10

Move and second.

35:11

Voting Mr.

35:12

Eatman.

35:12

Yes.

35:13

Yes.

35:14

Yes.

35:14

Yes.

35:15

Yes.

35:15

Yes.

35:16

Yes.

35:16

Off unanimous consent.

35:17

Second second.

35:18

Move and second.

35:19

Voting Mr.

35:20

Lanier.

35:21

Yes.

35:21

Yes.

35:22

Yes.

35:22

Yes.

35:22

Yes.

35:23

Yes.

35:24

Yes.

35:24

The property is declared surplus.

35:26

This next resolution will require three votes of the city council.

35:30

Clerk.

35:31

This authorizes the issuance and makes provision for the payment of $45 million general obligation warrant series 2026.

35:39

Move it option.

35:40

Second.

35:41

Moved and second.

35:42

Voting Mr.

35:43

Eatman.

35:43

Yes.

35:44

Yes.

35:44

Yes.

35:45

Yes.

35:46

Yes.

35:46

Yes.

35:47

Yes.

35:47

Off unanimous consent.

35:49

Second.

35:49

Move and second.

35:50

Voting Mr.

35:50

Lanier.

35:51

Yes.

35:51

Yes.

35:52

Yes.

35:53

Yes.

35:53

Yes.

35:54

Yes.

35:55

Yes.

35:55

And do I hear a motion for super unanimous consent?

35:58

I will give that right now.

36:00

Thanks.

36:00

Moved and second.

36:02

Voting Mr.

36:03

Eatman.

36:03

Yes.

36:04

Yes.

36:05

Yes.

36:05

Yes.

36:08

Yes.

36:08

Yes.

36:09

Have we blessed it enough times?

36:11

We have.

36:11

Super.

36:12

It's been declared blessed and adopted.

36:14

For adoption, clerk.

36:16

This sets January 6, 2026 is the date for a public hearing to consider adoption of zoning amendment number 24.

36:21

Some of second.

36:23

Then move and second.

36:24

Voting Mr.

36:25

Lanier.

36:25

Yes.

36:26

Yes.

36:27

Yes.

36:28

Yes.

36:28

Yes.

36:29

Yes.

36:29

Yes.

36:30

Data said.

36:31

Auditing account.

36:32

This authorizes the payment of bills.

36:33

Pay my bills.

36:35

Move and second.

36:36

Voting Mr.

36:37

Eatman.

36:37

Yes.

36:38

Yes.

36:38

Yes.

36:38

Yes.

36:40

Yes.

36:41

Yes.

36:42

Thank you.

36:42

Bills are paid.

36:43

You did good for being absent three weeks.

36:47

Yeah.

36:49

Citizens' comments and other communications.

36:51

These citizens wish to address their city council.

36:56

Seeing none, subject to exercise mayoral veto and ordinance of a general nature of permanent operation.

37:00

I'll apply the departments here by order to otherwise implement council policy that stay enacted.

37:04

Do we have a motion to adjourn?

37:05

We adjourned.

37:06

Second.

37:06

Move and second to adjourn.

37:07

Voting Mr.

37:08

Lanier.

37:09

Yes.

37:09

Yes.

37:10

Yes.

37:10

Yes.

37:11

Yes.

37:11

Yes.

37:12

Yes.

37:12

Meetings adjourned.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
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Budget Equity Analysis1%
Summary of Proceedings

Tuscaloosa City Council Meeting Summary - December 9, 2025

The Tuscaloosa City Council convened on December 9, 2025, to approve minutes, recognize World AIDS Day, and deliberate on seven public hearing items regarding property condemnation and demolition. The meeting featured significant deliberation on demolition orders for properties with significant housing code violations, with several owners appearing to request time extensions for repairs. A zoning amendment for increased residential density was adopted unanimously after discussion with the Planning and Zoning Commission regarding concerns.

Consent Calendar

  • Approval of meeting minutes from the previous session (unanimous).
  • Adoption of items A through O on the consent agenda (unanimous).

Public Comments & Testimony

  • World AIDS Day Proclamation: Landon Nichols of Five Horizons Health Services expressed gratitude for the proclamation, stating that the organization has successfully utilized science to reduce new transmissions and that breaking down stigma is essential. Council members expressed full support for the initiative to reduce stigma and improve healthcare outcomes.
  • 3153 Riggs Road (Owner): The owner, a resident of Birmingham, expressed a strong desire to keep her family home. She requested a 30-day extension to complete repairs and make the property presentable, citing holiday constraints, weather, lack of a contractor, and working late hours as reasons for the delay. She assured the council she would make "a little bit" of progress but admitted significant work remained.
  • 2317 Jack Warner Parkway (Owner - Marcus Minges): The owner requested more time to complete roof and window repairs and to address slab removal requirements. He explained that a potential buyer for the contiguous property has delayed his plans and that removing the slab via city crews would take 3-4 months. He argued that if given time, he could demolish the slab himself more cheaply.
  • 2317 Jack Warner Parkway (Council Member Position): A council member expressed concern about setting a precedent for exceptions, noting that other property owners had complied previously. The member advocated for removing the slab to return the land to original ground.
  • 2327 Jack Warner Parkway (Owner - Marcus Minges): The owner stated his plan to repair the building to prevent condemnation and keep it from the market, citing extensive cleanup and utility restoration efforts. He requested a 30-day extension to complete visible repairs.
  • 3620 23rd Street (Owner - Theseus O'Neill): The owner expressed anxiety to resolve the issue, noting recent personal hardship due to his mother's passing. He requested 60 days (extending to February) to frame and inspect the property while materials are being prepared.
  • 4700 McFarland Boulevard East (Attorney/Representative): The representative requested a 30-day extension to January 6, 2026, to allow for legal representation to be present for future city council proceedings.

Discussion Items

  • Demolition Orders: Council deliberated on seven properties (2711 24th St, 3113 Riggs Rd, 3153 Riggs Rd, 2317 Jack Warner Pkwy, 2327 Jack Warner Pkwy, 3620 23rd St, and 4700 McFarland Blvd E). Council reviewed code violation counts (ranging from 46-48) and repair efforts. Owners appealed for extensions based on personal hardship, lack of contractors, or pending sales.
  • Zoning Amendment No. 23 (2100/2102 Fifth Ave E): Mr. Ponds presented the request by JLP Construction to rezone 0.84 acres from SFR1 to MR1 to allow for denser housing. The applicant stated they had addressed Planning and Zoning Commission concerns by agreeing to a stronger Homeowners Association (HOA). The Council member noted the 5-3 prior recommendation against the request but expressed confidence after negotiations.
  • Resolution on Generator Inspections: The Council rejected all bids for generator inspections and maintenance.
  • Financial & Contract Items: The Council deliberated on multiple resolutions authorizing liens for demolition costs, contracts with various vendors (including Hawthorne, McGifford, Bullock Environmental, Jacobs, etc.), warrants, and disbursements from District One Improvements Funds.

Key Outcomes

  • World AIDS Day: December 1, 2025, was officially recognized via proclamation.
  • Demolition Orders (Approved):
    • 2711 24th Street (Unanimous; owner waived appeal).
    • 3113 Riggs Road (Unanimous; minimal repairs noted, no action required).
    • 2317 Jack Warner Parkway (Vote tally: 4 Yes, 2 No; Slab removal ordered; owner retains opportunity to sell/repair if they demolish slab themselves).
  • Demolition Tabled (Extended):
    • 3153 Riggs Road: Tabled for 30 days (Owner requested extension for holiday/family reasons).
    • 2327 Jack Warner Parkway: Tabled for 30 days (Owner requested extension for repairs).
    • 3620 23rd Street: Tabled for 60 days (Owner requested extension for framing/inspection).
    • 4700 McFarland Boulevard East: Tabled for 30 days (Pending legal representation).
  • Zoning Amendment No. 23: Adopted unanimously (7-0) to rezone 0.84 acres to MR1.
  • Financial Actions:
    • Costs for demolition set and liens authorized for 512 Harbro Road E and 434 8th Ave NE.
    • All resolutions regarding vendor contracts, bond issuance, and fund disbursements were adopted unanimously.
    • Zoning Amendment No. 24 and an annexation of 40.8 acres were passed.
  • Date Set: January 6, 2026, scheduled as the public hearing date for the adoption of Zoning Amendment No. 24.

Meeting Transcript

I'll do that. All right. Good evening, everyone. The Tuscaloose City Council will now come to order. If everyone would please stand for our council prayer and then remain standing for our pledge of allegiance. Let's bow our heads, please. Dear God, bless our proceedings tonight. Give us the wisdom to know what is just and the strength to do what is right. Amen. 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. Please be seated. Approval of the minutes. Make a motion to approve the minutes. Second. It's been moved and second that we approve the minutes. Voting, Mr. Eatman. Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes. Minutes stand approved. I apologize. I'm a little off rhythm. We've been out for a couple of weeks, so I'll try to find my C legs. Yeah. Um I don't know if it's not my. I hope that's not my phone. No, sir. Okay. Um we now have proclamation and statements by Mayor and Council. Uh tonight we are recognizing World's AIDS Day, and I know we have members here from Five Horizons Health Services. And I would ask uh Landon Nichols to join me. Certainly, Dr. Kilpatrick, we'd love to have you as well as I read this proclamation into the record. Whereas World AIDS Day is observed globally on December 1st to raise awareness regarding HIV AIDS, honor those who are living with the virus, and remember those who have lost their lives. Whereas the City of Tuscaloosa recognizes the importance of providing education, resources, health care, and supportive services to individuals affected by HIV AIDS and encourages community initiatives, outreach programs, and partnerships that foster understanding, reduce stigma, and strengthen the well-being of those that are impacted. Whereas though through continued awareness campaigns, outreach program, testing, initiatives, research, and access to health care services, our community can work together to reduce the stigma associated with HIV AIDS, provide early detection, and advance towards a future that is free from this disease. And whereas the global fight against HIV AIDS strengthened by research, medical advancements, and the dedication of organizations, health care professionals, and volunteers who work tirelessly to prevent the who to work tirelessly to improve prevention and prevention, treatment, and care, demonstrating the power of collaboration and innovation in addressing this public health challenge. Now therefore it be it resolved that I want Maddox on behalf of the City Council to hereby recognize December 1st, 2025 as World AIDS Day in Tuscaloosa. And I know that date is since passed since we didn't meet last week, and encourage all citizens to support this day with meaningful programs, educational activities, and hopefully we did, and acts as services initiatives that raises awareness, provides care, and demonstrates support. On a personal level, I think you know, uh maybe I speak for others. I think I would to see the evolution of this in my lifetime, to see the health care improve dramatically, to see the stigmatism be reduced dramatically is a result of so many people on so many levels in so many ways. And here locally, I can't say enough about Five Horizons Health Service and what it's done. Um we certainly are proud of you and honored to have this proclamation. So if you were just on behalf of Five Horizons and all of our clients and all people living with HIV, we just want to thank the city of Tuscaloosa for this proclamation. You know, science really has given us the tools to completely end new transmissions between treatment for people living with HIV, which can reduce the viral load so low that that person becomes untransmittable, and through prep.

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