DRAFT Council Agenda Packet for September 21, 2021
AGENDA
PRATTVILLE CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2021
A PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE AMERICAN FLAG:
INVOCATION:
ROLL CALL:
CALL TO ORDER:
THE CHARACTER TRAIT OF THE MONTH IS ATTENTIVENESS: Showing the worth of a
person or task by giving my undivided attention.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Public Hearing and City Council Meeting September 7, 2021,
and Work Session September 14, 2021
COMMENTS FROM PERSONS PRESENT REGARDING TONIGHT’S AGENDA:
MAYOR’S REPORT:
REPORT FROM COUNCIL ON SPECIAL COMMITTEES:
REPORT ON THE STATUS OF CITY FINANCES:
CONSENT AGENDA
1. RESOLUTION: To Grant Permission to the Prattville Lions Quarterback Club to Collect a
Parking Fee at Stanley-Jensen Stadium for the 2021 Football Season. (Sponsored By:
Councilor Strichik)
2. RESOLUTION: To Waive Fee for the Autauga County Fair Organization during the Week
of October 12-16, 2021. (Sponsored By: Councilor Strichik)
3. RESOLUTION: To Declare Various Weeded Lots to be a Public Nuisance, Order Their
Abatement and Set a Public Hearing per Title 11, Chapter 67 of the Code of Alabama, 1975,
as Amended. (Sponsored By: Council President Starnes)
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1. RESOLUTION: To Authorize the Mayor to have Various Weeded Lots Abated per Title 11,
Chapter 67 of the Code of Alabama, 1975, as Amended. (Sponsored By: Council President
Starnes)
2. ORDINANCE: To Amend City of Prattville Code of Ordinances Chapter 10 Animals, Article
II. Dogs, Section 10-42, Inhumane Treatment of Dogs Prohibited and Section 10-43, Dog
Tethering. (Sponsored By: Councilor Strichik)
HELD OVER FROM AUGUST 17, 2021 & SEPTEMBER 7, 2021
3. RESOLUTION: To Amend the FY2021 Budget and Authorize the Mayor to Enter into an
Agreement with Pratt Mill Properties LLC to Purchase Property for the Parks and Recreation
Department at a Net Cost Not to Exceed $1,050,000.00. (Sponsored By: Councilor Strichik)
HELD OVER FROM SEPTEMBER 7, 2021
4. RESOLUTION: To Amend the FY2021 Budget and to Authorize the Mayor to Enter into
Agreement to Purchase Project KATZ Property for the Executive Department in an Amount Not
to Exceed $1,300,000.00, Plus Closing Costs. (Sponsored By: Council President Starnes)
5. RESOLUTION: To Designate Legal Holidays for the City of Prattville for FY2021 - 2022.
(Sponsored By: Council President Starnes)
6. RESOLUTION: To Release Funds for the Purchase of One (1) Bobcat UV34XL Gas Utility
Vehicle through the Sourcewell Purchasing Cooperative (Contract Number 040319-CEC) from
Bobcat of Montgomery for the Urban Management Division of the Public Works Department at
a Net Cost Not to Exceed $15,427.00. (Sponsored By: Council President Pro Tempore Boone)
7. RESOLUTION: To Amend the FY2021 Budget and to Award Bid No. 021-005 to
Webb Builders, Inc. for the Public Works Facility Phase 2 Improvements at a Net Cost Not to
Exceed $670,019.00. (Council President Pro Tempore Boone)
8. RESOLUTION: To Amend the FY2021 Budget and to Award Bid No. 021-006 to
Long-Lewis of the River Region, Inc. for Twelve (12) 2022 or Newer Utility Police SUV Vehicles
(All-Wheeled Drive) with No Pre-Installed Emergency Equipment for the Police Department at
a Net Cost Not to Exceed $399,167.52. (Sponsored By: Council President Starnes)
9. RESOLUTION: To Adopt the City of Prattville FY2021 - 2022 General Operating
Fund, Gas Tax Special Revenue Fund, Debt Service Fund, Capital Projects Fund, Sanitation
Enterprise Fund, Wastewater Enterprise Fund, and Judicial Special Revenue Fund Budgets.
(Sponsored By: Council President Starnes)
10. RESOLUTION: To Appropriate Fixed Expenses, Salaries, and Continuing Policy
Procedures Pending the Adoption of the City of Prattville FY2021 - 2022 Budget. (Sponsored
By: Council President Starnes)
COMMENTS FROM PERSONS PRESENT:
CLOSING COMMENTS:
ADJOURN
The next City Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October 5, 2021, at 6:00 p.m.
RESOLUTION 1
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[To Grant Permission to the Prattville Lions Quarterback Club to Collect a Parking Fee at 3
Stanley-Jensen Stadium for the 2021 Football Season.] 4
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WHEREAS, the Prattville Lions Quarterback Club has requested permission to continue 8
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to charge a $5.00 per vehicle parking fee at Stanley-Jensen Stadium during the 2021 football 10
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season. 12
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Prattville, that 14
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permission is hereby granted and that parking fees collected are to be used for Prattville High 16
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School Athletic programs. 18
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Prattville Lions Quarterback Club shall keep an 20
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accounting of all parking fees taken in, how those funds were expended, and report such costs 22
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to the City Council on a monthly basis. 24
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ADOPTED THIS 21ST DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2021. 26
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By: Gerald “Jerry” Starnes, President 30
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[To Waive Fee for the Autauga County Fair Organization during the Week of 3
October 12-16, 2021.] 4
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BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Prattville, that the license fee 8
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imposed by the City of Prattville Code of Ordinances, Section 38-322, is hereby waived for the 10
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Autauga County Fair and all related concessions and games, etc. to be operated under the 12
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auspices of the Autauga County Fair Organization to be held at Mac Gray Park on Martin Luther 14
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King, Jr. Drive during the week of October 12-16, 2021. 16
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ADOPTED THIS 21ST DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2021. 18
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By: Gerald “Jerry” Starnes, President 22
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AUTHENTICATED THIS 21ST DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2021. 25
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[To Declare Various Weeded Lots to be a Public Nuisance, Order Their Abatement and Set a 3
Public Hearing per Title 11, Chapter 67 of the Code of Alabama, 1975, as Amended.] 4
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WHEREAS, an abundance of overgrown grass or weeds: 8
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1. is injurious to the public health, safety and general welfare by providing a breeding 10
ground and shelter for rats, mice, snakes and mosquitoes and other vermin; 11
2. may cause the further spread of weeds; 12
3. may hide debris, such as glass or metal, that could inflict injury on a person going to 13
such property; 14
4. may also pose a fire hazard and respiratory hazard; and 15
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WHEREAS, §11-67-1 et Seq., of the Code of Alabama, 1975, as amended, permits 17
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the City Council of the City of Prattville to declare an abundance of overgrown grass and 19
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weeds to be a public nuisance; and 21
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WHEREAS, the Prattville Police Department Code Enforcement Officer has inspected 23
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the property at the following addresses and determined the existence of an abundance of 25
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overgrown grass and weeds: 27
• 109 Debra Street- Gill Rebecca A, 3171 Rosemont Court, Millbrook, AL, 36054 28
(19 06 14 3 007 019.000) 29
• 1317 Huie Street- Raynor Colby, 1317 Huie Street, Prattville, AL 36066 30
(19 02 10 4 001 043.000) 31
• 234 Northington Road- Williams Beverly & Williams Steven L,1244 County Road 85, 32
Prattville, AL 36067 33
(19 05 16 2 000 012.000) 34
• 954 Fireside Drive- Riverfront 24 LLC c/o Blake Custom Homes Inc., 112 Chimney 35
Ridge, Prattville, AL 36067 36
(19 04 17 3 000 001.100) 37
• 958 Fireside Drive- Riverfront 24 LLC c/o Blake Custom Homes Inc., 112 Chimney 38
Ridge, Prattville, AL 36067 39
(19 04 17 3 000 001.102) 40
• 960 Fireside Drive- Riverfront 24 LLC c/o Blake Custom Homes Inc., 112 Chimney 41
Ridge, Prattville, AL 36067 42
(19 04 17 3 000 001.103) 43
• 962 Fireside Drive- Riverfront 24 LLC c/o Blake Custom Homes Inc., 112 Chimney 44
Ridge, Prattville, AL 36067 45
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1. the City Council of the City of Prattville declares the abundance of overgrown grass and 50
weeds at the above-listed addresses to be a public nuisance; and 51
2. the owners of said property, as they appear in the records of the Autauga County or 52
Elmore County Revenue Commissioners, are ordered to abate the abundance of 53
overgrown grass and weeds; and 54
3. the owners of said property are ordered to appear before the City Council of the City of 55
Prattville at a public hearing at 6:00 p.m. on October 19, 2021, in Prattville City Hall; and 56
4. the notice as required by §11-67-62, Code of Alabama, 1975, as amended, will be 57
provided in a publication of general circulation in compliance with the law, by certified 58
mail, and by signage on the subject property. 59
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ADOPTED THIS 21ST DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2021. 1
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AUTHENTICATED THIS 21ST DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2021. 8
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RESOLUTION BOOK 2021-A, PAGE 64
RESOLUTION 1
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[To Authorize the Mayor to have Various Weeded Lots Abated per Title 11, Chapter 67 of the 3
Code of Alabama, 1975, as Amended.] 4
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WHEREAS, an abundance of overgrown grass or weeds: 8
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1. is injurious to the public health, safety and general welfare by providing a breeding 10
ground and shelter for rats, mice, snakes and mosquitoes and other vermin; 11
2. may cause the further spread of weeds; 12
3. may hide debris, such as glass or metal, that could inflict injury on a person going to 13
such property; and 14
4. may also pose a fire hazard and respiratory hazard; and 15
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WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Prattville declared in Resolution Book 17
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2021-A, Page 143, that the abundance of overgrown grass and weeds at various addresses 19
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in the City of Prattville constituted a public nuisance and set a public hearing to discuss said 21
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nuisances; and 23
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WHEREAS, notice, as required by §11-67-62, Code of Alabama, 1975, as amended, 25
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was provided in The Prattville Progress, by certified mail, and by signage on the subject 27
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property; and 29
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WHEREAS, the Prattville Police Department Code Enforcement Officer has inspected 31
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said properties and determined that the public nuisance still exists; and 33
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WHEREAS, the City Council held the required public hearing at 6:00 p.m. on 35
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September 21, 2021, permitting the owners of said properties to present evidence, objections, 37
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and protest regarding the proposed removal of weeds. 39
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of 41
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Prattville declares that the abundance of overgrown grass and weeds on the properties 43
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continue to be a public nuisance: 45
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• 1426 A Longview Heights Road – The Morris Family Trust, 1426 Longview Heights 47
Road, Prattville, AL 36067 48
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor shall have the overgrown grass and 51
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weeds on the property listed above cut or removed using city forces or private contractors. 53
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Any property owner shall have the right to have any weeds removed at his or her own 55
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expense provided the removal is done prior to the commencement of work by employees or 57
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agents of the City of Prattville. The Mayor shall keep an accounting of all costs related to the 59
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removal of overgrown grass and weeds and report such cost to the City Council following 61
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their removal. 63
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ADOPTED THIS 21ST DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2021. 1
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AUTHENTICATED THIS 21ST DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2021. 8
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[To Amend City of Prattville Code of Ordinances Chapter 10 Animals, Article II. Dogs, Section 4
10-42, Inhumane Treatment of Dogs Prohibited and Section 10-43, Dog Tethering.] 5
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WHEREAS, the City of Prattville Code of Ordinances has enacted regulations for the 9
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treatment and shelter of dogs within the City of Prattville; and 11
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WHEREAS, the City Council finds there is a need for further development of the Code 13
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of Ordinances for protection for dogs as it pertains to the treatment and shelter of dogs within 15
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the City; and 17
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WHEREAS, said needs include the prohibition of inhumane treatment of dogs, and a 19
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prohibition on dog chaining or tethering. 21
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BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Prattville that City of Prattville 23
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Code of Ordinances, is hereby Amended to read as follows: 25
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Sec. 10-42. – Inhumane treatment of dogs prohibited. 27
It shall be unlawful for the owner or keeper of any dog to keep such dog in any enclosure or on 28
any leash or other restraint unless the restraint shall be so arranged that such dog shall at all 29
times have available water, shade and proper shelter, or to treat any dog in any other inhumane 30
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(a) Duty to restrain and contain dogs. 35
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(1) It shall be the duty of every owner or person in charge of a dog to keep the animal under 37
effective restraint, while the dog is within the city, whether or not the dog is upon the premises 38
of its owner or away from said premises. It shall be unlawful for the owner or person in charge 39
of any dog to fail to keep the animal under effective restraint. Proof that a dog is not properly 40
restrained off the premises of the owner or person in charge shall be prima facie evidence of a 41
violation. Competent evidence that the failure was due to an unforeseeable and independent 42
act of a third person shall shift the burden on the city to prove otherwise. 43
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(2) The methods used to contain a dog while on his premises is within the discretion of the 45
owner provided the conditions do not present a hazard to the dog, a hazard to the general 46
public or otherwise fails to comply with the provisions of this section. Ordinary containment 47
methods include housing the dog inside of a residential structure, or if outside then by the use 48
of a fence and/or pen, provided that the use of such method complies with the requirements 49
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(b) Chaining/tethering dogs. 52
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(1) Direct point chaining, tethering, and trolley chaining of dogs to any object, stationary or 54
otherwise, is prohibited. 55
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(2) Notwithstanding the foregoing, a dog may be tethered while actively participating in or 57
attending an organized show, field trial, agility event, herding contest or other similar exposition 58
or event as long as it is conducted outdoors, is of a limited duration, and involves the judging 59
or evaluation of animals; or, when under the care and supervision of a licensed veterinarian. 60
In all cases, any person who tethers a dog in accordance with this section shall ensure that the 61
animal is tethered in such a manner as to prevent injury, strangulation, entanglement or 1
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(3) No person owning or keeping a dog shall subject the dog to cruel conditions or inhumane 3
tethering at any time. Cruel conditions and inhumane tethering are defined as, but not limited 4
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(a) Filthy and dirty confinement conditions, including but not limited to exposure to excessive 7
animal waste, garbage, dirty water, noxious odors, dangerous objects that could injure or kill 8
the dog upon contact, or other circumstances that could cause harm to the dog's physical 9
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(b) Taunting, prodding, hitting, harassing, threatening or otherwise harming a tethered or 12
confined dog. 13
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(c) Subjecting the dog to dangerous conditions, including but not limited to attack by other 15
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(4) Any dog kept habitually outside which is not constrained in accordance with the provisions 18
of this section must be kept inside a residential structure, or in a fenced area or pen which is 19
suitable for the size of the dog as determined by the animal control officer. 20
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(c) Minimum care of dogs living outside. 22
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(1) Shelter. 24
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(a) Any dog that is habitually kept outside or repeatedly left outside unattended by an adult 26
person, whether contained in a pen or contained in a fenced area, shall be provided with a 27
structurally sound, moisture-proof and wind-proof shelter large enough to keep 28
the dog reasonably clean and dry. A shelter which does not protect the dog from temperature 29
extremes or precipitation, or which does not provide adequate ventilation or drainage, shall not 30
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(b) A dog's shelter and bedding and other accessible space shall be maintained in a manner 33
which minimizes the risk of the dog contracting disease, being injured or becoming infested 34
with parasites. 35
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(c) During the winter months, the shelter must not only be wind and moisture proof but also of 37
a proportionate size to allow the natural body heat of the dog to be retained in cold weather. 38
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(d) A shelter for a dog must be a structure having four sides in addition to a roof and floor with 40
one side having an entrance or an Igloo type structure specifically designed for outdoor housing 41
of a dog. The dog must be able to enter, stand, sit, lie down and turn around in the shelter in a 42
normal manner. Metal drums and transport carriers designed to move a dog from one location 43
to another and which do not have solid walls, are not considered shelter. 44
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(e) The shelter floor shall be raised at least two inches above the ground and be free of cracks, 46
holes or protruding nails or rough edges that could cause injury. 47
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(f) The shelter shall be maintained and cleaned regularly. The area around the shelter shall be 49
kept clean of accumulated feces, garbage and any other debris. 50
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(g) The shelter shall be placed in an area that provides protection from the direct rays of the 52
sun, when sunlight is likely to cause overheating or discomfort. 53
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(a) It shall be unlawful for any person keeping or harboring any dog to fail, refuse or neglect to 57
provide such dog with clean, fresh potable water adequate for the dog's size, age, and physical 58
condition. This water supply shall be either free flowing or provided in a removable receptacle 59
that is weighted and secured to prevent tipping. 60
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(b) It shall be unlawful for any person keeping or harboring any dog to fail, refuse or neglect to 62
provide such dog with wholesome foodstuff suitable for the dog's physical condition and age 63
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(c) Violations. Violations of this section are declared a misdemeanor. Any person who violates 1
any provisions of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, unless otherwise provided 2
herein, shall, upon conviction or adjudication of guilt, be punished by a fine of not less than 3
$100.00 and in addition thereto may be punished by imprisonment in the metro jail or a 4
combination thereof, for a period not exceeding six months and costs of court. However, the 5
municipal judge shall have the authority and discretion to order community service for violation 6
of this section and in such an event, the fines and court costs may be adjusted or remitted upon 7
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(d) Removal of animals. In accordance with Code of Alabama, 1975, § 3-1-13 any duly 10
authorized officer or employee of a recognized humane society shall have the right to take 11
charge of any animal which is sick or disable due to neglect or is being cruelly treated or abused 12
and to provide care for such animal until it is deemed to be in suitable condition to be returned 13
to its owner or the person from whose custody such animal was taken. 14
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Therefore, in addition to the actions that may be taken under the Violations section of this 16
section, the animal control officer for the City of Prattville shall have the authority to remove 17
any dog which is being held in violation of this section from its owner or person having custody 18
and deliver it to the Elmore or Autauga County Humane Shelter for care and keeping. The 19
owner or custodian shall have ten days after notice of said removal to remedy the violation or 20
violations under this section and retrieve the dog from the humane shelter. The owner or 21
custodian shall be responsible for the cost of care for the period that it remains at the humane 22
shelter and if the dog is not retrieved at the end of ten days then the humane shelter shall 23
proceed according to Code of Alabama, 1975, § 3-1-13 in handling the animal. 24
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law. Each of the provisions of this ordinance are severable; and if any provision shall be 28
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declared to be invalid, the remaining provisions shall not be affected but shall remain in full 30
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force. All ordinances, or parts of ordinances, in any manner conflicting herewith are hereby 32
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ORDINANCE BOOK 2021, PAGE 63
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[To Amend the FY2021 Budget and Authorize the Mayor to Enter into an Agreement with 4
Pratt Mill Properties LLC to Purchase Property for the Parks and Recreation Department at a 5
Net Cost Not to Exceed $1,050,000.00.] 6
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WHEREAS, the City of Prattville leases open land located along the west side of North 10
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Court Street from the north end of the “Picker House” to the south end of the concrete building 12
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located on the north end of said lot, to include the Gurney Warehouse for storage, from Pratt 14
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Mill Properties LLC, through a Lease and Indemnity Agreement.; and 16
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WHEREAS, the City of Prattville has identified said leased land and surrounding 18
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property, as described in “Attachment A”, as parcels of interest to purchase; and 20
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WHEREAS, the City of Prattville desires to nurture the history of the City and 22
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supplement the City’s recreational facilities by purchasing said property from Pratt Mill 24
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Properties LLC for inclusion with other public locales managed by the Parks and Recreation 26
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WHEREAS, the City of Prattville has an allocation from the American Rescue Plan Act 30
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2021 through the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds; and 32
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WHEREAS, since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the citizens of Prattville have 34
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been under various lockdowns and shelter-in-place guidelines that have made it burdensome 36
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to participate in the daily exercise desired by many; and 38
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WHEREAS, the City desires to be responsive to the needs of certain disproportionately 40
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impacted communities in the City by promoting healthier living environments and outdoor 42
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recreation and socialization to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 and promote increased mental 44
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WHEREAS, the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund permits the use of 48
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such funds for investments in parks and outdoor spaces that serve said purpose. 50
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Prattville, 52
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that the Mayor is hereby authorized to enter into an agreement with Pratt Mill Properties LLC 54
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to purchase said property at a net cost not to exceed $1,050,000.00. 56
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the FY2021 Budget is hereby amended as follows: 58
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Increase General Fund/Grant Revenue-COVID-19 $864,000.00 60
Increase General Fund/Sales Tax Revenue $186,000.00 61
Increase Parks & Recreation/Capital Outlay $1,050,000.00 62
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute any and 64
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RESOLUTION 1
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[To Amend the FY2021 Budget and to Authorize the Mayor to Enter into an Agreement to 3
Purchase Project KATZ Property for the Executive Department in an Amount Not to Exceed 4
$1,300,000.00, Plus Closing Costs.] 5
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WHEREAS, the City of Prattville has an opportunity to purchase real estate in the 9
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corporate limits of the City of Prattville through Project Katz; and 11
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WHEREAS, the City of Prattville has determined acquiring said real estate would 13
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serve as an economic development opportunity for the City of Prattville; and 15
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WHEREAS, § 9-15-100, Code of Alabama, 1975, as amended, states that a 17
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municipality shall disclose information concerning the purchase of any real property with public 19
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funds within sixty (60) days following the purchase. 21
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Prattville, 23
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that the FY2021 Budget is hereby amended as follows: 25
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Increase Executive/Capital Outlay $1,300,000.00 27
Increase General Fund/Sales Tax Revenue $1,300,000.00 28
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor is hereby authorized to enter into an 30
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agreement to purchase said property at a net cost not to exceed $1,300,000.00, plus closing 32
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costs, and said purchase is hereby approved and appropriated to be paid from FY2021 Budget 34
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Line Item Executive/Capital Outlay. 36
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute any and 38
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all documents necessary to carry out the intent of this Resolution. 40
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ADOPTED THIS 21ST DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2021. 42
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By: Gerald “Jerry” Starnes, President 46
Prattville City Council 47
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AUTHENTICATED THIS 21ST DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2021. 49
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By: Lisa Byrd 53
Interim City Clerk 54
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By: Bill Gillespie, Jr. 60
Mayor 61
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RESOLUTION 1
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[To Designate Legal Holidays for the City of Prattville for FY2021 - 2022.] 3
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{Sponsored By: Council President Starnes} 5
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WHEREAS, Section 10.2 of the Human Resources Polices & Procedures Manual 7
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states that the Mayor and City Council will approve a schedule of holidays for each fiscal year 9
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and the Human Resources Department will publish the list. 11
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Prattville, that 13
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the following holidays shall be designated for FY2021 - 2022: 15
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Veteran’s Day November 11, 2021 17
Thanksgiving Day November 25, 2021 18
Friday Following Thanksgiving Day November 26, 2021 19
Christmas Eve December 24, 2021 20
Christmas Day December 27, 2021 21
New Year’s Day December 31, 2021 22
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day / Robert E. Lee’s Birthday January 17, 2022 23
Memorial Day May 30, 2022 24
Juneteenth June 20, 2022 25
Independence Day July 4, 2022 26
Labor Day September 5, 2022 27
One Personal Holiday - at the employee’s supervisor’s discretion and with prior 28
approval. 29
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ADOPTED THIS 21ST DAY OF OCTOBER, 2021. 31
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By: Gerald “Jerry” Starnes, President 35
Prattville City Council 36
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AUTHENTICATED THIS 5TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 2021. 38
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By: Lisa Byrd 42
Interim City Clerk 43
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Mayor 50
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RESOLUTION 1
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[To Release Funds for the Purchase of One (1) Bobcat UV34XL Gas Utility Vehicle through 3
the Sourcewell Purchasing Cooperative (Contract Number 040319-CEC) from Bobcat of 4
Montgomery for the Urban Management Division of the Public Works Department at a Net 5
Cost Not to Exceed $15,427.00.] 6
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WHEREAS, there is a need for one (1) Bobcat UV34XL Gas Utility Vehicle in the Urban 8
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Management Division of the Public Works Department; and 10
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WHEREAS, said Gas Utility Vehicle is available through the Sourcewell Purchasing 12
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Cooperative (Contract Number 040319-CEC) from Bobcat of Montgomery (Prattville location) 14
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at a net cost not to exceed $15,427.00; and 16
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WHEREAS, this is a budgeted expense for the Urban Management Division of the 18
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Public Works Department. 20
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Prattville, 22
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that funds, in an amount not to exceed $15,427.00 for the purchase of said Gas Utility Vehicle, 24
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are hereby authorized and approved to be paid to Bobcat of Montgomery, and said funds are 26
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approved and appropriated from FY2021 Budget Line Item Urban Management/Capital Outlay. 28
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ADOPTED THIS 21ST DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2021. 30
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By: Gerald “Jerry” Starnes, President 34
Prattville City Council 35
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AUTHENTICATED THIS 21ST DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2021. 37
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By: Lisa Byrd 41
Interim City Clerk 42
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APPROVED: 44
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By: Bill Gillespie, Jr. 48
Mayor 49
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RESOLUTION 1
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[To Amend the FY2021 Budget and to Award Bid No. 021-005 to Webb Builders, Inc. for the 3
Public Works Facility Phase 2 Improvements at a Net Cost Not to Exceed $670,019.00.] 4
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{Sponsored By: Council President Pro Tempore Boone} 6
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WHEREAS, the City of Prattville Public Works Department has a need for additional 8
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space and improvements at the Public Works Facility on Doster Road; and 10
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WHEREAS, the Public Works Department had specifications drafted for the Public 12
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Works Facility Phase 2 Improvements; and 14
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WHEREAS, two (2) sealed bids were received, opened, and read on September 14, 16
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2021, at 10:00 a.m. for said project and Webb Builders, Inc. was the lowest responsible bidder 18
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with a cost of $670,019.00 for the total base bid, plus additive alternative bid. 20
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WHEREAS, a portion of this project is budgeted in the Public Works Division; and 22
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WHEREAS, the Finance Director has identified a certain sum of surplus funds available 24
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for departments that came in under budget in prior fiscal years; and 26
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WHEREAS, a portion of the Public Works and Urban Management Divisions’ allocations 28
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of said surplus funds shall be used for the Public Works Facility Phase 2 Improvements. 30
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Prattville, that 32
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the FY2021 Budget is amended as follows: 34
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Decrease Public Works/Departmental Revenues $17,562.57 36
Decrease Urban Management/Departmental Revenues $89,131.20 37
Increase General Fund/Sales Tax Revenue $258,325.23 38
Increase Public Works/Capital Outlay $365,019.00 39
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT Bid No. 021-005 is hereby awarded to Webb 41
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Builders, Inc. in the amount of $670,019.00 for said improvements and said funds are approved 43
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and appropriated from the FY2021 Budget Line Item Public Works/Capital Outlay. 45
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ADOPTED THIS 21ST DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2021. 47
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By: Gerald “Jerry” Starnes, President 51
Prattville City Council 52
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AUTHENTICATED THIS 21ST DAY OF SEPTEMBER 21, 2021. 54
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By: Lisa Byrd 58
Interim City Clerk 59
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RESOLUTION 1
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[To Amend the FY2021 Budget and to Award Bid No. 021-006 to Long-Lewis of the River 3
Region, Inc. for Twelve (12) 2022 or Newer Utility Police SUV Vehicles (All-Wheeled Drive) 4
with No Pre-Installed Emergency Equipment for the Police Department at a Net Cost Not to 5
Exceed $399,167.52.] 6
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{Sponsored By: Council President Starnes} 8
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WHEREAS, the City of Prattville Police Department has a need for twelve (12) 2022 or 10
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Newer Utility Police SUV Vehicles (all-wheeled drive) with no pre-installed emergency 12
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equipment; and 14
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WHEREAS, one (1) sealed bid was received, opened, and read on September 14, 2021, 16
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at 2:00 p.m. and Long-Lewis of the River Region, Inc. was the lowest responsible bidder with 18
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a cost of $33,263.96 per vehicle. 20
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Prattville, that 22
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the FY2021 Budget is hereby amended as follows: 24
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Decrease Police/Salaries & Wages $300,000.00 26
Increase General Fund/Sales Tax Revenue $99,167.52 27
Increase Police/Capital Outlay $399,167.52 28
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Bid No. 021-006 is hereby awarded to Long-Lewis 30
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of the River Region, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $399,167.52 for said Vehicles, and said 32
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funds are approved and appropriated from FY2021 Budget Line Item Police/Capital Outlay. 34
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ADOPTED THIS 21ST DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2021. 36
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By: Gerald “Jerry” Starnes, President 40
Prattville City Council 41
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AUTHENTICATED THIS 21ST DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2021. 43
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By: Lisa Byrd 47
Interim City Clerk 48
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By: Bill Gillespie, Jr. 55
Mayor 56
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RESOLUTION 1
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[To Adopt the City of Prattville FY2021 - 2022 General Operating Fund, Gas Tax Special 3
Revenue Fund, Debt Service Fund, Capital Projects Fund, Sanitation Enterprise Fund, 4
Wastewater Enterprise Fund, and Judicial Special Revenue Fund Budgets.] 5
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{Sponsored By: Council President Starnes} 7
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Prattville, 9
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Alabama, as follows: 11
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THAT for the purpose of financing the conduct of affairs of the City of Prattville, Alabama, 13
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during the period beginning October 1, 2021, and ending September 30, 2022, inclusive, the 15
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General Operating Fund, Gas Tax Special Revenue Fund, Debt Service Fund, Capital Projects 17
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Fund, Sanitation Enterprise Fund, Wastewater Enterprise Fund, and Judicial Special Revenue 19
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Fund Budgets for the City’s revenues and expenditures for such period, as prepared and 21
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submitted to the Council by the Mayor, are hereby approved and adopted as the official 23
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FY2021 - 2022 Budgets for the City of Prattville, Alabama, with a combined total of 25
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$71,214,387.00. 27
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ADOPTED THIS 21ST DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2021. 29
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By: Gerald “Jerry” Starnes, President 33
Prattville City Council 34
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AUTHENTICATED THIS 21ST DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2021. 36
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By: Lisa Byrd 40
Interim City Clerk 41
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APPROVED: 43
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By: Bill Gillespie, Jr. 47
Mayor 48
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RESOLUTION 1
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[To Appropriate Fixed Expenses, Salaries, and Continuing Policy Procedures Pending the 3
Adoption of the City of Prattville FY2021 - 2022 Budget.] 4
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{Sponsored By: Council President Starnes} 6
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WHEREAS, the City of Prattville FY2021 - 2022 Budget is still being formulated 8
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and reviewed; and 10
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WHEREAS, the City must continue to perform necessary functions and provide services 12
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until the FY2021 - 2022 Budget is adopted by the City Council. 14
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Prattville, that 16
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all fixed expenses, namely, but no limited to utilities, insurance costs, normal and necessary 18
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operational costs, supplies, maintenance, and other items for usual and necessary operations, 20
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are hereby appropriated and authorized for expenditure, until further action of this Council or 22
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until the FY2021 - 2022 Budget is approved. 24
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all salaries are authorized for payment until further 26
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action of this Council or the approval of the FY2021 - 2022 Budget. 28
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all ordinances, resolutions, procedures and policies 30
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are hereby ratified, affirmed, and ordered to continue on a temporary basis unless, and 32
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specifically, until such time as any of the items are specifically amended, changed, repealed, 34
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or altered by this Council. 36
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ADOPTED THIS 21ST DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2021. 38
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By: Gerald “Jerry” Starnes, President 42
Prattville City Council 43
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AUTHENTICATED THIS 21ST DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2021. 45
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By: Lisa Byrd 49
Interim City Clerk 50
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APPROVED: 52
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By: Bill Gillespie, Jr. 56
Mayor 57
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