City Hall Fayette, Alabama September 28, 2021  A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Fayette met at 5:00 o'clock, p.m. on Upon roll call the following were found to be present: Mayor Rod Northam, Councilmembers Virettia L. Whiteside, Eddy Campbell, Tommy Williams, Aliska Hughes-Monroe and. Jerry Nichols. Also present were City Clerk Dawn Clapp, City Attorney Dalel Lawrence, Police Chief Danny Jenkins and Fire  September 28, 2021, int the Council Chambers oft the City Hall.  Chief Shannon' Taylor.  Thec opening prayer was given by Girl Scouts Patiencel Monroe and Mercy Monroe. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Girl Scout Kaylee Franks.  Mayor Northam announced a quorum was present and the meeting was open for the transaction Councilmember) Nichols moved the minutes of the regular meeting held on September 14, 2021, be approved. Uponi it being seconded by Councilmember Whiteside, it was unanimously approved. TAXABATEMENTS FOR THE EXPANSION. ATS SHOWA BEST GLOVE Mr. Tom Wisemiller of C3 spoke to the Council concerning certain tax abatements for Showa Best Glove for the expansion ofi its facilities. He said the City granted Showa at tax abatement in February of2020f forl Phasel Iofi its expansion based on a capital investment of $9 million dollars and this needed to Mr. Wisemiller stated Showa is now starting Phase II of its expansion which will have a capital investment of $83,675,000.00. Phase II includes the construction of another building along with the purchase of glove manufacturing machines tol be placed ini it. He said Showa anticipates its total number  ofbusiness.  APPROVALOF) MINUTES  bea amended to reflect Showa's actual capital investment of $201 million dollars.  ofe employees willi increase to3 350.  RESOLUTION 2021-18 RESOLUTION: 2021-18  Mayor Northam presented Resolution 2021-18 to the Council for their consideration. Resolution  2021-18i is as follows:  AI RESOLUTION: APPROVING, GRANTING AND AMENDING A TAX. ABATEMENT AGREEMENT: TOI INCLUDE. ANI INCREASE: IN CAPITAL INVESTMENT IN THE TAX ABATEMENTS GRANTED This Resolution is made this 2gth day of September, 2021, by the City of Fayette (the Granting Authority), toi include an increase in capital investment int the tax abatements granted to SHOWA Group (the Company) on February 25th, 2020 and amend the Tax Abatement Agreement dated February 25t, WHEREAS, the Company has announced plans for a major addition to its existing facility WHEREAS, pursuant tot the Tax Incentive Reform Act of 1992 (Section 40-9B-1 et seq., Code of Alabama 1975) (the Act), the Company has requested from the Granting Authority an Abatement of all state and local non-educational ad valorem taxes and construction related transaction taxes, except those construction related transaction taxes levied for educational purposes or for capital improvements for WHEREAS, the Company has requested that the abatement ofs state and local non-educational ad valorem taxes (if applicable) be extended fora aj period of ten (10)_years, in accordance with the Act; and, WHEREAS, the Granting Authority has considered the request of the Company and the completed applications (copy attached) filed with the Granting Authority by the company, in connection WHEREAS, the Granting Authority has found the information contained in the Company's applicationto be sufficient to permit the Granting Authority to make a reasonable cost/benefit analysis of the proposed project and to determine the economic benefits tot the community; and WHEREAS, the construction ofthe project willi involve a capital investment of$19,994,500.00;  2020b between the Granting Authority and the Company. located within thej jurisdiction oft the Granting Authority; and,  education; and,  withi its request; and  and    WHEREAS, the Company is duly qualified to do business in the State of Alabama, and has powers to enter into, andt toj perform and observe the agreements and covenants on its part contained in WHEREAS, the Granting Authority represents and warrants to the Company that is has power undert that constitution and laws of the State of Alabama (including particularly the provisions of the Section 1. Approval is hereby given tot the application of the company and abatement is hereby granted of all state and local non-education ad valorem taxes and all construction related transaction taxes, except those construction related transaction taxes levied for educational purposes or for capital improvements for education, as the same may apply tot the fullest extent permitted by the Act. The period of abatement for the non-educational ad valorem taxes (if applicable) shall extend for aj period oft ten (10) Section 2. Thel Mayor and City Clerk of the City of Fayette, the Granting Authority, are hereby authorized to execute on behalf of the City an abatement agreement with the Company toj provide for the Section 3. A certified copy of this resolution, with the application and abatement agreement, shall be forwarded to the Company to deliver to the appropriate local taxing authorities and to the Section 4. The governing body oft the Granting Authority is authorized tot take any and all actions  the Tax Abatement. Agreement; and  Act) to carry out the provisions oft the Tax Abatement. Agreement;  NOW THEREFORE, bei iti resolved by the Granting Authority as follows:  years measured as provided in Section 40-9B-3(a)(12)0 of the Act.  abatement granted in Section 1.  Alabama Department ofl Revenue in accordance with the Act.  necessary or desirable to accomplish thej purpose oft the foregoing oft this resolution.  Donet this the  day of September, 2021  THE CITY OFFAYETTE: Rod) Northam, Mayor  By:  Attest:  Dawn Clapp, City Clerk  Councilmember Nichols moved the Council adopt Resolution 2021-18. Upon the motion being Mayor Northam presented Resolution 2021-19 to the Council for their consideration. Resolution  seconded by Councilmember Campbell, the same was unanimously approved.  RESOLUTION2021-9 RESOLUTION: 2021-19 ABATEMENTS, FORA Al NEWI PROJECT  2021-19is as follows:  AJ RESOLUTION. APPROVING AND GRANTING CERTAINTAX  This Resolution is made this 2gth day of September, 2021, by the City of Fayette (the Granting WHEREAS, the Company has announced plans for a major addition to its existing facility WHEREAS, pursuant to the Tax Incentive Reform Act of 1992 (Section 40-9B-1 et seq., Code of Alabama 1975) (the Act), the Company has requested from the Granting Authority an Abatement of all state and local non-educational ad valorem taxes and construction related transaction taxes, except those construction related transaction taxes levied for educational purposes or for capital improvements for WHEREAS, the Company has requested that the abatement of state and local non-educational ad valorem taxes (if applicable) be extended for a period of ten (10) years, in accordance with the Act; and, WHEREAS, the Granting Authority has considered the request of the Company and the completed applications (copy attached) filed with the Granting Authority by the company, in connection WHEREAS, the Granting Authority has found the information contained in the Company's applicationto be sufficient to permit the Granting Authority to make a reasonable cost/benefit analysis of the proposed project and to determine the economic benefits tot the community; and WHEREAS, the construction oft the project will involve a capital investment of $83,675,000; WHEREAS, the Company is duly qualified. to do business in the State of Alabama, and has powers to enter into, and toj perform and observe the agreements and covenants oni its part contained in WHEREAS, the Granting Authority represents and warrants to the Company that is has power undert that constitution and laws of the State of Alabama (including particularly the provisions of the  Authority), to grant a tax abatement to SHOWA Group (the Company). located within thej jurisdiction oft the Granting Authority; and,  education; and,  withi its request; and  and  the Tax Abatement. Agreement; and  Act)t to carry out the provisions oft the" Tax Abatement Agreement;    NOW THEREFORE, bei it resolved by the Granting Authority as follows:  Section 1. Approval is hereby given to the application of the company and abatement is hereby granted of all state and local non-education ad valorem taxes and all construction related transaction taxes, except those construction related transaction taxes levied for educational purposes or for capital improvements for education, as the same may apply tot the fullest extent permitted by the Act. Thej period of abatement for the non-educational ad valorem taxes (if applicable) shall extend for a period of ten (10) Section 2. The Mayor and City Clerk oft the City of Fayette, the Granting Authority, are hereby authorized to execute on! behalf oft the City an abatement agreement with the Company toj provide for the Section 3. A certified copy of this resolution, with the application and abatement agreement, shall be forwarded to the Company to deliver to the appropriate local taxing authorities and to the Section 4. The governing body oft the Granting Authority is authorized to take any and all actions  years measured: as provided in Section 40-9B-3(a)(12) oft the Act.  abatement granted in Section 1.  Alabama Department of Revenue in accordance with the Act.  necessary or desirable to accomplish the purpose ofthe foregoing oft this resolution.  Done this the  day of September, 2021  THE CITY OFI FAYETTE: Rod Northam, Mayor  By:  Attest:  Dawn Clapp, City Clerk  Councilmember Nichols moved the Council adopt Resolution 2021-19. Upon the motion being Waste Water Superintendent Matt Buckner spoke about the need to replace two lift stations. The first lift station is located on Highway 159 at the intersection of 22nd Street SW. This lift station has been ins service since 1961. He said this stationi is now undersized because oft the growth oft the neighborhoods int this area. Hei reported one pumpi is not working att this time. He said ADEM is changing its permitting requirements and one of the new requirements is the reporting of any overflow ofa manhole. One of the manholes near High Forest Subdivision overflows sometimes. He recommended Thes second lift station is near Guthrie Smith Park. He saidi it has only one working at this time. It Hes said both pumping stations have pumps for which parts are no longer available and therefore, the parts would have to be fabricated. He stated the first priority should be the lift station on Highway  seconded by Councilmember Campbell, the same was unanimously approved.  WASTEWATER LIFT STATION UPGRADES  replacing this lift station.  has been ins service since the late 1970's. Hei recommended this lift station be replaced.  159. Hes saidt the lift station would cost approximately $165,000.00.  ADA COMPLIANCE  Fire Chief Shannon Taylor stated hel had reviewed the complaints about accessibility issues made by Mr. Tom Jenkins. He said all construction of new public facilities are required to meet all portions of Title II and any alterations are required to meet Title II to the maximum extent possible. He stated alterations to historic properties are required to meet Title II where the compliance does not alter the Chief Taylor said the City is currently compliant with Title II. All construction and alterations have been designed and improved to meet accessibility requirements. He said the complaints regarding accessibility violations are located in areas that are either not improved or are on private property. He stated despite being in compliance, the City should attempt to provide accessibility where practical and provide af framework where other parties provide for accessibility. He recommended the following: 1. Provide signage at City) Hall: stating accessible access located in the rear ofCity Hall. 2. Change thes sign att the rear ofCity Halli from "Employee parking only"t to "City) Hall Parking." 4. Ensure that accessible parking locations are painted properly and thej painti is visible. 5. Improve existing sidewalks tol limit variations inj path of travel and provide for an accessible path 6. Provide and update accessible parking, with signage and properly painted spaces at the park. 7. Update existing ordinances toi include ADA requirements when alterations are made.  nature oft the structure and/or alternative compliance is unavailable.  3. Provide compliant signage at alla accessible parking locations.  oftravel.    REBUILD. ALABAMA - 25th STREET PROJECT  Mayor Northam reported the 25th Street Project had been approved by the State.  2022 BUDGET  Fire Chief Taylor asked tos speak concerning the budget for the Fire Department. For the coming fiscal year, he had requested the Council place in the Fire Department budget monies for medical equipment and supplies, extrication equipment and a work truck to carry the extrication equipment and respond to automobile accidents; however, the Council had not placed any of these request ini its proposed budget. He stated in the last thirty years, only $400,000.00 had been spent on capital purchases for the Fire Department Councilmember Hughes-Monroe stated the Council appreciated the request but the Mayor Northam presented the proposed 2022 Budget to the Council. Councilmember Campbell moved that the 2022 Budget be approved as presented. Upon the motion being seconded by AYE: Mayor Northam and Councilmembers Whiteside, Campbell, Hughes-Monroe and Nichols.,  FireI Department hadj just received a new fire truck. Councilmember Whiteside, the following vote was taken:  NAY: Councilmember Williams  Mayor Northam stated the motion passed.  NORTHWEST ALABAMA REGIONAL MENTALHEALTH APPOINTMENTS Mayor Northam presented al letter to the Council from the Northwest Alabama Regional Mental Health Authority requesting the Council appoint Mayor Rod Northam and Mrs. Denese Marion to the  Authority.  CITY FINANCIALS REPORTOFN MAYOR  Mayor Northam reviewed with the Council the financials for the City, Municipal Court, Waste Mayor Northam reported 5,349 citizens of Fayette County had received both shots of the Covid- Mayor Northam reported there are still openings for a firefighter and police officer. He stated the Mayor Northam stated today was the grand opening for the new Taco Bell. He stated the Frog Level Festival willl bel held October 1st-2nd. He also said the Columbus Day holiday is October 1lth. Mayor Northam announced Mr. Mike Raita was now on Senator Tuberville's staff. He said members of Sen. Tuberville's staff would be at the Civic Center from 9:00 4:00 on October 5th. There being noi further business to come before the Council, upon the motion to adjourn being made by Councilmember Hughes-Monroe and seconded by Councilmember Nichols, it was unanimously  Water Treatment and Park & Recreation.  19 vaccination.  Streeta and Sanitation positions have now been filled.  ADJOURNMENT  approved. Attest:  Mayor  City Clerk