District 5 Councilor
Kip Tyner
Tuscaloosa
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 3
- Total speaking time
- 7:22
- Avg per meeting
- 2:27
- Segments
- 147
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Top issues during term (20)(Public Safety)
Demolition liens for three blighted properties
Costs of demolition would be charged back to the property owners through liens.
Voluntary condemnations and demolitions
The city fronts demolition costs, then bills owners — a June 30 hearing was set for the 3006 27th Street cost.
Northstar EMS ambulance franchise extension
The franchise fee would shift to 1% of collected charges each month instead of 1% of billed charges.
Demolition orders for two long-vacant buildings
The city fronts demolition costs, then bills owners — a June 30 hearing was set for the 3006 27th Street cost.
Fire facilities security and renovation
About $127,000 across three contracts, largely funded by the fire administration relocation budget.
Fire department training services contract (OCA-26-0786)
It's a cheaper option than the current three-vendor setup, though exact savings weren't stated.
City Hall Annex 3 Lobby Renovation and Security Enhancements
Roughly $4.6 million in new public-safety, security and facility spending, offset largely from contingency.
Demolition of blighted structures
Demolition costs can be assessed as liens against the properties.
36th Avenue East drainage condemnation
Project change orders total roughly $9,945.71, plus land acquisition costs.
Emergency notification services contract
$25,000 for one year, funded through IT.
Blighted property demolitions in four locations
Owners will owe demolition costs, secured by liens on the properties.
Homeless prevention funding boost
$9,800 total reallocated within existing federal grants — no new city money.
Legacy Country Club rehabilitation and condemnation withdrawal
Owners have already paid about $170,000 in delinquent taxes and water bills owed to the city.
Executive Director of Public Safety salary range increase
Roughly a $50,000 pay increase for the current director and a top range of $267,000 for the position.
Police recruitment crisis and overtime savings
Police overtime projected at $4.17 million next year, down from the prior year thanks to the Delta Detail.
Pedestrian safety bollard grant application
No local cost identified; the grant would fund the bollards if awarded.
Consumable hemp products ordinance
Public safety department structure and RSA retirement wave
About $1.4 million is budgeted for retirement payouts (annual leave, vacation, comp time) across police and fire, plus a 24% RSA contribution rate on salaries.
2027 Public Safety Promotional Process
The contract is paid from the outside services budget; no specific dollar figure was given at the meeting.
Emergency services grants and planning
Up to $110,000 in city funds for Temporary Emergency Services, plus a federal grant application at no direct cost to pursue.
Decisions during term (1)
Recorded while Tyner was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.