Birmingham council delays action on mayor's bond referendum - ABC 33/40 - Birmingham News, Weather, Sports

Birmingham city council seems to be in no rush to give Mayor William Bell what he wants.  Council delayed, for another week, any action on Bell's proposed $150 million bond referendum.

The item would have required unanimous consent to pass.  Three council members voted no and a fourth was absent. 

Bell wants the referendum October 9th.

Here are the sticking points: a majority of council wants more input on what projects are included, and council members expect to hold city-wide public hearings.  Bell says half of the money would be spent now on city projects.  The rest would be reserved for future use.