Private company takes over I-45 right-of-way maintenance
CR HQ, LLC will maintain a portion of public right-of-way near I-45 at no cost to the city. This transfers routine upkeep responsibility to a private entity.
Topic
Grants & Federal Funding
Agenda items
Grants & Federal Funding items
City approves I-459 interchange construction agreement with state DOT
Enables federally funded improvements to I-459 interchange, a major traffic corridor. Project details and timeline not specified in agenda.
City secures $348,969 federal justice grant from DOJ
Federal grant funds law-enforcement and criminal-justice initiatives citywide. Money supports programs that may improve public safety and community policing.
City secures $348,969 federal justice grant from DOJ
Federal grant funds law-enforcement and criminal-justice initiatives citywide. Money supports programs that may improve public safety and community policing.
Mayor authorized to sign federal transit agreement for Norwood
City secures federal grant funding for transportation improvements in Norwood neighborhood. Details of specific projects and funding amount not disclosed in agenda summary.
Bridge-rail retrofit: City accepts federal safety grant from state
Safer bridges for drivers. The project upgrades railings on a city bridge using federal highway-safety funds administered by Alabama DOT.
City accepts state highway safety grant for median crossover protection
State funding will improve crash safety on local roads by adding protective barriers at median crossovers, reducing head-on collisions.
City accepts HSIP-I459 interstate safety grant from Alabama DOT
State funding for highway safety improvements on I-459. No local match or spending required in this authorization step.
City seeks $2M HUD Community Development loan guarantee
HUD loan guarantee can fund neighborhood improvements like housing, infrastructure, or business development. Money becomes available only if HUD approves the application.
City awards $275K grant to Inland Seafood for expansion and 6 jobs
Inland Seafood Corporation America gets $275,000 in public money to expand operations and create six new jobs in Birmingham.
City seeks $2M HUD Community Development loan guarantee
HUD loan guarantee can fund neighborhood improvements like housing, infrastructure, or business development. Money becomes available only if HUD approves the application.
City grants Mobilitie wireless-pole franchise in public right-of-way
Mobilitie gains long-term right to install and maintain wireless infrastructure (poles, antennas) on city streets and sidewalks. Terms will set rental payments to the city and rules for how the equipment is installed and maintained.
City grants Mobilitie right to install wireless poles in city streets
Mobilitie will be allowed to install and operate wireless communications facilities in Birmingham's public right-of-way. This sets terms for where and how the company can build infrastructure in city streets and sidewalks.
Council approves $1,230 in travel funds for federal grant meetings
Three city officials travel to Atlanta to meet federal representatives about grant funding opportunities. Grants can bring new resources to Birmingham for infrastructure, housing, public safety, or other priorities.
City rescinds restaurant liquor license for Empire Hospitality LLC
Empire Hospitality's license to serve alcohol at 1928 1st Avenue North is revoked due to a name change. The business will no longer be able to operate its restaurant bar under this approval.
Council revokes liquor license for Empire Hospitality at 1st Ave
Empire Hospitality's lounge liquor license is being canceled due to a name change. The business at 1928 1st Avenue North Suite 1700 will no longer be able to operate under its current retail liquor Class I license.
City enters engineering agreement with state for Woodla project (CMAQ-3717)
State transportation grant funds preliminary engineering work on the Woodla project; next step toward potential construction or improvement work in Birmingham.
City enters federal bikeshare agreement with Alabama DOT
Mayor authorized to sign CMAQ grant agreement for bikeshare project. Details on bike routes, coverage area, and launch timeline not yet available.
City approves I-59 median crossing safety project with state grant
State grant funds safety improvements on I-59 median crossing. Project enhances pedestrian and vehicle safety on a major interstate corridor affecting commuters and residents.
Mayor authorized to sign utilities agreement with Alabama DOT for CMAQ-3717 proj
City can proceed with a federally funded transportation project (CMAQ funding). Project details and location not specified in this consent item.