City approves Village Creek Linear Park and Trail agreement with state
Federal grant funding will support a new linear park and trail system along Village Creek, adding public green space and recreation opportunities for residents.
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Grants & Federal Funding
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Grants & Federal Funding items
City receives $1,000 grant increase from Alabama Historical Commission
Grant amendment adds modest funding to support historical preservation work in Birmingham.
City approves utility deal with state transportation department
City enters agreement with Alabama Department of Transportation for construction Project STPBH-1602, likely related to road or utility work funded through state grant support.
Right-of-way agreement with Alabama DOT for state-funded project
City clears the way for a state transportation project by signing an engineering and land-access agreement. Specifics on the project location and scope were not available.
ITEM 14. (WITHDRAWN) A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Consultant Agreement with Bleakly Advisory Group, Inc. ("Bleakly") in an amount not to exceed $28,750.00 of CDBG Disaster Recovery funds, under which Bleakly will assist the City with co
City grants bikeshare franchise to Regional Planning Commission
Allows the Regional Planning Commission to install and operate a citywide bikeshare system, expanding low-cost transportation options for residents and reducing car dependency.
City and Pappas Restaurants agree on right-of-way maintenance
Pappas Restaurants will maintain a portion of public right-of-way at its own expense, reducing city maintenance costs for that area.
Mayor approves Access Fiber ownership change
Access Fiber Group's new majority owner must meet franchise standards set in 2009. The city retains oversight of the broadband provider serving parts of Birmingham.
City accepts $30K AmeriCorps VISTA grant for City Hall program
Federal grant funds planning and staffing of Cities of Service AmeriCorps program at City Hall, expanding community service capacity at no local cost.
ITEM 16. (WITHDRAWN) A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Consultant Agreement with Magellan Advisors, LLC ("Magellan") in an amount not to exceed $38,500.00 in CDBG Disaster Recovery funds, under which Magellan will assist the City with conduc
City applies for $400K federal grant for transportation projects
Birmingham seeks federal funding for transportation enhancements, including historic preservation work. Grant money can support infrastructure without local tax increases.
City reallocates $50K in federal disaster recovery grant to planning
Federal disaster-recovery funds shift from one city priority to planning work. This redirects CDBG-DR money that residents may have expected to go toward recovery projects.
City adds $6,030 to GCR grant-writing contract
Increases spending on disaster-recovery grant proposal development. More resources may strengthen the city's chances of winning federal funding for resilience projects.
R&B Transportation granted limousine licenses in Birmingham
R&B Transportation, based in Helena, Alabama, receives two certificates to legally operate a limousine service within city limits. This expands transportation options for residents and visitors.
INVOCATION: Reverend Derrick Hudson, Pastor, Ebenezer Baptist Church
Scrap metal processor license: clerical error correction
A clerical error in the name and address of the scrap metal processor license holder is being corrected to ensure the license is properly recorded under the right applicant.
City approves study agreement for Downtown Birmingham Interstate project
City is partnering with Alabama Department of Transportation to study a major Downtown Interstate infrastructure project. Details of the project scope and potential impact are not yet public.
City signs state DOT agreement for Project ST-037-999-012
This agreement with Alabama's Department of Transportation enables preliminary engineering and right-of-way acquisition for a state-funded transportation project. The specific location and scope aren't detailed in the item title.
City reallocates $674,850 in federal disaster funds for buses, administration
Federal disaster recovery money shifts $90,000 to new bus shelters and $674,850 to City administration. This reshapes how Birmingham uses CDBG-DR grants meant for recovery efforts.
Cloudburst Consulting amendment: $29,957 for federal housing plan
City increases payment to consultant preparing HUD's required 5-year housing and community development plan. Ensures federal compliance for grant funding that supports affordable housing and neighborhood initiatives.