Grants & Federal Funding

Showtime Transportation granted operating permit for taxi service

Showtime Transportation receives city approval to operate taxis in Birmingham. This allows the company to legally provide transportation services to residents.

City grants Verizon temporary license to operate mobile cell tower

Verizon will install a temporary Cell on Wheels (COW) unit on city property to boost wireless coverage in a specific area. The license is revocable if the city no longer needs the service.

City secures multi-use trail easement on BDI, Inc. property

Public gains legal access to new trail segment for biking, walking, and recreation. Easement allows city to develop and maintain the route without purchasing the underlying land.

City gains public trail easement from Avonwood Terrace, LLC

Property owner Avonwood Terrace grants the city a non-exclusive easement to maintain and operate a public multi-use trail. This expands public access to recreational trails without requiring land acquisition.

City secures easement for multi-use trail across Louis Holdings property

Grants public access to a new trail segment for walking, biking, and recreation. The easement allows the city to build and maintain the trail without owning the underlying land.

City grants Genuine Parts Company FTZ Subzone 98 operator rights

Genuine Parts Company gains tariff exemptions and trade benefits at Subzone 98, which may support local jobs and business expansion in the foreign-trade zone.

City accepts 500 concrete barriers from Alabama DOT

City receives free infrastructure materials from the state for traffic control, emergency response, or public works projects — no local cost.

ITEM 43 ADDENDUM A Resolution granting Operating Authority Permit with one (1) Certificate of Public Necessity.

City grants limousine operating license to ML Legacy Tours Unlimited

ML Legacy Tours Unlimited gains authority to operate a luxury limousine service in Birmingham, expanding transportation options for residents and visitors.

City secures trail easement from Weil Wrecker Service

Weil Wrecker Service grants the city a public trail easement, expanding or completing a multi-use trail for residents without acquisition cost.

City grants Spectrum Southeast easement on Ruffner Mountain

Spectrum gets right to access and run utilities across city-owned Ruffner Mountain land. Agreement lets the utility operate infrastructure on public property.

Operating permit granted to Transportation One for senior housing services

Senior Housing Services Corporation (dba Transportation One) receives authority to operate transportation services for seniors in the region, expanding access to mobility services for older adults.

Operating authority permit & 53 taxi licenses awarded to WHC BHM, LLC

WHC BHM, LLC gains approval to operate a taxi service in Birmingham. The 53 Certificates of Public Necessity and Convenience authorize operation of a cab fleet in the city.

Mayor authorized to apply for federal Good Jobs Challenge grant

City seeks federal funding to support job creation and economic development. Grant award amount and job targets depend on application outcome.

Pinnacle Transportation granted shuttle service permits

Pinnacle Transportation receives operating authority to run a shuttle service in Birmingham. The company must maintain five certificates of public necessity, allowing it to operate shuttles for public or private transportation needs.

Mayor authorized to apply for DOE Communities LEAP technical assistance grant

City seeks federal grant to fund energy planning and technical assistance. If awarded, it could support local renewable energy, efficiency, or grid modernization projects without upfront municipal cost.

City accepts $229,450 federal grant for firefighter equipment

Federal funding boosts firefighter readiness and equipment without local tax dollars. Money comes from FEMA's Assistance to Firefighters Grant program.

City grants temporary easement to Rotary for trail construction

Allows Birmingham Sunrise Rotary Foundation to build a public trail on city land. Project details and location not yet disclosed in agenda materials.

Mayor authorized to execute state transportation planning agreement

City moves forward on a state-funded transportation project (IM-I459). Planning phase positions the project for design and potential construction funding.

Operating permit granted to Sleek Luxury Car Service LLC

City approves new executive sedan service to operate at 925-18th Avenue NW with three Certificates of Public Necessity and Convenience.