Mayor authorized to execute TAPBH-CMAQ-37 transportation project agreement
City secures federal transportation grant from State of Alabama DOT for project TAPBH-CMAQ-37. Specific project details not disclosed in agenda.
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Grants & Federal Funding
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Grants & Federal Funding items
Dance permit approved for Handsome Brutes Social Club in Ensley
Allows Division I dance events at the venue on Avenue D. Residents interested in the club's operations or neighborhood impact can review the permit conditions.
Liquor license transfer approved for Handsome Brutes Social Club
Nikeia Janeice Grant receives permission to operate a lounge retail liquor bar at 2020 Avenue D in Ensley, enabling the business to serve alcoholic beverages on-premise.
City accepts $145K grant for Arlington Ant renovations
Private funding will support preservation and renovation work at the Arlington Ant, a local landmark. No city budget required.
Legacy Tours Unlimited gets limousine service permit
Company at 338 Killough Drive approved to operate limousine service in Birmingham. Grants operating authority and two certificates of public necessity.
City receives free Federal Reserve Bank interactive license
City gains access to an interactive tool from the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta at no cost, expanding resources available to residents and city operations.
City grants $300K to Habitat for Humanity for home rehabilitation
Up to 20 homes in the area will receive rehabilitation work through federal housing funds. Provides affordable housing opportunities for low-income families.
City grants $300K to Habitat for Humanity for home rehabilitation
Up to 20 homes will be rehabilitated through this partnership, improving housing quality in the city. The funding comes from Community Development Block Grants.
Settlement: City Attorney authorized to settle Davis-Hudson case
City resolves litigation with Feletha Davis-Hudson and others. Settlement terms and dollar amount not disclosed in public agenda.
City settles Davis-Hudson lawsuit
City Attorney authorized to resolve legal claim brought by Feletha Davis-Hudson and others. Settlement terms not disclosed in consent agenda item.
City applies for $1M Bloomberg Mayors Challenge grant
Mayor authorized to pursue $1 million in private philanthropic funding for a competitive innovation grant. Outcome will determine if the city wins funding for a public services or infrastructure improvement project.
City approves construction agreement with Alabama DOT for federal grant project
This federal-funded project agreement enables the city to move forward with construction work tied to federal grants. Details on the specific project scope, location, and timeline are not provided in this item.
Mayor authorized to complete transportation grant with RPCGB
City pursues federal transportation funding through a Funding Agreement with the Regional Planning Commission of Greater Birmingham. Grant details and impact on local projects will depend on the specific program.
CDBG housing grant amended for Christian Service Mission
City extends federal housing rehabilitation funding to Christian Service Mission, Inc. under a modified agreement. Amendment details how grant funds will support housing development work.
City grants cable franchise to Spectrum Southeast
Spectrum gains rights to run cable lines through city streets. This franchise agreement sets service terms, rates, and obligations for the next several years.
City authorized to apply for DOJ Justice Assistance Grant
This grant can fund local law enforcement, crime prevention, or victim services. The Mayor gains authority to complete the application and manage funds if awarded.
City to apply for AmeriCorps VISTA federal grant
Allows the Mayor to pursue federal funding for AmeriCorps VISTA volunteers, who provide community service and economic opportunity programs in underserved neighborhoods.
City agrees with ALDOT on maintenance of federally-assisted roads
This agreement with the state transportation department clarifies who maintains public roads that received federal funding and ensures the city retains control of those properties.
City secures right to landscape ALDOT right-of-way
Agreement lets the city install landscaping on state highway shoulders and medians, improving neighborhood appearance at no municipal cost.
Public hearing set: Spectrum Southeast cable franchise renewal
The city will decide whether to renew Spectrum's cable franchise. This affects what video, internet, and phone services residents can access in their homes and how much providers can charge for those services.