Grants & Federal Funding

City enters sidewalk construction agreement with Alabama DOT

City accepts state grant funding to build or improve sidewalks, likely improving pedestrian access and safety in one or more neighborhoods.

City accepts $346,903 federal justice grant from DOJ

Birmingham secures federal funding to support criminal justice and public safety programs. The grant requires council approval before the city can submit the application and receive the funds.

Council appoints Janet Rountree-Hudson for outreach, research and event planning

City hires consultant for outreach and marketing services. Scope and expected outcomes not clearly detailed in available materials.

City-state road maintenance agreement with Alabama DOT

Establishes how Birmingham and the state will share responsibility for maintaining city streets and public rights of way. Details on costs, scope, and schedules will be in the final agreement.

City contracts YWCA for $16K neighborhood grant work through August 2016

YWCA will deliver neighborhood services funded by the "Love Your Block" grant, expanding community programming in participating blocks through summer 2016.

City enters preliminary engineering agreement with state DOT for I-59 project

Council approves the first step toward a state-funded transportation project on I-59 (Project ST-037-I59-009). Engineering work will define scope and cost; residents will see impacts once the project advances.

State grant unlocks engineering study for CR-94 road project

Birmingham advances a state-funded road project on CR-94. Engineering work will determine feasibility and design for improvements that could affect commute times and safety on this corridor.

Mayor submits amended disaster recovery grant plan to HUD

City adjusts $322K in federal disaster recovery funding earmarked for administrative costs. Move keeps recovery spending aligned with HUD requirements.

City grants Crown Castle right to build fiber network in public streets

Crown Castle will install fiber-optic cables in Birmingham's right-of-way, potentially improving broadband access across the city. The franchise agreement sets terms for the private company's use of public streets and infrastructure.

Franchise deal grants Crown Castle fiber-optic network rights in city right-of-w

Crown Castle will install and operate a fiber-optic telecommunications network in Birmingham's public rights-of-way, expanding broadband infrastructure throughout the city.

City conveys 6 parcels to Alabama DOT for CBD project

Birmingham transfers six downtown properties to the state for a central business district improvement. The city is giving up fee-simple title to these parcels.

City enters construction agreement with State DOT for Woodlawn project

State transportation funding will support infrastructure improvements in the Woodlawn neighborhood. The construction agreement activates a state grant to move the project forward.

City executes federal transportation agreement with Alabama DOT

City moves forward on CMAQ Project No. 3715, a federally-funded transportation initiative. Details on project scope, location, and resident impact are not yet disclosed.

Mayor authorized to sign CMAQ-3715 transportation agreement with State

City moves forward on federally funded transportation project. Agreement with Alabama DOT enables design and construction phases to proceed.

City signs right-of-way deal with state for federal transportation grant

City prepares to receive federal CMAQ grant for transportation project by securing legal agreements with Alabama Department of Transportation. Details on location, scope, and timeline not yet disclosed.

City clears right-of-way for federal CMAQ transportation project

Mayor gains authority to negotiate property access and utility relocation with the state to move forward on a federally funded CMAQ transportation improvement. Project details—location, scope, and timeline—not yet public.

City approves state pavement study agreement with ALDOT

State grant funds study to assess street pavement conditions citywide, informing future road repair budgets and priorities.

City commits $1.5M in federal funds for 100 new housing units

Housing Authority will develop up to 100 new units using federal HOME Investment Partnership grant money. Expands affordable housing stock in Birmingham.

ITEM 18. WITHDRAWN A Resolution stating the opposition of the Birmingham City Council to the I-20/59 Plan as proposed by the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) and that the project be halted until an alternate plan is agreed upon that best serves

City approves engineering agreement with State for highway project

City takes first step toward state-funded road upgrade; engineering phase will define scope and timeline for construction improvements.