Grants & Federal Funding

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 (WITHDRAWN) A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Consultant Agreement with Magellan Advisors, LLC ("Magellan") in an amount not to exceed $38,500.00 in CDBG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

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 (WITHDRAWN) A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Consultant Agreement with Bleakly Advisory Group, Inc. ("Bleakly") in an amount not to exceed $28,750.00 of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 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 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 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.

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.

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.

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 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 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.

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.

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.

City commits $1.11M in HUD funds to Highland Manor Apartments development

Federal housing grant will help fund development of up to 111 apartments at Highland Manor, adding rental housing supply to Birmingham.

City shifts $674K in federal disaster aid to administration and bus shelters

Federal disaster-recovery funding ($90K for bus shelters, $674K for program administration) redirects resources originally earmarked for other recovery projects. The reallocation affects how fast other CDBG-DR activities launch.

City executes federal transportation grant agreement with state DOT

Federal funding supports transportation improvements. Project details and specific neighborhood impact not disclosed in agenda item.

Silver Cab granted 5 operating licenses for taxicab service

Grants Silver Cab Company authority to operate taxis in Birmingham. Citizens may see more taxicab options on the road.