Grants & Federal Funding

City accepts state grant to install radar traffic safety equipment

Birmingham accepts a donation from ALDOT to install radar equipment—likely for traffic speed enforcement or safety monitoring. Improves road safety at no cost to the city.

City accepts AmeriCorps VISTA grant funding

Birmingham receives federal funding to support volunteer service corps addressing community needs. No local tax dollars spent; grant enables expanded civic engagement programs.

City grants Southern Linc revocable license for Cell on Wheels

Southern Linc can install and operate temporary mobile cell service on city property. The license is revocable, so the city retains control over the arrangement.

City grants antenna attachment license to New Cingular Wireless

New Cingular Wireless (AT&T) gets permission to attach and operate antenna equipment on city poles. Expands cellular network capacity; city may receive attachment fees or revenue.

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 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 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.

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

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.

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 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.

Tennis Center gets $111K federal grant for new asphalt

Mobile Tennis Center receives $111,000 from the U.S. Tennis Association to repair and upgrade playing surfaces, with no local tax money required.

$50M HUD grant funds downtown Mobile economic development loans

Mobile secures $50 million in federal funding to launch a revolving loan program for downtown businesses and development projects named for Senator Richard Shelby. This capital supports local economic growth and job creation in the city's core.

Medal of Honor Park gets $111K USTA grant for LED lights, mesh fencing

Mobile secures federal grant funding to upgrade tennis facilities at Medal of Honor Park with no local match required. New LED lighting and mesh fencing will improve playing conditions and evening access.