City spends $200 for street marker honoring Matthew Burrell Sr.
City approves $200 from general fund to purchase a commemorative street marker in honor of Mr. Matthew Burrell Sr.
Topic
Public Works
Agenda items
Public Works items
City renews Alabama Power contract for 6 street lights at 300 3rd Ave W, $5,200
Routine maintenance of downtown street lighting to ensure safe pedestrian and vehicular access on 3rd Avenue West.
Condemnation repair permit issued for 521 Frances Street
Property owner Gents Homes LLC gains authorization to repair a condemned building, helping recover a blighted property and return it to safe, functional use in the neighborhood.
Land area:
1 parcel
City awards $162K water/sewer contract to Latta Plumbing for Cooper Green Park
Latta Plumbing wins competitive bid to complete water and sanitary sewer infrastructure at Cooper Green Park, improving park facilities for public use.
Budget amendment: $834K set aside for library, streets, and storm sewers
City commits capital funds to infrastructure repairs and library improvements. Storm sewer work ($512K) addresses drainage in city neighborhoods.
Do Dah Day, Inc. granted special events license for May 17 event
Clears Do Dah Day, Inc. to hold a public event at Caldwell Park and Rhodes Park on Highland Avenue and 26th Street on May 17, 2014.
Trim Tab Brewing granted special events license for Funky Fish Fry
Trim Tab Brewing can serve alcohol at the Funky Fish Fry event on 6th Avenue South, April 5, 2014.
City awards $24,468 landscape contract to Vision Landscape Inc.
Vision Landscape Inc. will maintain exit ramps at 31st Street, Tallapoosa, and Airport Highway. No competitive bid was sought for this $24,468 purchase.
Lounge liquor license approved for D & T Package Store on 18th St N
New lounge liquor retail license at 3216–18th Street North, Birmingham. The decision follows a public hearing on the application.
Council awards $49,475 to Southern Temperature Controls for library chiller repa
Central Library's chilled water system gets fixed via lowest-bid contract. Keeps public cooling operational.
Nori, Inc. seeks restaurant liquor license at 4704 Cahaba River Road
Nori Thai and Sushi is requesting a retail liquor license for the Cahaba River Road location. The decision affects local alcohol licensing and neighborhood commercial use.
Dog Bus food cart approved for Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd
New mobile food vendor brings casual dining option to downtown corridor. Pushcart operates on West sidewalk of Richard Arrington Jr. Boulevard North.
City revokes Junk Dealer's Permit for Bagwell Auto, Inc.
Bagwell Auto loses its license to operate as a junk dealer at 3540 4th Street West after failing to file required surety bond. Revocation removes a previously licensed business from that location.
Mobile food vendor permit approved for 18th Street South
Dwight Taylor's pushcart will operate on West 18th Street South, expanding mobile food service options in the area.
City revokes taxi license for Helping Hands Transportation
Helping Hands Transportation loses its right to operate a mini-van service in Birmingham after failing to meet licensing requirements. The company at 2600 16th Street North is no longer permitted to provide taxi services.
CECA Holdings allowed to install sign, awnings on 20th Street
Business gains permission to place commercial signage and awnings on public right-of-way at 20th Street North, affecting street visibility and pedestrian space at that location.
Hearing set on vacation of subsurface rights under 24th & 25th Streets
City will consider giving up underground utility rights under two downtown streets. Affects future infrastructure projects and utility access in the area.
Greg's Hot Dogs gets permit for pushcart at 20th & 5th North
Mobile food vendor permit approved for hot dog pushcart at Southeast corner of 20th Street North and 5th Avenue North.
Liquor license: Hypnosis LLC lounge at 427–20th Street South
Hypnosis LLC is seeking approval to operate a lounge serving alcohol at 427–20th Street South. The decision affects neighbors and the neighborhood's commercial licensing profile.
Special Events License issued for Gumbo Gala at 32nd Street North
Lea Enterprises LLC receives permission to hold The Gumbo Gala on April 26, 2014 at 20-32nd Street North. This special events license allows the public gathering to proceed.