City hires Dorsey Architects for $20K Grayson Park renovation design
Grayson Park building at 1041 Five Mile Road will get professional design work ahead of renovation, improving the public space for neighborhood residents.
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Public Works
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Public Works items
Agape House bingo permit renewed for Oak Grove Road
The Agape House gets approval to continue weekly bingo events on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 1286 Oak Grove Road, supporting the nonprofit's fundraising activities.
All Stars Convenience: off-premise beer and wine license approved
All Stars Convenience Store at 1635 Tin Mill Road is now licensed to sell beer and wine for off-premise consumption, expanding retail beverage options in the area.
Lenell's seeks Class II lounge liquor license at 32nd Street North
Lenell's, Inc. is applying for a retail liquor license to operate a lounge at 1210 32nd Street North. City Council will hear from the applicant and the public before deciding whether to approve the license.
Special Events License approved for St. Marks Italian Food Festival
St. Marks Catholic Church can now host the Feast of Saint Mark Italian Food Festival at 7340 Cahaba Valley Road. The special events license allows the church to operate the festival.
City vacates 21,000 sq ft of 13th Street North
A section of 13th Street North between Morris and 1st Avenue will be permanently closed to traffic and potentially redeveloped. This removes a public right-of-way that may open land for private development or neighborhood improvements.
Land area:
0.48 acres
Council awards $2.9M Pratt City street renovation to Dunn Construction
Dunn Construction will rebuild streets and add bike/pedestrian infrastructure in Pratt City under a $2.9M competitive bid award. Project improves neighborhood mobility and walkability.
Council awards $13,970 plumbing contract for Cooper Green Park repairs
Water and sewer fixes at Cooper Green Park will improve park infrastructure and public facilities for residents and visitors using the park.
Public hearing set: Vacation of subsurface rights on 1st Avenue South and 18th S
City may release subsurface rights (water/sewer/utility easements) along two downtown streets, potentially affecting utility access and future development. Public comment opportunity at March 4 hearing.
Water Works Board: expand member selection to outside-city jurisdictions
Lets residents outside Birmingham city limits have a voice on the Water Works Board. May affect water rates and service decisions for surrounding communities.
Fire Station #6 generator: $38.5K contract to Marathon Electrical
Fire Station #6 gets backup power capacity to maintain operations during outages. Marathon Electrical won the competitive bid at $38,480.
All Stars Convenience Store seeks beer and wine license at Tin Mill Road
City council will decide whether All Stars Convenience Store at 1635 Tin Mill Road can sell beer and wine. Public hearing allows residents to weigh in on the application.
Capital budget: $2M shifted from street work to intermodal facility
Downtown street resurfacing delayed as $2 million redirected to Intermodal Facility Phase 2 project management. Affects timing of street repairs in downtown corridor.
All Stars Convenience: off-premise beer and wine license application
City Council will hear the application from All Stars Barber and Convenience Shop, Inc. to sell beer and wine at their Tin Mill Road store. Public comment on the license is welcome.
City shifts $90K from Norwood streetscape to US 11 Phase 2
Budget reallocation moves grant-match funding from Norwood streetscape improvements to highway project work. Norwood project timeline may be affected.
Budget shift: $60K redirected from Norwood to North Birmingham community plan
Funding for community planning in North Birmingham moves forward while a Norwood streetscape grant match is paused. Both projects aim to improve neighborhood infrastructure and quality of life.
Sole-source: Engineering Design Technologies hired for 12th Street West survey (
City commits $30,000 to engineering and surveying design services for 12th Street West project. Sole-source procurement, no competitive bidding.
Cooper Green Park gets $253K concrete paving contract
City awards sitework and paving project at Cooper Green Park to A.G. Gaston Construction through competitive bid. Improves park infrastructure and accessibility for residents.
City redirects $403K to citywide storm drain repairs
Budget amendment shifts capital funds from two projects to pay for urgent storm drain maintenance across the city. Affects stormwater management and flooding prevention in multiple neighborhoods.
City sets public hearing on vacating 13th Street North
Public hearing February 11, 2014 will decide whether to close a ~0.48-acre stretch of 13th Street North. Affects property access and future land use in the area.
Land area:
0.48 acres