Public Works

Public hearing set on 3rd Avenue North vacation

City Council will consider closing roughly 6,600 square feet of 3rd Avenue North between 14th and 15th Streets, potentially freeing up public right-of-way for private development or local improvement.

Condemnation permit issued for 2017 10th Street, Pratt City

Property owner Alfonso Smith can now repair or demolish the condemned building at this Pratt City address. Clears the path to address a blighted property and improve neighborhood conditions.

City backs District 5 Jazz Fun Day at Railroad Park

City formally recognizes the Fourth Annual District 5 Fun Day as serving a public purpose and promoting community goodwill. Event runs October 20, 2013, 4–7 p.m. at Railroad Park.

Council awards $3.5M to Walker Patton for Jones Valley Complete Streets

City spending $3.5M to improve pedestrian access along Jones Valley, making it safer and easier to walk in the area. Project enhances street infrastructure for residents and visitors.

Annexation: US Steel parcel at Rex Lake Road joins city

City expands its boundaries to include a 0.759-acre US Steel property, potentially shifting tax revenue and zoning jurisdiction. The parcel's future use will affect nearby residents and land development patterns.

INVOCATION: Reverend Arthur Price, Jr., Pastor of Sixteenth Street Baptist Church

City sells three cemetery properties to New Grace Hill Inc.

Birmingham transfers three parcels on 93rd Street North and 6th Avenue North to a private cemetery operator. The city loses public control of the land; residents should know what public assets are being sold and at what terms.

Council revokes Rare Transportation's transit licenses

Rare Transportation LLC loses three certificates to operate transportation services in Birmingham. This ends the company's public transit operating authority.

City annexes 1.25-acre USS property at Rex Lake Road

Unincorporated land becomes subject to city zoning, taxes, and services. Expands city jurisdiction over steel company operations in the area.

City pays Polk heirs $600 for Five Mile Road right of way

City acquiring land rights on Five Mile Road for Phase 1 street improvements. Payment compensates property owners for use of their land.

City hires MBA Engineers for Alabama Avenue drainage design ($77K)

City sets aside $77,000 for engineering design to improve drainage on Alabama Avenue. Work will identify solutions to address flooding or water management issues on the street.

Storm sewer study: City hires Strada for 41st Street evaluation

City committing $43,325 to evaluate storm sewer conditions on 41st Street, likely informing future repairs or upgrades that could affect drainage and flooding risk in the area.

City sets aside $5K grant match for Enon Ridge pedestrian corridor

Alabama Power Foundation funding supports a multimodal corridor—safer walking and biking routes—in Enon Ridge under the Civil Rights Complete Streets program.

Parking Authority installs 3 benches on 4th Avenue North

Adds seating in the public right-of-way at 4th Avenue and 22nd Street, improving pedestrian amenities downtown.

Condemnation repair permit issued for 10th Street property

Property owner Alfonso Smith gets approval to repair a condemned house at 2017 10th Street in Pratt City, a step toward bringing the vacant structure back into use.

Annexation: 2-acre U.S. Steel parcel joins city limits

U.S. Steel's 711 Rex Lake Road property will shift from unincorporated county to city jurisdiction, bringing it under city zoning, taxation, and service rules. Expands the city's tax base and boundary.

Repair permit issued for condemned property at 1708 29th Street

Property owner gains permission to repair a condemned building in Ensley Highlands, moving the parcel toward occupancy and reducing blight in the neighborhood.

INVOCATION: Reverend Darryl Sharpe, Pastor of 2nd Street Missionary Baptist Church, Wylam

Special Retail Liquor License transfer approved for Olympia Catering Plus

YGMR LLC gains rights to serve alcohol at Olympia Catering Plus on Bessemer Road. This affects where residents can purchase beer, wine, and spirits in the area.

City approves $752K in street improvement grants for Jones Valley

Birmingham is receiving matching grants to fund complete streets improvements in Jones Valley, bringing safer pedestrian access and better traffic flow to the neighborhood.