City hires Sain Associates for 2nd Street Extension design work
Engineering and surveying for the 2nd Street Extension will move forward with a $22,500 contract. This is the design phase that precedes construction on the street project.
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Sarcor LLC awarded $46K for Pearson Ave design
City hires engineering firm to design street improvements on Pearson Avenue SW. Project will improve road conditions and infrastructure in the area.
Condemnation repair permit issued for 1426 32nd Street North
Owner Ellis Baptiste can now make repairs to bring the condemned property back to code. Progress toward reclaiming a blighted property in the neighborhood.
Land area:
1 parcel
Council awards $196.6K culvert replacement contract to Russo Corporation
Russo Corporation wins competitive bidding to replace aging culvert on 41st Street. Infrastructure repair improves drainage and road safety in the affected area.
Annexation: 40-acre Rex Lake Road tract joins city limits
City moves to annex unincorporated land on Rex Lake Road, expanding municipal boundaries and bringing residents under city zoning, services, and tax rules. Public hearing set for November 19, 2013.
Land area:
40.4 acres
City funds $1,500 for Head Start children's lending library
Council sends $1,500 to West Center Street JCCEO Head Start Center to purchase books for its lending library, supporting early literacy access for young learners.
Council awards $196.6K to replace 41st Street culvert
City approves repair of aging stormwater infrastructure on 41st Street. Project improves drainage and road safety in the area.
Annexation: 35.6-acre USS parcel at Rex Lake Road joins city limits
U.S. Steel's Rex Lake Road property enters Birmingham's jurisdiction and tax base. The annexation expands city boundaries and brings industrial land under municipal zoning and service rules.
Land area:
35.6 acres
Special Events License approved for Birmingham Artwalk 2013
Birmingham Artwalk, Inc. gets city permission to hold the Artwalk festival on Morris Avenue (between 22nd and 23rd Streets North) on September 6–7, 2013. The event will temporarily close a section of Morris Avenue for the celebration.
Special Events License OK'd for Taste of 4th Avenue Jazz Festival
Yarbrough Festival Foodservice gets permission to operate food vendors at the Taste of 4th Avenue Jazz Festival on August 24–25, 2013 at 4th Avenue North between 17th and 18th Streets.
E & J Tours granted licenses for 3 limousines
E & J Tours receives city approval to operate three limousine services on Birmingham streets, expanding ground transportation options.
Council awards $12,350 ADA contract to C.P. Construction
Comer Building at 801 17th Street will get accessibility upgrades. Work makes the city facility compliant with federal disability access standards.
Council awards $49,777 landscape contract to Vision Landscape Inc.
City pays Vision Landscape Inc. to maintain exit ramps and roadsides on 31st Street, Tallapoosa Street, and Airport Highway. Routine public-works spending approved after competitive bidding.
Sole-source: MBA Engineers hired for Pratt City streets design ($12,870)
City commits $12,870 to engineering design for Pratt City Complete Streets Project, a street infrastructure overhaul in the neighborhood. This is the first phase of what may become a larger public works investment.
City awards $449K ADA upgrades contract for George Ward Park
George Ward Park gets accessibility improvements for people with disabilities. Work includes ramps, pathways, and facilities to meet federal ADA standards.
Paramount Bar & Restaurant gets liquor license at 200 20th St N
Paramount Downtown LLC received approval to serve alcohol at the new downtown bar and restaurant. This is a routine licensing decision for a commercial venue.
Liquor license approval: BHMR Holdings for Redzone restaurant, 20th Street South
Alcohol retail licenses shape neighborhood commerce and safety. This decision allows BHMR Holdings to serve alcohol at The Redzone on 20th Street South.
Gracie Grove Venue granted Special Retail Liquor License 160
Gracie Grove Venue at 1286 Oak Grove Road is authorized to sell liquor on-site. This license allows the venue to serve alcohol to customers.
Steel City Recycling gets scrap metal processor license for Vanderbilt Road
A scrap metal processor will operate at 2020 Vanderbilt Road. The city requires licensing and a public hearing for these operations due to environmental and safety concerns.
City awards $938,592 to Engineering Design Technologies for Coalburg Road projec
Public funds pay for engineering oversight of the Coalburg Road ALDOT project. Project details and timeline are not disclosed in this item.