Historic church receives city support for capital improvements to handle increased visitor traffic. Investment recognizes the church's significance as a civil-rights landmark and cultural destination.
City gives up road/utility right-of-way (~0.8 acres) between 1st Ave N, 64th St N, and Aviation Ave so Birmingham Board of Education can develop or improve the property. Affects land use in that area.
Trees planted along Enon Ridge Multimodal Corridor as part of Phase 4 street improvements and the Civil Rights Trail. Contract goes to Hunter Trees LLC.
City removes public right-of-way to two alley segments (675 sq ft each) in north Birmingham, likely opening land for private development or consolidation with adjacent properties.
Two new rapid transit routes offer faster commute options in Jefferson Street and Western Hills neighborhoods. Route 1 Express and Route 45 Express will reduce travel time for residents in these areas.
City will spend additional funds to fix heating/cooling at Boutwell Auditorium, a major public venue. The original contract from 2013 is being amended with a new cost (amount not specified in the agenda text).
General fund money supports "Relax by the Tracks" community events at Railroad Park, a public gathering space.
State funding for Coalburg Road infrastructure improves a major corridor. Project details and timeline remain to be finalized.
Birmingham pursues legal action related to the 2010 Deepwater Horizon disaster, potentially recovering damages that could benefit city finances and environmental remediation efforts.
Street closure on 7th Avenue South (between 27th and 28th Streets) during the two-day event; check alternate routes if you live or commute through Lakeview.
Magic City Enterprises LLC seeks permission to sell beer and wine at A-1 Food Mart on Vanderbilt Road. The application is open for public comment and Council hearing.
Property owner Tremain W. Jones can now proceed with repairs to bring the condemned building into code compliance, moving toward rehabbing a blighted structure in the neighborhood.
Property owner Brenda L. Roberson can now repair a condemned residential building in Pratt City. This permits the structure to be brought up to code or prepared for occupancy.
City approves lowest competitive bid from local vendor for street lighting supplies. Improves neighborhood aesthetics and public visibility in city streets.
The city will spend $300 from its general fund to install a dedication street sign honoring Winston Jennings.
General fund supports free "Relax by the Tracks" music programming in the Railroad Park neighborhood.
The city will spend $300 from its general fund to install a dedication street sign honoring Winston Jennings.
Boutwell Auditorium's cooling system gets repaired through competitive bidding. Project funded from FY 2012–2013 capital budget.
City will consider giving up public land (~0.8 acres) between 1st Avenue North, 64th Street North, and Aviation Avenue. Result could free land for private development or other use.
Appraisals of 10 properties along 8th Avenue West and Arkadelphia Road are a first step toward potential acquisition, development, or blight remediation in these corridors.