State bill HB647 could strip Birmingham of ownership and control of its water system. Council vote signals resistance to state takeover of a critical public utility that serves residents citywide.
City commits $145,510 to fix cracked pavement, repair street lights, and refresh traffic signs across multiple locations. Safer, better-lit streets improve commutes and neighborhood conditions.
City-owned parking lot will be used under a commercial license agreement with Slice, LLC. Terms and duration of the license agreement are not specified in the agenda item.
Birmingham awards a water utility contract to Alabama Plumbing Contractors for connecting the New Fountai (project) to city water. Routine infrastructure spending on consent agenda.
Walker Patton Company will design and build a multimodal corridor in Enon Ridge—adding safe pedestrian and bike routes alongside road improvements tied to civil rights and equity goals.
The American National Red Cross can hold the Paint the Town Red community event on April 20 at 19th Street South and Powell Avenue. Street closures and special event rules will apply in the area.
Transit riders heading to Railroad Park will get direct DART Blue Line service for six months, ending September 30, 2013. Improves access to the downtown entertainment district.
City dedicates funds to fix streets, repaint lanes, and repair street lights across Birmingham. Improves safety and visibility for drivers and pedestrians.
Supreme Limousine, LLC, based in Chelsea, receives four certificates to operate a limousine service in Birmingham. New transportation vendors on city streets undergo public approval.
Grants a Birmingham business authorization to operate three limousine services on city streets. No direct resident impact on rates or access.
American Cab Company receives authority to operate 27 taxicabs on Birmingham streets. These certificates enable commercial taxi service across the city.
Council approves a contract for construction engineering services on an Alabama Department of Transportation resurfacing project. Funded by state grant; no local tax dollars committed.
City Council will hear from Randy Shunnarah and the public about a Division I dance permit for Sunset Lounge in the Ensley area. Decision affects nightlife licensing and neighborhood operations.
Federal grant funding improves pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure on High Ore Line; project is part of larger Road to Recovery initiative aimed at safer, more accessible street connectivity.
The city is acquiring a street right-of-way and temporary construction easement from Westridge Apartments to improve vehicle access to Huffman High School. This clears the way for the school access project to proceed.
Council will hear Randy Shunnarah's application to operate a Class I Lounge liquor license at Sunset Lounge. Neighbors and interested residents can attend the hearing and comment on the proposal.
Street improvements in the Gateway Improvements Phase 1 project funded by state grant. Work by Visions Landscapes, Inc. (Irondale).
Steel City Entertainment LLC seeks a Class I retail liquor license for Lava, a lounge at 89 Robert Jemison Road. City approval allows the establishment to serve alcohol.
Johnny Scruggs receives a Division I Dance Permit to operate at 89 Robert Jemison Road, allowing the entertainment venue to host dancing and related activities.