Council recognizes the Red Cross digital arts and street festival as a public event serving the community. The downtown festival brings arts programming and civic goodwill to Birmingham residents.
Street lighting repairs will improve safety and visibility across Birmingham neighborhoods. Project covers city-wide maintenance of existing street lights.
City funds a major road repair program affecting streets citywide. Project continues the 2013 resurfacing initiative to improve pavement quality and reduce potholes across Birmingham.
Residents can comment on Randy Shunnarah's application to operate a Division I Dance Permit at Sunset Lounge on 41st Street South.
Council will hear Randy Shunnarah's application to open a lounge with retail liquor service in this neighborhood location. Public comment is invited on the license approval.
Birmingham receives nearly $1.9 million in state transportation funding to repair roads across the city. Smoother streets improve commutes and reduce vehicle wear.
Rare Transportation LLC loses its license to operate limousine service in Birmingham due to failure to maintain required liability insurance. Passengers using unlicensed operators lose consumer protections.
Repairs roads across Birmingham after a decade of deferred maintenance. Work under the 2013 program will improve commute safety and reduce vehicle damage from potholes.
Ambassador Cab Company receives permission to operate taxi service in Birmingham. The company expands its fleet with seven new vehicles for street-hailing service.
Safer intersections at Tuscaloosa and Princeton: new traffic signal installation improves pedestrian and vehicle safety at this busy crossroads.
Birmingham is pursuing legal action to recover damages from the 2010 oil disaster. The city may recoup settlement funds to support local recovery efforts.
Approves a permanent easement allowing Jefferson County to install and maintain sewer infrastructure on city property. The right-of-way affects service reliability and future land-use options at the S-3 parcel.
Fair Park Arena gets upgraded HVAC infrastructure. Competitive bid process was used; this is the lowest bid received.
City committing $160K to construction oversight at Railroad Reservation on 1st Avenue. Sole-source award means no competitive bid process.
Provides donated instruments to young musicians in Birmingham after refurbishment. Supports youth arts access and instrument sustainability.
City commissions interpretive signs along the Birmingham waterfront to guide residents and visitors through the river district. The text and design will shape how people understand local history and neighborhood character.
Sunset Lounge's liquor license application for 41st Street South has been postponed; decision and public hearing date to be set.
City divests public land at prominent downtown intersection (Third Avenue South and 16th Street) to private developer Inland American Communities. Property disposition and development terms affect future land use and tax base.
Mahjaheen Merchant receives city approval to operate a gold and silver buying business at Midas Jewelers on Bessemer Road. The permit allows the business to legally purchase precious metals from the public.