Liquor license approved for Eric's Lounge, Vanderbilt Road
Nikki Latham receives a Class I Lounge retail liquor license for Eric's Lounge at 3329 Vanderbilt Road. This allows the establishment to serve alcohol for on-premises consumption.
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Public Works items
City hires MBA Engineers for 16th Street pedestrian study
MBA Engineers will study feasibility of a pedestrian project on 16th Street. Results will inform whether the city moves forward with construction.
City funds District 5 Fun Day at Railroad Park
City approves general-fund spending for a community event in District 5 scheduled October 21, 2012. Council affirms the event serves a public purpose and promotes goodwill.
Liquor license approval: Mack's Lounge, 2401 Carson Road
City council votes to approve or deny a Class I lounge retail liquor license for Mack's Lounge. Decision affects local alcohol sales regulations in the Carson Road area.
Kontagious LLC seeks restaurant liquor license at 427 20th Street South
New restaurant seeking approval to serve beer, wine, and liquor. Public hearing will allow neighbors and community members to weigh in on the license application.
Dance permit approved for Kontagious nightclub at 427 20th Street South
Robert Brown's Division I dance permit for Kontagious allows the venue to operate as a licensed nightclub in downtown Birmingham.
Iron City Live seeks special liquor license at 513 22nd Street
Iron City Live is requesting a special retail liquor license for its venue on 22nd Street South. This decision determines whether alcohol sales are permitted at this location and affects neighborhood commerce and public safety.
Dance permit approved for Iron City nightclub
Allows dancing at Iron City (513 22nd Street South) under a Division I permit. Residents near the venue may see increased foot traffic and noise during operating hours.
Event Concessions approved for Sidewalk Moving Image Festival concessions, Aug 2
Allows food and beverage sales at the Sidewalk Moving Image Festival on 18th Street North; street closure affects traffic and parking in that corridor during the festival weekend.
City transfers sewer easement to Jefferson County in Greenwood Park
Allows Jefferson County to maintain sanitary sewer infrastructure in Greenwood Park. Routine easement transfer with no direct cost to residents.
Sales tax assessment: $49,121 owed by AI Corporate Interiors
City pursues unpaid sales tax from a local business. Collection activity helps ensure all businesses pay fair share of tax obligations.
Council schedules hearing on Mike's Crossroads business license revocation
Mike's Crossroads at 100 3rd Avenue North faces a public hearing where the City Council will decide whether to revoke its business license. The outcome will determine whether the business can continue operating in Birmingham.
Artwalk 2012 special events license approved for Morris Avenue
Birmingham Artwalk, Inc. gets permission to hold a public art event on Morris Avenue (22nd–23rd Street North) on September 7–8, 2012. The event will temporarily close or restrict vehicle traffic in that area.
Council awards $40K to Karma Construction for Powell Avenue resurfacing
Smooths roads on Powell Avenue through a competitive bid process. Karma Construction won the lowest bid at $40,056.50.
Sign permit: Derek Waltchack allowed to install at 120 18th St South
Allows private sign installation in public right-of-way on 2nd Avenue South. Routine permit decision with no direct impact on most residents.
Council moves $2M from Cotton Ave project to Road to Recover match
Redirects $2 million in federal TIGER grant matching funds from one street project to the Road to Recover initiative. Affects which neighborhoods get infrastructure improvements next.
City awards $45,921 geotechnical contract to Terracon, Birmingham
Sole-source contract for subsurface exploration and storm water monitoring on an infrastructure project (likely Crossplains area). Site investigations inform project design and safety.
City accepts expanded alley rights-of-way for retail development
City gains additional public land between Avenue H–I and 20th–21st Streets to widen alleys and support a new retail building. Clears the path for development while expanding public space in that area.
Storm Water Fund budget adopted for fiscal year 2013
Sets spending on storm water management and drainage infrastructure for the next fiscal year. Affects water quality, flood mitigation, and maintenance of city storm systems.
City partners with Alabama DOT on road resurfacing project STPBH-CN12(908)
Mayor gains authority to negotiate and sign a state-funded road resurfacing agreement. Project details and affected streets not yet specified in this authorization item.