Street lighting poles: one-year contract to Southern Lighting
City secures poles needed for street lighting repairs and maintenance across the street network for the next year at pre-set unit prices.
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Public Works
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Public Works items
Club liquor license application for The Furnace, 28th Street
Best in Town, Inc. is seeking approval to serve liquor at The Furnace venue. Council will hear from the applicant and public before voting.
Liquor license approved: 41st Street Pub and Aircraft Sales
41st Street Pub and Aircraft Sales LLC receives a Class I Lounge Retail Liquor License for the location at 130 - 41st Street South Suite 105.
Sole-source: City hires Arcadis to run stormwater program
City expands stormwater management services through sole-source contract with engineering firm Arcadis. Details on contract term and cost not yet public.
Water main expansion: 1,250 linear feet installed on Sydney Drive
Public water main installation improves infrastructure serving Sydney Drive residents and supports growth capacity in the area.
Big Shots Sports Café liquor license transfer approved
Big Shots Sports Café receives approval to operate a restaurant retail liquor license at its location on Cahaba River Road.
CVS Pharmacy #4898-01 seeks off-premise beer & wine license
CVS Pharmacy at 2228 Bessemer Road is applying to sell beer and wine. Public hearing to follow where residents can comment on the license.
Avondale Brewing gets stairway permit in 2nd Ave right-of-way
Private company gains public right-of-way access for facility improvements. May affect pedestrian or vehicular traffic on 2nd Avenue South near 41st Street.
Children's Hospital gets permission to install 2 signs on 4th Avenue
The Children's Hospital can now post directional signs in the public right-of-way at 16th and 17th Streets, making the facility easier to locate for patients and visitors.
Children's Hospital gets two new signs on 5th Avenue South
The Children's Hospital can now install directional signage in the public right-of-way on 5th Avenue South between 16th and 17th Streets to improve visibility and wayfinding for patients and families.
Public hearing set on alleyway vacation between Avenues H-I and 20th-21st Street
City will consider closing a 3,767-square-foot alleyway in Birmingham. Public hearing July 31, 2012 lets residents comment on whether the city should vacate this public right-of-way.
Land area:
0.09 acres
Dollar General gets beer and wine license at Warrior Road
Dolgencorp LLC's Dollar General #8266 will be permitted to sell beer and wine, changing what products are available at this retail location.
Council awards $366K HVAC contract to P & M Mechanical
East Pinson Valley Recreation Center gets new HVAC system. Competitive bid process ensured lowest cost for facility upgrades.
$44K for 16th Street pedestrian bridge feasibility study
City studies whether a pedestrian bridge can improve walkability and reconnect the historic 16th Street corridor. Results will shape future infrastructure investment in the neighborhood.
City pays WebsEdge Limited $19,500 for information film
General fund spending on media production; second payment installment due July 2012.
Council awards $214,902 to Karma Construction for Sloss Streetscape sidewalk wor
Sidewalk improvements on Sloss Streetscape enhance walkability and safety in this neighborhood corridor. Lowest competitive bid ensures value for public funds.
Sole-source: Macknally Land Design hired for Railroad Reservat design ($9,750)
City contracts with engineering firm for landscape and design work at Railroad Reservat. Spending decision approved by sole-source procurement.
Storm sewer assessment: Clairmont Avenue ($30K contract)
City hiring Strada Professional Services to inspect condition of storm drains on Clairmont Avenue. Results will guide repairs and maintenance priorities for stormwater infrastructure.
World of Beers liquor license application hearing
Council holds public hearing on beer and wine license for new bar at 1005 20th Street South. Your input shapes whether this business opens in your neighborhood.
Jim 'N Nick's gets special events license for Freshworks Festival
Jim 'N Nick's Bar B Q is authorized to operate a food/beverage vendor booth at the Freshworks Festival on June 16, 2012 along 7th Avenue North between 24th and 26th Streets. The special license allows temporary street use for the event.