A portion of 10th Avenue North between 5th and 6th Streets will be closed and removed from public use. The vacation could enable development of the affected block and may affect resident access to the area.
Alley closure at 10th Avenue North may affect property access and future development in the downtown area. City clears the 20-foot right-of-way for potential redevelopment or consolidation with adjacent properties.
City officially closes three unopened rights-of-way (16th Place SW, McMillon Avenue, and an alleyway between Pearson and 17th Street) totaling 1.04 acres. Frees land for development or private use.
Hooper City Phase IV street improvements will be completed by lowest-bid contractor. Project brings repaired roads to the neighborhood.
Curtresha L. Motley's application to sell beer and wine at Big B Food Store (4012 24th Street North) moves forward. The license allows alcohol sales at this retail location.
City sells scrap metal collected from municipal operations to Star Recycling Inc. under a competitive bid. Proceeds generate revenue for public services.
Big B Food Store at 4012 24th Street North is now licensed to sell beer and wine off-premises. The license was previously tabled and has now been reconsidered by Council.
New beer and wine sales at 1547 Montclair Road in the Eastwood neighborhood. City council will hear testimony from residents and interested parties before deciding whether to approve the license.
City redirects capital funds between accounts to upgrade core IT infrastructure. No new spending; internal reallocation.
Funds capacity-building work for Urban Waters initiative through a River Network grant, strengthening local stormwater and environmental management.
Brings state funding for school safety programs without local cost. Supports awareness and outreach to make student commutes safer.
Main Street Birmingham, Inc. gains permission to construct and maintain awnings in the public right-of-way at 55th Place South and 1st Avenue S, modifying the streetscape in that commercial area.
Your tax dollars fund the "Relax by the Tracks" summer music concerts at Railroad Park, a popular community gathering space downtown.
Closing 30,345 square feet of unopened Laurel Avenue between 16th Way S.W. and 17th Street S.W. may affect street access and property development in the area. Public hearing scheduled for June 5, 2012.
City may vacate ~0.3 acres of unused public road at corner of Vanderbilt Road and 27th Avenue North. Public hearing June 5, 2012 — residents can comment on whether the land should be returned to CSX or other use.
City redirects General Fund dollars to Railroad Foundation, civil defense, and cultural events. Affects how tax revenue is spent on community priorities.
Preliminary engineering work launches for 19th Street from I-59 to Tuxedo Junction, a key corridor. State funding covers design phase; construction timeline and scope will follow.
12th Street corridor from US-11 to Baptist Princeton Hospital will see construction improvements through a partnership with Alabama Department of Transportation. Project scope and timeline details are needed to assess local impact.
Road work on Ensley Avenue will improve traffic flow and pavement conditions for commuters and residents in the Ensley area. Project funded by the Alabama Department of Transportation.
Baracka Corporation gains approval to sell beer and wine at Georgia Road Market (7559 Georgia Road). This allows the business to operate under the revised license terms from the original 2011 authorization.