City awards $543K to Good Hope Contracting for Oporto Madrid Boulevard resurfaci
Lowest competitive bid wins contract to repair Oporto Madrid Boulevard. Project improves road safety and condition for residents and commuters using this corridor.
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Woodlawn streetscape project moves to engineering phase with state partnership
City enters planning agreement with Alabama Department of Transportation for Phase I streetscape improvements in Woodlawn. Sets stage for street, sidewalk, and public space upgrades once design is complete.
Over the Mountain Sedan gets license to operate 3 limousines
Company gains regulatory approval to run limousine service in Birmingham. Residents may use the service for rides around the city.
Fair Park paving contract: $40K change order to Dunn Construction
Additional cost for asphalt work on Fair Park redevelopment. Change order replenishes project contingency funds.
12th Street improvements approved with state transportation funding
Road repairs on 12th Street from US-11 to Baptist Princeton will improve safety and traffic flow. State of Alabama funding covers the project cost.
Off-premise beer and wine license: Neighborhood Store, 26th St N
Lessan K. Koskey seeks approval to sell beer and wine at Neighborhood Store (3201 26th Street North). Council will hear from neighbors and interested parties before deciding whether to grant the license.
City grants 25 medical transport licenses to Express Medical Transporters
Expands ambulance and medical transport capacity in Birmingham. ALA-Three, LLC (d/b/a Express Medical Transporters) receives authorization to operate 25 vehicles for emergency and non-emergency medical transport.
City backs adaptive traffic signals at 25 intersections with Alabama DOT
Smarter traffic lights aim to reduce congestion and wait times at busy intersections across the city. Project partners with the state transportation department.
City enters preliminary engineering deal with Alabama DOT for streetscape improv
Birmingham will work with state transportation officials to plan streetscape and transportation upgrades. The deal commits no city funds upfront—Alabama DOT funds the engineering phase.
City funds $1,500 cultural festival with free family events May 12
Free community event celebrating diverse cultures through food, music, and art. Open to all families from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Woodlawn streetscape improvement funding approved: $691
City commits $691 to improve streets and public spaces in the Woodlawn neighborhood, enhancing pedestrian experience and neighborhood appearance.
City funds Head Start Center $500 for child care services
West Center Street JCCEO Head Start Center receives city funding to support early childhood development and family services for Birmingham families.
Special Events License approved for Birmingham International Street Fair, May 12
Birmingham Multicultural Association gets permit to close 20th Street North (2nd to 4th Avenue) for the International Street Fair on May 12. Street will be blocked to vehicle traffic during the event.
Off-premise beer and wine license approved for B & I Foods
B & I Foods at 1403 3rd Street North now licensed to sell beer and wine. Affects retail operations and local alcohol availability in the area.
Itinerant junk dealer permit granted to Melvin White
Melvin White receives approval to operate a junk dealer business from 1547 Claret Street. Itinerant dealer permits allow residents to engage in salvage and resale activities in Birmingham.
City approves road improvements on 19th Street from I-59 to Tuxedo Junction
Birmingham partners with Alabama Department of Transportation to improve a major east-west corridor. Project will enhance traffic flow and infrastructure on 19th Street.
Council appropriates $500K for arts and cultural organizations
City commits $500,000 from general funds to support local arts venues and festivals including Railroad Foundation, Magic City Smooth Jazz, and Summer Concert Series. Funding bolsters cultural programming that draws residents and visitors to Birmingham.
Hooters of Trussville: Restaurant liquor license transfer approved
Hooters of Trussville gains approval to transfer its restaurant liquor license for service at 1917 Edwards Lake Road.
City authorizes road improvements on Ensley Avenue with state funding
Ensley Avenue improvements between 20th Street and Warrior Road will enhance traffic flow and safety for residents and commuters in that corridor. Project details and timeline to follow.
Itinerant junk dealer permit: Melvin White application
Council will hold a hearing on whether to grant an itinerant junk dealer's permit to Melvin White at 1547 Claret Street. Permits of this type regulate informal recycling and salvage operations in residential neighborhoods.