Public Works

Public hearing set: Vacate 2,731 sq ft right-of-way on SW side

City proposes to give up public land (a right-of-way strip between 19th Place SW and 21st Street SW). Public hearing March 14, 2023 will determine if the vacation proceeds.

Condemnation repair permit issued for 900 14th Street SW

Property owner Odalma Bernabe Figueroa Mungia receives permission to repair a condemned building at 900 14th Street SW, allowing restoration of the structure.

City pays $2K to Theo P. Hontzas for Finley Ave right-of-way

Payment for street right-of-way and temporary construction easement needed for Finley Avenue Access Road project grant match.

Riggins Venue gets Special Retail Liquor License on Bessemer Road

New liquor license at 1575 Bessemer Road allows Riggins Venue, LLC to serve alcohol at the location. Public hearing held to allow interested residents to comment on the application.

Urban Parc, LLC granted restaurant liquor license at 1006 20th Street South

Urban Parc restaurant at 1006 20th Street South is now licensed to sell alcohol on-premises, enabling the business to operate with full service.

Council awards $22K drainage contract to Iron City Solutions

Crestline Park gets drainage improvements through a competitive bid award. Work addresses water management at the park.

UAB Ballfields liquor license application hearing: Greenawalt Hospitality

Greenawalt Hospitality seeks approval to sell alcohol at UAB Ballfields (901 11th Street South). Council will hear from the public before deciding whether to grant the license.

Right-of-way license: Birmingham Landmarks adds sidewalk extension and bollards

Birmingham Landmarks, Inc. will install a sidewalk extension with drainage infrastructure and protective bollards on city right-of-way, modifying pedestrian access and street design in the area.

Greenawalt Hospitality gains liquor license for UAB Bartow Arena

Greenawalt Hospitality wins approval to sell beer, wine, and spirits at UAB Bartow Arena events. This determines who can operate concessions alcohol sales at the venue.

Radio advertising contract with Courtney French Broadcasting

City commits public funds to purchase radio advertising through a sole-source contract with Courtney French Broadcasting. Details on duration, cost, and advertising scope were not disclosed in the agenda summary.

City secures state grant for recycling program

Mayor authorized to finalize state recycling fund grant from ADEM. Grant funding supports the city's waste reduction and recycling initiatives.

Special liquor license approved for Birmingham Restaurant Week Food Truck Rally

Event Concessions, Inc. gets permission to sell alcohol at the 10-day Food Truck Rally at 518 32nd Street South, January 26–February 5, 2023.

Council awards $12.6M citywide road resurfacing contract to Dunn Construction

Dunn Construction won the competitive bid to resurface city streets in 2023. This affects road conditions across Birmingham neighborhoods.

Storm sewer cleaning contract: $340K to Smith Industrial

City awards $340,000 contract for storm sewer cleaning and video inspection at multiple locations to keep drainage systems functioning properly.

CONSENT ITEM 30. WITHDRAWN PER MAYOR A Resolution accepting the unit price bid of The Renee Group, Inc., Atlanta, Georgia, in the amount of $502,986.00 for the Storm Sewer/Roadway Repairs, Contract 1 (various locations) located in Birmingham, this being th

City renews recycling contract with Birmingham Recycling & Recovery

Ensures ongoing collection and processing of recycled materials across the city. Renewal locks in pricing for recovered materials disposal.

Liquor license: Majestic Club seeks on/off-premises Class I at 230 18th St

The Majestic Club is applying to serve and sell alcohol for off-premises consumption at its location on 18th Street North. This decision affects neighborhood commercial activity and public safety in the area.

Towing license approved for Bell Towing, 817 Quebec Street

Derrick Laron Bell receives permission to operate a one-wrecker towing service in Birmingham. The business will operate from 817 Quebec Street.

Tre Luna Catering: Liquor license transfer to Jones Valley Urban Farm

Tre Luna Catering Corporation seeks to move a Special Retail Liquor License to Jones Valley Urban Farm at 701 25th Street North. The item is on the consent agenda with public hearing available for interested parties.

City commits $250K local match for CRISI rail planning grant

City sets aside $250,000 to help secure federal funds for rail infrastructure and safety improvements. Positions municipality to compete for larger federal grant if awarded.