City awards $68,950 to Allsteel Homecraft for Boutwell Auditorium security fenci
Boutwell Auditorium gets upgraded security fencing. The city selected the lowest competitive bid from Allsteel Homecraft after receiving multiple proposals.
Topic
Public Works
Agenda items
Public Works items
Public hearing set April 13 on vacating 6,339 sq ft of right-of-way
City is considering giving up public land (a strip of right-of-way between 24th Street S. and Red Mountain Expressway) to enable private development or property consolidation in that area.
Land area:
0.15 acres
Public hearing set: Air space vacation on 2nd Avenue South
City Council will hear arguments on whether to allow the permanent vacation of air space (above street level) along a downtown block. The outcome affects property development rights and street use in the area.
Stone and Sons Electrical wins $130,764 traffic signal contract
New traffic signals coming to Five Mile Road at Azalea Way intersection. Contractor selected through competitive bidding as lowest qualified proposal.
City accepts 4th Street West dedication for Farmer's Market entrance realignment
The city formally takes ownership of realigned right-of-way on 4th Street West to improve access to the Farmer's Market. This clears the way for the entrance reconfiguration project to move forward.
City grants trail easement to Freshwater Land Trust
Creates a public trail corridor along 1st Avenue South by allowing Freshwater Land Trust to use city property for trail construction and maintenance.
Off-premise beer & wine license sought for Huffman Road meat market
The Price Butcher, LLC is seeking city approval to sell beer and wine at The Meat Depot (1127 Huffman Road). The council will hold a public hearing where residents can voice support or concerns.
LED traffic signal lamp contract awarded to General Traffic Equipment
City commits to LED traffic signal upgrades for one year, improving visibility and safety at intersections while reducing energy costs.
City partners with USGS on water resource investigations
City will work with federal scientists to study local water resources at no cost. Findings will inform future decisions on water quality, supply, and infrastructure.
City spends $4,200 on street signage for Norwood neighborhood
Wayfinding improvements to Norwood neighborhood streets funded from city general fund.
Ted's Old Hickory Restaurant applies for liquor license
Public hearing will determine whether Ted's Restaurant at 328 12th Street South can serve alcohol. Neighbors and residents can testify about impacts on their community.
Grants Fund: $33K added for Norwood Streetscape engineering
Budget amendment commits state grant funds to advance design work on Norwood Streetscape project. Details on neighborhood benefit or timeline not available in summary.
Public hearing set Jan. 19: vacation of right-of-way near Red Mountain Express
City proposes to give up public right-of-way (about 0.15 acres) parallel to 24th Street S. and Red Mountain Express. Citizens can comment at the January 19 hearing on whether this street access should remain public or be transferred.
Land area:
0.15 acres
Off-premise beer and wine license approved for Pitt Stop, Ensley
Pitt Stopp LLC gains permission to sell beer and wine at 2016 21st Street in Ensley. Council approved the license transfer following a public hearing on interested parties' input.
Public hearing set for airspace vacation along 2nd Avenue South
City will consider whether to allow vacation (removal from public ownership) of about 11,300 square feet of airspace above 2nd Avenue South between 16th and 17th Streets South. Airspace vacation decisions affect future development rights and public access over the right-of-way.
Special assessment amended for property at 1007-19th St S.W.
Property owner's special assessment bill may change. The city is modifying the original $2,354.80 charge for public works costs at this address.
Land area:
1 parcel
City assesses $4,552 against 1000 19th St. S.W. for public works
Property owner at 1000 19th St. S.W. is being billed $4,552 for city public works costs. This is an amended assessment from 2020 affecting one parcel.
Land area:
1 parcel
Special assessment amended: $2,163.76 at 1005 19th St. S.W.
Property owner at 1005 19th St. S.W. faces a corrected special assessment for public-works costs—this amends the original 2020 assessment amount.
Land area:
1 parcel
City amends $4,614 blight assessment on 19th Street property
Property owner at 1009–19th Street S.W. faces adjusted charges for city cleanup/demolition work; amended assessment changes what they owe.
Land area:
1 parcel
Special assessment: $4,846 lien on 1014 Cahaba Street
Property owner at 1014 Cahaba Street is assessed $4,846.32 for public works costs. Unpaid assessments become a lien on the property.
Land area:
1 parcel