City joins sanitary sewer easement with Airport Authority and Jefferson County
Allows Birmingham to share sewage infrastructure with the airport and county, supporting regional utility coordination and airport operations.
Topic
Public Works
Agenda items
Public Works items
Council appoints 5 members to Storm Water Appeals Board
These appointees will hear resident appeals on stormwater fees and decisions. Board decisions directly affect how residents and businesses pay for stormwater management.
Public hearing set March 24: Vacation of right-of-way near Argyle Road
City considering whether to release 35,493 sq ft of public right-of-way between Argyle Road and Smolian Place. The outcome affects access routes and property boundaries in the area.
Land area:
0.81 acres
City vacates 0.57-acre right-of-way between 34th Place N. and 33rd Street N.
A public right-of-way near 35th and Pearl avenues will be removed from city control, potentially freeing up land for private development or redevelopment. Check if this affects property access or your neighborhood's street grid.
Land area:
0.57 acres
City waives $10,625.50 fee for Saint Rose Academy right-of-way vacation
Saint Rose Academy avoids a fee to vacate city right-of-way at 1401 22nd Street South as part of a school redevelopment project. This removes a financial barrier to the academy's expansion.
Land area:
0.03 acres
City awards $192K fire protection repair contract to Johnson Controls
Birmingham Central Library's fire safety systems get fixed under a sole-source contract with Johnson Controls Fire Protection. Work addresses critical safety infrastructure at the public library at 2100 Park Place.
City vacates 36,000 sq ft of right-of-way near Messer Airport
The city is giving up public land (about 0.83 acres) between 28th and 30th Streets North. This opens the possibility for private development or property consolidation in the area near Messer Airport.
Land area:
0.83 acres
City vacates 1,185 sq ft of right-of-way near Arlington Avenue South
A small strip of publicly owned land between 22nd Street South and Arlington Crescent will be released from city control. This allows the adjacent property owner(s) to use or develop the area.
City allocates $5,000 to Bush Hills Neighborhood Association for sidewalk constr
Bush Hills neighborhood receives $5,000 toward sidewalk construction from a state representative's donation, improving pedestrian safety and accessibility in the area.
Museum of Art Plaza: $28,500 roof and waterproofing contract to B&B Roofing
City commits $28,500 to repair the roof and waterproofing of the Museum of Art Plaza at 2000 Reverend Abraham Woods Jr. Boulevard. Protects the building from water damage and extends its lifespan.
Council awards $135K foundation repair contract to Splawn Construction
Birmingham Public Library's North Avondale branch gets structural foundation repairs, protecting a key community facility at 501 43rd Street North.
Off-premise beer and wine license: Arkadelphia Marathon
YEGO Enterprises seeks permission to sell beer and wine at the Arkadelphia Marathon location on Arkadelphia Road. Public hearing will determine approval.
Council awards $75,695 security camera contract to BSCI for library
Security cameras at the Birmingham Public Library on Park Place will be replaced, improving building safety and surveillance infrastructure.
City accepts federal grant for Norwood streetscape improvements
Federal funding will upgrade streets, sidewalks, and public spaces in the Norwood neighborhood—no local tax dollars required.
Public hearing set for right-of-way vacation near 34th Place N.
City is considering giving up public land (about 0.57 acres) between 34th Place N. and 33rd Street N. Vacation would allow private use or development of currently city-owned right-of-way.
Land area:
0.57 acres
Public hearing set: vacation of right-of-way near 22nd Street S.
City Council will consider closing a small public right-of-way (1,185 sq ft) between 22nd Street S. and Arlington Crescent. If approved, the property could be transferred or developed; residents should know if this affects local access or neighboring parcels.
Land area:
0.03 acres
Public hearing set Feb. 10 on vacating 36,000 sq. ft. of right-of-way
City is considering whether to surrender public ownership of a strip of land between 28th and 30th Streets North. The decision could affect traffic patterns, property access, or development in that corridor.
Operating permit granted to M.E.R.C.Y Int. for on-demand service
M.E.R.C.Y Int. receives city authorization to operate an on-demand service, adding a new transportation or logistics provider to Birmingham's licensed operators.
Operating Authority Permit granted to Transportation Services of Alabama
Transportation Services of Alabama receives permits to operate commercial transportation services from a North Birmingham location. The permit authorizes two Certificates of Public Necessity and Convenience, which regulate taxi, shuttle, or for-hire vehicle operations.
City accepts land donation from Vulcan Trail Foundation
City gains two parcels on Stone River Road and Shiloh Drive from the nonprofit foundation, expanding public land assets at no cost.