City is shifting nearly $577K between capital projects for fiscal year 2019—moving money from street resurfacing, sidewalks, and economic development accounts. The reallocation affects which public works and development priorities get funded this year.
Centick Enterprises LLC gains permission to sell beer and wine at the Marathon convenience store on Arkadelphia Road. The license sets terms for retail alcohol sales in that location.
Alabama Multicultural Organization granted permit for street festival at 19th & 2nd Ave North. Community event brings food, culture, and activity to downtown area.
Drivers get more flexible ways to pay for parking at meters citywide. Makes it easier to find a spot and pay without cash or a single app.
Residents will use ParkMobile's app and payment system to pay for on-street and city parking. Shifts parking payment processing to a private vendor with potential fees and data-handling implications.
Public hearing on March 17, 2020 will decide whether to surrender about 1.5 acres of city streets to private developer Tom E. Stevens. Vacating streets can unlock property development but removes public right-of-way.
City tests new recycling service provider through competitive bid process. Details on cost and program rollout not yet available in public record.
Kennedy Dev Properties gains authority to repair a condemned building, clearing a path toward neighborhood stabilization and property recovery at this South Birmingham address.
Alabama Sports Council gets city approval to hold Hammerfest event March 14 on 2nd Avenue South between 27th and 34th Streets, with street closure and event permits in place.
Legion FC Concessions LLC gains permission to operate food and beverage sales at BBVA Compass Field during soccer matches and events.
Owner Triple G Holdings gets city approval to repair the condemned building at 1501 22nd Street, a step toward bringing the blighted property back into use and improving Ensley neighborhood conditions.
The city releases a half-acre street corridor near downtown, allowing the abutting land to be consolidated or redeveloped. This removes a public right-of-way, potentially opening property recovery or development opportunities in the Goldwire corridor area.
Dweller Construction Properties is applying to operate a Special Retail Liquor License at 402 19th Street in Ensley. The license decision affects zoning and neighborhood conditions for alcohol sales at this location.
Alabama Department of Transportation funding will improve pavement and safety features on city roads through resurfacing, planing, and traffic striping.
Baraka SAB LLC gains permission to sell beer and wine at 2216 24th Street North. The business can now operate with a valid alcohol license in that location.
Council shifts capital funds between street projects. Moves $468,533 from CrossPlex infrastructure improvements to accelerate citywide road repairs.
A nonprofit foundation will take over day-to-day management and fundraising for Railroad Park, a public green space. This shifts operational responsibility from the city to a private partner.
City redirects $10,380 from citywide storm sewer repairs to replace a damaged pipe at this property, fixing localized drainage issues.
Birmingham Jefferson Civic Center Authority will install two chilled water pipe lines under a city right-of-way. This allows the facility to upgrade its cooling system infrastructure.