City awards 3-year garbage-disposal contract to Waste Services of Alabama
Routine waste collection continues under a competitive bid. The 3-year deal locks in prices for residential and municipal trash pickup across Birmingham.
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Public Works
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Public Works items
Special Events License approved for Breakin Bread festival on 2nd Avenue
Slice LLC can hold the Breakin Bread event October 20, 2019 on 2nd Avenue South between 28th and 29th Street, including the Pepper Place Parking Lot.
Off-premise beer & wine license approved for Nasser Discount Market
Nasser Discount Market at 1403 3rd Street North gains permission to sell beer and wine off-site. License decisions affect neighborhood retail options and local business operations.
2206 Bar & Lounge applies for retail liquor license in Ensley
Council considers retail liquor permit for new lounge at 2206 31st Street in Ensley. Public hearing will determine whether license is approved.
Special Events License approved for Legion FC Concessions at stadium
Legion FC Concessions LLC gets permission to serve food and beverages at Birmingham Legion FC matches. License covers October 16, 2019 event at BBVA Compass Field.
City awards 1-year portable toilet rental contract to HHH Sanitation
City buildings and public events will have portable restroom services as needed. Contract locks in pricing for municipal operations over the next year.
Council supports water bill assistance fund for low-income ratepayers
City backing Jefferson County effort to help struggling residents pay water bills. Council urges Birmingham Water Works to match county funding for ratepayers in hardship.
Special Events License granted for Day of the Dead on 2nd Ave South
City approves street closure on 2nd Avenue South for Day of the Dead celebration on November 2, 2019. Event organizer Flix, Inc. will use the space between 28th and 31st Streets South.
Council awards $721K bridge repair contract to Gillespie Construction
36th Street Bridge gets $721,150 in repairs through lowest competitive bid. Project improves structural safety and traffic flow on a key city corridor.
Public hearing set: Alley vacation between 49th–50th Streets
City may vacate 2,000 sq ft of alley between 49th and 50th Streets North. Public hearing October 1, 2019.
Land area:
0.05 acres
Sidewalk Cinema gets special events retail license for August opening week
Sidewalk Film Center and Cinema receives approval to sell merchandise and concessions during its opening week celebration (August 19–25, 2019) at 1821 2nd Avenue North.
Towing license approved for Hammer and Associates LLC
Hammer and Associates LLC gains permission to operate one tow truck on Birmingham streets from their Fairfield base. The license allows them to provide towing services within city limits.
City spends $500 to support Red Ribbon Event on October 19
The city is using public funds for a community event at 2nd Street and Carline Avenue. Red Ribbon Events typically promote health and safety awareness in neighborhoods.
City spends $2,500 on three trash cans in Druid Hills
Three new trash receptacles arrive on streets in Druid Hills neighborhood to support community cleanup efforts and reduce litter.
City spends $250 to repair Ensley welcome sign
The Welcome to Ensley sign at Avenue I and 20th Street will get brick repairs and decoration. Small public investment in neighborhood identity and aesthetics.
Council awards $144,279 drainage contract to Bulls Construction
Drainage work begins at 12th Street South and 1st Avenue South. Improves stormwater capacity in the area.
City awards $3.6M paving contract to Midsouth Paving for street resurfacing
City-wide street resurfacing project begins under competitive contract. Affects road conditions across Birmingham neighborhoods.
Appeal: Mini-storage facility approval suspended at 720 Montclair Road
A proposed self-storage facility on Montclair Road is being reconsidered after its approval was suspended; the appeal outcome will determine whether the project moves forward.
Appeal: Mini-storage facility approval suspended at 720 Montclair Road
A proposed self-storage facility on Montclair Road is being reconsidered after its approval was suspended; the appeal outcome will determine whether the project moves forward.
Speed bump installed on Winwood Road to slow traffic
$8,000 spent to add safety feature in Winwood neighborhood. Traffic-calming measures reduce accident risk on residential streets.