City Council is giving up public streets and alleyways near I-59 so the Birmingham Board of Education can consolidate its land holdings. The move frees up roughly 1.45 acres of right-of-way for the school system's use.
Budget change affects stormwater infrastructure spending and may impact drainage/flood control projects. Exact impact depends on which programs received increased or decreased funding.
Hilton Birmingham at UAB's retail liquor license determines what alcoholic beverages can be sold at the hotel at 808 20th Street South. City Council will hear the application and testimony from the public.
The city is installing wayfinding or decorative street signs in Crestwood South Neighborhood to improve neighborhood identity and pedestrian navigation.
Avondale Brewing Company's application for a Brew Pub License determines whether alcohol service will be permitted at this location, affecting neighborhood commerce and local entertainment options.
Baird Contracting wins competitive bid to fix storm-sewer washout at 112 Avenue T in Pratt City.
Santek Environmental wins the contract to handle Birmingham's garbage disposal services at offsite landfill through 2029. This routine service keeps neighborhoods clean and affects sanitation operations citywide.
Trattoria ZaZa at 207–20th Street North now authorized to serve beer and wine. This is a routine liquor license transfer for an established restaurant venue.
B & G Restaurant LLC seeks approval to serve alcohol at the new Trattoria ZaZa on 20th Street North. The license determines what beverages can be sold and sets terms for operation.
Slice LLC can now host the Birmingham Artwalk festival on Morris and 23rd Street North for two days in early September, bringing community arts programming to downtown.
B&B Bartending LLC approved to serve alcohol at a special event in the 41st Street South parking lot. Residents near the venue should expect increased foot traffic and activity those two nights.
Birmingham commits $350,000 from the general fund to restock tires for municipal fleet vehicles, including passenger, truck, and specialty tires needed for public works and city operations.
Allows 20th Street Grocery to sell beer and wine at its Ensley location (1432 20th Street). License transfer is subject to public hearing and interested parties' input.
Removes public right-of-way from a downtown street corridor. May enable private development, rezoning, or consolidation of adjacent parcels; outcome depends on who requested the vacation and what development is planned.
Changes to how the city charges developers and property owners for sewer construction work in public streets. Exact fee impacts unknown from current materials.
City commits $18,753 in public funds to Monumental Contracting Service for public works. No competitive bidding was used for this contract award.
Property owners applying for driveway or sidewalk construction permits will face updated fees under the new rules. Changes take effect once the ordinance is adopted.
Changes to permit fees for street and sidewalk excavations may affect costs for contractors and residents doing underground work in Birmingham. The rule requires a second reading before it takes effect.
Derrick Price gains permission to operate one wrecker vehicle on Birmingham streets from his base at 1487 Cambridge Blvd. This is a routine licensing decision affecting local towing services.
Unlimited Evenings receives city approval to operate a shuttle service from 422 17th Street in Ensley, expanding local transportation options in the area.