City buys $350K in tires from Bridgestone Americas/Southern Tire Mart
Public Works spends $350,000 on vehicle tires (passenger, light/medium truck, off-road) to maintain city fleet operations.
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Public Works items
City funds $1,597 street signs for Echo Highlands
Echo Highlands gets new street signage to improve neighborhood wayfinding and appearance. Spending approved through routine consent agenda process.
Cahaba River Road improvements via Jefferson County partnership
City and Jefferson County will jointly fund improvements to Cahaba River Road between Dolly Ridge Road and the Cahaba. Smoother roads and county coordination reduce maintenance costs and improve traffic safety on a major local route.
Avondale Brewing Company: Restaurant Retail Liquor License approved
Avondale Brewing Company at 201-41st Street South receives approval to serve beer, wine, and liquor as part of its restaurant operation.
Half Shell Oyster House: Restaurant liquor license applied
Half Shell Oyster House Lakeview LLC is seeking a restaurant retail liquor license for its location at 616–29th Street South. This decision affects local alcohol sales and licensing.
City awards $199,960 drainage contract to Takco Construction
Takco Construction will improve drainage and erosion controls at the Eastern Area Landfill to meet federal environmental standards. Work protects groundwater and soil quality from landfill runoff.
Council appoints member to Railroad Park Foundation Board
Council member will oversee decisions on Railroad Park—a public recreational asset. This appointment shapes how the park is managed and funded.
Council awards traffic signal parts contract to Utilicom Supply
City supplies and replaces traffic signal equipment across Birmingham to maintain safe intersections and traffic flow.
Budget amendment: $6,000 redirected to Woodlawn Connector Trail
Shifts funds from general street and sidewalk work to a specific trail project in Woodlawn. Check if this trail project affects your neighborhood or commute.
City partners with USGS for water resources investigations
Birmingham will gain federally-funded expertise to assess and maintain local water systems. No local cost; USGS provides technical support for water quality and resource management.
District 7 declares "Neighborhood Shred Day" a public purpose
City formally recognizes the environmental cleanup event at 1965 Bessemer Road as serving a public good, clearing the way for city support and participation.
Council awards $769K streetscape contract to Bulls Construction
1st Avenue North gets sidewalk and street improvements under a $769,357 competitive contract award. Work enhances pedestrian safety and neighborhood appearance in the downtown corridor.
Council awards $93,385 storm drainage contract to Southeastern Sealcoating
Storm drainage improvements at 901 Bankhead Highway will reduce flooding risk in the area. Southeastern Sealcoating won the competitive bid at $93,385.
Special events food license for Yarbrough Festival Foodservice at Pro Hops Vino
Allows Yarbrough Festival Foodservice to provide food at Pro Hops Vino's November 7 event on Lane Park Road. Clears the way for event catering.
City permits storm sewer easement encroachment for Parkside Residences
Birmingham Parkside Residences can build into a city storm sewer easement with city approval. The deal requires safeguards to protect the sewer system and public property rights.
City permits storm sewer easement encroachment for Parkside Residences
Birmingham Parkside Residences can build into a city storm sewer easement with city approval. The deal requires safeguards to protect the sewer system and public property rights.
Special Events License approved for VFA Innovation in Action Dinner on Morris Av
Venture for America's Innovation in Action Dinner will close Morris Avenue between 20th and 21st Street North on October 17, 2019. This permits street use for the private event.
City vacates alley between 5th and 7th Avenues North for Stephen
Stephen gains private access to an alley segment (4,000 sq ft) in a central area near downtown. The alley becomes unavailable for public use or city maintenance.
Land area:
0.09 acres
Budget shift: $475K from Richard Arrington Blvd to Vulcan Park streetscape
Capital funds redirected from one public project to another; Vulcan Park streetscape improvements move forward while Richard Arrington Boulevard Five Points South work pauses or scales back.
City vacates 2,000 sq ft alley for property owner Charles
The city is giving up public right-of-way to a private property owner, converting an alley between 49th and 50th Streets North into private land. This removes a public passage and may affect access to surrounding properties.