Council awards $44,211 to Master Protection for fire station kitchen hood upgrad
Improves ventilation and safety at multiple fire stations through lowest-bid competitive purchase.
Topic
Public Works
Agenda items
Public Works items
City commits $240K grant funds for Greenway, Road Diet on Richard Arrington Jr.
State grant money will fund safer street design and greenway improvements on Richard Arrington Jr. Boulevard, likely reducing vehicle speeds and improving pedestrian/bike access.
Council awards $132K drainage contract to Takco Construction
Drainage improvements at 9th Avenue North and 31st Street North will reduce flooding and improve stormwater management in that area.
AB & AC, Inc. wins restaurant liquor license for Bayleaf Southside
New restaurant at 1024 20th Street South gets approval to serve alcohol. This allows the business to operate at full capacity and affects local neighborhood commerce.
Liquor license approval: Restaurant at 1024 20th St South
NHAM Southside LLC seeks a retail liquor license for Unplugged restaurant. This decision affects the business's ability to serve alcohol and shapes the neighborhood's commercial activity.
Domestique Café liquor license approval, 20th Street South
Domestique Panache receives approval to serve alcohol at its lounge location in downtown Birmingham. Local business licensing decisions shape neighborhood character and commercial activity.
Legion FC Concessions gets 3-week retail license at BBVA Stadium
Allows food and beverage sales at Birmingham Legion FC home games Sept 13–Oct 5. No direct resident impact unless you're a ticket holder.
City vacates alley for Sam A. development near 36th Street North
City gives up 3,015 sq ft of public alleyway between 5th Court North and Messer Airport Highway. This removes a public right-of-way, potentially consolidating adjacent properties for private development or use.
Legion FC Concessions gets retail license for stadium events
Authorizes Legion FC Concessions to sell food and drinks at BBVA Compass Field during the team's matches July 27–August 17, 2019.
Legion FC Concessions gets temporary retail license at BBVA Compass Field
Allows Legion FC Concessions LLC to sell food and beverages at Birmingham Legion FC matches from October through November 2019. Enables the team's concession operations during home games.
Special Events License approved for Flicks at Birmingham Botanical Gardens
Kathy G & Company can now host outdoor events in the rose gardens area at the Botanical Gardens. This enables private event rentals at a popular city venue.
American Cancer Society granted permit for July 25 event
American Cancer Society's "Hope in the Ham" event on July 25 at 200 28th Street South will proceed with city approval. The permit allows the community fundraiser to take place in the Architectural Heritage neighborhood.
Budget shift: $7,945 redirected to Woodlawn Connector Trail
City moves $7,945 from a street improvement project to accelerate the Woodlawn Connector Trail, a pedestrian/cycling pathway funded by a federal grant.
Repair permit issued for condemned property at 1347 Circle Street
Property owner Ronaldo Walton can now repair a condemned house, potentially bringing it back into use and reducing neighborhood blight on Circle Street.
Land area:
1 parcel
Center Street Phase I: $575K construction contract awarded to Dunn
City approves $575,123 construction contract for Center Street Phase I infrastructure work. Competitive bid process delivered lowest price; work begins immediately upon council approval.
City vacates alleyway between Blount Street and Pratt Highway
Alleyway closure removes public right-of-way; affects access and future land use for properties adjacent to the vacated passage.
Land area:
0.05 acres
Council approves $57K cost increase for Cotton Avenue street work
Southeastern Sealcoating gets additional $57,424 to complete street improvements on Cotton Avenue. The change order represents a budget adjustment to finish the project.
Slice, LLC granted special event license for Slice Fest on 29th Street S
Slice Fest will close a stretch of 29th Street S between 7th and 8th Avenues on June 1, 2019. The special event license permits the street closure and allows the event to proceed.
Mayor OK'd to fund Sidewalk Film Center's Pizitz arts venue
Sidewalk Film Center will build a two-screen art house and educational space inside the Pizitz building, bringing cultural programming and community gathering space to downtown Birmingham.
Off-premise beer and wine license approved for North Birmingham Citgo
Y & A LLC gains permission to sell beer and wine at the Citgo at 3401 26th Street N. This changes what the business can offer customers in the North Birmingham neighborhood.