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.
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Public Works
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Public Works items
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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 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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
City vacates 1.45 acres of right-of-way for Board of Education
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.
Land area:
1.4 acres
Brew Pub License: Avondale Brewing Company at 201 - 41st Street South
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.
City spends $4,300 for 30 street sign toppers in Crestwood South
The city is installing wayfinding or decorative street signs in Crestwood South Neighborhood to improve neighborhood identity and pedestrian navigation.
Stormwater fund budget amended for 2020 fiscal year
Budget change affects stormwater infrastructure spending and may impact drainage/flood control projects. Exact impact depends on which programs received increased or decreased funding.