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.
Topic
Public Works
Agenda items
Public Works items
City awards 3-year trash disposal contract to Santek Environmental
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.
Council awards $31,724 storm-sewer repair to Baird Contracting
Baird Contracting wins competitive bid to fix storm-sewer washout at 112 Avenue T in Pratt City.
B & G Restaurant LLC gets beer/wine license for Trattoria ZaZa
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.
City purchases $350K in vehicle tires from Southern Tire Mart
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.
20th Street Grocery: off-premise beer & wine license transfer approved
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.
Special Events License approved for Birmingham Artwalk, Sept 6-7
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 gets Special Events License for Secret Stages (Aug 2-3)
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.
Restaurant liquor license: Trattoria ZaZa at 20th St North
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.
Street excavation permits: fee changes approved on first reading
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.
Sewer construction fees adjusted under city code
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 awards $18,753 contract to Monumental Contracting Service
City commits $18,753 in public funds to Monumental Contracting Service for public works. No competitive bidding was used for this contract award.
City vacates portion of 9th Street South downtown
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.
Driveway and sidewalk permit fees revised
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.
Towing service license approved for Derrick Price at Cambridge Blvd
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.
Shuttle service permit granted to Unlimited Evenings in Ensley
Unlimited Evenings receives city approval to operate a shuttle service from 422 17th Street in Ensley, expanding local transportation options in the area.
Settlement: Siemens funds soil cleanup at 34th Street South
Siemens will remove contaminated soil from city rights-of-way at 34th Street South, reducing public health and liability risks in the area.
Special assessment of $3,062 against 701 Attalla Street property in Wylam
Property owner at 701 Attalla Street will be charged $3,062.11 for public works costs related to the property, likely for blight remediation or maintenance work ordered by the city.
Land area:
1 parcel
Public hearing set: City may vacate alley and streets near I-59
City Council will consider closing roughly 1.45 acres of public alleyway and street near 63rd Street North and 2nd Avenue North. The decision could reshape traffic patterns and property access in this industrial area near I-59.
Land area:
1.4 acres
Condemnation repair permit issued to Swan Realty at 501 34th St, Ensley
Swan Realty can now proceed with required repairs on a condemned property in Ensley, moving toward rehabilitation or eventual sale. One less blighted structure in the neighborhood.
Land area:
1 parcel