RL Transportation Service LLC is now licensed to operate a limousine service in Birmingham. The Certificate of Public Necessity and Convenience is required for commercial transportation providers.
City approves drainage improvements at Church Street Bridge with no competitive bidding. Tate Contracting & Excavating will handle the project.
City council is encouraging residents to weigh in on plans for the historic Carraway Hospital Campus. The public meeting is Tuesday, September 11, 4–6 p.m. at BJCC Forum Building, Room J.
Liquor license allows expanded alcohol sales at 1800 Bessemer Road. Nearby residents may see increased foot traffic and related activity at this location.
Slice LLC can operate retail sales at the Breakin Bread event on October 14, 2018, along 2nd Avenue South between 28th and 29th Streets and the parking lot at 2829 2nd Avenue S.
Heather Crittenden's food truck gets licensed to operate on 7th Avenue South between 17th and 18th Streets, adding dining options to the area.
An unopened street segment near Finley Boulevard will be removed from public right-of-way and transferred to BNSF Railway Company. This closes a narrow corridor that has not served as a public thoroughfare.
Street vacation removes public right-of-way and allows the land to be developed or transferred to private use. Changes access and traffic patterns for residents in the area near Richard Arrington Jr. Boulevard.
City commits $228,887 for mechanical systems work on the Garden Center Upper Level Phase III project. Project advances improvements to the Birmingham Botanical Gardens facility.
Flix, Inc. gets permit to sell retail goods at Day of the Dead festival on November 2, 2018, in the 28th–31st Street corridor.
Property owner Antonio G. Smith can now proceed with required repairs to a blighted property. This allows the structure to avoid demolition if repairs meet city standards.
Repair permit allows owner to address code violations at 211 11th Court West and bring the property back into compliance, reducing blight in the neighborhood.
Property owner Gary Guevara can now repair the condemned house at 925 Arkadelphia Road and bring it back into use, reducing blight in the neighborhood.
City secures competitive bid for traffic signal maintenance materials needed to keep traffic signals functioning safely across Birmingham roads.
Drainage improvements in the Huffman Community will reduce flooding risk for residents and properties along Creekwood Lane.
City acquires two properties on 1st Avenue North and 56th Street South, likely for future development or public use. Property purchases of this scale are typically part of neighborhood revitalization or infrastructure projects.
Wanted Dogs Vending and Catering gets approval to operate a push cart at 20th Street North and Park Place, bringing another food option to the area.
Bon Appetit at 900 Arkadelphia Road gains approval to sell alcohol on-premises. The license allows beer, wine, and/or spirits to be served with food and beverages.
Birmingham Urban League hosts the food festival on 17th Street North, bringing dining, vendors, and entertainment to downtown.
New shuttle operator can now provide transportation services on Birmingham streets. Adds another transit option for residents.