Mobile food vendor permit approved for Vintage Comfort Food Company
Heather Crittenden's food truck gets licensed to operate on 7th Avenue South between 17th and 18th Streets, adding dining options to the area.
Topic
Public Works
Agenda items
Public Works items
Slice LLC approved for special events retail license on 2nd Avenue South
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.
Gasland Shop LLC: off-premise beer/wine license transfer approved
Liquor license allows expanded alcohol sales at 1800 Bessemer Road. Nearby residents may see increased foot traffic and related activity at this location.
City closes 23rd Street North segment (4.13 acres)
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.
Land area:
4.1 acres
Council awards $228.9K mechanical contract to P&M Mechanical at Botanical Garden
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.
Special events retail license approved for Day of the Dead on 2nd Avenue South
Flix, Inc. gets permit to sell retail goods at Day of the Dead festival on November 2, 2018, in the 28th–31st Street corridor.
Council awards $113,579 to fix drainage on Creekwood Lane
Drainage improvements in the Huffman Community will reduce flooding risk for residents and properties along Creekwood Lane.
Property owner Antonio G. Smith gets permit to repair condemned building
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.
Condemnation repair permit issued for 925 Arkadelphia Road
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.
Land area:
1 parcel
Traffic Parts awarded contract for highway signal wire supplies
City secures competitive bid for traffic signal maintenance materials needed to keep traffic signals functioning safely across Birmingham roads.
Condemnation repair permit issued for 1120 2nd Street West
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.
Bon Appetit Management approved for special retail liquor license
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.
Special Events License: Magic City Taste festival, Oct 25–26
Birmingham Urban League hosts the food festival on 17th Street North, bringing dining, vendors, and entertainment to downtown.
Mobile food vendor permit approved for Wanted Dogs push cart
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.
Operating permit issued to Rush Hour Transit for shuttle service
New shuttle operator can now provide transportation services on Birmingham streets. Adds another transit option for residents.
City buys two parcels from Ken Gerelds for $457,000
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.
Land area:
2 parcels
Right-of-way license: Historic Theodore installs bollards, pad, sidewalk
Historic Theodore, LLC gains permission to use public right-of-way for site improvements including protective bollards, concrete sidewalk, and a dumpster pad. The license formalizes private use of city property.
City vacates unopened 3rd Avenue for property consolidation
Gelani Osman can now consolidate adjacent parcels on unopened 3rd Avenue North (0.4 acres), enabling development or redevelopment of the consolidated land between Aviation and 65th Street.
Land area:
0.40 acres
Hotel Indigo liquor license application: hearing on restaurant retail permit
SJP Investment Partners is seeking approval to operate a restaurant bar at Hotel Indigo on 20th Street South. The city will hold a public hearing where residents and businesses can comment on the license.
Council approves $36,418 paint purchase from Safety Coatings
Routine maintenance spending on waterborne paint for city facilities under state contract. No direct impact on residents.