Public Works

City vacates 1,500 sq ft alleyway near 25th Street North

Opens alley for private development or property consolidation between 2nd and 3rd Avenues. May affect access routes for residents and businesses in the area.

Complete Streets Policy: pedestrian and bike safety rules

New city law will require streets to be designed for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit riders alongside cars. Affects how future road repairs and construction prioritize safety for all users.

City vacates Avenue G right-of-way for BNSF Railway expansion

BNSF Railway gains control of 4,398 sq ft of public right-of-way (about 0.1 acres) on Avenue G in Central Pratt to expand rail operations. The city permanently relinquishes this street segment.

City grants right-of-way to Birmingham Water Works for $1

Allows Water Works free access to city land or infrastructure for operations. Specific location and scope of access not disclosed in this summary.

Council confirms Sloss Furnace meeting serves public purpose

Clears the way for Jefferson County Legislative Delegation to hold its February 23 meeting at Sloss Furnace, a public historic site. Council vote establishes the gathering qualifies as a public meeting.

INVOCATION: Reverend Arthur Price, Jr., Pastor Sixteenth Street Baptist Church

Central Warehouse restocks street sweeper brooms, $10,272 to Batey and Sanders

City buys replacement brooms for street sweeping fleet from Batey and Sanders (Gadsden, AL) using a no-bid procurement method. Routine maintenance supply replenishment.

City awards 3-year garbage disposal contract to Waste Management

Waste Management will handle garbage collection for city departments under a competitive bid contract. The exact unit prices (per item fees) are on file with the Purchasing Agent.

Public hearing set: Complete streets development rules

City will vote March 6 on new rules for building streets that safely accommodate pedestrians, cyclists, and transit riders alongside cars. The outcome shapes how Birmingham's neighborhoods are redesigned over coming years.

City settles motor vehicle injury claim at 5th & 12th North

Resolves a personal injury lawsuit from a traffic accident at 5th Avenue North and 12th Street North. The settlement amount and claimant identity are not disclosed in this consent item.

City awards $73K street and sidewalk project to Bulls Construction

Leach Drive and Warren Road get new sidewalks and improved drainage. Project improves pedestrian safety and stormwater management in the area.

Kario Foodmart applies to transfer beer & wine license at 12th Street West

Kario Foodmart is seeking to move or transfer its off-premise beer and wine license to the store at 224 12th Street West. Public hearing will allow residents to comment on the application.

City commits $750K ALDOT grant to Finley Avenue road project

State funding now available for Finley Avenue Access Road improvements, unblocking construction. Project enhances regional connectivity and local traffic access.

Scrap metal processor license approved for OmniSource at 14th Ave North

Metal recycling operation gets permit to operate on 14th Avenue North. Facility may impact nearby residents through noise, dust, and truck traffic.

Public hearing set for alley vacation near 31st Street North

City Council will consider closing a 594-square-foot alley running parallel to 31st Street North between I-59. Closure could affect property access or future development in the area.

City grants slope and drainage easements to Grant's Mill, LLC

The city is giving Grant's Mill, LLC legal rights to make slope, grading, and drainage improvements on city land. This allows private development work on public property but may limit future city use of those parcels.

City funds access road with state agriculture partners

Mayor gains authority to sign a funding agreement with Alabama DOT, Agriculture Department, and Jefferson County Truck Grower's Association for a new access road—likely improving connectivity to agricultural or commercial operations in the region.

City awards $362K pavilion repairs to A.G. Gaston Construction

Public parks get maintenance upgrades at various city locations. Project scope and timeline not detailed in agenda.

Condemnation repair permit approved for 1912 24th Street North

Property owner gets approval to repair a condemned building on 24th Street North. This step moves the structure toward rehabilitation rather than demolition.

Condemnation repair permit issued for 1016 35th St., Ensley

Property owner Clifton Burns can now repair the condemned building at 1016 35th Street in Ensley, clearing a path toward recovery or redevelopment of a blighted property.