Capital fund budget amended: $100K+ redirected from grants
Council is reallocating grant funds meant for Railroad Park and other projects. The full destination of these transfers is unclear from the agenda text provided.
Topic
Public Works
Agenda items
Public Works items
Special events license approved for Birmingham Artwalk
Birmingham Artwalk receives permit to close streets September 8–9 for art festival on Morris to 2nd Avenue North, 21st to 25th Street North. Expect traffic detours in the area that weekend.
Greensprings Highway streetscape costs rise $68,627 under contract change order
Construction costs for Phase I of the Greensprings Highway streetscape project are increasing by $68,627. This change order raises the overall contract price with Bulls Construction Group LLC, likely due to unforeseen site conditions or scope adjustments.
Storm Water Board shrinks to 5 members
Changes how storm water appeals are decided. The board will have fewer members to hear complaints about drainage fees and stormwater disputes.
Storm Water Board shrinks to 5 members
Changes how storm water appeals are decided. The board will have fewer members to hear complaints about drainage fees and stormwater disputes.
$1.1M for bike lanes, sidewalks, crosswalks on 2nd Ave & 29th St
City commits $1.1 million to improve pedestrian and cyclist safety on 2nd Avenue South and 29th Street with new sidewalks, crosswalks, and bike lanes between 28th and 30th Streets.
Public meeting set on trains blocking street intersections
City to hear resident concerns about train traffic disrupting commutes and emergency access. Meeting is Tuesday, August 1 at 5:30 p.m. at Shields Conference Center (W.C. Patton Park).
City grants sanitary sewer easement to Jefferson County
Allows Jefferson County to install or maintain sewer infrastructure on city property. May affect future development or maintenance in the affected area.
City funds $58,584 Eastern Area Framework planning project
Birmingham pays for a regional planning study to guide development in the eastern area. Results will shape future housing, infrastructure, and neighborhood investment.
ITEM 65. A Resolution encouraging citizens in the City of Birmingham to attend a public meeting regarding trains blocking street intersections on Tuesday, August 1, 2017 at 5:30 p.m. at the Shields Conference Center at W. C. Patton Park, 3969 14th Avenue,
Event Concessions granted license for Sam Hunt concert Sept. 1
Event Concessions, Inc. can now operate food and beverage stands at the Sam Hunt concert on Richard Arrington Jr. Boulevard North on September 1, 2017. The concert will affect traffic on the boulevard between 22nd and 24th streets.
Mobile food vendor permit approved for Shindigs Catering LLC
Shindigs Catering LLC can now operate a food truck on Northbound 19th Street South between 6th and 5th Avenues South, adding dining options to the downtown corridor.
Special Events License approved for Taste of 4th Avenue Jazz Festival
Otto Realty LLC gets a permit to hold the Taste of 4th Avenue Jazz Festival on August 26, 2017, closing 4th Avenue North between 18th and 16th Streets for the event.
Special Events License approved for White Party on 7th Ave South
Tin Roof Acquisition Company LLC gains permission to hold the 10th Annual White Party on August 19, 2017, at the 2700 block of 7th Avenue South. This authorizes temporary use of the public street for the event.
City pays Norfolk Southern $11,718 for street right-of-way at Messer Airport Hig
Messer Airport Highway resurfacing project requires right-of-way access across railroad property; payment clears the way for road work to proceed.
Land area:
1 parcel
City transfers sewer easement to Jefferson County for Zoo project
Clears the way for Birmingham Zoo upgrades by giving Jefferson County the easement rights needed to operate sanitary sewer infrastructure serving the Zoo.
City assesses $4,282.64 sales tax against Gasland #2
Sales tax collection enforcement at a convenience store on Bessemer Road. This routine tax assessment confirms the business owes back taxes to the city.
City transfers sewer easement to Jefferson County for Zoo project
Clears the way for Birmingham Zoo upgrades by giving Jefferson County the easement rights needed to operate sanitary sewer infrastructure serving the Zoo.
Sidewalk Film Festival special events license renewed under new applicant name
Clears the way for Sidewalk Film Festival to continue operating its special events license after the applicant's legal name changed. The festival can now proceed with its events.
Red Clay Bar granted special events license for Sidewalk Film Festival
Red Clay Bar & Event Services can operate at the Sidewalk Film Festival on 3rd Avenue North on August 25, 2017. The license permits food and beverage service during the downtown event.