Pedal bus license granted to Iron City Rickshaw Company
New pedal-powered transit option arrives on Birmingham streets. Iron City Rickshaw Company can now operate guided tours and short-haul service in the city.
Topic
Public Works
Agenda items
Public Works items
McGee Construction awarded $50K for Legion Field sewer work
City commits $50,000 to replace aging sewer main at Legion Field. Upgrades critical infrastructure serving the historic venue and surrounding area.
City pays $57,352 to Regional Planning Commission
Funds planning services from the regional commission. No direct impact on resident services identified.
City vacates 3.4 acres of streets in Loveman Village for housing redevelopment
The city is giving up public streets in Loveman Village to clear the way for Housing Authority's redevelopment. This removes three road segments (1st Ave SW, 2nd Ave SW, and Bolin Street) from public use to enable new housing construction.
Land area:
3.4 acres
Mobile food vendor permit approved for Hydration LLC at 19th & 6th
Hydration LLC gains approval to operate a pushcart at the southwest corner of 19th Street South and 6th Avenue South, adding a food vendor to this location.
City spends $35K on cemetery maintenance at Shadow Lawn
The city funds upkeep of graves, walks, and grounds at Shadow Lawn Memorial Gardens through a sole-source contract. Residents can expect continued maintenance of burial sites and cemetery infrastructure.
Shuttle service license granted to Reunion Tours and Travel
Reunion Tours and Travel, LLC gains permission to operate a shuttle service on Birmingham streets. Residents using or affected by shuttle routes should be aware of this new service operator.
Council awards $31,080 sewer main contract to Munford Enterprises
Sewer infrastructure repair at Legion Field. This competitive bid funds replacement of aging sewer lines serving the facility.
Beer and wine license approved for Tortugas Pizza at Railroad Park
Tortugas Pizza at 1304 2nd Avenue South can now serve beer and wine. The license allows both on- and off-premises consumption.
City pays Icemakers, Inc. $174.10 for Law Dept. filter
Routine maintenance purchase for office equipment. No impact on residents or services.
City sets aside $36,781 federal grant for urban waters program
Federal funding supports fish and wildlife habitat restoration and community water-access projects under the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation's Five Star program.
Site infrastructure contract with Chilton Contractors rises $500K to $4.2M
Construction costs for a city infrastructure project increase by $500,059—bringing total spending to $4.2 million. The change order adjusts the contract to cover additional work or cost overruns on the project.
City funds $800K infrastructure at Cascade Plunge via Habitat partnership
Federal grant money will restore the former Cascade Plunge property for community use through partnership with Habitat for Humanity, revitalizing a blighted neighborhood site.
City commits $35K for Shadow Lawn Memorial maintenance
Funding covers grave maintenance, paths, and grounds at Shadow Lawn Memorial Gardens. Ensures the cemetery continues upkeep of burial sites for families in the community.
Condemnation repair permit issued for 705 19th St, Ensley
Property owner Felicia Watkins can now repair the condemned building at 705 19th Street. The permit allows the owner to bring the structure into compliance and return it to use.
Land area:
1 parcel
Ronald McDonald House gets permit for stormwater pipes in sidewalk
Ronald McDonald House Charities can now install four underground stormwater chases beneath the public sidewalk, improving drainage for their facility without blocking pedestrian access.
City approves street improvements grant agreement with Alabama DOT
City secures state funding to improve local streets through a supplemental agreement with Alabama's Department of Transportation. Details on which streets and the project timeline are not specified in the agenda item.
Red Clay Bar & Events gets special events license for Aug. 25 film festival
Sidewalk Film Festival street event approved for 3rd Avenue North. Road closure expected Aug. 25.
Sole-source: Shore telephone support contract to Converged Resource
City locks in phone system support from sole vendor. Dollar amount on file but not disclosed in agenda.
City vacates alley for The Children development near 16th–17th Streets South
The city is giving up public alleyway rights to clear the way for The Children's project. Removes 8,086 sq ft of public right-of-way between downtown streets.
Land area:
0.19 acres