Public Works

Towing license approved for Hank's Towing at 5874 Highway 78E

Daniel Eanes's towing service gains permission to operate on Birmingham streets. This allows the business to provide vehicle recovery services in the city.

Fire hydrant installed at 25th Ave & 20th St North

New fire hydrant improves emergency response and fire protection for this intersection area.

City spends $619K federal grant on Zoo Sidewalk project

Birmingham is using a federal transportation grant to improve sidewalks at the Zoo, a public recreation facility. This spending comes from ALDOT funding already awarded to the city.

Pratt City streetscape: $40.7K added to sealcoating contract

Southeastern Sealcoating gets extra funding to complete paving work on the Pratt City CDBG Complete Streetscape project. Finishing on schedule depends on this cost adjustment.

Greensprings Hwy sidewalk, streetscape work gets $2.25M state grant

City commits state transportation funds to rebuild sidewalks and streetscape on Greensprings Highway from 8th Avenue South to city limits, improving pedestrian access and curb appeal along this corridor.

Aashay, Inc. seeks off-premise beer/wine license at Stop 1 Shop

Application for alcohol sales license at 3359 26th Street North. Council hearing allows public comment on local commercial licensing.

$1.4M state grant funds 16th Street Connector Trail to Village Creek

City receives $1.4M in state funding for the 16th Street Connector Trail connecting I-65 to Village Creek, advancing a key pedestrian and cycling link. Project completes city's greenway network expansion.

City spends $145K federal grant on Zoo Sidewalk Connector

Improves pedestrian access to the Birmingham Zoo using a federal grant already awarded. No local tax dollars required.

City sets aside $1.2M for Ensley Avenue resurfacing project

State grant funds resurfacing work on Ensley Avenue between 20th Street and Warrior Road. Project aims to improve road conditions in the Ensley neighborhood.

Towing service license approved for Dale's Services, 5130 1st Ave N

Harold Lee Dale's towing business gets city permission to operate two wreckers on Birmingham streets from his shop location on 1st Avenue North.

ITEM 39. A Resolution encouraging citizens in the City of Birmingham to attend a public meeting on Thursday, September 29, 2016 at 5:30 p.m. at the Brownville Heights Community Center, located at 9225 Airport Road, Birmingham, Alabama, regarding Zion Memor

Sewer construction fees amended in city code

Changes to how the city charges fees for sewer work in streets may affect construction costs for developers and utility projects. Details on the specific fee changes were not provided in the agenda.

City spends $1.3M federal grant on 41st Street streetscape

The city will use federal transportation funding to improve 41st Street between 1st and 5th Avenue South, upgrading sidewalks, utilities, or streetscape features in that corridor.

Public hearing set: Kress Building seeks vacation of 19th St at 3rd Ave

The Kress Building is requesting the city vacate roughly 4,000 square feet of public right-of-way at the 19th Street North and 3rd Avenue North intersection. The October 25 hearing will determine whether this street closure moves forward.

City spends $1,500 for trash cans on 9th Ave West and 9th Court West

College Hills neighborhood gets new trash receptacles at two intersections to improve street cleanliness and reduce litter.

City awards $681K landscape contract to Blackjack Horticulture

Blackjack Horticulture wins competitive bid to maintain Railroad Park for three years; year one costs $681,207. The full project cost and maintenance scope depend on bids approved in future fiscal years.

Condemnation repair permit issued for 1 80th Street North

Property owner Cindy Bailey can now legally repair a condemned house at 1 80th Street North. This permit unblocks repairs needed to bring the property back into compliance and potential reuse.

Oak Hills sewer work: $5,429 cost increase approved

Contractor cost overrun on sewer revision project; increases city expenses for Oak Hills infrastructure work.

Change Order #1: Village Creek Greenway sealcoating contract amendment

Modifies terms of the sealcoating work for Village Creek Greenway between 85th and 86th Streets. Contract amendments can affect project timeline, cost, or scope—details affect neighborhood trail maintenance.

City vacates 0.75 acres of unopened right-of-way for Marathon Petrole

Marathon Petrole gains control of land the city previously held as public right-of-way near 28th Street SW. The company can now use the 32,622-square-foot parcel for private purposes.