Adopt $0 stormwater fund budget for FY 2017
Sets stormwater spending and fees for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2017. Determines how city manages drainage, flooding prevention, and water quality in your neighborhood.
Topic
Public Works
Agenda items
Public Works items
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.
Land area:
0.75 acres
J & J Mint gets right-of-way permit for two signs
Two new signs will be installed in public rights-of-way at 1st Avenue South and 18th Street South, altering the visual appearance of those corridors.
Council approves special events license for Hop & Roll music festival
Hop City II, Inc. can hold the Hop & Roll event on October 2, 2016 at the 3rd Avenue South parking lot. The special events license allows street closures and outdoor gathering along 2nd Avenue South.
City de-annexes 2.8 acres at Liberty Parkway
Property at 9099 Liberty Parkway will be removed from city limits, likely shifting responsibility for road maintenance and services to a private entity or homeowners association.
Land area:
2.8 acres
City vacates 1,585 sq ft of 1st Avenue South
Council approves removal of a small right-of-way (public street easement) on 1st Avenue South in downtown. May clear the way for private development or property consolidation in the area.
Condemnation repair permit approved for 1531 31st Street S.W.
Property owner gets city clearance to repair a blighted house. First step toward bringing the home back into use.
Land area:
1 parcel
City removes 1-acre parcel at 6246 Mountain Ridge Road from limits
Property owner at 6246 Mountain Ridge Road will no longer be within city limits, potentially affecting services, taxes, and zoning authority over the 1-acre parcel.
Land area:
1.0 acres
Water system franchise extended 30 years for Birmingham Water Works Board
This 30-year franchise renewal lets the Water Works Board continue operating and expanding Birmingham's water system. The long-term agreement ensures stable water service for residents and allows infrastructure upgrades.
Liquor license hearing: The Mixx Bar and Grill, 700-9th Street North
Gaines Enterprise LLC is seeking approval to operate a full-liquor lounge at The Mixx Bar and Grill. Public hearing allows neighbors and residents to comment on the license application.
Council appoints board member to Birmingham Water Works
One city representative joins the Water Works board, which oversees water service and rates for residents. Term expires November 30, 2016.
City funds $605.87 for Germania Park cleanup supplies
Spending from community sponsorship supports neighborhood cleanup efforts with tools and protective gear for volunteers.
Water Works Board gets 30-year franchise to operate city water system
This grants the Water Works Board the legal right to build, maintain, and expand Birmingham's water infrastructure for three decades. Your water service depends on this franchise agreement.
Liquor license transfer approved for Birmingham Daiquiris at 324 9th St N
Birmingham Daiquiris LLC has been approved to transfer a Lounge Retail Liquor Class I license to their location on 9th Street North. This allows them to serve alcohol as a licensed lounge.
Special Events License approved for Birmingham Artwalk Sept 9–10
Birmingham Artwalk, Inc. gets permission to close streets from Morris Avenue to 2nd Avenue North (21st to 25th Street North) for a two-day arts festival September 9–10. Residents and commuters in that corridor should expect traffic disruptions.
City claims $1.3M state grant for MLK Jr. Drive resurfacing
Smoother roads coming to MLK Jr. Drive and surrounding streets through a state highway grant; project spans from Dennison Avenue SW to Lomb and Tuscaloosa avenues.
Council awards $49,328 contract to Whatley Builders for public works
City spends $49,328 on public works maintenance or repairs through Whatley Builders and Plumbing.
City enters traffic signal maintenance pact with Alabama DOT
This agreement ensures coordinated upkeep of traffic signals and lighting on state roads running through Birmingham, keeping intersections safe and reliable for commuters and residents.
City awards $14,680 jail panel repair contract to SimplexGrinnell
Lowest competitive bid for critical jail infrastructure repairs. Ensures facility systems remain operational.
Beer & wine license approved for Savanah's Food Mart at 1557 Montclair
Savanah's Food Mart gains permission to sell beer and wine at its Montclair Road location. Residents and interested parties had opportunity to weigh in at the public hearing.