Public Works

City spends $450K state grant to resurface 1st Avenue North

Road improvements on 1st Avenue North from Center Street to 4th Place North will smooth traffic and reduce pothole repairs. Project funded by Alabama state transportation grant.

City awards $14,680 jail panel repair contract to SimplexGrinnell

Lowest competitive bid for critical jail infrastructure repairs. Ensures facility systems remain operational.

City accepts 83.6-acre High Line Railroad right-of-way from county

Birmingham gains control of a major corridor spanning the city—clearing the way for future transit, recreation, or development projects. The right-of-way was previously held by Jefferson County.

Clairmont Avenue resurfacing project approved with state

Clairmont Avenue between Essex and Rockford roads will be resurfaced through a partnership with the Alabama Department of Transportation, improving road conditions for residents and commuters on this corridor.

State grant funds resurfacing of Five Mile Road, Lakeshore Parkway, Lomb Avenue

State of Alabama covers road repairs on five major corridors, improving safety and reducing potholes. Work timing and project scope pending.

Public hearing set for right-of-way vacation west of 28th Street SW

City will consider releasing approximately 0.75 acres of unopened right-of-way from public control. Public hearing August 30, 2016.

Lounge liquor license approved for The Mixx Bar and Grill

Gaines Enterprise LLC receives approval to serve liquor at The Mixx Bar and Grill (700 9th Street North). License grants retail lounge service rights in that location.

Mobile food vendor permit approved for That's My Dawg pushcart

Michael Frymark's hot dog cart gains permission to operate at 14th Street North and Rev. Abraham Woods Jr. Boulevard.

City to partner with Jefferson County on Sterilite Drive and Meadow Craft Road i

Birmingham will work with Jefferson County to improve Sterilite Drive and Meadow Craft Road. The city will manage the purchasing for the joint project.

City buys 8 garbage trucks from Ingram Equipment for $1.27M

Birmingham purchases eight new rear-loading garbage packer trucks to replace aging fleet. Improves waste collection efficiency across the city.

Towing license granted to Big Ed's Wrecker and Storage

Eddie Campbell Jr.'s business at 920 14th Place S.W. gains permission to operate towing and vehicle immobilization services on Birmingham streets.

Tin Roof Acquisition Company gets special events license for August concert

City approves two-day concert event (Aug. 20–21, 2016) in the 2700 block of 7th Avenue South. This allows the venue to host the performance with city authorization.

ITEM 17. A Resolution designating a portion of 1st Avenue South from 14th Street South to 16th Street South, Birmingham as "Willie Mays Drive," and authorizing the Mayor to authorize the City Traffic Engineer to erect signs at appropriate locations within

City, state agree on traffic signal and roadway lighting maintenance

Clarifies who pays for upkeep of traffic signals and street lights in Birmingham — keeping roads safer and better lit.

Condemnation repair permit issued for 120 77th St North

Property owner Antonio Espinoza can now repair a condemned building at 120 77th Street North, clearing the path to restore the structure or prepare it for sale.

Council awards $25,927 sidewalk contract to C.P. Construction

City will improve 18th Street sidewalks in Ensley through competitive bid process. C.P. Construction's bid was lowest among proposals received.

Condemnation repair permit issued for 2121 47th Street West

Property owner King Fells can now proceed with repairs on a condemned building. Completing rehabilitation work is a step toward returning the property to usable condition and removing blight from the neighborhood.

7th Avenue South streetscape improvements via state grant

Council approves a partnership with Alabama Department of Transportation to fund streetscape improvements on 7th Avenue South, enhancing sidewalks, pedestrian safety, and neighborhood aesthetics.

City awards $28,371 culvert drainage contract to Global Management Group

Drainage improvements on 32nd Avenue North will reduce flooding and improve stormwater management in the area. Work is expected to begin following contract execution.

City approves vacation of alley in Block 624

Removes public right-of-way to 8,100 square feet of alley between 10th–11th Avenues North. Adjacent property owners gain access; affects local traffic and utility routing.