Public Works

Off-premise beer and wine license approved for Thirds Grocery

Thirds Grocery at 1403 3rd Street North is now licensed to sell beer and wine for off-premise consumption, expanding retail alcohol options in the neighborhood.

D Spott, LLC: Lounge liquor license for 524 19th Street, Ensley

Council will hear the liquor license application for a lounge at 524 19th Street in Ensley. Neighbors and other interested parties can voice objections or support.

Towing rules clarified for vehicles blocking streets

Birmingham is updating when police can tow parked vehicles from public streets. The changes clarify what counts as "obstructing" traffic, affecting when your car might be removed without warning.

Tow rules clarified: when vehicles can be removed from streets

Changes when city can tow your car from public streets. The law clarifies which vehicles obstruct traffic and under what conditions removal is allowed.

Council awards $47K to Gillespie Construction for Court O drainage work

Drainage improvements at Court O and 57th Street address stormwater management in that intersection. Work is being completed by sole-source contract with a Jasper-based contractor.

City secures ALDOT grant for local road safety improvements

State funding supports road safety projects in your neighborhood. Grant details and specific improvements coming after Mayor signs documents.

City approves $46,730 for Floyd Bradford Road improvements

Jefferson County will handle road repairs on Floyd Bradford Road within city limits. The city commits $46,730 to the project.

Hooper City sidewalks project: legal description corrected

Fixes property descriptions in the approved sidewalks project so construction can proceed without legal obstacles.

City awards $500K storm sewer repairs contract to Global Construction

City approves $500,000 contract to fix aging storm sewers across Birmingham. Work prevents flooding and water damage during heavy rain.

Council awards $250K storm sewer contract to Smith Industrial

City hires contractor to clean and inspect storm sewers in Birmingham using competitive bidding. Lowest responsive bid selected.

City conveys 5 vacant lots to Park Street Homes for redevelopment

City transfers ownership of five vacant parcels to private developer Park Street Homes, LLC for residential or commercial redevelopment. May activate underused properties and generate tax revenue, but terms of the redevelopment agreement (including community benefits, affordable

$1M federal grant approved for Birmingport infrastructure

City receives $1 million HUD grant to fund Community Development infrastructure work in Birmingport.

INVOCATION: Rev. Rick Owens, Pastor, Broad Street Missionary Baptist Church, Birmingham, AL

City vacates 481 sq ft right-of-way between Trilby and Hibernian Streets

Removes unused public land from city control, allowing adjacent property owners to claim or develop the strip. Affects a small parcel (0.011 acres) parallel to Trilby and Hibernian Streets.

Storm Water Fund budget set for fiscal year 2026

This sets spending for storm water management and drainage infrastructure through June 2026. The budget determines resources for flood prevention, water quality, and stormwater system repairs citywide.

Budget: $431K shifted from street resurfacing to Fund 036

The city is moving $431,009 from street resurfacing reserves to another fund, potentially affecting road maintenance spending in the fiscal year ending June 2025.

City vacates 0.62 acres of right-of-way between 10th Court and 10th Avenue

Removal of unused public right-of-way land between 10th Court North and 10th Avenue North (parallel streets) and 3rd Street North and 5th Street North may enable adjacent property owners to acquire the vacated land or improve access to their parcels.

Condemnation repair permit issued for 2132 - 47th Street West

Property owner Christopher Williams can now proceed with repairs on a condemned house. Once repaired, the property may be returned to use or sale.

Liquor license approved for The Kutt lounge at 2604 16th St N

The Kutt 007, LLC receives a Class I retail lounge liquor license for their location in downtown Birmingham. Local businesses and residents in the area may be affected by expanded on-premises alcohol service.

Council awards $18,851 to Tecta America for library roof repairs

Avondale Branch Library roof repairs move forward. Work begins at 509 40th Street South.