Council awards $30K sidewalk contract to C.P. Construction
City approves improvements to 10th Street S.W. sidewalks using competitive bidding; C.P. Construction LLC's proposal was lowest among those submitted.
Topic
Public Works
Agenda items
Public Works items
Public hearing set on alleyway vacation between Georgia Rd and 5th Ave S
City may close a 0.14-acre alleyway in the area bounded by Georgia Road, 5th Avenue South, 57th Street South, and 59th Place South. Public hearing March 1, 2016.
Land area:
0.14 acres
City awards $13,440 to remove encroachments on ATRIP project
Council approved payment to C.P. Construction LLC for clearing encroachments along a transit infrastructure improvement project. This clears the way for the ATRIP project to proceed.
Amendment: KoMo Company's liquor license for Delta Blues Hot Tamales renewed
Amendment to the restaurant's retail liquor license. Allows continued beer, wine, and/or spirits service at 1318 - 20th Street South.
State grant funds Woodlawn streetscape improvements
Woodlawn neighborhood gets publicly-funded street, sidewalk, and public space upgrades. Project improves walkability and neighborhood appearance.
City funds $200 for Historic Railroad signs in South Roebuck
Council is spending $200 from the general fund to help the South Roebuck/Roebuck Springs Neighborhood Association install historic wayfinding signs recognizing the railroad's role in the neighborhood.
City awards $49,952 drainage contract to C.P. Construction
Drainage improvements at 827 4th Terrace West will reduce standing water and flooding risk in the area. Work begins once contract is finalized.
City sells property at 3704 4th Street West to Royal Thomas for $1,227.23
Birmingham transfers ownership of a city-owned parcel to a private buyer. The low purchase price suggests this may be a tax-delinquent or distressed property now moving back into private hands.
Land area:
1 parcel
Condemnation repair permit issued for 120 77th Street North
Property owners can now proceed with repairs to address code violations on this condemned residential property.
Land area:
1 parcel
City awards $25,074 storm sewer repair contract to Global Management Group
19th Street storm sewer work prevents flooding and property damage in the area. Contract awarded to lowest bidder after competitive process.
Special Events License: Feast of Saint Mark Italian Festival, April 30
St. Marks Catholic Church receives permission to host the Feast of Saint Mark Italian Festival at 7340 Cahaba Valley Road on April 30, 2016. This allows the community event to proceed as planned.
Off-premise beer and wine license approved for 1st Street Supermarket
Mustafa Ahmed's transfer of an off-premise beer and wine license to 1st Street Supermarket at 400 1st Street South allows the store to sell packaged alcohol beverages.
Birmingham AIDS Outreach gets annual bingo permit renewal
Nonprofit continues fundraising through monthly bingo events at 205 32nd Street South. Renewal allows the organization to maintain a key revenue stream for HIV/AIDS services.
City pays $1,250 for Ensley Avenue right-of-way
City acquires land access rights from Marcia Clarke Colvin on Ensley Avenue to complete street infrastructure project PEP131CP 002360.
Land area:
1 parcel
City approves $11,800 water meter for Intermodal facility on 18th Street
Six-inch mag meter installation supports water service to the city's Intermodal (Site B) facility, enabling continued operations and utilities management for this transportation hub.
State grant funds intersection safety project at SR-79/Meadow Craft
Traffic safety improvements are coming to the SR-79/Meadow Craft Road intersection, funded by the state with no local cost. The project will reduce congestion and crash risk for daily commuters and residents in that area.
Water service connections approved: $54.5K to Birmingham Water Works
City commits $54,500 to install water and fire service lines—4-inch domestic and 6-inch fire connections. Likely supports new development or facility expansion.
Abu Laith LLC seeks off-premise beer/wine license at 40th Street Grocery
Ensley community to weigh in on new alcohol sales at 1200 40th Street. License allows off-premise beer and wine sales at the grocery store.
Fire hydrants approved at 4 locations across city
New hydrants improve emergency response time and water supply for firefighting in neighborhoods across Birmingham.
Condemnation repair permit issued for 1044 Sunhill Road
Property at 1044 Sunhill Road (16 units) moves toward repair after condemnation. Permit allows owner to begin work bringing structure back to code.
Land area:
1 parcel