Holiday tree approved for Bessemer Road & Ensley Avenue
City will install a holiday tree in the public right-of-way at Bessemer Road and Ensley Avenue, brightening the intersection during the holiday season.
Topic
Public Works
Agenda items
Public Works items
Towing service license approved for LeNathan E. Williams
City approves new wrecker service to operate from 47th Street West location. Affects roadside towing capacity and emergency recovery services in the area.
City vacates Block 8 alley for Anthony C. M
The city is giving up public right-of-way to a private party in Block 8, removing approximately 0.1 acres of alley between Bessemer Road and 47th Street from public use.
Land area:
0.10 acres
Liquor license hearing: Georgia Road Lounge at 6420 Georgia Road
City will hold a public hearing on Georgia Road Lounge LLC's application for a Class I lounge retail liquor license. Neighbors and interested residents can comment on whether the license should be approved.
Holiday tree approved for Bessemer Road and Ensley Avenue
City will install a holiday tree in the public right-of-way at Bessemer Road and Ensley Avenue using general funds.
Repair permit issued for condemned property at 444 4th Street
Property owner Tomaneka Berry can now legally repair the condemned building, moving it toward re-occupancy and reducing blight in the neighborhood.
Land area:
1 parcel
Condemnation repair permit approved for 705 19th Street, Ensley
Property owner Felicia Watkins can now repair a condemned house in Ensley, moving it toward habitability and reducing neighborhood blight.
Land area:
1 parcel
Condemnation repair permit issued for 916 18th Street, Ensley
Property owner James O. Caldwell receives permit to repair the condemned building at 916 18th Street in Ensley, moving it toward rehabilitation or demolition.
Land area:
1 parcel
Dance permit hearing set for Georgia Road Lounge
Council will hear public testimony on whether to grant a Division I Dance Permit for the lounge at 6420 Georgia Road. The decision affects licensing and operational rules for the venue.
Equipment Management buys roadside sprayer retrofit from Norstar for $19,220
City commits $19,220 to upgrade Equipment Management's chassis-mounted roadside sprayer. Funds equipment maintenance and replacement for public works operations.
Beer and wine license rescinded for One Stop Shop on 26th Street North
Good People Oil LLC's on and off-premise beer and wine license for One Stop Shop is being revoked. The business will no longer be able to sell alcohol at this location.
$4K set aside for 24th Street North drainage repairs
Council District 9 funds drainage improvement on 24th Street North to reduce localized flooding and street maintenance issues.
Capital fund shifts $518K between street projects
Budget amendment reallocates capital funds from three street improvement projects (Wylam Phase III, Hooper City Phase IV, Coalburg Road) to prioritize other infrastructure work. Total transferred: $518,085.
Good People Oil LLC seeks off-premise beer and wine license
One Stop Shop at 3359 26th Street North seeks approval to sell beer and wine. City Council will hear from interested parties on the application.
Birmingham Urban League gets permit for Taste of Soul street event
Taste of Soul festival will close 17th Street North on October 27, 2015 for food, music, and community gathering. Check event details before planning your commute that day.
Capital budget amendments: $108K transferred between projects
Funds redirected from street resurfacing and Fire Station #18 expansion to other city priorities. The largest single transfer ($57,990) comes from the Fire Station #18 project.
City budgets $591K in state grant for sidewalk improvements
Alabama transportation grant funds sidewalk upgrades across the city's Sidewalk Master Plan. Funds new or improved walkways to enhance pedestrian safety and neighborhood connectivity.
Grady Wayne Barefield approved for towing license in Birmingham
Authorizes a one-wrecker towing service to operate on Birmingham streets from Wayne's Recovery in Shelby, Alabama.
Special Events Retail License granted to Yarbrough Festival Foodservice
Yarbrough Festival Foodservice can now operate food and beverage service at Pro Hops Vino on October 8, 2015.
Junk dealer license granted to Auto-Truck Parts, Inc. at 1838 Vanderbilt Road
Dane C. Vickers receives permission to operate a junk dealer business at this location. Residents near 1838 Vanderbilt Road should be aware of the new salvage operation in their neighborhood.