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.
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Public Works
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Public Works items
Special Events License approved for Cask & Drum street party
Event Concessions, Inc. gets permission to hold a special event on 2nd Avenue South (41st–42nd Street) on October 17, 2015. Street closure may affect local traffic and parking that day.
Momma G's Inc. seeks beer and wine license for 20th Street deli
Momma Goldberg's Deli at 113 20th Street South is applying to serve beer and wine on premises. Council will hear from the public before voting on the license.
City installs holiday tree at Bessemer Road and Ensley Avenue
Seasonal decoration added to public right-of-way at intersection in West Birmingham.
City approves roadway lighting for Future I-22 Corridor X
Better lighting on the future I-22 corridor improves safety for drivers and pedestrians. This state-funded project requires the Mayor to sign off on standard agreements with Alabama's Department of Transportation.
City approves water testing agreement with EnviroLab
Water Works Board's lab will conduct sampling tests to ensure city water quality meets safety standards.
City partners with USGS to operate streamflow monitoring stations
Federal funding supports water quality monitoring across Birmingham's waterways, providing real-time data for flood forecasting and environmental protection. No local funding required.
Public hearing set: Block 8 alley vacation near Bessemer Road
Council will consider closing a 4,356-square-foot alley between Bessemer Road and 47th Street. Public hearing is October 27, 2015.
Land area:
0.10 acres
Fancy's on 5th gets right-of-way permit for street sign
Business receives city approval to place a sign in public right of way at 430 41st Street South. Allows commercial use of city street space.
Condemnation repair permit issued for 923 45th Street, Ensley
A condemned property in Ensley can now be repaired. The permit allows the owner to bring the blighted house back into compliance and potentially restore it to use.
Land area:
1 parcel
Water cost-sharing agreement with 5 neighboring cities
Birmingham joins a regional water arrangement with Hoover, Irondale, Leeds, Mountain Brook, and Vestavia Hills. Impact on water rates and service terms depends on agreement details not yet public.
City funds $420 Snap Circuit tech kit for Springville Road Library
Springville Road Branch patrons gain access to hands-on STEM learning tool at no cost through library programming.
Holiday tree installation at Bessemer Road & Ensley Ave
City will spend general funds to install a holiday tree in the public right-of-way at this intersection.
King City, Inc. applies for beer and wine license at 1535 Warrior Road
A new off-premise beer and wine license (for a store, not a bar) is being considered for 1535 Warrior Road. The public hearing gives residents a chance to weigh in on whether this business should be allowed in the neighborhood.
Spikes and Leather LLC seeks Class I liquor license for 27th Street lounge
Council will hear a liquor license application for a new lounge at 620 27th Street South. The decision determines whether the business can operate and what conditions may apply to alcohol service in that location.
Condemnation repair permit issued for 2833 Boydga Road
Owner Robert E. Montgomery can now make repairs to bring the condemned property back into compliance with city code.
Land area:
1 parcel
Good People Oil LLC seeks beer and wine license at 26th Street North
New alcohol license would allow beer and wine sales at a convenience store in the area. The public hearing lets residents object or support the application based on neighborhood impact.
City funds $100K for Norwood streetscape design project
Preliminary engineering work for Norwood neighborhood streetscape improvements begins with this grant-funded allocation. Project will shape infrastructure upgrades in the neighborhood.
Dance permit hearing: Spikes and Leather LLC, 27th Street South
City Council will hear an application for a Division I Dance Permit at this 27th Street South venue. The permit allows adult entertainment operations under city regulations.
Council approves $60K engineering contract for Morris Avenue streetscape
City commits $60,000 to design streetscape improvements on Morris Avenue. Project aims to enhance pedestrian and commercial conditions in the neighborhood.