Towing license approved for Jeff Cash, Capstone Recovery
Jeff Cash gains permission to operate one tow truck on Birmingham streets. Towing services affect drivers' costs and recovery options after accidents or breakdowns.
Topic
Public Works
Agenda items
Public Works items
Towing license renewed for Classic Towing in Center Point
Melvin Pearson's towing service continues operating two wreckers in Birmingham under renewed city license.
City vacates Powell Avenue right-of-way for Alabama Power
Alabama Power gains access to 26,296 sq ft of city right-of-way on Powell Avenue near downtown. Affects utility operations and future street use in the area.
Land area:
0.60 acres
UAB granted right-of-way for utility vaults and chilled water line
UAB gets city permission to install underground infrastructure on public rights-of-way. The agreement allows the university to run a chilled water distribution system supporting campus operations.
Towing license approved for Dependable Towing LLC in Docena
Derrick Patterson's company gains permission to operate one wrecker on Birmingham streets. Affects roadside towing availability in the service area.
Towing license approved: Omni Recovery Services to operate 5 wreckers
Omni Recovery Services gains permission to dispatch five tow trucks on Birmingham streets from their Alton Road facility. Citizens may see more wrecker availability for breakdowns, accidents, and impounds.
Spirit Coach, LLC gets Birmingham limousine license
Spirit Coach, LLC is approved to operate a limousine service in Birmingham. The company must meet safety and service standards required for public transportation.
UAB gets right-of-way to install vault and chilled water line
UAB will place underground infrastructure on city property. This agreement clears the way for the university's utility expansion while protecting the city's right-of-way assets.
Towing license granted to Redd's Towing at 1104 Woodland Ave
Redd's Towing receives approval to operate a wrecker service on Birmingham streets. This allows the business to tow disabled or illegally parked vehicles as part of the city's street management.
City awards bid to Southland International for roadside sprayer retrofit
Approval of equipment purchase via competitive bid for street maintenance. Supports City's road safety and weed control operations.
City awards $95K retaining wall contract to Gillespie Construction
Retaining wall construction at 409 19th Street in Ensley addresses neighborhood infrastructure. Project prevents soil erosion and protects the adjacent property and street.
City buys podium with microphone for West Center auditorium ($500)
Equipment upgrade for West Center Street auditorium's public event space.
City vacates Powell Avenue corridor for state
City relinquishes a 0.6-acre section of Powell Avenue between 18th and 19th Streets to Alabama, likely for state infrastructure or transportation work.
Land area:
0.60 acres
Condemnation repair permit issued for 2200 10th St., Pratt City
Property owner Brenda Roberson gets approval to repair a condemned house at 2200 10th Street in Pratt City, moving the property toward rehabilitation and potential return to use.
Land area:
1 parcel
Mobile food license approved for 20th & 6th Ave South
Josh Kelly authorized to operate a mobile food vendor at the northeast corner of 20th Street South and 6th Avenue South. Expands street food options in the area.
Towing license approved for Advance Auto Recovery
Hedric Miller's towing service at 7115 Happy Hollow Road gains city approval to operate, affecting vehicle recovery services available to residents.
Towing license approved for BT Towing on Central Road
Brian L. Tucker's vehicle towing and immobilization service at 8967 Central Road in Warrior gains city approval to operate.
City grants parking-lot license to Slice, LLC at 721 29th Street
Slice, LLC will operate a city-owned parking lot on 29th Street South under a new license agreement. Details on usage terms, revenue, and duration are not disclosed in the agenda item.
Land area:
1 parcel
VA installs canopy in right of way at 700 19th Street South
Department of Veterans Affairs will place a canopy structure on city property at 700 19th Street South under a right-of-way license agreement.
Council awards $123,882 to Gillespie Construction for Sloss Streetscape Phase I
Public infrastructure upgrade in the Sloss neighborhood improves streets and pedestrian environment. Competitive bid process selected Gillespie Construction for the Phase I project.