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.
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Public Works
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Public Works items
City hires Sarcor for $52.8K sidewalk engineering services
Consultant will coordinate environmental review and design for sidewalk and streetscape improvements across the city. Sole-source contract, meaning no competitive bidding.
City hires Sarcor for $51K sidewalk engineering services
Sarcor will coordinate environmental compliance and design for sidewalk and streetscape improvements across the city. The sole-source award means no competitive bidding was used.
City pays $147,734 for Railroad Reservation street engineering
Engineering Design Technologies will oversee construction and inspection work on 1st Avenue South between 14th and (end street not specified), part of the Railroad Reservation area public infrastructure project.
Mini Mart West seeks off-premise beer and wine license at Bessemer Road
Mini Mart West, Inc. has applied for permission to sell beer and wine at 1324 Bessemer Road. Council will hold a public hearing on the application and accept comments from interested parties.
Bus shelter approved for 700 Lexington Street in Wylam
Transit Authority can now install a bus shelter in city right-of-way at this Wylam location, improving transit access for residents.
$72,000 shifted from Gene Reed to Sicard Hollow road work
Capital improvement funds redirected between two road projects. Gene Reed shoulder work delays while Sicard Hollow improvements move forward.
City schedules hearing to vacate subsurface rights on 19th & 20th Streets
The City will release its claim to underground space along two downtown streets, likely freeing it for private development or utility work. Public hearing May 26, 2015.
City extends recycling center lease at 2431 2nd Ave North
Recycling center operations continue at the 2nd Avenue location. This lease extension keeps the facility open for residents to drop off recyclables.
Council awards $1.41M streetscape contract to Southeastern Sealcoating
Pratt City gets street and sidewalk improvements including repaving and safety upgrades. Work is funded through a federal community development grant.
Council awards $84,450 to Battle Miller for John McMahon Park ADA improvements
John McMahon Park will become more accessible to people with disabilities through this ADA-compliant renovation project.
Council hires Jones Law Firm for Lawson Road condemnation, $3K
City moving forward with property condemnation for Lawson Road Project. Firm handles title search and legal services to clear ownership for the public works initiative.
Council awards $225K to A.G. Gaston for Grayson Park renovations
Grayson Park gets a $225,000 upgrade through competitive bidding. A.G. Gaston Construction submitted the lowest and best bid.
James Paving wins $49,506 bid for Lakeshore Drive and Venice Road resurfacing
Road repairs on Lakeshore Drive and Venice Road will improve driving conditions and surface safety. Competitive bidding secured the lowest cost for residents' tax dollars.
City Jail boiler & water system replacement, $123.8K to Trinity Contractors
Birmingham City Jail gets new heating and water systems via lowest competitive bid. Replacement keeps critical city infrastructure operational and safe.
City vacates 0.46-acre portion of 25th Court North
Removes a city-owned street segment from public right-of-way, transferring control to the Birmingham Boa. May affect future access or development in the area between 25th and 26th Avenues North.
Land area:
0.46 acres
City hires Jones Law Firm for Lawson Road condemnation legal work
City is pursuing property condemnation for the Lawson Road Project. This $3,000 contract covers title search and legal services needed to condemn the property—a step toward the project's land acquisition.
KoMo Co wins restaurant liquor license for Delta Blues Hot Tamales
Alcohol license approval for new or renewed restaurant service at 1318–20th Street South. Public had opportunity to comment at hearing.
Do Dah Day approved for May 16 at Caldwell and Rhodes Parks
Do Dah Day, Inc. gets city permission to hold the annual LGBTQ+ festival at Caldwell and Rhodes Parks on May 16, 2015.
R&M Store seeks off-premise beer and wine license at 3rd Street
R&M Store Corporation is applying to sell beer and wine from 1403C 3rd Street North. Council will hear from the applicant and neighbors before voting on the license.