Public Works

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.

Council awards $12,725 sidewalk contract to Battle Miller

Inglenook Park's sidewalks get replaced. Competitive bid ensures taxpayer money is spent efficiently.

City pays ION247 $14,000 for Railroad Park security camera monitoring

Funds camera system maintenance at Railroad Park for 7 months (Nov 2014–May 2015). Keeps public gathering space monitored for safety.

Budget shift: $46,918 moved from Harris Ave to sinkhole repairs

Capital improvement funds are being redirected to fix emergency sinkhole damage instead of Harris Avenue street improvements. The delay may push street work to a later fiscal year.

City agrees to traffic signal maintenance with ALDOT

Establishes responsibility for upkeep of traffic signals on state routes in Birmingham. Ongoing coordination between city and state ensures signals stay safe and functional.

(ph) ITEM 15. WITHDRAWN A Resolution assenting to the vacation of 637 square feet of air rights in the 1st Avenue North alley that runs parallel to and between 1st Avenue North and 2nd Avenue North and perpendicular to and between 18th Street North and 19

(ph) ITEM 16. WITHDRAWN A Resolution assenting to the vacation of 26,296 square feet of Powell Avenue that runs parallel to and between Morris Avenue and 1st Avenue South and perpendicular to and between 18th Street and 19th Street, on behalf of Alabama

Right of entry approved for median weeding at Cahaba and Carlisle Roads

City grants Donaldson Group access to maintain overgrown medians at two busy intersections, improving traffic visibility and neighborhood appearance.

City hires Arcadis to study stormwater utility for $360K

Feasibility study may lead to a new stormwater fee on property owners. Results will determine whether Birmingham adopts a dedicated utility to fund drainage, flood control, and water-quality improvements citywide.

Stone & Sons awarded $23,350 for outdoor electrical receptacle installation

City will spend $23,350 to install outdoor electrical receptacles at a public works site, likely improving utility or safety infrastructure at that location.

City pays Citadel Broadcasting $8,015 for CrossPlex ads

Sole-source advertising contract for "Hey Coach" campaign at Birmingham CrossPlex. No competitive bidding used.

INVOCATION: Reverend Andra D. Sparks, Pastor, 45th Street Baptist Church

Special assessment amended: $4,761 property bill at 1215–29th St N

Property owner at 1215–29th Street North faces a special assessment (similar to a property tax charge) of $4,761.20, which the City is amending from a 2015 resolution. Citizens should know when the City reassesses or changes bills tied to their property.

Council awards $51,352 drainage work contract to Carcel & G Construction

Gene Reed Road gets improved storm drainage and street repairs via lowest-bid competitive contract.

Condemnation repair permit issued for 120 77th St. North

Property owner Antonio Espinoza gets permission to repair a condemned building, moving toward rehabilitation or demolition. Supports neighborhood recovery from blight.

Liquor license approved for The Syndicate Lounge on 20th Street

New lounge retail liquor license at 433 20th Street South. Local land-use and business licensing decision.

Pizitz building allowed to install awnings, benches, lighting in public right-of

Pizitz, LLC gains approval to place outdoor fixtures (awnings, sidewalks, benches, lighting, bollards, trash receptacles) in the city right-of-way adjacent to its building, enhancing the street frontage and pedestrian environment.

Off-premise beer and wine license transfer approved for AJ's Discount Store

AJ's Discount Store at 3400 26th Street North receives permission to sell beer and wine off-premises. This affects what beverages neighbors can purchase locally.

Off-premise beer & wine license approved for Big B Food Store

Omar Motley's license transfer allows Big B Food Store at 4012 24th Street North to sell beer and wine. This determines what retail alcohol products are available in the neighborhood.

Sodexo Operations wins liquor license for World of Wings

Restaurant at 1000 14th Street South gets approval to serve beer, wine, and spirits. This enables alcohol sales at the location.