Public Works

February 10, 2015 · Item number:Item #18 $ Total cost: undisclosed

City approves towing license for Joe Ellis, 4 wreckers on streets

Joe Ellis gains permission to operate four tow trucks from 225 Carson Road, expanding towing service availability in Birmingham.

February 10, 2015 · Item number:Item #13 $ Total cost: undisclosed

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.

February 10, 2015 · Item number:Item #8 $ Total cost: undisclosed

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.

February 10, 2015 · Item number:Item #9 $ Total cost: undisclosed

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.

February 10, 2015 · Item number:Item #12 $ Total cost: undisclosed

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.

February 3, 2015 · Item number:Item #14 $ Total cost: $26K

Building Specialties wins $26,472 bid for Inglenook Recreation Center repair

Inglenook Recreation Center storefront gets repaired. The city chose the lowest competitive bid after an open solicitation.

February 3, 2015 · Item number:Item #37 $ Total cost: $419K

Council rescinds 2014 construction contract with Johnson Kreis

City is canceling a decade-old $419K construction agreement, likely freeing up the project or vendor relationship for reallocation. Details on the project outcome are incomplete.

February 3, 2015 · Item number:Item #22 $ Total cost: $326K

Council awards $326K contract to maintain city streetlights

City keeps streetlights working across Birmingham through a competitive bid process. Reliable lighting affects neighborhood safety and pedestrian visibility.

February 3, 2015 · Item number:Item #38 $ Total cost: $420K

Florentine Building sidewalk project awarded to Johnson Kreis for $420K

City commits $420,000 to repair and improve sidewalks at the Florentine Building, a key downtown asset. Work will enhance pedestrian safety and accessibility in the area.

January 27, 2015 · Item number:Item #30 $ Total cost: $729K

Council awards $729K renovation contract to Battle Miller Construction

Legion Field renovations move forward with competitive bidding completed. Battle Miller Construction wins the lowest bid at $729,400 for facility improvements.

January 20, 2015 · Item number:Item #37 $ Total cost: $2.4M

Disaster recovery grant reallocated: $2.4M from infrastructure to administration

Federal disaster recovery funds shift focus away from multi-family housing infrastructure repairs. The change redirects $2.4M that was earmarked for housing projects toward administrative costs.

January 20, 2015 · Item number:Item #20 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Condemnation repair permit issued for 1301 32nd Street North

Property owner Peter Wren, Sr. receives authorization to repair a condemned building at this address, potentially moving it toward occupancy or resale.

🌳 Land area: 1 parcel

January 20, 2015 · Item number:Item #47 $ Total cost: undisclosed

City vacates 1st Avenue South for private owners

The city is giving up public right-of-way on 1st Avenue South (about 0.68 acres between 29th and 32nd Streets) to private owners, including CSX Transportation. This removes a public street segment from city control.

🌳 Land area: 0.68 acres

January 13, 2015 · Item number:Item #57 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council grants limousine license to Steel City Executive Transportation

City grants two certificates allowing Steel City Executive Transportation to operate luxury sedan and limousine services on Birmingham streets.

January 13, 2015 · Item number:Item #44 $ Total cost: $94K

Budget amendment: $94K redirected to ION security for Railroad Park

City is shifting spending priorities by reallocating equipment rental funds to pay for security services at Railroad Park. This reflects a shift in how public dollars are being deployed.

January 13, 2015 · Item number:Item #12 $ Total cost: undisclosed

St. Mark's Church granted special events license for Italian Food Festival

Church can host the Feast of Saint Mark Italian Food Festival on April 25, 2015 at 7340 Cahaba Valley Road with proper city authorization.

January 13, 2015 · Item number:Item #13 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Birmingham AIDS Outreach renews annual bingo permit at 32nd Street South

Allows Birmingham AIDS Outreach to continue monthly fundraising events on the first Monday of each month at 205 - 32nd Street South.

January 13, 2015 · Item number:Item #40 $ Total cost: undisclosed

City vacates Block 35 alley between 3rd and 4th Avenue North

Removes public right-of-way from roughly 0.18 acres of alley in downtown Birmingham, allowing private development or consolidation of adjacent properties. May affect public access or utility corridors in the area.

🌳 Land area: 0.18 acres

January 13, 2015 · Item number:Item #65 $ Total cost: $729K

Council awards $729K to Battle Miller for Legion Field renovations

Battle Miller Construction wins competitive bid to renovate Legion Field. Project improves a major civic facility and public gathering space.

January 6, 2015 · Item number:Item #7 $ Total cost: undisclosed

City hires Walter Schoel Engineering for Village Creek water study

City commits funds to assess Village Creek's water infrastructure and condition. Study will inform future repair or improvement projects affecting the creek and nearby residents.