Council allocates $1,000 to Birmingham Multicultural Association for Internation
City supports community arts and cultural celebration featuring music, dance, art, and food from around the world.
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Public Works
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Public Works items
City funds District 5 Fun Day at Railroad Park
City commits public funds to support a community event in District 5. Held October 19, 2014 at Railroad Park.
VIP Chauffeur LLC granted licenses for 3 limousines in Birmingham
VIP Chauffeur LLC receives approval to operate three limousines as public service vehicles on Birmingham streets. This is a routine licensing decision for for-hire transportation.
Right-of-way license: Southeastern Energy installs 4 injection wells on Oxmoor R
Southeastern Energy Corporation will install injection wells along Oxmoor Road right-of-way. City residents should know who uses public land and for what industrial purpose.
City awards 1-year contract to Graybar Electric for street lighting poles and LE
City locks in unit prices for decorative street lighting equipment — poles, LED luminaires, and crossarms — for the next 12 months. Ensures consistent replacement and upgrade costs across public streets.
City vacates alleyway at Pike Road for BD TOY, LLC
Alleyway closure removes public right-of-way across 0.85 acres near Pike Road and Interstate I-59. Private use replaces city ownership of the land.
Land area:
0.85 acres
City vacates airspace above 16th St. for Ballpark venue
The city gives up claim to airspace above 16th Street South to allow private development of the Cityville Venue at the Ballpark. This clears the way for the project to proceed in downtown.
Jimmy Johns gets permit for two awnings at 20th & 4th
Jimmy Johns (Sha Nateghi, owner) installs two branded awnings in the public right-of-way at the corner of 20th Street North and 4th Avenue North.
City awards Graybar Electric 1-year contract for street lighting poles and LED l
City commits to a preferred vendor for decorative street lighting equipment, locking in unit prices for the next year. This affects public lighting infrastructure upgrades and maintenance across the city.
City approves special events retail license for Birmingham Art Walk
Birmingham Artwalk, Inc. can now sell merchandise and food at the Art Walk festival on Morris Avenue, September 5–6. The event brings community arts programming to downtown.
Council awards asphalt contract to Mid-South Paving
City purchases plant-mix asphalt for pothole repairs and street maintenance over the next year. Ensures paved roads stay roadworthy.
Melt Food Truck gets permit to operate at 6th & 19th North
Food truck will set up shop on a high-traffic corner in downtown Birmingham, adding a dining option for workers and residents in the area.
Mobile food vendor permit approved for Steel City Pops
Jim Watkins' pushcart will operate Steel City Pops on 5th Avenue North, expanding street vending options downtown.
Public hearing set on vacating alleys and 49th Street South
City will consider closing public rights-of-way on 49th Street South and adjacent alleys. Affects property owners and residents' access to streets in the area.
Council awards $1M street project to Walker Patton Company
Graymont Avenue improvements will resurface and repair the roadway. Work on this public street should begin soon under the lowest qualifying bid.
Council awards $17,800 HVAC contract to D & D Mechanical
City repairs heating and cooling at North Pratt Civic League after competitive bidding.
Beer and wine license approved for R&M Convenience at 1403 3rd St N
Allows off-premise beer and wine sales at this location. The public hearing process for all objections has been completed.
Blue Tapas Lounge seeks Class I liquor license in Ensley
New lounge license application at 600 19th Street. Public hearing allows residents to weigh in on the business.
Mobile food vendor license approved for Top Dogs pushcart
Top Dogs gets approval to operate a food cart at 20th Street North and Rev. Abraham Woods Jr. Boulevard. Adds to street-vending options in the area.
Sole-source: Sarcor LLC gets $152.8K sidewalk design contract
City commits $152,776 to engineering and surveying work for sidewalk and ramp improvements. Sidewalk repairs affect pedestrian safety and accessibility across neighborhoods.