Public Works

Council approves $27,716 for entrance signs at Cooper Green Park

City commits $27,716 to A. G. Gaston Construction to build two brick entrance signs at Cooper Green Park, enhancing wayfinding and park visibility for visitors.

Food-truck license approved for 5th Avenue North location

Saw's Street Kitchen gets permission to operate a mobile food vendor at the northeast corner of 5th Avenue North and an unnamed cross street. Brings new food options to the downtown corridor.

City sets aside $240K state grant for 16th Street Corridor

Funds ALDOT-managed improvements to the 16th Street Corridor, a key commercial and transit zone. Project details and timeline not disclosed in this consent item.

Council awards $1.2M Ensley Complete Streets contract to Dunn Construction

Dunn Construction will upgrade sidewalks, traffic signals, and transit infrastructure in Ensley using federal TIGER grant funding. Work improves safety and walkability for residents and reduces commute friction.

Public hearing set for alleyway vacation near I-59

City council will decide whether to vacate 37,186 square feet of public alleyway and court space at Pike Road and Court R. Vacation could affect property access, public right-of-way, and future development in the area.

Public hearing set: Vacation of airspace on 16th Street South

Council will consider vacating 414.62 square feet of airspace along 16th Street South between 1st and 3rd Avenues. Airspace vacations can affect property development, pedestrian access, and future construction projects in the area.

Beer Engineers gets right of way for sign and ADA ramp at 1st & 14th

Beer Engineers will install a business sign and ADA-accessible ramp/steps in the public right of way at the intersection. This allows private commercial use of city street space.

City awards $49,450 fencing contract to Allsteel Fence at Cooper Green Park

Cooper Green Park improvements move forward with lowest-bid fence work. Completion enhances safety and usability of the public green space.

City honors 50th anniversary of Land and Water Conservation Fund

Federal Interior Secretary Sally Jewell visits East Lake Park on July 8 to mark the milestone. Recognition of the fund highlights Birmingham's commitment to public land conservation and federal partnership.

Federal sidewalk improvements: City partners with state on Project CMAQ-NR11

City secures federal CMAQ grant funding to plan sidewalk improvements citywide. No local funding required for preliminary engineering phase.

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Mobile food vendor permit approved for Greg's Hot Dogs at 20th & 7th

Greg's Hot Dogs LLC gets permission to operate a pushcart at the Southwest corner of 20th Street South and 7th Avenue South. This approval allows the vendor to begin street food service at that location.

Mobile food vendor permit: Ferocious Dogs LLC at Powell & 20th Street

New pushcart vendor seeks permission to operate at a Southeast side corner. Public hearing required; residents can comment on local food vending.

Public hearing set on vacating Block 775 alley

City may close a 0.24-acre alley in downtown between 18th and 19th Streets South. Public hearing on August 5, 2014 will determine whether the property reverts to adjacent owners or remains public.

Huffman Neighborhood Association granted sign space on Springville Road

Neighborhood group gets permission to install a sign in the public right-of-way, a routine but necessary agreement for civic engagement visibility in the Huffman neighborhood.

Condemnation repair permit issued for Sunhill Drive property

Junior Investments, LLC gains city approval to repair a condemned building at 501-516 Sunhill Drive N.W. This permit allows rehabilitation of a blighted property, potentially returning it to productive use.

Condemnation repair permit issued for 1707 26th Street, Ensley

Property owner Kingsley G. Reid gets permission to repair the condemned building at 1707 26th Street in Ensley, moving the property toward occupancy and reducing blight in the neighborhood.

Pike Road right-of-way expansion accepted between Avenues S and T

City accepts 528 square feet of additional road right-of-way along Pike Road to improve traffic flow and public access. Modest land dedication with no direct cost to residents.

City pays $500 to William Tolbert for storm sewer easement at 468 Del Rio Drive

City secures drainage rights on private property to maintain storm sewer infrastructure. Routine easement acquisition on consent calendar.

City vacates 0.85-acre alleyway on Pike Road for BD TOY, LLC

Public alleyway between I-59 and Pike Road transfers to private ownership. Affects public access and city right-of-way management in the area.