Public Works

Council awards $1.8M to build safe room at Smithfield Estates Park

Smithfield Estates Park residents gain a dedicated safe room for severe weather and emergencies. A.G. Gaston Construction won the competitive bid at $1.81 million.

State-funded resurfacing project begins on 1st Avenue North

Road improvements on 1st Avenue North from Center Street to 4th Place North will reduce potholes and improve safety for drivers and pedestrians in the area.

Public hearing set: vacate 1st Avenue South & 18th Street

City may close a small section of street near Railroad Park, freeing up space for private or public development. Public comment period starts May 31.

Condemnation repair permit issued for 821 6th Street West

Property at 821 6th Street West is being repaired after condemnation. Lollypop, LLC may now proceed with required repairs to bring the building back into compliance.

Condemnation repair permit issued for 916 18th Street

Property owner John O. Caldwell can now repair the condemned building at 916 18th Street, potentially returning it to use and removing blight from the neighborhood.

State-funded road resurfacing on MLK Jr. Drive

Smoother, safer commute on MLK Jr. Drive (6th Street SW/Lomb Avenue) with funding from the Alabama Department of Transportation.

Silver Cab gets 3 more taxi licenses for city service

Silver Cab, Inc. expands operations with approval to run three additional taxicabs on Birmingham streets. More cabs in service may improve taxi availability and ride wait times for residents.

Mobile Food Vendor Permit approved for Saw's Street Kitchen at 18th & 6th

Saw's Street Kitchen gains permission to operate a food pushcart at the Northeast corner of 18th Street South and 6th Avenue South, expanding dining options in that neighborhood.

City pays $1,350 for street right-of-way on Ensley Avenue

Secures land access needed for street improvements on Ensley Avenue between 20th Street and Warrior Road in Five Points West.

Memorial signs honor Joseph Hollis on Red Lane Road

City installs two commemorative signs in the Roebuck neighborhood to honor Joseph Hollis's memory and legacy in the community.

Two memorial signs approved for Cheek Road

City will install two signs honoring Eli Brown Jr. on Cheek Road in the Fairmont neighborhood.

City commits $75K state grant to 19th Street improvements (I-59 to Tuxedo)

State grant funds road work on 19th Street between I-59 and Tuxedo Junction, a major corridor. Project details including timeline and scope will be determined by ALDOT.

Woodlawn streetscape improvements funded with $199.5K state grant

Birmingham receives $199,509 in state grant funding for Phase I of sidewalk, lighting, and landscaping improvements in the Woodlawn neighborhood. The upgrades will enhance pedestrian safety and neighborhood appearance.

$445K redirected to Morris Avenue streetscape improvements

City is reallocating capital funds to upgrade Morris Avenue with new pavement, sidewalks, or streetscape work. This shifts money from three other projects (Coalburg Road, Hope VI Infrastructure, and broader streetscape work).

ITEM 17. WITHDRAWN An Ordinance "TO FURTHER AMEND THE CAPITAL FUND BUDGET" for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2016, by transferring $145,363.50 from Coalburg Road, $300,049.44 from Graymont Avenue Street Improvement 10th to Center Street and appropriating

Right-of-way permit: Jerome Tucker installs 7 groundwater monitoring wells

Private citizen gains temporary access to city streets to monitor groundwater conditions. Allows specialized environmental work on public property without blocking traffic or infrastructure.

C.P. Construction LLC drainage work at 2100 24th St, $30,910

Council approves payment to fix drainage problems on 24th Street. Contract corrects the project address in an earlier 2016 agreement.

City approves memorial signs for Wilkerson Giles Finch on Cheek Road

Two commemorative signs will be erected in the Fairmont Neighborhood to honor Wilkerson Giles Finch. The city recognizes individuals through public memorial signage.

Sole-source: Walter Schoel Engineering hired for Lawson Road design, $3,750

City awards engineering contract to design improvements on Lawson Road. Competitive bidding was waived for this vendor.

City pays $1,350 for street right-of-way on Ensley Avenue

Secures land access needed for street improvements on Ensley Avenue between 20th Street and Warrior Road in Five Points West.