Public Works

Mobile Food Vendor permit approved for The Colorful Hot Dog at 18th & 3rd

Latasha Johnson's hot dog cart will operate at the corner of 18th Street North and 3rd Avenue North, adding a vendor to that commercial location.

Council appoints member to Birmingham Water Works Board

This appointment shapes oversight of the city's water utility. The board member's term runs through the end of 2016.

City buys $200 mirror for Green Springs Avenue

Street safety mirror replacement at Green Springs Avenue near Cedars Club improves visibility for drivers and pedestrians.

University of Alabama wins right-of-way permit for 7th Avenue utility lines

University gains approval to bury vaults and chilled water pipes beneath 7th Avenue. No direct impact on residents' taxes or services.

Right-of-way agreement: U of A installs chilled water pipes on 7th Avenue South

University of Alabama gains subsurface access on a city street to install utility infrastructure. This allows campus expansion but limits future city use of that section of right-of-way.

Public hearing set on stormwater fee amendment

City may change how it charges property owners for stormwater management. Hearing gives residents and businesses a chance to comment before any fee change takes effect.

City buys $200 mirror for Green Springs Avenue

Street safety mirror replacement at Green Springs Avenue near Cedars Club improves visibility for drivers and pedestrians.

Sicard Hollow Road improvements via 3-city partnership

Birmingham, Jefferson County, and Vestavia Hills will jointly improve Sicard Hollow Road. The specific budget and timeline are not detailed in the agenda.

CONSENT ITEM 31. WITHDRAWN A Resolution authorizing the Director of Planning, Engineering and Permits to issue a condemnation repair permit to Tremain Jones, the owner or agent of the property located at 1143 - 13th Street North, Birmingham, which was con

Condemnation repair permit issued for 1426 32nd Street North

Property owner Long River Home Investor can now proceed with repairs to address code violations at this blighted residential property.

Repair permit issued for condemned property at 1004 12th St N

Property owner B.J. Grant receives permission to repair a condemned building, moving the property toward restoration and potential reuse instead of demolition.

Towing service license approved for Marlon S. Moore

Marlon S. Moore receives approval to operate one wrecker vehicle on Birmingham streets under A.A.T. Wrecker Service at 8220 Division Court.

ABC Towing approved to operate 8 wreckers in Birmingham

City grants James Schatz's towing company a license to operate eight tow trucks on city streets, expanding available towing capacity for disabled or illegally parked vehicles.

$4.4M state grant funds Tarrant Huffman road improvements

City activates $4.4 million in state grant funding to improve Tarrant Huffman road. This work addresses road infrastructure in the area.

Mobile food vendor permit approved for Steel City Pops cart

Jim Watkins's push cart for Steel City Pops gets permission to operate on the North sidewalk of 10th Avenue South at 15th Street, bringing a new vendor to the downtown pedestrian corridor.

UADR, Inc. granted towing service license for 7 wreckers

City approves UADR, Inc. to operate seven tow trucks at 5280 Pinson Valley Parkway. This enables the company to provide wrecker services on Birmingham streets.

Towing license: McCrory permitted to operate 2 wreckers in Birmingham

Winfield Towing and Recovery gains permission to dispatch two tow trucks on city streets—affecting roadside recovery services and traffic management for Birmingham residents.

First Avenue North streetscape gets federal funding for upgrades

Federal grant will fund sidewalk, lighting, and street improvements on First Avenue North. Project enhances pedestrian safety and neighborhood appeal in downtown Birmingham.

Budget amendment: $89,641 shift in Community Development grant

Reallocates federal disaster recovery funds between budget categories. Ensures grant money reaches intended projects without losing federal dollars.

City vacates subsurface rights to Firest on downtown streets

City gives up claim to underground space beneath 19th, 20th, and 3rd Avenue South—about 2,750 sq ft total—to allow Firest to develop or use subsurface infrastructure in that area.