City is pursuing property condemnation for the Lawson Road Project. This $3,000 contract covers title search and legal services needed to condemn the property—a step toward the project's land acquisition.
Birmingham City Jail gets new heating and water systems via lowest competitive bid. Replacement keeps critical city infrastructure operational and safe.
Road repairs on Lakeshore Drive and Venice Road will improve driving conditions and surface safety. Competitive bidding secured the lowest cost for residents' tax dollars.
Grayson Park gets a $225,000 upgrade through competitive bidding. A.G. Gaston Construction submitted the lowest and best bid.
John McMahon Park will become more accessible to people with disabilities through this ADA-compliant renovation project.
Frank Hassell Rather's recycling business at 323 Finley Boulevard West gains city approval to operate as a licensed junk dealer, enabling legal scrap and salvage operations in that location.
R&M Store Corporation is applying to sell beer and wine from 1403C 3rd Street North. Council will hear from the applicant and neighbors before voting on the license.
Do Dah Day, Inc. gets city permission to hold the annual LGBTQ+ festival at Caldwell and Rhodes Parks on May 16, 2015.
Alcohol license approval for new or renewed restaurant service at 1318–20th Street South. Public had opportunity to comment at hearing.
City grants Donaldson Group access to maintain overgrown medians at two busy intersections, improving traffic visibility and neighborhood appearance.
Inglenook Park's sidewalks get replaced. Competitive bid ensures taxpayer money is spent efficiently.
Establishes responsibility for upkeep of traffic signals on state routes in Birmingham. Ongoing coordination between city and state ensures signals stay safe and functional.
Capital improvement funds are being redirected to fix emergency sinkhole damage instead of Harris Avenue street improvements. The delay may push street work to a later fiscal year.
Funds camera system maintenance at Railroad Park for 7 months (Nov 2014–May 2015). Keeps public gathering space monitored for safety.
Feasibility study may lead to a new stormwater fee on property owners. Results will determine whether Birmingham adopts a dedicated utility to fund drainage, flood control, and water-quality improvements citywide.
City will spend $23,350 to install outdoor electrical receptacles at a public works site, likely improving utility or safety infrastructure at that location.
Property owner at 1215–29th Street North faces a special assessment (similar to a property tax charge) of $4,761.20, which the City is amending from a 2015 resolution. Citizens should know when the City reassesses or changes bills tied to their property.
Property owner Antonio Espinoza gets permission to repair a condemned building, moving toward rehabilitation or demolition. Supports neighborhood recovery from blight.