City approves right-of-way agreement for Finley Boulevard Extension
City clears the way for state-funded road expansion on Finley Boulevard from 26th Street to SR-79, enabling project construction to proceed.
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Budget amendment: $60K redirected from infrastructure improvements
Funds originally committed to medical system and street work are being moved elsewhere. Affects how capital improvement money is spent this fiscal year.
City funds $7,575 bus shelter in Wylam neighborhood
Lexington Street and 7th Avenue in Wylam gets a new bus shelter, improving transit accessibility for residents. Funding comes from the general budget.
Hearing set: Vacation of 1st Avenue South between 29th & 32nd
Council will hear whether to close a portion of 1st Avenue South, affecting traffic patterns and land use in this area. Public hearing January 20, 2015.
Land area:
0.68 acres
Capital budget amendment: $60K reallocated from IMS infrastructure
City shifts $60,098.50 from planned medical-system upgrades to other capital priorities. Details of where funds are being redirected are not fully specified in this item.
Hearing set: Vacation of 1st Avenue South between 29th & 32nd
Council will hear whether to close a portion of 1st Avenue South, affecting traffic patterns and land use in this area. Public hearing January 20, 2015.
Land area:
0.68 acres
Storm Water Protection Ordinance: ban illicit discharges to city system
New law targets illegal pollution flowing into Birmingham's storm drains, protecting water quality and public health. Prohibits dumping of contaminants that degrade local waterways and neighborhoods.
Right-of-way license: Pizitz building gets utility vault access
Pizitz, LLC gains permission to install utility vaults (for power, gas, and water lines) beneath city streets. This enables infrastructure for the Pizitz project while preserving public right-of-way access.
Pizitz gets permit to install street improvements in right-of-way
Developer Pizitz, LLC gains approval to add awnings, sidewalks, benches, lighting, bollards and trash cans in the public right-of-way, improving pedestrian conditions and streetscape.
City vacates unopened 30th Street South; clears right-of-way
Removes unused street from public ownership, freeing ~0.26 acres for private development or other use in the area between 1st and 2nd Avenues South.
Land area:
0.26 acres
Dance permit approved for The Syndicate, 427 20th Street South
Aaron Greene gains permission to operate dance entertainment at The Syndicate nightclub. The permit governs music, dancing, and late-night activity at this downtown venue.
Saturn Entertainment granted Division I dance permit at The Saturn
The Saturn nightclub at 200 41st Street South receives a city permit to operate as a dance venue. This allows the business to host dancing events.
Saturn Entertainment LLC seeks lounge liquor license at 200–41st Street South
New lounge liquor license application at The Saturn venue. City Council will hear from interested parties before deciding whether to grant the license.
Right-of-way license: Pizitz building gets utility vault access
Pizitz, LLC gains permission to install utility vaults (for power, gas, and water lines) beneath city streets. This enables infrastructure for the Pizitz project while preserving public right-of-way access.
City grants limousine license to Rob Conrad's Classic Cars
City issues operating permit for specialty limousine service at 3728 River Bend Lane. Allows the company to legally operate transport services on Birmingham streets.
L & G Family Enterprises gets restaurant liquor license at The Syndicate
Liquor license granted for a new or expanded restaurant operation at 427 20th Street South. The business can now legally serve alcohol on premises.
City grants limousine service license to Helena Exotic Car Rental
Helena Exotic Car Rental LLC is now licensed to operate an executive sedan limousine service in Birmingham. This routine regulatory approval opens the company to provide transportation services citywide.
City pays $8,015 to Citadel Broadcasting for CrossPlex ads
Sole-source advertising contract for the Birmingham CrossPlex. This spending was approved in the FY2014–2015 budget.
Council awards $505K drainage contract to Southeastern Sealcoating
Calico Winewood drainage improvements project moves forward with lowest competitive bid. Work addresses neighborhood stormwater management.
Budget amendment: $88.6K shifted across capital projects
City reallocates funds from medical infrastructure and road resurfacing to other capital priorities. These shifts may delay IMS improvements and street work in affected areas.