Public Works
Public Works items
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
City awards $175K sealcoating contract for 39th Street South
Southeastern Sealcoating will repair pavement and implement traffic calming on 39th Street South. Work improves road safety and condition for residents in that corridor.
Council awards $162K to Triple J Construction for One Federal Place sidewalk rep
Sidewalk repairs at One Federal Place will improve pedestrian safety and accessibility downtown. Work begins under competitive contract with the lowest qualified bidder.
Council awards $14,489 storm sewer contract to United Contractor
Storm sewer work at 7701 5th Avenue South improves drainage and reduces flooding risk in that area. Project is funded and ready to begin.
Steel City Pops gets permit for pushcart at 8th & 15th
Jim Watkins' mobile food vendor gets approval to operate Steel City Pops pushcart on the south side of 8th Avenue South near 15th Street South.
Helpmate Ministries renews annual bingo permit for Oak Grove Road
Helpmate Ministries continues operating bingo events on Fridays and Saturdays at 1286 Oak Grove Road to support community programs.
Storm water fund budget amended for fiscal 2015
Budget adjustments to the storm water fund may affect utility costs and drainage infrastructure spending. Details on specific changes were not provided in the agenda.
Birmingham Door to Door cab licenses amended
Amendment to operating permits for a limousine service. Changes to taxi/transportation licensing affect availability and fares for residents using these services.
Vape Loft liquor license approval for retail lounge at 29th Street South
Vape Loft LLC receives approval to operate a retail lounge liquor license at 720 29th Street South. This permit allows the business to serve alcohol on-premises.
Mobile food vendor permit approved for Melt Food Truck on 19th & 6th Ave
Melt Food Truck can now operate at two Birmingham locations. Adds street-vendor food options in downtown and midtown areas.
Vape Loft liquor license approval for retail lounge at 29th Street South
Vape Loft LLC receives approval to operate a retail lounge liquor license at 720 29th Street South. This permit allows the business to serve alcohol on-premises.
Itinerant Junk Dealer's Permit approved for Howard L. Beverly, Jr.
City approves a junk dealer license for 1617–91st Street North. Permits itinerant (mobile) junk collection and dealing in the area.
Council awards $37,795 gym floor contract to Covington Flooring
East Pinson Valley Recreation Center gets a new gym floor. Project improves facility for community members who use the center for sports and fitness.