Public Works

Council awards $317K to Abramson LLC for Jefferson Avenue Bridge rail replacemen

City funds critical bridge safety upgrade on Jefferson Avenue. Work replaces aging railings to meet safety standards.

BBVA Compass Bowl Street Festival: Yarbrough Foodservice license approved

Yarbrough Festival Foodservice licensed to operate food and beverage service at the BBVA Compass Bowl Street Festival on January 3, 2014 at Magnolia Avenue and 20th Street. This permit allows the vendor to serve attendees at the downtown event.

WITHDRAWN ITEM 38. A Resolution setting a show cause public hearing to consider the matter of revoking the business license(s) issued to Family Dollar, 521 Center Street North, Birmingham, AL 35204 at the Council's regular meeting to be held in the Council

D Spot LLC seeks liquor license for Ensley lounge at 524 19th St

D Spot LLC is applying for a Lounge Retail Liquor Class I license to operate at 524 19th Street in Ensley. The council will hear from the applicant and all interested parties before deciding whether to approve the license.

City funds Holiday event at Railroad Park

City budget will support the December 21 Happy Holidays celebration at Railroad Park, a community gathering that promotes goodwill and public engagement in the neighborhood.

Annexation: Private parcel on 47th Ave North joins city limits

This 0.44-acre residential parcel enters Birmingham's jurisdiction, making it subject to city taxes, zoning rules, and services. Residents will now access city water, sewer, and police protection.

City funds Crossroads to Intervention with $30K annual contract

City commits $30,000 annually to Crossroads to Intervention, Inc. for services through June 2019. The sole-source procurement means the city chose this vendor without competitive bidding.

Dance permit approved for D Spot on 19th Street, Ensley

Local business owner Phalarious V. Harris gets approval to operate dance events at D Spot, a venue on 19th Street in Ensley.

Dance permit approved for Moma's & Sons, 37th Street S.W.

Jerome Reeves' Division I dance permit for the venue allows music and dancing to continue at this 37th Street location.

City allocates $30K to upgrade Fairview Park in Ensley

Fairview Park in Ensley gets new pavilion, sidewalks, and driveway improvements funded by the city.

City annexes 40.4-acre tract at Rex Lake Road

Land at 711 and 969 Rex Lake Road moves from unincorporated Jefferson County into Birmingham city limits. Residents gain city services and code enforcement; property owners' tax and zoning status may change.

Lounge liquor license approved for Moma's & Sons, 37th St S.W.

Reeves Security LLC receives a Class I Lounge Retail Liquor License for the establishment at 3537 37th Street S.W., authorizing on-premises alcohol service at the venue.

D Spot LLC seeks liquor license for Ensley lounge at 524 19th St

D Spot LLC is applying for a Lounge Retail Liquor Class I license to operate at 524 19th Street in Ensley. The council will hear from the applicant and all interested parties before deciding whether to approve the license.

KM Foodmart's beer and wine license transfer approved

KM Foodmart at 224 12th Street West can now sell beer and wine off-premises after obtaining city approval.

Off-premise beer/wine license transfer to Sunhill Chevron approved

KIPS Investments LLC gains permission to sell beer and wine at Sunhill Chevron (801 Sunhill Road N.W.). License transfers require council approval and public notice.

Liquor license application: Cochran's Lounge Bar, 2604 16th St N

William Cochran's application for a Class I Lounge Retail Liquor License at this North Birmingham location will proceed to hearing. Approval affects local zoning, neighborhood character, and business operations at the site.

Dance permit approved for Cochran's Lounge Bar

William Cochran's lounge at 2604 16th Street North now authorized to host Division I dance events. Permits determine which venues can legally operate dancing and entertainment activities.

Dance permit approved for D Spot on 19th Street, Ensley

Local business owner Phalarious V. Harris gets approval to operate dance events at D Spot, a venue on 19th Street in Ensley.

Subsurface rights vacated along 1st Ave & 18th St

City is releasing subsurface rights (543 sq ft total) beneath two downtown streets, potentially enabling utility or infrastructure projects. Public hearing January 7, 2014 to finalize the decision.

Sodexo gets beer and wine license renewal at Bartow Arena

Sodexo can continue serving beer and wine at Bartow Arena events and activities. This is a routine annual renewal for the downtown venue's food and beverage operations.