Public right-of-way (3,504 sq ft) is being removed from city control, allowing adjacent property owners to claim or develop the former alley space. This affects land use and access in the 36th Way North and 9th Avenue North area.
Sodexo can now sell beer and wine at Bartow Arena events, adding food and beverage revenue to the city venue. Affects concessions and pricing for patrons.
Grants the Water Works Board a corridor to enter and exit through the Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark site for infrastructure access and maintenance. Balances utility operations with preservation of the historic landmark.
Property owner James Otis Caldwell gets permission to repair a condemned building in Ensley, moving it toward occupancy or sale. Removes a blighted structure from the neighborhood.
Property owner Morgan McClain receives permit to repair a condemned building in Ensley, clearing the way for rehabilitation or redevelopment of the site.
City moves money between budget categories to pay for wrought iron fencing, likely for public facilities or infrastructure. Citizens should know when public funds change allocation, even in modest amounts.
City moves money between budget categories to pay for wrought iron fencing, likely for public facilities or infrastructure. Citizens should know when public funds change allocation, even in modest amounts.
City is giving up public street and sidewalk space between 60th–61st Streets South and 1st Avenue–Georgia Road to private developer WF Real Property Resources. Once vacated, the land becomes private property unavailable to the public.
The city formally removes an unsafe structure from the property, clearing the way for demolition or redevelopment. This removes a blight hazard in the neighborhood.
Improved fire protection and water flow for this residential block. Funded through existing 2014 capital budget.
City awards federal grant funding to improve streets, sidewalks, and pedestrian safety in Ensley. Project is part of a larger TIGER phase 2 initiative to modernize neighborhood infrastructure.
Budget amendment redirects public facilities and infrastructure grant funds to a fencing contractor. The city is shifting money between accounts to pay for wrought iron fencing work.
This removes a small stretch of public right-of-way from city control. The change affects about 0.19 acres near 14th–15th Streets North and may open the way for private development or consolidation of adjacent properties.
Application for a junk dealer permit requires Council approval. Neighbors and interested parties have opportunity to speak at the hearing.
Property owner at 1739 18th Street will owe a $2,700 special assessment to cover public works costs. This charge becomes a lien on the property.
Momentum Telecom will establish a new facility in Birmingham with at least 60 jobs. The project agreement sets terms for operations and employment at the Montclair Road location.
City will decide whether to vacate a small alley (about one-tenth acre) in the area. If approved, the alley could be closed or transferred to adjacent property owners, affecting land use and access in the neighborhood.
Super Shell wins permission to sell beer and wine at its Bessemer Road location. The transfer allows the store to expand its beverage offerings.
City commits $7,750 to appraise properties for the Tiger-Wenonah Road Project, a routine step in public works planning that determines fair land values.
New restaurant comes to 101 Resource Center Parkway, operated by Fern Street Enterprise. Part of the city's efforts to activate public properties with local business partnerships.