Special Events Retail License approved for Food+Heritage Festival
Allows vendors to sell food and goods at Food+Heritage Festival on September 19, 2025, at 29th Street between 2nd Avenue. Extends retail permissions granted earlier this year.
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City approves $6,750 agreement with Sidewalk Film Center & Cinema
The city commits $6,750 in general funds to Sidewalk Film Center & Cinema, supporting a local cultural venue.
City awards $194.8K contract to Bright Future Electric for City Hall lighting up
City Hall's exterior lighting will be upgraded. The $194,800 contract with Bright Future Electric is a public spending decision on building maintenance.
Air purification systems for 30 fire stations: $1.05M sole-source deal
City awards $1.05M to Magne Grip for AirHawk air purifiers in all 30 fire stations, improving air quality for firefighters and the public they serve.
City awards $3.1M contract to Gillespie Construction for 40th Street North impro
Gillespie Construction will upgrade 40th Street North in Birmingham under a $3.1M contract after a competitive bid process. This is a significant street improvement project affecting traffic and infrastructure in the area.
City Hall security cameras: $26,725 contract to Johnson Controls
City spending $26,725 on exterior camera system for City Hall at 710 20th Street North. Improves security monitoring of municipal building.
City Hall security upgrades: $5,999.66 for access panels and card readers
City Hall gets new access control equipment to improve building security. Work includes card readers and electronic access panels at the main municipal building.
Event Concessions approved for retail sales at Fiesta on Sept. 27
Event Concessions, Inc. gets a special retail license to sell food and merchandise at the Fiesta event at Linn Park on September 27, 2025.
Restaurant liquor license for Slide Café, 1025 20th Street South
RL Restaurant Group's application to serve alcohol at Slide Café will be decided. This is a standard local licensing decision affecting the business and neighborhood.
Liquor license approved: The Ghoul Squad at 906 40th Street North
The Ghoul Squad, LLC receives a Special Retail Liquor License (Type 160) for its location at 906 40th Street North, allowing beer and wine sales at the establishment.
Special Events license granted for Food+Heritage Festival
Event Concessions, Inc. gets approval to sell food and beverages at the Food+Heritage Festival on September 19, 2025, at 29th Street.
Birmingham Museum of Art: $52,762 boiler tank replacement
Museum receives critical infrastructure repair to prevent boiler system failure. Project addresses aging mechanical equipment at the city's major cultural institution.
City awards $48K to Carr Development for Railroad Park brick paver repairs
Repairs to brick pavers at Railroad Park and downtown locations restore public walkways and improve pedestrian safety in key civic spaces.
City approves agreement with Jefferson County Soil and Water Conservation Founda
City partnership with soil and water conservation group will support local environmental and water resource management initiatives.
City awards $370K construction contract to AMAC Construction
Council approved a no-bid contract with AMAC Construction for 2025 general construction work. Public spending decisions deserve transparency, even on consent agendas.
Sole-source: J.H Wright awarded $77.8K pump replacement at Eastern Area Landfill
City spends $77,814 on emergency leachate pump repair at the landfill — critical maintenance to prevent environmental issues and operational disruptions.
City orders fire hydrants installed on Hugh Denman Road SW
New fire hydrants improve emergency response times and water access for firefighting on Hugh Denman Road. Funded through the capital improvement budget.
Sole-source: Leachate pump replacement at New Georgia Landfill, $33,430
Landfill maintenance keeps groundwater safe from contamination. This pump replacement is a routine operational fix on consent.
City awards $4.5M road resurfacing contract to Dunn Construction
Dunn Construction will resurface streets across Birmingham through contract ENG 2025-014. Project scope and timeline not yet detailed in available materials.
Council awards $4M citywide road resurfacing to Dunn Construction
Dunn Construction will resurface multiple streets across Birmingham under a $4.0M contract. Road work typically begins within weeks and affects commute times during construction phases.