Birmingham transfers three parcels on 93rd Street North and 6th Avenue North to a private cemetery operator. The city loses public control of the land; residents should know what public assets are being sold and at what terms.
Rare Transportation LLC loses three certificates to operate transportation services in Birmingham. This ends the company's public transit operating authority.
Unincorporated land becomes subject to city zoning, taxes, and services. Expands city jurisdiction over steel company operations in the area.
City acquiring land rights on Five Mile Road for Phase 1 street improvements. Payment compensates property owners for use of their land.
Birmingham is receiving matching grants to fund complete streets improvements in Jones Valley, bringing safer pedestrian access and better traffic flow to the neighborhood.
Engineering and surveying for the 2nd Street Extension will move forward with a $22,500 contract. This is the design phase that precedes construction on the street project.
City sets aside $77,000 for engineering design to improve drainage on Alabama Avenue. Work will identify solutions to address flooding or water management issues on the street.
YGMR LLC gains rights to serve alcohol at Olympia Catering Plus on Bessemer Road. This affects where residents can purchase beer, wine, and spirits in the area.
City hires engineering firm to design street improvements on Pearson Avenue SW. Project will improve road conditions and infrastructure in the area.
Owner Ellis Baptiste can now make repairs to bring the condemned property back to code. Progress toward reclaiming a blighted property in the neighborhood.
Property owner Alfonso Smith gets approval to repair a condemned house at 2017 10th Street in Pratt City, a step toward bringing the vacant structure back into use.
Alabama Power Foundation funding supports a multimodal corridor—safer walking and biking routes—in Enon Ridge under the Civil Rights Complete Streets program.
Adds seating in the public right-of-way at 4th Avenue and 22nd Street, improving pedestrian amenities downtown.
Property owner gains permission to repair a condemned building in Ensley Highlands, moving the parcel toward occupancy and reducing blight in the neighborhood.
U.S. Steel's 711 Rex Lake Road property will shift from unincorporated county to city jurisdiction, bringing it under city zoning, taxation, and service rules. Expands the city's tax base and boundary.
City committing $43,325 to evaluate storm sewer conditions on 41st Street, likely informing future repairs or upgrades that could affect drainage and flooding risk in the area.
City approves repair of aging stormwater infrastructure on 41st Street. Project improves drainage and road safety in the area.
U.S. Steel's Rex Lake Road property enters Birmingham's jurisdiction and tax base. The annexation expands city boundaries and brings industrial land under municipal zoning and service rules.
Council sends $1,500 to West Center Street JCCEO Head Start Center to purchase books for its lending library, supporting early literacy access for young learners.