C & S Charter and Tours gets 3 limousine service licenses
Grants a Birmingham business authorization to operate three limousine services on city streets. No direct resident impact on rates or access.
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Council grants 27 taxi licenses to American Cab Company
American Cab Company receives authority to operate 27 taxicabs on Birmingham streets. These certificates enable commercial taxi service across the city.
Budget amendment: $145.5K for street repairs and lighting
City dedicates funds to fix streets, repaint lanes, and repair street lights across Birmingham. Improves safety and visibility for drivers and pedestrians.
DART Blue Line rerouted 6 months to serve Railroad Park
Transit riders heading to Railroad Park will get direct DART Blue Line service for six months, ending September 30, 2013. Improves access to the downtown entertainment district.
Red Cross gets permit for Paint the Town Red event April 20
The American National Red Cross can hold the Paint the Town Red community event on April 20 at 19th Street South and Powell Avenue. Street closures and special event rules will apply in the area.
City grants limousine license to Supreme Limousine, LLC
Supreme Limousine, LLC, based in Chelsea, receives four certificates to operate a limousine service in Birmingham. New transportation vendors on city streets undergo public approval.
Liquor license application: Sunset Lounge, 409 41st Street South
Council will hear Randy Shunnarah's application to operate a Class I Lounge liquor license at Sunset Lounge. Neighbors and interested residents can attend the hearing and comment on the proposal.
$1M allocated to High Ore Line Complete Streets project
Federal grant funding improves pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure on High Ore Line; project is part of larger Road to Recovery initiative aimed at safer, more accessible street connectivity.
City pays $800 to Westridge Apartments for Huffman High access easement
The city is acquiring a street right-of-way and temporary construction easement from Westridge Apartments to improve vehicle access to Huffman High School. This clears the way for the school access project to proceed.
Land area:
1 parcel
City awards $484K street contract to Visions Landscapes for Gateway Project
Street improvements in the Gateway Improvements Phase 1 project funded by state grant. Work by Visions Landscapes, Inc. (Irondale).
City hires Goodwyn Mills & Cawood for $348.7K road resurfacing work
Council approves a contract for construction engineering services on an Alabama Department of Transportation resurfacing project. Funded by state grant; no local tax dollars committed.
Dance permit hearing: Sunset Lounge, 409 41st Street South
City Council will hear from Randy Shunnarah and the public about a Division I dance permit for Sunset Lounge in the Ensley area. Decision affects nightlife licensing and neighborhood operations.
Dance permit approved for Steel City Entertainment LLC
Johnny Scruggs receives a Division I Dance Permit to operate at 89 Robert Jemison Road, allowing the entertainment venue to host dancing and related activities.
Liquor license for Lava lounge, 89 Robert Jemison Road
Steel City Entertainment LLC seeks a Class I retail liquor license for Lava, a lounge at 89 Robert Jemison Road. City approval allows the establishment to serve alcohol.
City honors Cornelia Cobb with street sign in Enon Ridge
The city will erect a commemorative sign on 15th Avenue North recognizing Cornelia Cobb's contributions to the Enon Ridge neighborhood.
City awards garbage collection contract to Allied Waste Services
Council approved competitive bidding to provide dumpster and waste collection services across city operations for one year. Citizens may see this reflected in city service levels and operational costs.
Do Dah Day, Inc. gets special events retail license for May 18 festival
Do Dah Day will operate retail vendors at Caldwell Park and Rhodes Park on May 18, 2013. The license lets the nonprofit run food and merchandise sales during the community event.
Lounge Liquor License: Sunset Lounge, 409 41st Street South
Public hearing on a new liquor license application for a lounge in the 41st Street South area. City will consider whether to approve retail alcohol sales at this location.
Dance permit granted for Sunset Lounge on 41st Street South
Sunset Lounge at 409-41st Street South is approved to operate as a Division I dance venue. This allows the venue to legally host live music and dancing events in the neighborhood.
Amend 1959 water easement contract with U.S. Steel
Updates a 67-year-old industrial water pipeline easement agreement with USS. The amendment clarifies terms between the city and the steel corporation's water access rights.