Public Works

Dance permit approved for E.S. Infinity LLC at 20th Street South

Allows Eric Small to operate a Division I dance venue at 1024 20th Street South, bringing a new entertainment use to the neighborhood.

Jefferson Avenue street improvement: second contract amendment with Engineering

City amending contract with Engineering Design Technologies for Jefferson Avenue improvements. Full scope and cost change not available in agenda text.

City vacates 20th Street North for private owners

City gives up public right-of-way on 9,000 sq ft of unopened street between Burlington Northern Railroad and 27th Ave North to three private owners. Removes municipal control of that corridor.

City awards $472K engineering contract for Jones Valley streetwork

Funds surveying and design for Complete Streets improvements on Jones Valley and Enon Ridge. Project aims to improve pedestrian and vehicle access in these neighborhoods.

City hires A.G. Gaston for $377K Pratt City street improvements

Surveying and engineering work kicks off Phase 1 of Pratt City Complete Streets project, improving neighborhood access and street infrastructure.

Pratt City access improvements: $96.5K engineering contract

Sole-source contract funds surveying and design work for street improvements in Pratt City (Phase 2 of Ensley). Residents will see better access to neighborhood streets.

City transfers sewer easement to Jefferson County for Parkside Baseball Park

City approves transfer of underground sewer rights to Jefferson County needed for the Parkside Baseball Park project. Allows the park development to proceed with proper utility infrastructure.

INVOCATION: Reverend Andra D. Sparks, Pastor of 45th Street Baptist Church

Disaster relief: $14.2K awarded to Reynolds for home rehab at 1503 Columbia

Gwendolyn Reynolds receives $14,222 in disaster relief assistance to repair her home at 1503 Columbia Street. This direct aid helps recover from disaster damage and restore residential stability in the neighborhood.

City awards $14K disaster relief to rehabilitate home at 1405 22nd St N

Resident Louise Smith receives $14,000 in disaster relief to repair her residential structure, helping restore a home damaged by disaster.

City pays $150 for construction easement on Hooper City Phase IV project

Hooper City Phase IV street and drainage improvements require temporary access across private property at 3417–6th S. Property owners Campbell and Irby receive $150 for the easement.

Disaster relief: $1,548.55 for home repair at 1804 34th Street, Ensley

City disaster relief funds support residential rehabilitation in Ensley. Homeowner Aishea A. Turner receives assistance for emergency repairs.

City awards $14,950 disaster relief for home repair at 320 Lorain Street

Resident Andre Sparks receives city funding to rehabilitate his home after disaster damage. The assistance helps stabilize housing in the neighborhood.

City pays $100 for temporary construction easement at 3408 6th Street West

City acquiring right to access private land temporarily for Hooper City Phase IV street and drainage work. Small payment compensates property owner.

Council awards $574K access improvements contract to Karma Construction

Karma Construction will upgrade accessibility at Parker High School through a competitively bid contract. The project improves building access for students and staff.

Condemnation repair permit issued for 4344 Newton Street

Property owner Dennis Middlebrooks can now repair the condemned building at 4344 Newton Street, moving the property toward reuse rather than demolition.

Memorial street signs installed at Jefferson Avenue intersections

City honors a community member with two memorial street signs in Jones Valley neighborhood on Jefferson Avenue.

City funds Railroad Park music series with $500 grant

General fund pays Railroad Park Foundation to support "Relax by the Tracks" community music series.

Public hearing set on vacation of 12th Place SW airspace

Council will consider allowing CSX or a developer to use 4,889 sq ft of city-owned airspace above 12th Place SW. Outcome affects public access and future use of the corridor between Northland Avenue and the railroad.

Public hearing set Oct 30 on vacating unopened alley near Hixon Street

City Council will consider closing an unopened alley between Hixon and Hibernian Streets. Vacating the alley may affect property access and land use in the area.