Iron City Live is requesting a special retail liquor license for its venue on 22nd Street South. This decision determines whether alcohol sales are permitted at this location and affects neighborhood commerce and public safety.
Allows dancing at Iron City (513 22nd Street South) under a Division I permit. Residents near the venue may see increased foot traffic and noise during operating hours.
Allows food and beverage sales at the Sidewalk Moving Image Festival on 18th Street North; street closure affects traffic and parking in that corridor during the festival weekend.
Allows Jefferson County to maintain sanitary sewer infrastructure in Greenwood Park. Routine easement transfer with no direct cost to residents.
City pursues unpaid sales tax from a local business. Collection activity helps ensure all businesses pay fair share of tax obligations.
Mike's Crossroads at 100 3rd Avenue North faces a public hearing where the City Council will decide whether to revoke its business license. The outcome will determine whether the business can continue operating in Birmingham.
Smooths roads on Powell Avenue through a competitive bid process. Karma Construction won the lowest bid at $40,056.50.
Birmingham Artwalk, Inc. gets permission to hold a public art event on Morris Avenue (22nd–23rd Street North) on September 7–8, 2012. The event will temporarily close or restrict vehicle traffic in that area.
Allows private sign installation in public right-of-way on 2nd Avenue South. Routine permit decision with no direct impact on most residents.
Sets spending on storm water management and drainage infrastructure for the next fiscal year. Affects water quality, flood mitigation, and maintenance of city storm systems.
Mayor gains authority to negotiate and sign a state-funded road resurfacing agreement. Project details and affected streets not yet specified in this authorization item.
ALDOT grant funds pavement work on Jefferson Avenue between 50th and 40th Streets. Improves road conditions for residents and commuters in that corridor.
This 3,767-square-foot alleyway becomes private property for the adjacent owners (Byrd, Sentell, and The Baby Foundation), removing public access and city maintenance responsibility in that area.
Sole-source contract for subsurface exploration and storm water monitoring on an infrastructure project (likely Crossplains area). Site investigations inform project design and safety.
Redirects $2 million in federal TIGER grant matching funds from one street project to the Road to Recover initiative. Affects which neighborhoods get infrastructure improvements next.
City gains additional public land between Avenue H–I and 20th–21st Streets to widen alleys and support a new retail building. Clears the path for development while expanding public space in that area.
City allows Derek Waltchack to install a sign on public right-of-way along 18th Street South, a decision affecting how the street's public space is used.
New covered bus shelter at 19th Street and Pearson Avenue provides safer waiting space for transit riders in this corridor.
Airport Express gets city permission to operate shuttle buses to/from Birmingham airport. This affects travelers' transportation options and competition in airport ground service.