Council awards $372K street safety contract to Gillespie Construction
East Lake neighborhood gets safer streets with this contractor award for right-of-way improvements. Work includes traffic and pedestrian safety upgrades.
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Council awards $372K to Gillespie Construction for East Lake street safety proje
City contracts with Gillespie Construction to improve pedestrian and traffic safety on streets in the East Lake neighborhood through right-of-way upgrades.
John Thompson gets waiver for noise at 250 Marine Street on March 14
John Thompson's event at 250 Marine Street in District 2 has been approved to make noise from noon to 10 p.m. on March 14, 2026—an exception to the city's noise rules for that date and location.
O'Daly's Irish Pub gets noise waiver for March 14 event
Extended hours (9 p.m.–midnight) on Dauphin Street may mean louder music and activity near neighboring residences and businesses in District 2.
O'Daly's Irish Pub gets noise waiver for St. Patrick's Day
O'Daly's can operate without noise restrictions on March 17, 2026, from 9 p.m. to midnight at 564 Dauphin Street (District 2). Neighbors in the area may experience extended loud music and activity that night.
Noise waiver approved for 104 S. Royal Street June 13, noon-5pm
Barbara Davis receives permission to exceed noise limits at her Royal Street location for 5 hours on June 13—likely for a private event or activity in District 2.
Conditional use permit sought for 5-parcel Government/Conti Street development
Council will decide whether to allow a new use at Government and Conti Streets. Decision affects what can be built or operated at this downtown location.
Land area:
5 parcels
City approves $24,928 contract for storm drain cleanup on Center St.
A & D Cromwell Concrete & Construction will remove vegetation and debris from storm drains between Center St. and Springhill Ave., reducing flood risk in the area.
Storm drainage cleanup: $18K contract to Best Price Services
City contracts with Best Price Services to clear vegetation and debris from storm drains along Ralston Road to Airport Boulevard, reducing flood risk in the area.
City awards $22,230 contract to J J Quality Homes for storm drain cleanup
Clears vegetation debris from storm drainage along I-65 Service Road corridor to improve stormwater flow and prevent flooding in the area.
City awards $18,771.95 to Major League Landscaping for storm drain debris remova
Public Works clears vegetation and debris from storm drainage along Westhaven Drive to prevent flooding and maintain drainage infrastructure.
Easements granted for Woodcock Creek drainage project
City secures permanent rights to private land for stormwater improvements on Woodcock Creek's West Branch. Allows construction and long-term maintenance of drainage infrastructure to reduce flooding.
City signs intergovernmental agreement with Birmingham Je
Establishes a formal partnership between the City and Birmingham Je, likely affecting public services or infrastructure operations. Details of the agreement's scope and impact are unclear from the truncated title.
Mobile Arena gets $323,436 ice resurfacing machine from Zamboni
City spends $323,436 to buy a professional Zamboni resurfacer for the Mobile Arena, replacing or upgrading ice maintenance capability for hockey and skating events.
American Cancer Society gets noise waiver for March 7 Canal Street event
American Cancer Society event on Canal Street (between Broad & Washington) will be louder than usual on March 7, 11 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Local traffic and businesses in District 2 may experience elevated noise during those hours.
Noise waiver approved: Government & Dearborn event on May 2
Kacey Chappelear gets permission to hold an event at Government and Dearborn (District 2) on May 2, 2026, from 8 a.m. to noon without noise restrictions.
Public hearing set: Conditional Use Permit for five-property site in District 2
Council will hear a proposal to grant special zoning permission for mixed properties on Government Street and Conti Street. Public comment opportunity at the hearing.
Land area:
5 parcels
OVG Parking hired to operate Claiborne Street Garage
Parking facility management shifts to private contractor. Agreement terms—revenue share, maintenance standards, and user fees—will affect how residents and visitors experience downtown parking.
City awards $81K tennis court resurfacing contract to Clark, Greer, Latham
Copeland-Cox Tennis Center gets new playing surface. Project improves public recreational facilities used by local players and teams.
Conditional Use Permit proposed for five properties on Government, Espejo, and C
City will decide what uses are allowed at these five downtown parcels. The permit outcome determines what can be built or operated at these locations and affects neighboring properties and traffic patterns.
Land area:
5 parcels