Public Works

Special Events License approved for Jeep Club Meet-Up, July 7

HOA Restaurant Holder LLC gets permission to hold a Jeep Club gathering at 1917 Edwards Lake Road parking lot on July 7, 2023.

P ITEM 15. WITHDRAWN An Ordinance to set additional requirements for council appointments to the Water Works Board of the City of Birmingham, beyond residency within the city and being a customer of the board, to ensure high standards of profession

Special Events License approved for Bike Night on June 13

HOA Restaurant Holder LLC gets permission to serve food and beverages at the Bike Night event in the Oak Grove Road parking lot on June 13, 2023.

Mayor authorized to apply for DOE infrastructure grants

City can pursue federal energy and infrastructure funding to support public works projects and potentially lower costs for residents.

Special Events License approved for Bike Night, July 11

HOA Restaurant Holder LLC can serve food and beverages at the Bike Night event in the Oak Grove Road parking lot on July 11, 2023.

Liquor license approved for Lovely Time Event Center

Unique Learning LLC receives permission to serve alcohol at the event venue on Carson Road. The license allows retail liquor sales at the location.

City contracts with Crossroads To Intervention for counseling services

City residents gain access to substance abuse, mental health, domestic violence, and anger management counseling through this provider partnership.

Condemnation repair permit issued for 4345 Greenwood Street

Property owner Serafin Medrano can now repair the condemned building at 4345 Greenwood Street and bring it back to code compliance.

Condemnation repair permit issued for 824 Illinois Road

Owner Sandy Whitted can now repair the condemned property at 824 Illinois Road. This allows the building to be brought into code compliance and returned to use.

Water Works Board appointments get new professionalism standards

Council will add qualification requirements—beyond city residency and customer status—for board appointments. This shapes who oversees the water utility's governance and decisions that affect your service and rates.

Condemnation repair permit issued for 537 Shelby Street

Property owners Daniel and Debbie Doakes receive permission to repair a condemned building in Pratt City, allowing work to proceed to bring the structure into code compliance.

City pays $18,378 to B&D Electric for water system repairs

Motor and pump repairs keep water flowing properly to neighborhoods. This no-bid contract fix restores circulation and pressure in the city's water system.

City awards $2.4M road resurfacing contract to Dunn Construction

Citywide street resurfacing project to improve road conditions across Birmingham. Work funded through capital improvements; contract goes to lowest qualified bidder.

Council approves $218K flooring contract for Birmingham Public Library

Library gets new flooring and installation as part of facility maintenance. Improves public space accessibility and comfort for visitors.

City pays $100 for temporary construction easement on 37th Court West

Street improvements to 37th Court West require temporary access across John C. Whatley's property. Easement payment is routine for public works projects.

Chevron transfers beer and wine license to Arkadelphia Marathon station

Interstate 65 Chevron's Marathon Gas Station at 1164 Arkadelphia Road gains off-premise beer and wine sales approval. Residents in the area may see expanded alcohol retail availability.

City vacates 4,654 sq ft alley at 57th St & 1st Ave

Public right-of-way near 57th Street and 1st Avenue will be removed from city control, potentially allowing adjoining property owners to use or develop the alley space. This changes street access and property boundaries in the area.

Nori, Inc. applies for restaurant liquor license at 4704 Cahaba River Road

Nori Thai and Sushi Restaurant seeks approval to serve alcohol. Public hearing will allow residents to comment on the license application.

Sole-source: Gray Quarter Inc. contract for network infrastructure and software

City commits to professional services contract with Gray Quarter Inc. for network and software expertise. Dollar amount not disclosed in item text.

Council vacates 35,099 sq ft right-of-way near Milan Court

City is giving up public right-of-way land (about 0.8 acres) parallel to Zurich Road. This removes a strip of public property from city control; check if this affects your access to or use of nearby streets or future development plans for the area.