Operating permit granted to Enjoy Entertainment for luxury tour bus
City grants Enjoy Entertainment a public convenience permit to operate a luxury tour bus service. New commercial transportation operator begins service in Birmingham.
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Covenants recorded for 1231-1235 23rd Street South properties
Legal restrictions on how these two properties can be used will be formally recorded. Modifies a prior settlement agreement affecting future development or use of the parcels.
Land area:
2 parcels
City sets aside $700,773 for 7th Avenue Streetscape project
State grant funds improvements to 7th Avenue, likely including sidewalks, lighting, or street trees to enhance pedestrian safety and neighborhood appeal.
KKR Inc. seeks beer and wine license for C-Store at 1316 Bessemer Road
KKR Inc. is applying to transfer an off-premise beer and wine license to a convenience store in your neighborhood. The council will hear from interested parties before deciding whether to approve the license.
City approves deed restrictions for 23rd Street South properties
The city is placing deed restrictions on two properties at 1231–1235 23rd Street South, modifying terms of a prior settlement. This limits future use or development of those parcels and binds future owners to the same restrictions.
Land area:
2 parcels
City pays $4,970 for temporary street easement at Hagood TAP project
Property owner Todd Boozer receives payment for allowing construction access across his land during the Hagood street improvement project, funded by a state grant.
Land area:
1 parcel
Towing service license approved for Roosevelt Brock Jr. in Centerpoint
Roosevelt Brock Jr. is licensed to operate one wrecker on Birmingham streets from a base at The Kee in Centerpoint, Alabama.
City approves special events license for Moe's BBQ Wing Fest
Lakeview Oyster House receives permit to serve alcohol and operate a street festival on 29th Street South (between 7th and 8th Avenues South) on June 26, 2021. Residents in that area should expect street closures and increased activity that day.
Public hearing set on vacation of right-of-way at 9th Court North
Council will consider closing 4,535 square feet of public street right-of-way along 9th Court North between 50th and 51st Street North. Hearing scheduled May 25, 2021.
Land area:
0.10 acres
Council approves towing license for Robert Hollis, 4 wreckers
On Call Towing at 3502 Inverness Cliff Drive gains permission to operate four tow trucks on city streets, expanding roadside recovery services in Birmingham.
City assents to vacation of right-of-way near Red Mountain Expressway
City gives up public claim to a small strip of land (about 0.15 acres) between 24th Street South and the Red Mountain Expressway, clearing title for private development or use in that area.
Land area:
0.14 acres
Council vacates airspace and alley on 2nd-17th Avenue South
Removes city-owned right-of-way to allow private development above 2nd Avenue and along 17th Street South; affects ~3,311 square feet of public land.
City vacates air space and alley on 2nd & 17th Avenues South
Frees up 3,300 square feet of public right-of-way along 2nd Avenue South and 17th Street South for private development or use. Affects property at the 16th–17th Street corridor.
City vacates unused right-of-way strip for Philippa McClellan Bain
Philippa McClellan Bain gains legal control of a narrow strip of city-owned land (13,615 sq ft) between Pawnee Avenue and Argyle Road at 3200 Argyle Road that has been unpaved and unused.
Land area:
0.31 acres
Vacation of alleyway between 2nd and 3rd Avenues North approved
Council approved closure of 1,500 square feet of public alleyway between 2nd and 3rd Avenues North (25th to Carraway). Property access or drainage in the area may change.
Council approves towing license for Spencer Motors in Bessemer
Grants Tony Duane Spencer permission to operate one wrecker vehicle on Birmingham streets from his Bessemer location.
City awards $68,950 to Allsteel Homecraft for Boutwell Auditorium security fenci
Boutwell Auditorium gets upgraded security fencing. The city selected the lowest competitive bid from Allsteel Homecraft after receiving multiple proposals.
Groome Transportation granted jitney operating permits (37 vehicles)
Groome Transportation gains authority to operate 37 jitney vehicles in Birmingham, expanding local shared transportation options. The certificates of public necessity authorize scheduled shared-ride service in the city.
City grants trail easement to Freshwater Land Trust
Creates a public trail corridor along 1st Avenue South by allowing Freshwater Land Trust to use city property for trail construction and maintenance.
Public hearing set: Air space vacation on 2nd Avenue South
City Council will hear arguments on whether to allow the permanent vacation of air space (above street level) along a downtown block. The outcome affects property development rights and street use in the area.