Council awards $167,970 garbage truck to Sansom Equipment
Parks & Recreation gets new equipment for trash collection and street cleanup. Purchase was competitive-bid from the general fund.
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Storm water services contract awarded to Michael Baker International for $450K
Mobile commits $450,000 to professional engineering services for storm water management, improving the city's flood prevention and drainage infrastructure.
Dauphin Street right-of-way: Mayor accepts deeds for signal upgrades
City acquires land rights along Dauphin Street between I-65 and Sage Avenue to upgrade traffic signals and improve street access near SpringHill Memorial Hospital.
City reimburses MAWSS $244,100 for Dauphin Street water work
Mobile reimburses the water utility for improvements to Dauphin Street between Springhill Memorial Hospital and Sage Avenue. The public benefits from upgraded water infrastructure in this corridor.
City approves $783K traffic signal upgrades with state DOT
Improved signal detection systems will reduce traffic delays and improve intersection safety throughout the city.
Council approves $2.2M cost overrun for BRT roadway improvements
Birmingham's bus rapid transit project will cost $2.2 million more than originally planned. The extra spending goes to contractor Brasfield & Gorrie for roadway and transit station work.
Outdoor café permits: expanded eligibility and rules
Changes who can operate sidewalk cafés and how. Affects restaurant owners seeking to expand seating and foot traffic on public streets.
City grants operating permit to Clazzy Elegance executive car service
Clazzy Elegance, LLC gains authority to operate an executive sedan service at 1800 Marlin Springs Road. The company received two certificates of public necessity and convenience, regulatory approvals required for transportation service providers.
City commits $23,500 to match Village of Springhill streetscape grant
Mobile is dedicating capital improvement funds to help the Village of Springhill secure a streetscape project. The grant match funds improvements to public spaces and streets in the District 5 neighborhood.
City acquires right-of-way at 3661 Dauphin Street for $198K
City will spend $198,000 plus closing costs to obtain deed access at 3661 Dauphin Street, likely enabling a public works or infrastructure project in the area.
Land area:
1 parcel
Noise waiver approved: Canal Street event March 29, 11 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Julia Hatley receives temporary permission to exceed noise limits on Canal Street (between Broad and Washington) on March 29, allowing an event to proceed that would otherwise violate city ordinance.
Noise waiver approved for 4791 LeSure Road, March 28-29
Johnnie Robinson gets permission to make noise until 2:00 a.m. on March 28 and 29 at 4791 LeSure Road in District 4 — neighbors in the area may experience extended sound during those dates.
Council awards $70,000 to Geotechnical Engineering Testing for 2024 road resurfa
City hires engineer to test soil and pavement conditions on roads marked for repair this year. Results will guide which streets get resurfaced first and how to do the work safely.
Garbage collection rules amended: new penalties for violations
Changes to trash regulations and fines for households that violate garbage collection rules. Residents should know what's prohibited and what penalties apply.
Capital project renamed: 2900 Dauphin Street renovations for 311 Call Center
Redirects existing capital funds to upgrade the city's 311 Call Center facility and file storage at 2900 Dauphin Street, improving service infrastructure without new spending.
City grants 70-foot road easement to Scannell Properties #569
City is giving Scannell Properties #569 permanent access rights across city property. This enables development or operations on the private parcel but ties up public right-of-way.
Ordinance amends street banner rules (4-5-31)
Changes regulations for signs and banners hung over city streets. Details of the change are incomplete in the agenda.
City approves Dog River Clear Water Revival funding
Mobile commits general-fund money to Dog River Clear Water Revival, LLC for public waterway restoration. Project aims to improve water quality in Dog River.
City approves $169,800 street light purchase from Graybar Electric
Mobile is buying street light luminaries to improve public lighting across the city. This purchase supports infrastructure maintenance and neighborhood visibility.