Public Works

City grants water utility permanent easement across city property

Water Works Board gains access to maintain or expand service infrastructure through city land. The easement is permanent and affects future use of the affected property.

City accepts state road-safety grant from Alabama DOT

Birmingham will receive state grant funds to improve local road safety through the Alabama Department of Transportation's Local Roads Safety Initiative. The City will apply, accept, and spend these funds on qualifying safety improvements.

Budget amendment: $275K reallocated from consulting, professional fees

City is shifting $275,000 between budget categories to fund unspecified needs. The move comes from consulting and street lighting maintenance accounts in the general fund for fiscal year 2021.

Storm Water Fund Budget adopted for fiscal 2022

Council sets spending priorities for storm water infrastructure, maintenance, and flood prevention. Budget includes amendments to address community needs.

License revocation hearing: Club Euphoria, 715 15th St West

Council will hold a public hearing on whether to revoke the business licenses for Club Euphoria/Euphoria Sports Bar & Hookah Lounge. The outcome determines whether the business can continue operating at this location.

The Hive Bham LLC: Restaurant liquor license transfer at 1006–20th St S

The Hive requests approval to move its restaurant liquor license to 1006–20th Street South. The decision affects alcohol service permissions at that location.

Council awards $3,500 masonry repair contract to C.P. Construction

David Vann Municipal Court Building gets masonry repairs through competitive bidding. This is routine maintenance to preserve the courthouse.

City accepts alley dedication in College Park Phase 1

New alley right of way near 51st Street in Ensley enables College Park development to proceed. Provides improved access and drainage infrastructure for the neighborhood.

License revocation hearing set for Club Euphoria

City Council will hold a public hearing June 29 to decide whether to revoke the business licenses for Club Euphoria/Euphoria Sports Bar & Hookah Lounge at 715 15th Street West. The outcome will determine whether the establishment can continue operating.

City approves $1,500 payment to Metro Monitor for media monitoring

The city pays a media monitoring firm to track broadcast and online coverage of city news and decisions.

(ph) ITEM 3. WITHDRAWN A Resolution relative to the application of Artifice LLC for a Special Retail Liquor License 160 to be used at Artifice, 101 - 40th Street South, Birmingham, and the hearing of all interested parties. (Submitted by Councilor William

City awards $50K sole-source contract to Courtney French Broadcasting

City commits $50,000 to Courtney French Broadcasting without competitive bidding. Sole-source contracts bypass the standard procurement process and warrant public oversight.

Beer and wine license transfer approved for M & A Market

Millennium 2 LLC receives approval to transfer an off-premise beer and wine license to operate at 1500 - 18th Street North. The license allows the business to sell beer and wine for off-site consumption.

Artifice LLC seeks Special Retail Liquor License at 40th Street South

Artifice LLC is applying for a Special Retail Liquor License at 101 - 40th Street South. The council will hold a hearing to consider the application and hear from interested parties in the neighborhood.

Birmingham AIDS Outreach renews annual bingo permit

Renewal allows the nonprofit to hold fundraising bingo games on Monday nights at one of two locations, supporting HIV/AIDS services in the community.

City vacates 4,535 sq ft of 9th Court North for property consolidation

Casanova and Summerlin can merge their adjacent properties by removing a city right-of-way. The move clears the way for private land consolidation along 9th Court North between 50th and 51st Streets.

City approves $50K radio ad contract with Courtney French Broadcasting

Mayor's office spends $50,000 in public funds on radio advertising through June 2021. The item was withdrawn and did not pass.

Towing service license approved for Nasser Alawadhi

Allows Birmingham 24 Towing Service to operate one wrecker on city streets, expanding towing capacity in the city.

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.

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.