Towing license approved for Hammer and Associates LLC
Hammer and Associates LLC gains permission to operate one tow truck on Birmingham streets from their Fairfield base. The license allows them to provide towing services within city limits.
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Sidewalk Cinema gets special events retail license for August opening week
Sidewalk Film Center and Cinema receives approval to sell merchandise and concessions during its opening week celebration (August 19–25, 2019) at 1821 2nd Avenue North.
City vacates 1.45 acres of right-of-way for Board of Education
City Council is giving up public streets and alleyways near I-59 so the Birmingham Board of Education can consolidate its land holdings. The move frees up roughly 1.45 acres of right-of-way for the school system's use.
Land area:
1.4 acres
Stormwater fund budget amended for 2020 fiscal year
Budget change affects stormwater infrastructure spending and may impact drainage/flood control projects. Exact impact depends on which programs received increased or decreased funding.
Pyramid Birmingham seeks liquor license for Hilton UAB hotel
Hilton Birmingham at UAB's retail liquor license determines what alcoholic beverages can be sold at the hotel at 808 20th Street South. City Council will hear the application and testimony from the public.
City spends $4,300 for 30 street sign toppers in Crestwood South
The city is installing wayfinding or decorative street signs in Crestwood South Neighborhood to improve neighborhood identity and pedestrian navigation.
Brew Pub License: Avondale Brewing Company at 201 - 41st Street South
Avondale Brewing Company's application for a Brew Pub License determines whether alcohol service will be permitted at this location, affecting neighborhood commerce and local entertainment options.
Council awards $31,724 storm-sewer repair to Baird Contracting
Baird Contracting wins competitive bid to fix storm-sewer washout at 112 Avenue T in Pratt City.
City awards 3-year trash disposal contract to Santek Environmental
Santek Environmental wins the contract to handle Birmingham's garbage disposal services at offsite landfill through 2029. This routine service keeps neighborhoods clean and affects sanitation operations citywide.
City purchases $350K in vehicle tires from Southern Tire Mart
Birmingham commits $350,000 from the general fund to restock tires for municipal fleet vehicles, including passenger, truck, and specialty tires needed for public works and city operations.
B&B Bartending gets Special Events License for Secret Stages (Aug 2-3)
B&B Bartending LLC approved to serve alcohol at a special event in the 41st Street South parking lot. Residents near the venue should expect increased foot traffic and activity those two nights.
Special Events License approved for Birmingham Artwalk, Sept 6-7
Slice LLC can now host the Birmingham Artwalk festival on Morris and 23rd Street North for two days in early September, bringing community arts programming to downtown.
Restaurant liquor license: Trattoria ZaZa at 20th St North
B & G Restaurant LLC seeks approval to serve alcohol at the new Trattoria ZaZa on 20th Street North. The license determines what beverages can be sold and sets terms for operation.
B & G Restaurant LLC gets beer/wine license for Trattoria ZaZa
Trattoria ZaZa at 207–20th Street North now authorized to serve beer and wine. This is a routine liquor license transfer for an established restaurant venue.
20th Street Grocery: off-premise beer & wine license transfer approved
Allows 20th Street Grocery to sell beer and wine at its Ensley location (1432 20th Street). License transfer is subject to public hearing and interested parties' input.
Street excavation permits: fee changes approved on first reading
Changes to permit fees for street and sidewalk excavations may affect costs for contractors and residents doing underground work in Birmingham. The rule requires a second reading before it takes effect.
Driveway and sidewalk permit fees revised
Property owners applying for driveway or sidewalk construction permits will face updated fees under the new rules. Changes take effect once the ordinance is adopted.
Sewer construction fees adjusted under city code
Changes to how the city charges developers and property owners for sewer construction work in public streets. Exact fee impacts unknown from current materials.
City vacates portion of 9th Street South downtown
Removes public right-of-way from a downtown street corridor. May enable private development, rezoning, or consolidation of adjacent parcels; outcome depends on who requested the vacation and what development is planned.
City awards $18,753 contract to Monumental Contracting Service
City commits $18,753 in public funds to Monumental Contracting Service for public works. No competitive bidding was used for this contract award.