Urban Impact, Inc. can now host the Taste of 4th Avenue Jazz Festival on August 24, 2019 along 4th Avenue North between 16th and 18th Streets, bringing live music and community gathering to the historic neighborhood.
State grant money will fund safer street design and greenway improvements on Richard Arrington Jr. Boulevard, likely reducing vehicle speeds and improving pedestrian/bike access.
Improves ventilation and safety at multiple fire stations through lowest-bid competitive purchase.
Money originally earmarked for Richard Arrington Blvd improvements moves to Vulcan Park, which will see streetscape upgrades. Project priorities are being adjusted mid-budget year.
City moves $7,945 from a street improvement project to accelerate the Woodlawn Connector Trail, a pedestrian/cycling pathway funded by a federal grant.
American Cancer Society's "Hope in the Ham" event on July 25 at 200 28th Street South will proceed with city approval. The permit allows the community fundraiser to take place in the Architectural Heritage neighborhood.
Kathy G & Company can now host outdoor events in the rose gardens area at the Botanical Gardens. This enables private event rentals at a popular city venue.
Allows Legion FC Concessions LLC to sell food and beverages at Birmingham Legion FC matches from October through November 2019. Enables the team's concession operations during home games.
Allows food and beverage sales at Birmingham Legion FC home games Sept 13–Oct 5. No direct resident impact unless you're a ticket holder.
NHAM Southside LLC seeks a retail liquor license for Unplugged restaurant. This decision affects the business's ability to serve alcohol and shapes the neighborhood's commercial activity.
New restaurant at 1024 20th Street South gets approval to serve alcohol. This allows the business to operate at full capacity and affects local neighborhood commerce.
Domestique Panache receives approval to serve alcohol at its lounge location in downtown Birmingham. Local business licensing decisions shape neighborhood character and commercial activity.
Authorizes Legion FC Concessions to sell food and drinks at BBVA Compass Field during the team's matches July 27–August 17, 2019.
City gives up 3,015 sq ft of public alleyway between 5th Court North and Messer Airport Highway. This removes a public right-of-way, potentially consolidating adjacent properties for private development or use.
Drainage improvements at 9th Avenue North and 31st Street North will reduce flooding and improve stormwater management in that area.
Southeastern Sealcoating gets additional $57,424 to complete street improvements on Cotton Avenue. The change order represents a budget adjustment to finish the project.
Alleyway closure removes public right-of-way; affects access and future land use for properties adjacent to the vacated passage.
City approves $575,123 construction contract for Center Street Phase I infrastructure work. Competitive bid process delivered lowest price; work begins immediately upon council approval.
Property owner Ronaldo Walton can now repair a condemned house, potentially bringing it back into use and reducing neighborhood blight on Circle Street.
State funding covers resurfacing of multiple city streets, improving road conditions and safety for residents and commuters.