Public Works

City permits Lamar to remove tree at 1801 17th Street North

Lamar Outdoor Advertising gains right to cut down a tree in the public right-of-way, likely for billboard installation or maintenance.

City vacates Powell Ave. and 25th St. South for TESC, LLC development

City gives up public right-of-way on two streets totaling 1.5 acres near downtown, allowing private development. Affects traffic patterns and public access to those corridors.

Council awards $3.5M drainage contract to Russo Corporation

City commits $3.5M to repair 6th Avenue drainage infrastructure. Addresses flood risk and stormwater management on a major corridor.

Council awards $9.6M landfill contract to T & K Construction

City commits nearly $9.6 million to expand Eastern Area landfill capacity, supporting waste management infrastructure for the region.

City grants Lamar Outdoor Advertising right-of-way at 1801 17th St North

Lamar gains access to city property at 1801 17th Street North for construction or advertising purposes. This allows the company to use public land for its operations.

Condemnation repair permit issued for 2900 Bessemer Road

Property owner Diona McConis Evans can now proceed with repairs to bring the condemned house at 2900 Bessemer Road into code compliance, removing a blight hazard from the Ensley neighborhood.

City grants Lamar Outdoor Advertising right of way at 1801 17th Street North

Lamar gains access to city property for billboard construction or maintenance. The agreement sets terms for how the company can use public right of way.

City permits Lamar Advertising to remove tree at 1801 17th Street North

Tree removal at a busy commercial corner may affect neighborhood greenspace and visibility. Right-of-way agreement allows billboard company access to manage billboard structure.

Condemnation repair permit issued for 111 78th Street South

Property owner Catherine Bolden can now repair her condemned building at 111 78th Street South and bring it back into use, removing blight from the neighborhood.

City contracts with ParkMobile for parking payment system

Residents will use ParkMobile's app and payment system to pay for on-street and city parking. Shifts parking payment processing to a private vendor with potential fees and data-handling implications.

On-street parking now accepts more payment methods

Drivers get more flexible ways to pay for parking at meters citywide. Makes it easier to find a spot and pay without cash or a single app.

Budget amendment: $577K reallocated across street, sidewalk, and development fun

City is shifting nearly $577K between capital projects for fiscal year 2019—moving money from street resurfacing, sidewalks, and economic development accounts. The reallocation affects which public works and development priorities get funded this year.

Special Events License: AMOR Night Market, April 18

Alabama Multicultural Organization granted permit for street festival at 19th & 2nd Ave North. Community event brings food, culture, and activity to downtown area.

Off-premise beer and wine license approved for Arkadelphia Marathon

Centick Enterprises LLC gains permission to sell beer and wine at the Marathon convenience store on Arkadelphia Road. The license sets terms for retail alcohol sales in that location.

CONSENT(ph) ITEM 2. WITHDRAWN A Resolution revoking the Certificates of Public Necessity and Convenience issued to Rare Transportation, LLC, 4525 Valleydale Road, Birmingham, to operate a limousine service, for failure to file the required liability insura

City considers vacating Powell Ave & 25th St for developer

Public hearing on March 17, 2020 will decide whether to surrender about 1.5 acres of city streets to private developer Tom E. Stevens. Vacating streets can unlock property development but removes public right-of-way.

Special events license approved for Birmingham Hammerfest on 2nd Ave

Alabama Sports Council gets city approval to hold Hammerfest event March 14 on 2nd Avenue South between 27th and 34th Streets, with street closure and event permits in place.

Condemnation repair permit issued for 729 84th Street South

Kennedy Dev Properties gains authority to repair a condemned building, clearing a path toward neighborhood stabilization and property recovery at this South Birmingham address.

Council approves Toter LLC pilot recycling program

City tests new recycling service provider through competitive bid process. Details on cost and program rollout not yet available in public record.

Condemnation repair permit issued for 1501 22nd Street (Ensley)

Owner Triple G Holdings gets city approval to repair the condemned building at 1501 22nd Street, a step toward bringing the blighted property back into use and improving Ensley neighborhood conditions.