City awards $77,880 drainage contract to Bulls Construction
Drainage improvements at 2724 16th Avenue North address stormwater management and neighborhood flooding risk. Project proceeds under competitive bidding.
Drainage improvements at 2724 16th Avenue North address stormwater management and neighborhood flooding risk. Project proceeds under competitive bidding.
Jubilee3100 LLC seeks to move an off-premise beer and wine license to the 31st Street Texaco location on 12th Avenue North. The decision will determine whether this retailer can sell alcohol at the new address.
The Basar Group LLC receives approval to serve alcohol at Michael's Restaurant in downtown Birmingham. This allows the restaurant to operate with a full retail liquor license.
Finley Corporation gets permission to host a multi-day street festival October 25–27 on 23rd Street between 1st and 2nd Avenues North. Expect temporary street closures and event activity in that area during those dates.
Road repairs on Messer Airport Highway between 31st and 46th Street will smooth traffic and extend pavement life. Project includes planning, resurfacing, and traffic signal work.
City will consider giving up public right-of-way over Henrietta Road and an alley near Red Mountain. Decision affects 1.3 acres and may change traffic patterns or development potential in the area.
Property owner Edward L. Eaton gets permit to repair or demolish condemned building at 1311 19th Street North. Clearing blighted structures helps stabilize neighborhoods and can unlock property for redevelopment.
Public Works shifts funding between drainage and road improvement projects to address changing priorities. The largest reallocation, $535K from Lawson Road Storm Sewer work, affects project timelines and infrastructure investment plans.
New lounge retail liquor license for 1200 3rd Street West. City considers the application and hears public input on the business.
Service Systems Associates will operate a retail concession at Birmingham Zoo (2630 Cahaba Road). This allows a vendor to sell goods or services to zoo visitors.
Nortons Florist at 401–22nd Street South is now authorized to sell beer and wine for off-site consumption, expanding its business operations in central Birmingham.
Off-premise beer and wine sales at 416 10th Street North will be authorized under new ownership. Public hearing held for interested parties to weigh in.
Birmingham Urban League gets permit to hold food and culture festival on 1st Avenue South. Street closure will affect traffic in downtown core for two days.
Coffee Bar LLC is applying to serve alcohol at its location on 22nd Street North. Council will hear from the applicant and public on the license request.
Private donation funds street improvement between Lakeshore Drive and Premiere Cinema without using city tax dollars.
Birmingham will gain federally-funded expertise to assess and maintain local water systems. No local cost; USGS provides technical support for water quality and resource management.
Yarbrough Festival Foodservice can now operate food service at Pro Hops Vino on November 1, 2018. This allows the event to proceed as planned at 2612 Lane Park Road.
City redirects disaster recovery funds to street improvements. Dugan area residents may see road repairs accelerated or expanded under this reallocation.
Wylam Park improvements move forward under a competitive bid. Work includes renovations to a neighborhood recreation asset.
City is shifting funds among sidewalk and street improvements—money from Steris, Thomas Road, Pearson Avenue, and other projects moves to other priorities. Affects which neighborhood projects move forward this fiscal year.