Special Events License: Magic City Taste festival, Oct 25–26
Birmingham Urban League hosts the food festival on 17th Street North, bringing dining, vendors, and entertainment to downtown.
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City vacates unopened 3rd Avenue for property consolidation
Gelani Osman can now consolidate adjacent parcels on unopened 3rd Avenue North (0.4 acres), enabling development or redevelopment of the consolidated land between Aviation and 65th Street.
Land area:
0.40 acres
Right-of-way license: Historic Theodore installs bollards, pad, sidewalk
Historic Theodore, LLC gains permission to use public right-of-way for site improvements including protective bollards, concrete sidewalk, and a dumpster pad. The license formalizes private use of city property.
Hotel Indigo liquor license application: hearing on restaurant retail permit
SJP Investment Partners is seeking approval to operate a restaurant bar at Hotel Indigo on 20th Street South. The city will hold a public hearing where residents and businesses can comment on the license.
Hotel Indigo liquor license application: hearing on restaurant retail permit
SJP Investment Partners is seeking approval to operate a restaurant bar at Hotel Indigo on 20th Street South. The city will hold a public hearing where residents and businesses can comment on the license.
Council approves $36,418 paint purchase from Safety Coatings
Routine maintenance spending on waterborne paint for city facilities under state contract. No direct impact on residents.
Restaurant liquor license: Hotel Indigo, 20th Street South
Decision on whether SJP Investment Partners can serve alcohol at Hotel Indigo's restaurant. Public hearing will allow residents and neighbors to comment on the license application.
Red Clay Bar approved for Sidewalk Film Festival at Linn Park
Red Clay Bar & Event Services gets permission to serve drinks and food at the Sidewalk Film Festival on August 25, 2018 in Linn Park.
City grants pedicab operating license to Birmingham Pedal Tours
New pedicab service approved to operate on Birmingham streets. Three Certificates of Public Necessity and Convenience let Jason Kobza's company run passenger tours citywide.
Special Events License approved for Taste of 4th Avenue Jazz Festival
Urban Impact, Inc. gets permission to hold the Taste of 4th Avenue Jazz Festival on August 25, 2018, bringing live music and community gathering to 4th Avenue North between 16th and 18th Streets.
Public hearing set for 23rd Street North vacation
City plans to close a section of 23rd Street North (180,149 sq ft between 22nd and 24th Streets). Closure could affect traffic, property access, and redevelopment potential in the area.
City to hear proposal: vacate unopened 4th Street West
Public hearing set for Aug. 28 to decide whether the city should give up rights to an unopened street segment near Finley Boulevard and the BNSF railroad. May affect property access or development plans in the area.
City pays $450K to Bridgestone for fleet tires
City fleet gets replacement tires from local vendor. Part of routine vehicle maintenance budget.
Marino's Inc. approves store renovation at 1965 Bessemer Road
City approves project agreement with Marino's Inc. to renovate and redevelop its store at 1965 Bessemer Road, expected to create jobs and improve the commercial corridor.
City reallocates $207K from bridge project to Clairmont Walking Trail
The city is shifting funds away from the 16th Street Bridge Grant Match program to complete the Clairmont Walking Trail project. This represents a change in spending priorities that affects how taxpayer dollars are allocated between two public works efforts.
City vacates subsurface right-of-way on 21st & 20th Streets
The city is giving up underground utility access rights on three downtown blocks to allow private development. This removes city control over 696 square feet of subsurface space but enables the Jack Smith Real Estate and related property owners to build or expand their projects.
Council awards $522,932 contract to Sherrod Construction
City commits over half a million dollars to public works. Project scope and location details not disclosed in agenda.
Council awards $21,509 Fire Station contract to Global Management
Fire Station maintenance and repairs are essential to keeping emergency services operational and ready to respond to residents.
Public hearing set on 3rd Avenue North vacation request
City will decide whether to vacate 17,440 square feet of unopened public right-of-way on 3rd Avenue North between Aviation and 65th Street. Affects Gelani Osman's property development ability and future neighborhood access.
Land area:
0.40 acres
Fiber optic cable approved for 12th Street North subsurface
America's First Federal Credit Union will install fiber optic infrastructure in the city's right of way along 12th Street North, enhancing broadband access in the area.