Public Works

Storm Water Board shrinks to 5 members

Changes how storm water appeals are decided. The board will have fewer members to hear complaints about drainage fees and stormwater disputes.

$1.1M for bike lanes, sidewalks, crosswalks on 2nd Ave & 29th St

City commits $1.1 million to improve pedestrian and cyclist safety on 2nd Avenue South and 29th Street with new sidewalks, crosswalks, and bike lanes between 28th and 30th Streets.

Mobile food vendor permit approved for Shindigs Catering LLC

Shindigs Catering LLC can now operate a food truck on Northbound 19th Street South between 6th and 5th Avenues South, adding dining options to the downtown corridor.

Special Events License approved for White Party on 7th Ave South

Tin Roof Acquisition Company LLC gains permission to hold the 10th Annual White Party on August 19, 2017, at the 2700 block of 7th Avenue South. This authorizes temporary use of the public street for the event.

Event Concessions granted license for Sam Hunt concert Sept. 1

Event Concessions, Inc. can now operate food and beverage stands at the Sam Hunt concert on Richard Arrington Jr. Boulevard North on September 1, 2017. The concert will affect traffic on the boulevard between 22nd and 24th streets.

ITEM 65. A Resolution encouraging citizens in the City of Birmingham to attend a public meeting regarding trains blocking street intersections on Tuesday, August 1, 2017 at 5:30 p.m. at the Shields Conference Center at W. C. Patton Park, 3969 14th Avenue,

City funds $58,584 Eastern Area Framework planning project

Birmingham pays for a regional planning study to guide development in the eastern area. Results will shape future housing, infrastructure, and neighborhood investment.

Special Events License approved for Taste of 4th Avenue Jazz Festival

Otto Realty LLC gets a permit to hold the Taste of 4th Avenue Jazz Festival on August 26, 2017, closing 4th Avenue North between 18th and 16th Streets for the event.

City transfers sewer easement to Jefferson County for Zoo project

Clears the way for Birmingham Zoo upgrades by giving Jefferson County the easement rights needed to operate sanitary sewer infrastructure serving the Zoo.

City transfers sewer easement to Jefferson County for Zoo project

Clears the way for Birmingham Zoo upgrades by giving Jefferson County the easement rights needed to operate sanitary sewer infrastructure serving the Zoo.

City pays Norfolk Southern $11,718 for street right-of-way at Messer Airport Hig

Messer Airport Highway resurfacing project requires right-of-way access across railroad property; payment clears the way for road work to proceed.

City assesses $4,282.64 sales tax against Gasland #2

Sales tax collection enforcement at a convenience store on Bessemer Road. This routine tax assessment confirms the business owes back taxes to the city.

Sidewalk Film Festival special events license renewed under new applicant name

Clears the way for Sidewalk Film Festival to continue operating its special events license after the applicant's legal name changed. The festival can now proceed with its events.

Red Clay Bar granted special events license for Sidewalk Film Festival

Red Clay Bar & Event Services can operate at the Sidewalk Film Festival on 3rd Avenue North on August 25, 2017. The license permits food and beverage service during the downtown event.

City vacates 3.4 acres of streets in Loveman Village for housing redevelopment

The city is giving up public streets in Loveman Village to clear the way for Housing Authority's redevelopment. This removes three road segments (1st Ave SW, 2nd Ave SW, and Bolin Street) from public use to enable new housing construction.

City pays $57,352 to Regional Planning Commission

Funds planning services from the regional commission. No direct impact on resident services identified.

Mobile food vendor permit approved for Hydration LLC at 19th & 6th

Hydration LLC gains approval to operate a pushcart at the southwest corner of 19th Street South and 6th Avenue South, adding a food vendor to this location.

McGee Construction awarded $50K for Legion Field sewer work

City commits $50,000 to replace aging sewer main at Legion Field. Upgrades critical infrastructure serving the historic venue and surrounding area.

Pedal bus license granted to Iron City Rickshaw Company

New pedal-powered transit option arrives on Birmingham streets. Iron City Rickshaw Company can now operate guided tours and short-haul service in the city.

Council awards $31,080 sewer main contract to Munford Enterprises

Sewer infrastructure repair at Legion Field. This competitive bid funds replacement of aging sewer lines serving the facility.