Public Works

City awards $27,600 contract to P & M Mechanical for Amtrak station repairs

Facility upgrades improve ventilation and cooling systems at the Amtrak station through competitive bidding.

Repair permit issued for condemned property at 1525 Pineview Road

Property owner Jamian Lavender can now repair this condemned building and bring it back into compliance. Progress on clearing blight at this Pineview Road address.

Slice LLC granted special events license for Slice Fest, June 3

Slice LLC can now host a street festival at 29th Street South between 7th and 8th Avenues on June 3, 2017, allowing temporary road closure and public gathering in that neighborhood.

428 Lacey Road: City modifies 2016 purchase agreement with Sandra Mitchell

City is amending the terms of a real estate deal originally signed in 2016 with property owner Sandra Mitchell. The specific changes are unclear from the agenda text, but this affects city ownership and use of land at 428 Lacey Road.

Liquor license approved: Luxe Ultra Lounge, 300-24th Street South

420 LLC receives a Class I Lounge Retail Liquor License for the Luxe Ultra Lounge on 24th Street South. This allows the business to sell beer, wine, and liquor on-site.

Dance permit approved for 420 LLC at 300 24th Street South

Reginald Karnell Washington receives a Division I dance permit for his establishment, enabling it to operate entertainment events at the approved location.

City acquires right-of-way for Ensley Avenue improvements

Clears property access for street reconstruction on Ensley Avenue between 20th Street and Warrior Road in Five Points West, enabling road repairs to proceed.

City funds $1K ad campaign for Civil Rights National Monument

Birmingham allocates $1,000 to promote the Civil Rights National Monument through WJLD Radio, boosting awareness of the city's signature historical landmark.

Alley vacation hearing set for June 6 near 16th/17th St South

City Council will decide whether to close an 8,086-square-foot alleyway between 16th and 17th Streets South. The outcome could affect property access, traffic patterns, or development potential in the area.

City grants taxi license to Bessemer Transport and Shuttle

New executive sedan taxi service approved for Birmingham streets. Increases transportation options for residents and visitors.

Do Dah Day gets retail license for May event at Caldwell & Rhodes parks

Clears the way for Do Dah Day, Inc. to sell merchandise and food at the annual community festival on May 20 at Caldwell Park and Rhodes Park in Birmingham.

Sales tax assessment: $1,322.70 against Roadside Truck Express LLC

City seeks to collect unpaid sales taxes from the business and its owner. This represents a routine enforcement action on tax compliance.

$11,440 redirected to West Smithfield speed humps

Budget amendment moves funds from a road shoulder repair to install traffic-calming speed humps in West Smithfield neighborhood, improving pedestrian safety on local streets.

City awards $9.6M street resurfacing contract to Dunn Construction

Smoother roads citywide; Dunn Construction won the competitive bid for the 2017 resurfacing program. Work begins soon on deteriorated pavement across Birmingham.

Off-premise beer and wine license approved for Black One Stop

Jacqueline Clayton's application to sell beer and wine off-premises at 1557 Bessemer Road is approved. This allows the business to operate with a valid city license.

City sells 401 Gamma Street property to Reginald D. Hughes for $2,600

City-owned property at 401 Gamma Street is being sold to a private buyer. The sale price suggests this may be a distressed or vacant property returning to private ownership.

INVOCATION: Reverend Andra D. Sparks, Pastor, 45th Street Baptist Church

City sells 401 Gamma Street property to Reginald D. Hughes for $2,600

City-owned property at 401 Gamma Street is being sold to a private buyer. The sale price suggests this may be a distressed or vacant property returning to private ownership.

Right-of-way license: Birmingham Daiquiris installs canopy at 9th & 4th

Birmingham Daiquiris gets permission to place a light metal structure on public sidewalk at two downtown locations. Allows business to expand outdoor seating or signage on city property.

$220K approved for Railroad Park from bank excise tax

City dedicates $220,000 in bank tax revenue to Railroad Park improvements. Funded by special tax on financial institutions, not general funds.