Category: Government
PARCA Report Sharpens Picture on Birmingham’s Homicide Drop
A report by the Public Affairs Research Council of Alabama highlights lower homicide rates in Birmingham and Jefferson County.
Birmingham Council Approves Emergency Bids for Weed Cutting After Heavy Rains
The city is catching up after unusually heavy rainfall this summer hampered work to cut overgrowth on nuisance properties.
Birmingham Council OKs $12.7M in Street Repaving
The council accepted three bids from Dunn Construction Co.
JeffCo Bumps Up Funding for Groups That Bolster Small Businesses
The Jefferson County Commission is set to increase funding for two groups that help develop small businesses.
Water Works Ends Partnership With Nonprofit That Helped Work With Disadvantaged Companies
The water works board canceled agreements with a nonprofit organization that helped local firms, especially those owned by women and minorities, qualify to bid on contracts for providing goods and services to the water works.
Water Bills, Portal Could Show More Details If Board Upgrades Payment Channel
The board over the City of Birmingham Regional Water Works also Monday will debate the purchase of a house on Inland Lake, but it won’t be talking about a proposal to create an internal law department to cut costs on attorney’s fees.
Council Approves Rezoning To Make Way for Fountain Heights Market and Kitchen
The project is aimed at providing food access, education and entrepreneurship opportunities.
Birmingham to Tow Cars With 3 or More Outstanding Parking Tickets
City councilors also approved ordinance changes to strengthen city’s parking enforcement efforts.
Stephens Authorized To Hire Individual Legal Counsel in Water Works Lawsuit
The move is to represent the Jefferson County Commission president in a suit the city filed after the Legislature changed the makeup of the water works board.
Is there lead in your water?
Here’s what to do if your home or business is one of about 40,000 in the Birmingham area served by pipelines made of lead, galvanized or unknown materials.
