Category: Government
New Water Works Board Cuts Ties With Long-Time Lawyer
The new Birmingham Water Works Board voided a contract approved at the 11th hour by the former board that made the Water Works’ long-time outside attorney an employee.
Birmingham Council Approves $50K Loan for Lakeview Moe’s BBQ Facelift
The forgivable loan was approved for work to improve the exterior of the restaurant.
JeffCo Approves Collection of Storm Debris
Jefferson County will pick up vegetative storm debris in unincorporated areas.
Mayor Presents Budget With Increases for Youth Services, Neighborhood Revitalization, Homeless Outreach
City Councilors asked for more details and set a public budget hearing for June 4.
Indict or Charge: JeffCo Commissioners Say Either Way, It’s Not Their Lane
A visitor passing time sat in a commission meeting and then thrust upon them the idea they might be party to violating the constitutional rights of capital murder suspects.
40% of Water Lost to Leaks, New Birmingham Water Works Board Learns
New water board members met in their first work session Monday and learned more about the utility’s projects and problems.
New Water Board Declares Decision To Sell Utility’s Assets to Birmingham Invalid, Sets Meeting Schedule
A new regional board over the Birmingham Water Works, created by a new law signed last week, met for the first time Wednesday.
Birmingham Officials Make Water Board Appointments but Maintain Opposition to Restructuring the Board
All members of the new water board have now been appointed, and they are having their first meeting Wednesday. A federal lawsuit filed by the city of Birmingham opposing the Legislature’s move to restructure the board goes before a judge on Thursday.
Council Approves $1.5M for Police Drones
The Birmingham City Council OK’d the purchase of 16 drones to be used at the scene of police emergency calls.
Convention and Visitors Bureau Gets $60,000 From JeffCo
Two commissioners donated money from their discretionary funds to the Greater Birmingham Convention and Visitors Bureau.
