Category: Government
What’s a Boobie Trap? JeffCo To Consider Zoning at Site of Longtime Adult Entertainment Establishment
Residents in the Bagley community aren’t amused with zoning plans for a new bar.
Birmingham Council, Mayor Outline Housing and Blight Priorities Ahead of Legislative Session
Many items on the wishlist are focused on cleaning up properties more quickly and making them available for development.
Lake Purdy Dam Work Halted Without Public Explanation
Some water board members asked for an update on the dam stabilization project in a meeting Monday but were rebuffed.
JeffCo Pledges $3.5M Toward KultureCity’s Goal of National Accessibility Park
Actor Stephen Kunken, a member of KultureCity’s board, was at the courthouse Thursday for a vote on the plans for the old Powell Steam Plant property.
Also: Lights, Camera: Stephen Kunken Ponders Projects in Birmingham, Including About KultureCity
Downtown Birmingham Preps for A Signage Change to Its Skyline
The Birmingham skyline will look a little different from the south very soon as the Landing sign on the John Hand Building will soon be replaced with one for a newer area bank.
Birmingham Council Gives $1M to Help Jimmie Hale Mission Establish New Homeless Center
Councilors also approved spending $3.6 million on end-of-year bonuses for employees.
CAW Cancels Policy That Encouraged Disadvantaged Firms To Bid on Contracts
Black members of the board expressed concern about the move; managers said the policy was a paperwork burden.
CAW Board Accepts CEO’s Recs for Consulting Engineer, Seven Executives
The consulting engineer hire was required by the state law that restructure the board earlier this year.
Parking Authority Seeks Voices on Use of Morris Avenue Lots
An online survey asks people for thoughts on proposed parking or development at two downtown parking lots.
Water Works Board Approves Budget With Slashed Capital Funding, No Rate Increase
The $215.6 million budget doesn’t include automated meters, constricts work on Lake Purdy Dam and reduces pipe replacements.
