Birmingham Councilors Question $391K Price of Parking Equipment Agreement
The agreement covers replacing the gate, parking sensors and payment system.
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Birmingham Council Presented With Law to Allow Foreclosure on Nuisance Properties
The move would give the city the power, and the money, to take over dilapidated properties.
Water Works Board May Ask for Guidance on Support for H2O Foundation
The water works board may ask for an AG’s opinion after lawyers said a law restructuring the board bars it from giving money to the foundation that helps low-income residents pay water bills.
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.