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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Tuscaloosa public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Vending Services at City Facilities by Business Enterprise Program for the Blind
The city would sign a three-year, no-cost permit letting the state's Business Enterprise Program for the Blind run vending machines in city facilities. It's a small program that creates vocational opportunities while supplying vending services at no charge to the city.
Gameday alcohol licensing
The Morgan Wallen concerts April 17-19 at Bryant-Denny got a special-event alcohol license for service at Lloyd Hall, and the city will run gameday-style shuttle buses two hours before and one hour after each show.
Alcohol license applications
Two businesses sought retail liquor licenses — a restaurant license for The Oasis Bar and Grill and a package Class II license for Cottondale Tobacco Outlet. The committee's recommendations typically go to the full City Council, which decides whether to grant them.
Tuscaloosa Regional Airport FY27 priorities
The airport files its annual federal pre-application, putting the terminal, control tower and ramp expansion at the front of the line for FY27 funding.
Tuscaloosa National Airport projects
The council was to consider a commercial right of entry agreement with Charter Communications (Spectrum) to install FAA communication equipment at the airport.
Football-season special event retail licenses
Dozens of tailgates, field parties and the Kentuck Festival get one-day retail licenses for September through November. One vote covers each applicant's full slate.
Barrio Fiesta Mexican Grill permits and licenses
GF Property, LLC dba Barrio Fiesta Mexican Grill was seeking a conditional use permit, a restaurant liquor license, and an entertainment license — the approvals it needs to operate and serve alcohol with entertainment.
JR Crickets alcohol licenses
A new wings-and-burgers restaurant near University Boulevard gets its alcohol license after reapplying following a six-month lapse.
JR Crickets Tuscaloosa Alcohol License
A public hearing was scheduled on a retail beer and table wine license for JR Crickets Tuscaloosa on University Boulevard. Approval would let the venue serve beer and wine.
Summer Jobs Program funding
A proposed $1,855 disbursement from the District 6 Improvements Fund to support the city's Summer Jobs Program.
VIP Tuscaloosa incentive proposal
A business incentive proposal was presented to the committee; details weren't published in the agenda packet.
River Market competitiveness upgrade
Alcohol license for 10th Avenue Station
A public hearing was scheduled on Saboola, LLC's request for a retail beer and table wine license for 10th Avenue Station downtown.
Saban Center and airport runway grants
Elevate budget revision no. 3 adds $1 million in federal grant money for the Saban Center aviation package and $676,596 in state money for the airport Runway 04/22 extension.
Liquor license requests for Safari Tacos and Grill and Kentuck Arts Center
A public hearing was scheduled on Party Down, LLC's application for a special retail alcohol license (more than 30 days) at the Kentuck Arts Center on Jack Warner Parkway.