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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Tuscaloosa public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
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
The council was set to hold public hearings on three alcohol licenses and act on a previously tabled application for Safari Tacos and Grill, plus four special events licenses for Greek organization farm properties.
Tuscaloosa National Airport projects
Several engineering contracts were up, covering the 4th Street/23rd Avenue one-way conversion, Academy Drive drainage, Rice Mine Road slope repair, Julia Tutwiler/Campus Drive improvements, a runway extension, and the Skyland Boulevard fiber project.
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.
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.
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.