Bessemer is a city with a rich history and great prospects for the future

Welcome to Bessemer Alabama

The Marvel City

Located in the heart of central Alabama, Bessemer is home to some 27,000 residents. Founded in 1887 by coal magnate Henry DeBardeleben, Bessemer grew rapidly in its early years, earning it the nickname “The Marvel City.” Growth continues to be our mantra heading into tomorrow.

Bessemer is the hub of western Jefferson County and is an economic engine driving development in the Birmingham-Hoover Metropolitan area. Our city is “business-friendly” and is home to a diverse blend of industries and companies.

Bessemer is home to great restaurants, awesome recreational amenities and a distinguished list of famous natives.

The Mayor and City Council invite you to visit the city and enjoy its flavor, its rich heritage and all the Marvel City has to offer.

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Name: Bessemer City Zoning board of Adjustments
Start: 2021-4-13T16-16-00-00
End: 2021-4-13T17-17-00-00
Location: Bessemer City Hall Council Chambers

Mayor declares April Fair Housing Month in Bessemer

April,07,2021
Overview of Special Covid-19 Meeting April 6, 2021

April,06,2021
Sound the Alarm Event

April,05,2021
City Introduces Microenterprises COVID-19 related technical assistance

April,01,2021
Overview of Special Covid-19 Meeting March 30, 2021

April,01,2021

March 25 Severe Weather Closing

March,25,2021
City to open Storm Shelter on Thursday, March 25, 2021

March,25,2021
Overview of Special Covid-19 Meeting March 24, 2021

March,24,2021
March 17 Severe Weather Closing

March,17,2021
City to open Storm Shelter on Wednesday March 17, 2021

March,16,2021
Overview of Special Covid-19 Meeting March 16, 2021

March,16,2021
Resident input needed on COVID Grant Application

March,16,2021
Overview of Special Covid-19 Meeting March 9, 2021

March,09,2021
Governor extends statewide COVID restrictions through April 9

March,04,2021
Overview of Special Covid-19 Meeting March 2, 2021

March,02,2021
Cahaba Medical to host vaccination event at Bessemer Civic Center

March,01,2021

Overview of Special Covid-19 Meeting February 23, 2021

February,24,2021
Watch the 2021 State of the City Address

February,22,2021
Overview of Special Covid-19 Meeting February 18, 2021

February,18,2021
City Offices Closed Tuesday

February,15,2021
Annual State of the City Address Slated for Feb. 22, 2021

February,15,2021
Municipal Court cancels Monday, Tuesday sessions due to weather

February,15,2021
City hosting CDBG 2021 Public Hearings (see update)

February,15,2021
City awarded infrastructure funds for Highway 150, Avenue I bridge improvements

February,15,2021
Overview of Special Covid-19 Meeting February 9, 2021

February,09,2021
Overview of Special Covid-19 Meeting February 2, 2021

February,02,2021
City to Host Public Meetings on FY21 CDBG Grant Program

February,02,2021
Auto Supplier to Expand into Bessemer, Create 70 New Jobs

February,01,2021

Proposed 2040 City of Bessemer Vision Framework available for review

January,25,2021
Statewide mask order extended through March 5, 2021

January,21,2021
Overview of Special Covid-19 Meeting January 19, 2021

January,19,2021
Overview of Special Covid-19 Meeting January 14, 2021

January,14,2021
Overview of Special Covid-19 Meeting January 12, 2021

January,12,2021
Overview of Special Covid-19 Meeting January 8, 2021

January,08,2021
Overview of Special Covid-19 Meeting January 5, 2021

January,05,2021

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april, 2021

Sound the Alarm Event

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Just one day of your life can change someone else’s forever.Home fires claim seven lives every day but having working smoke alarms can cut the risk of death by half. The

Just one day of your life can change someone else’s forever.

Home fires claim seven lives every day but having working smoke alarms can cut the risk of death by half. The American Red Cross helps reduce home fire deaths and injuries through Sound the Alarm. Save a Life. This series of home fire safety and smoke alarm installation events takes place throughout the year.

Link for registering for virtual preparedness classes: www.redcross.org/AlabamaMississippiPrepare

Sound the Alarm 2021 registration: www.soundthealarm.org/Alabama

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April 5 (Monday) - May 8 (Saturday)

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Bessemer City Zoning board of Adjustments Bessemer City Hall Council Chambers 1700 3rd Avenue North Bessemer, Alabama 35020

13apr4:00 pm5:00 pmBessemer City Zoning board of AdjustmentsEvening Session

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Meets second Tuesday of each month.**Due to COVID-19, meetings will be streamed LIVE to YouTube until further notice**YouTube Live Channel

Event Details

Meets second Tuesday of each month.

**Due to COVID-19, meetings will be streamed LIVE to YouTube until further notice**

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Time

(Tuesday) 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm CDT

Location

Bessemer City Hall Council Chambers

1700 3rd Avenue North Bessemer, Alabama 35020

Organizer

Board of Zoning Adjustments(205) 424-4060 1700 3rd Avenue North Bessemer, AL35020

Bessemer City Hall Council Chambers1700 3rd Avenue North Bessemer, Alabama 35020

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Bessemer City Council Meeting Bessemer City Hall Multipurpose Room 1700 3rd Avenue North Bessemer, Alabama 35020

20apr10:00 am12:00 pmBessemer City Council MeetingMorning Session

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The City Council meets on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at City Hall in the Council Chambers, unless otherwise noted. The first meeting of the month is

Event Details

The City Council meets on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at City Hall in the Council Chambers, unless otherwise noted. The first meeting of the month is a night meeting, held at 7 p.m. The second meeting of the month is a morning meeting, held at 10 a.m. Pre-council meeting is one hour before the regular meeting.

**Due to COVID-19, Council Meetings are scheduled at 10am via Zoom and streamed to YouTube Live until further notice**

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