Parks & Culture

The council will appoint two members to the Birmingham Public Library Board for terms ending December 31, 2030. No candidates, rationale, or other details were provided.

A resolution to amend a prior agreement between the city and Birmingham Folk Festival, Inc., originally authorized in March 2026. The specific amendments are not detailed in the agenda item.

The council will consider a special events license for The Birmingham Folk Festival, Inc. to hold the Birmingham Folk Festival on May 16, 2026, at Avondale Park and Amphitheater on 5th Avenue South.

The Mayor is authorized to execute an agreement with Birmingham Folk Festival, Inc. to host the Folk Festival on May 16, 2026 in city parks.

The Mayor is authorized to execute an agreement with the Birmingham Public Library Board to coordinate services across its Central, East Lake, and North Avondale branch locations.

The Mayor is authorized to execute a funding agreement with the PACE Board to contract for repairs at Regions Field, a public facility.

The city council will accept a $21,645 lump-sum proposal from Splawn Construction, Inc. to repair the bleachers at the Highland Park Tennis Center on Highland Avenue.

The council will confirm the appointment of 16 members to the board overseeing Sloss Furnaces National Historic Site, establishing the leadership for this important cultural institution.

A resolution approving a Restaurant Retail Liquor License application for RAM Birmingham Hospitality Three, LLC for the Courtyard–Residence Inn by Marriott at 3580 Grandview Parkway in Birmingham.

The Mayor is authorized to present awards to individual Birmingham Public Library employees in recognition of exemplary performance, pursuant to Alabama statutes §11-40-1 and §11-40-22.

The council will vote to amend a prior governance resolution by formally adding an Arts & Parks Committee to its committee structure.

A resolution authorizing the Mayor to purchase plumbing parts for after-hours service without competitive bidding, in accordance with Alabama law.

The city council will consider a resolution approving a Lounge Retail Liquor Class II License application for EZ Package Store at 9121 Parkway East, with opportunity for public comment from interested parties.

The city council approves a Special Events Retail License for Little Donkey Taqueria, LLC to operate as a food vendor at the Kulture City Race event on November 22, 2025, in the parking lot of 1800 Powell Avenue South.

The council will consider a resolution approving LKS Enterprises, LLC's application for an off-premise beer and wine license for Easy Stop located at 9917 Parkway East, Suite A in Birmingham.

The council will consider a resolution approving The Green Bean, LLC's application for a Class I Lounge Retail Liquor License for their establishment at 3108 Park Avenue SW, including a hearing for interested parties.

The Mayor is authorized to execute an agreement with Jones Valley Teaching Farm to implement sustainable urban agriculture programs, promote food markets, and support economic development in the city.

The city will accept a $168,719 lump sum proposal from Giffen Recreation, Inc. for installation of supplies and equipment at Oxmoor Park.

The council is being asked to amend a prior resolution to accept a lump sum proposal from Giffen Recreation, Inc. (a parks/recreation vendor in Alabama) under a Sourcewell cooperative purchasing contract.