Parks & Culture

Magic City Art Connection: vendor license approved for April festival

Yarbrough Festival Foodservice can operate food concessions at Linn Park during the Magic City Art Connection event (April 24–26). Supports public events in the park.

Council appoints member to Birmingham Parking Authority

This appointment fills a seat on the board that oversees parking policy and revenue citywide. Who sits on the Parking Authority shapes decisions on permit costs, enforcement, and how parking revenue is spent.

City renews equipment repair parts contract with Rent One LLC

Parks maintenance costs stay stable through competitive renewal of Scag mower repair parts supply. Ensures city parks equipment stays operational without unplanned procurement delays.

City renews undercarriage parts contract with Tractor & Equipment

Keeps municipal equipment maintenance on schedule. One-year renewal with existing vendor at unit prices already on file.

City renews mower-repair contract with Advanced Mower

Parks and recreation equipment stays operational. Advanced Mower will continue supplying Scag mower parts and repairs for city grounds maintenance.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Council President William Parker

City awards two-way radio contract to Motorola Solutions

Motorola wins competitive bid to supply two-way radios, parts, and accessories under a state contract. Amount and department not specified in available details.

City Council gains sole power over Civil Rights Museum board appointments

This change centralizes control of the Birmingham Civil Rights Museum board entirely with City Council, removing other voices from the selection process. Museum leadership directly shapes which historical narratives get told and which community perspectives shape public memory.

City approves Master Venue Agreement for World Games 2021

Formalizes Birmingham's role as host city for the 2021 World Games, establishing venue terms and responsibilities between the city, parks board, and games organizers.

Council buys microwave oven for Ensley Library ($300)

Equipment upgrade for community library. Spending comes from general fund.

Library gets $2,500 for new printer at Inglenook branch

Inglenook Library receives funding for equipment upgrade. Improves printing and copying services for patrons.

City takes on maintenance of Barber Motorsports Parkway

Birmingham will now handle routine upkeep and repairs of the parkway in cooperation with Jefferson County, shifting maintenance responsibility to the city.

City spends $10K to support Rosa Parks Day events

Birmingham honors Rosa Parks' legacy with a week of December activities. Funds support public events celebrating civil rights history.

City takes on maintenance of Barber Motorsports Parkway

Birmingham will now handle routine upkeep and repairs of the parkway in cooperation with Jefferson County, shifting maintenance responsibility to the city.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Council President William Parker

City takes over maintenance of Barber Motorsports Parkway

Birmingham will now handle routine upkeep and repairs of Barber Motorsports Parkway under a new agreement with Jefferson County. This shifts maintenance responsibility to the city.

City to spend $10K on Rosa Parks Day celebrations

Birmingham will mark Rosa Parks Day with events December 1–7, 2019, honoring the civil rights icon. City allocates $10,000 from the general fund for related activities.

Traffic lighting parts: bid renewal with General Traffic Equipment

City extends supply contract for traffic signal components. Ensures ongoing replacement of electrical hardware and lighting fixtures citywide.

Traffic Parts bid renewed for lighting replacements

City continues purchasing replacement parts for street lighting maintenance. Keeps public roads and neighborhoods safely lit.

City renews traffic lighting parts contract with Graybar Electrical

Ensures steady supply of replacement parts and tools to keep traffic signals functioning across the city.