Oxmoor Park: $168,719 equipment and supplies contract awarded to Giffen Recreati
City commits $168,719 to install and purchase equipment and supplies at Oxmoor Park, improving recreation facilities for nearby residents.
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Parks & Culture
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Parks & Culture items
Amendment: Giffen Recreation lump-sum proposal accepted via Sourcewell
Parks or recreation services may be affected by this contract amendment. Dollar amount not disclosed in the agenda.
Liquor license: Tailored Smoke seeks retail lounge approval
Tailored Smoke Alabama, LLC is applying to operate a lounge retail liquor license at 3431 Colonnade Parkway. Public hearings allow residents to voice support or concerns about new alcohol sales in their neighborhood.
Special Events Retail License: Tre Luna Catering at 2025 Arts Block Party
Tre Luna Catering gets approval to sell food and beverages at the October 3, 2025 Arts Block Party in the parking lot at 1200 10th Avenue South. One-time license for the community arts event.
Germania Park: $132,687 equipment and installation contract to Giffen Recreation
Recreation equipment and supplies upgrades at Germania Park. Spending decision on sole-source vendor award.
Right-of-way license: Tay Thai Food blade sign on public land
Business receives permission to install a blade sign on city right-of-way, using public land for commercial advertising.
Recreation, sports, and tourism activities (July 2025–June 2026) approved as pub
This establishes legal grounds for the city to fund recreation, sports, entertainment, and tourism events over the next year under Alabama law. It clears the way for public dollars to support community activities and visitor attractions.
Council appoints board member to Civil Rights Institute
One new member joins the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute board, with term ending September 1, 2025. Board appointments shape museum leadership and community voice.
Birmingham Folk Festival gets city approval at Avondale Park, May 17-18
Events at Haven, LLC approved to run retail operations during the Festival weekend. Avondale Park will host the event May 17–18, 2025.
City awards $2,850 to McAbee Construction for Powderly Library geothermal repair
Geothermal system leak at Powderly Library (3301 Jefferson Avenue SW) will be repaired. McAbee Construction was selected as the low bidder through competitive procurement.
Mayor authorized to spend up to $500 with Birmingham Library Board
City will spend $500 from general funds to support library operations or services.
City commits $5,000 to Erskine Hawkins-Tuxedo Junction Park Association
City parks funding supports community recreation and cultural programming. This grant helps the neighborhood association maintain or improve park amenities.
Council awards $29,402 to Splawn Construction for library roof repair
Birmingham Central Library gets roof and floor drain repairs completed. Work addresses structural maintenance needed at 2100 Park Place.
Rickwood Field: Friends group to run programs and outreach
The Friends of Rickwood Field will manage community outreach, educational and recreational programs at the historic baseball venue. This partnership shapes what services residents can access at the facility.
Off-premise beer & wine license transfer to Center Point Citgo
Center Point 3101 LLC seeks to move a beer and wine license to a convenience store at 3101 Center Point Parkway. Council will hear public input on the transfer.
Restrictive covenant removed from 2224 24th Avenue North
Property at 2224 24th Avenue North can now be used for purposes beyond vehicle storage and parking. Removal of the 1993 restriction opens the door to new development or alternative uses for the site.
Land area:
1 parcel
Council approves $7,514 grant to Birmingham Public Library for Five Points coord
Funds support library coordination efforts in the Five Points neighborhood, helping connect library services with community needs in that area.
Public hearing set May 6 on automated car wash and parking lot
City will hear arguments on whether to allow an automated car wash with a temporary parking lot as a special-use exception. Approval would bring new commercial use to the area.
Roof repair contract: Advanced Roofing Solutions, $5,820
City approves $5,820 sole-source contract with Advanced Roofing Solutions to repair the Highland Park Pro Shop roof on Highland Avenue.
City funds Birmingham Folk Festival contract for $6,500
City spends $6,500 from the general fund to contract with Birmingham Folk Festival, Inc. for cultural programming and community events.