City funds $1,500 for Southside Library carpet replacement
Funding supports routine maintenance at Southside Library, improving visitor experience at a public facility.
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City funds $1,237.50 carpet replacement at Southside Library
Southside Library gets maintenance funding to replace worn carpet, keeping the neighborhood branch in good condition for residents.
Do Dah Day retail license approval rescinded
City Council revokes the 2018 special events retail license that allowed Do Dah Day, Inc. to sell goods at Caldwell Park during the May 2018 festival.
Do Dah Day gets retail license for May 19 event at Caldwell Park
Do Dah Day, Inc. receives a special retail license to sell goods at the annual Do Dah Day festival on May 19, 2018 at Caldwell Park and Rhodes Park on Highland Avenue South.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilor William Parker
Council rescinds $2,000 Little Free Libraries funding allocation
City is reversing a 2018 approval for library materials to build Little Free Libraries in neighborhoods. Funding originally allocated for public book-sharing will no longer be made available.
Central Park field renovation awarded to Gameday Athletic for $12,000
Central Park's playing field gets improved surfaces, ready for games and practice. Work moves forward with the lowest-cost qualified contractor.
City allocates $500 to Powderly Library summer reading program
Library summer reading programs support youth literacy and engagement during school breaks, expanding access to free educational resources for families across Birmingham.
Tre Luna Catering approved for Red Baraat event, April 26
Catering vendor gets license for special events at 1200 10th Avenue South. Event permit decision.
Liquor license application: Sushi Chick LLC at Rock N Roll Sushi
Sushi Chick LLC is seeking approval to serve alcohol at Rock N Roll Sushi on Colonnade Parkway. Council will hear from the applicant and any community members with concerns about the license.
Council appoints two members to Library Board
Two new members join Birmingham's Library Board, overseeing the public library system's governance and direction.
City partners with Red Mountain Theatre for free public cultural events
Red Mountain Theatre Company will open its facilities free to the public for cultural events and training. Residents gain expanded access to arts and education programming at no cost.
City funds $2,000 for Little Free Libraries in Central City
Expands access to free books in Central City neighborhood through Little Free Libraries—small community reading boxes that increase literacy resources for residents without library nearby access.
Special liquor license approved for Vulcan Park event venue
B&B Bartending LLC gains permission to serve alcohol at Vulcan Park, enabling food and beverage service at the popular cultural venue on Valley View Drive.
City funds $2K enrichment camp for 15 West End students
Birmingham Library Board receives funding for Mini Enrichment Camp at West End Library, supporting engineering and academic enrichment for 15 youth in the neighborhood.
Birmingham and Vestavia Hills form Liberty Park improvement district
Two cities are joining forces to fund and manage public roads in the Liberty Park area. This cooperative district pools resources for infrastructure maintenance and upgrades that benefit residents in both communities.
Ensley Library gets $200 microwave from neighborhood donation
Ensley Neighborhood Association funds a kitchen appliance upgrade for the library's public facilities.
Special Events food license OK'd for Magic City Art Connection festival
Yarbrough Festival Foodservice can operate concessions at the Magic City Art Connection event in Linn Park, April 27–29.
Restaurant liquor license approved for Local Taco at Colonnade
Local Taco, 3419 Colonnade Parkway Suite 100, may now serve beer, wine, and spirits. The license allows the restaurant to operate a full bar for customers.