Parks & Culture

Council appoints 5 members to Birmingham Art Museum board

Museum board appointments shape cultural programming and institutional priorities. These five members serve through August 2020.

Council appoints 5 members to Birmingham Art Museum board

Museum board appointments shape cultural programming and institutional priorities. These five members serve through August 2020.

Council District 4: Erika Liles appointed community consultant

Erika Liles hired to advise Councilor Parker on community projects in District 4. No dollar amount specified in the agenda item.

City hires Bhate Environmental for $4,900 asbestos work at Wylam Park

Asbestos testing and remediation at Wylam Park buildings protects public health before the facility can reopen or undergo repairs. This sole-source contract ensures specialized expertise for hazardous material handling.

Council hires consultant Naomi Gordon for District 4 community projects

Councilor William Parker's office will use this consultant to develop and deliver community programs in Council District 4. The contract amount was not disclosed in the public agenda.

Council appoints Donna Hall as consultant for District 4 projects

Donna Hall hired to support Councilor Parker's community initiatives in District 4. No dollar amount disclosed in agenda.

Council appoints Rodney Huntley as consultant for District 4

Huntley will advise Councilor Parker on community projects in Council District 4. No dollar amount was disclosed in the item description.

Council appoints Scottie McClaney as District 4 community consultant

Scottie McClaney will advise Councilor Parker on community projects aimed at resident growth and development in Council District 4.

City awards $21,318 contract to Titan Electric for Cooper Green Park electrical

Electrical upgrade at Cooper Green Park restores reliable power to the facility. Work is needed to maintain the park's operational capacity for community use.

City approves Phase II of park bond projects

Phase II of the park bond projects moves forward, funding improvements to Birmingham's parks and recreation facilities. Specifics on which parks will be upgraded and total investment amount were not provided in the agenda materials.

Council appoints Scottie McClaney as consultant for District 4

Scottie McClaney will advise Councilor William Parker on community growth projects in Council District 4. Appointment comes with no stated budget or funding source.

Dorothy Spears Park gets $6,538 equipment purchase from East Thomas funds

East Thomas Neighborhood Association funds will equip Dorothy Spears Park with new amenities, improving the public recreation space for residents in the East Thomas neighborhood.

ITEM 32. A Resolution requesting that the Mayor authorize the Department of Traffic Engineering to erect two (2) signs "In Memory of Mr. Calvin Sturgeon, Sr." in the 3100 Block of Alemeda Avenue S.W., in the Germania Park Neighborhood. (Submitted by Counci

Empowerment Inc. granted special events retail license for Steel City Jazz at Li

Empowerment Inc. will be allowed to sell food and beverages at the Steel City Jazz festival on June 3-4, 2016 in Linn Park.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilor William Parker

Minimum wage raised to $10.10 per hour

City workers and contractors will earn at least $10.10 per hour under updated wage rules. Affects pay for municipal employees and vendors doing city work.

Council appoints 4 members to Birmingham Library Board

New library board members will guide library policy and services for five years. These appointments shape public access to books, technology, programs, and community spaces.

City assesses $7,124 sales tax against Sneaky Pete's Park Place

Rosato's Deli (Sneaky Pete's Park Place) owes the city $7,124.03 in uncollected or unpaid sales tax. The assessment holds owner Frank Rosato personally responsible for collecting and remitting the funds.

City sells 8 acres in Daniel Payne Park to Forestwood Farm for $266K

Birmingham is selling industrial park land to a private farm operator. The $266,000 sale proceeds support city revenue, while the land use shifts from public to private agricultural operations.

Council appoints 3 members to Civil Rights Institute board

Board seats shape museum's direction on education, exhibits, and community engagement around civil rights history.