Parks & Culture

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilor William Parker

City pays Housing Authority $5K for Birmingham Bowl parking at Elyton Village

Secures temporary parking for Birmingham Bowl attendees using Elyton Village. Public funding goes to the Housing Authority for lot access.

INVOCATION: Major Bob Parker, Area Commander, the Salvation Army, Birmingham Area

Alarm system contract: ADS Security gets $16K for Negro Southern League Museum

Museum visitors and collections get professional security monitoring. Three-year agreement locks in pricing for ongoing alarm and maintenance services.

City spends $11,472 on tables and chairs for Roosevelt Recreation Center

Roosevelt Recreation Center gets new furniture to serve the neighborhood. Funding comes from Roosevelt Neighborhood Association special tax.

City hires Tom Leader Studio for $839.5K park design in Pratt

Birmingham is investing in a new park and recreation center for the Pratt Community. The design phase sets the scope and features residents will eventually use.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilor William Parker

Fair Haven parking encroachment license approved

Fair Haven Retirement Community gains formal permission to use city right-of-way for parking. No direct cost to the city.

City buys trash receptacle for Glen Iris park, $600

Glen Iris neighborhood gets new trash receptacle to improve park cleanliness and public grounds maintenance.

City sells Hyde Park lot to Cheryl K. Montgomery for $2,245

Property at Lots 12, Block 6 in Hyde Park moves from city ownership to private hands. Completion of the sale requires council approval of the deed transfer.

Council District 4: Naomi Gordon hired as community consultant

District 4 resident-focused projects get a dedicated consultant. Dollar amount and scope of work not disclosed in the summary.

INVOCATION: Reverend Randy Williams, Pastor, Parkway Christian Fellowship

Papa T Companies gets beer license for Johnny Ray's BBQ

Johnny Ray's BBQ at Colonnade Parkway can now sell beer and liquor on and off premises, expanding the restaurant's beverage options for customers.

City pays Housing Authority $10K for Magic City Classic parking

Council approved spending $10,000 from the general fund to lease parking at Block A and Elyton Village for the Magic City Classic event. The payment goes to the Housing Authority of the Birmingham District for temporary lot use.

Beer license rescinded for Johnny Ray's BBQ

Papa T Companies' on-premise beer license for Johnny Ray's BBQ at 3431 Colonnade Parkway is being revoked. The establishment will no longer be able to serve alcohol on-site.

Council District 4: Erika Liles named community projects consultant

Erika Liles appointed as paid consultant to Councilor William Parker to lead community projects in Council District 4. Citizens should know who advises their representative and how public resources are spent.

Perry's Steakhouse seeks restaurant liquor license

Perry's Steakhouse & Grille at 4 Perimeter Park South seeks approval to serve alcohol as part of its restaurant operations.

Council appoints Naomi Gordon as consultant for District 4

Councilor Parker hires consultant to support community projects in District 4. Citizens deserve transparency on who advises elected officials and what public funds support these roles.

Council District 4 hires consultant Scottie McClaney for community projects

District 4 resident Scottie McClaney hired to advise Councilor Parker on neighborhood development. No dollar amount disclosed in item.

Event Concessions Inc. licensed for Fiesta concessions at Linn Park

Event Concessions Inc. gets permission to sell food and beverages at the October 3 Fiesta in Linn Park, a major community event in Birmingham.