Parks & Culture

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilor William Parker

City accepts $23,860 from Parkside Residences for project costs

Private developer covers public project expenses, reducing city burden. Amendment updates the development agreement with Parkside Residences.

Vulcan Park: City awards $11,676 camera & encoder contract

Vulcan Park gets new security cameras and video equipment installed. Low-cost competitive award from local vendor Interactive Video Technologies.

Vulcan Park: $11.7K camera upgrade awarded to ion 247

Vulcan Park gets new security cameras and encoders. Project is routine facility maintenance funded through sole-source procurement.

Special Events Retail License approved for Blues Concert, July 3-4

4 Seasons Events LLC gets permission to sell retail items at the Blues Concert on the Graymont Avenue parking lot. This enables the event to operate as planned.

Right-of-way license: Parkside Residences installs sign and canopies

Parkside Residences gets permission to place a marquee sign, 13 canopies, and 14 light poles in public right-of-way, converting city land to private use. Residents and pedestrians will see new structures in publicly owned space.

Council appoints 35 members to Southern Museum of Flight board

Council fills board seats at the city's aviation museum, directing governance of a cultural institution and public attraction.

Parking Enforcement Systems gets towing and immobilization license

Approves a towing operator to remove and immobilize vehicles across Birmingham, affecting how illegally parked or abandoned cars are handled in your neighborhood.

Parking Authority bond authorization amended; $660K

City commits up to $660,000 in bonded funds to the Birmingham Parking Authority, amending a 2014 authorization. The specific purpose of the bond change is not detailed in the title.

City funds $1.2M education partnership for youth camps and workforce training

Birmingham Board of Education will run Camp Birmingham and workforce development programs for youth. The city commits $1.2M annually to expand access to summer camps, fine arts, and vocational job training.

Council awards $28,501 to Global Management for stormwater pipe at 939 Chinchona

City installs 60-inch drainage pipe at Chinchona Drive property, likely part of stormwater or infrastructure maintenance work.

Library Board: One seat appointed, term through 2018

A new member joins the Birmingham Library Board, which sets policy for the city's public library system and its services to residents.

Special Events Retail License approved for Blues Concert, May 24

Ashira Allen receives permission to sell retail goods at The Blues Concert in the parking lot at 719 Graymont Avenue North on May 24, 2015.

Council appoints Fernando Arias as parks consultant for District 4

Fernando Arias joins Councilor Parker's team to develop parks and recreation projects in Council District 4. Role focuses on community engagement and neighborhood improvement initiatives.

18th annual Family Fishing Rodeo approved for East Lake Park

Free community fishing event for families on June 6, 2015 at East Lake Park. Brings outdoor recreation and youth engagement to the neighborhood.

City approves Steel City Jazz Festival at Linn Park, June 5-6

The city grants Steel City Jazz Festival, LLC permission to hold the annual two-day jazz festival at Linn Park. Free or low-cost arts events strengthen community gathering and culture.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilor William Parker

City supports Steel City Jazz Festival June 5–6 at Linn Park

Free live jazz music comes to downtown Birmingham. The city provides in-kind support (staff, parking, utilities, or security) to help the festival run; the exact contributions weren't detailed here.

Council awards $32,655 to Hollywood Pools for East Lake Park pool renovation

East Lake Park swimming pool gets a refresh to improve community recreational access. Project moves forward after competitive bidding process.

Willow Wood Recreation Center gets $500 study hall setup

Youth in the area gain a dedicated quiet study space at Willow Wood Recreation Center. The city is converting the club room into a library/study hall funded from special tax revenue.