Parks & Culture

City funds D2 Line Dancing Class at Fountain Heights

Public funding supports a community dance program at Fountain Heights Recreation Center on December 18, improving access to cultural activities for neighborhood residents.

Liquor license approved for Paradise on Parkway lounge

Reginald E. Towns and Norman B. Williams receive approval to operate a Lounge Retail Class I liquor license at 9500 Parkway East, enabling alcohol service at the establishment.

Alabama Power gets easement to upgrade electrical lines at Lowery Park

Alabama Power will be allowed to install and maintain electrical infrastructure on city property at Lowery Park. The project relocates existing power lines, which may temporarily affect park access or operations during construction.

Council rescinds Parkside Residences right-of-way license for shoring walls

City ends permission Parkside Residences held since 2014 to keep shoring walls in public right-of-way. Property owner must now remove structures or renegotiate terms.

Fire and Rescue holiday fundraiser for Toys for Tots declared public purpose

City Council officially recognizes the Fire Department's Christmas Soiree (Dec 20 at the Museum of Art) as serving public interest. The event supports Toys for Tots, bringing holiday gifts to children in need.

Council appoints member to Parking Authority board

A new board member will help oversee parking policies and revenue for the city's parking system over the next four years.

Right-of-way permit: Parkside Residences installs power vault

Allows Parkside Residences to install a transformer vault in public right-of-way for the LIV Parkside development. This decision enables utility infrastructure needed for the project's completion.

City seizes 1057 Avenue M for Village Creek Linear Park

Birmingham is using eminent domain to take the property for a new linear park along Village Creek. This likely displaces current occupants or owners, though the parks project will add green space and recreation access to the neighborhood.

Council rescinds right-of-way license for Parkside Residences

Removes concrete encroachment permit granted to Parkside Residences in 2014, returning public right-of-way control to the city.

Parkside Residences gets right-of-way permit for apartment shoring

Parkside Residences can now install structural supports (shoring walls and piles) in public right-of-way for a new multi-story apartment building. This lets the developer proceed with construction in a shared public space.

INVOCATION: Major Bob Parker, Area Commander of Greater Birmingham Salvation Army

City funds Educational Council work session at Museum of Art

City approves use of public funds for an Educational Council event at the Birmingham Museum of Art on November 15, 2014. Designates the work session as serving a public purpose and community goodwill.

City spends $121 for trash receptacles at East Lake Park

Park infrastructure upgrade improves waste disposal capacity at East Lake Park for residents and visitors.

CONSENT ITEM 27. A Resolution determining that the Magic City Classic Kick Off Throwback Ole School Concert to be held October 21, 2014 at the Birmingham Museum of Art serves a public purpose that promotes goodwill and serves a public interest, and reques

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilor William Parker

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

Council is spending $10,000 to rent parking at Elyton Village for attendees of the Magic City Classic event. The funds come from the city budget.

City spends $700 for speaker system at West End Library

Funds upgrade to audio equipment at West End Library, improving capacity for public programs and events in the neighborhood.

Council renames 9th Court North block to honor Aldrich Gunn Jr.

The 4500 block of 9th Court North will officially be known as "Aldrich Gunn Jr., Court North." The renaming honors the legacy of Gunn Jr. in the community.

Dance permit approved for The Red Wolf Lounge

Nancy Potts Brown's Division I Dance Permit allows live entertainment at 3108 Park Avenue S.W., subject to city regulations for music venues.

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

Council is spending $10,000 to rent parking at Elyton Village for attendees of the Magic City Classic event. The funds come from the city budget.