Parks & Culture

City, Park Board, and UAB sign parks partnership agreement

City expands recreational access through collaboration with UAB. Details of services, terms, and community benefits are incomplete in the source material.

City funds $4K for Forest Park South Avondale events

Forest Park South Avondale gets $4,000 for annual community events including a car show and outdoor movies.

City grants $1,500 to A.H. Parker football team

General fund spending supports school athletic program activities during 2014-2015 season.

City spends $10K to pave Dolomite-Westfield Community Center lot

Parking lot repair improves access to the community center, a public gathering space in Birmingham.

City funds 2 North Avondale youth for MLK Recreation Center summer camp

Two young residents get free access to summer programming and structured activities at the MLK Recreation Center, helping keep youth engaged during the school break.

CONSENT ITEM 39. A Resolution requesting the Mayor authorize the Department of Traffic Engineering to erect a sign along 13th Place SW in Woodland Park Neighborhood, in memory of Arthur Mills. (Submitted by Councilor Tyson, Chairperson, Public Improvemen

Memorial sign approved for James and Johnnie Summerville on Lincoln Avenue

City will install a permanent memorial sign honoring James and Johnnie Summerville in the Woodland Park neighborhood on Lincoln Avenue.

City funds Alabama State Parks competition July 24-26

City will spend general funds to support a statewide parks and recreation event. The specific dollar amount and public benefit are not detailed in this item.

Council appoints Naomi Gordon as consultant for District 4 projects, $30

Councilor William Parker hires consultant to lead community growth projects in Council District 4. Citizens can track how public funds support neighborhood initiatives.

City spends $300 to replace flags at Veteran's Park

Veteran's Park flags will be refreshed with seven new flags, improving the appearance of this public gathering space.

City spends $300 to replace flags at Veteran's Park

Veteran's Park flags will be refreshed with seven new flags, improving the appearance of this public gathering space.

Council spends $600 for metal trash can at Woodlawn Library

Routine equipment purchase for Woodlawn Library using general funds.

City spends $3,000 on Crestline Park Cinema event

Crestline Park Cinema event will offer food and entertainment at the neighborhood park. The city is committing $3,000 in general fund money for supplies and services.

William Parker certified elected to City Council District 4

Parker fills the District 4 Council seat following the June 3, 2014 special election, restoring full representation for that district.

Graham & Company to build primary care annex and parking deck

City approves major healthcare facility expansion with new three-story clinic and eight-story parking garage. Project adds medical capacity and parking in Birmingham.

Graham & Company to build primary care annex and parking deck

City approves major healthcare and parking project. New three-story clinic annex and eight-story parking structure will expand primary care capacity and address parking shortage.

City hires Hoskins Architecture for Maclin Park design, $136,781

Hoskins Architecture will lead design work on Maclin Park, a public recreation project. This sole-source contract brings professional architectural services to shape the park's layout and features.

Avondale Park: $4,000 for annual car show and movies

City funds free community events in Avondale Park, including an annual car show and outdoor movies for residents.

Green Acres Park: $9,450 architectural services contract awarded

City hires Dorsey Architects to design improvements for Green Acres Park, launching the next phase of the project.

Council approves $20K architecture contract for Tom Bradford Park

City hires Dorsey Architects to design improvements for Tom Bradford Park. Project moves to design phase.