Parks & Culture

City funds educational work session at Vulcan Park

Council commits public funds to an off-site educational meeting at Vulcan Park on January 25, 2014. Establishes that the session serves a public purpose and warrants city spending.

Elyton Village parking lot available for BBVA Compass Bowl attendees

Housing Authority agrees to let BBVA Compass Bowl fans park at Elyton Village on game day (January), easing parking pressure downtown.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilmember William Parker

City hires Keystone Development for $39.3K Cooper Green Park improvements

Contractor will build T-Ball Miracle Field and Baseball Field House at Cooper Green Park, expanding youth sports facilities in the community.

Council awards $29,986 park trail contract to Keystone Development

Walking trail improvements at Cooper Green Park Amphitheatre enhance recreational access and park amenities for nearby residents.

Mobile food vendors: new licensing rules for pushcarts and trucks

City sets new rules for operating food trucks and pushcarts — including where you can sell, licensing requirements, and safety standards. Affects street vendors and residents seeking convenient dining options.

Council awards $21,866 HVAC contract to Apex Mechanical

Repairs heating and cooling system at Cooper Green Recreation Center, a community facility used by residents for recreation and events.

City ends partnership with McWane Science Center; transfers assets

Public oversight of a major cultural institution ends as the city and Parks Board wind down a long-standing agreement and shift operational control. Details on asset distribution remain unclear from the agenda title.

Council appoints member to Birmingham Parking Authority

Filling a four-year seat on the board that oversees city parking operations and revenue.

City awards $11,628 shelving contract to H. L. Coshatt

City buys and installs shelving in the Garage Parts Room through competitive bidding, selecting the lowest qualifying bid.

City spends $11K on supplies for Oxmoor Parking Lot expansion

Public Works needs additional supplies to finish the Oxmoor Parking Lot Expansion project. The $11,000 budget amendment covers equipment and materials required to complete the work.

New rules for food trucks and pushcarts in Birmingham

Establishes where and how food vendors can operate citywide, affecting street food access and vendor business conditions. Second reading of ordinance.

SWEARING IN OF COUNCIL ELECT WILLIAM PARKER

City funds $1,000 in exercise and educational equipment for Central Park Element

Central Park Elementary receives activity mats, exercise bands, and other educational tools to support student physical activity and learning.

Council grants $500 to Healing Foundation for disabled programs

City funds transportation, cultural activities, and support services for people with disabilities through this nonprofit partner.

City awards $19,247 contract to Creative Landscape for Cooper Green Park irrigat

Creative Landscape LLC will upgrade irrigation systems and re-trench fields at Cooper Green Park under a competitive bid process. The $19,247 project improves park infrastructure for resident recreation and grounds maintenance.

City funds $1K awards banquet for Central Park Neighborhood Association

City spends $1,000 from general funds to buy awards for a neighborhood group's banquet.

City funds $700 for Central Park neighborhood Christmas celebration

Council approves spending $700 in public funds to rent Birmingham Crossplex for the Central Park Neighborhood Association's Christmas celebration and awards banquet.

Mobile food vendors: new permitting rules for carts and vehicles

New rules will set standards for food trucks and street carts operating in Birmingham, affecting where vendors can operate and how residents access street food.

Mobile food vendors: new permitting rules for carts and vehicles

New rules will set standards for food trucks and street carts operating in Birmingham, affecting where vendors can operate and how residents access street food.