Parks & Culture

City commits 20% local funding match for North Birmingham Communities Plan

Council signals support for investing in North Birmingham neighborhood improvements; match requirement unlocks additional state/federal grant money for the district.

Event Concessions, Inc. granted special events license for Fiesta at Linn Park

Allows Event Concessions, Inc. to operate food and beverage concessions at the October 5 Fiesta in Linn Park, enabling the event to proceed with vendor services.

City appoints White, Arnold and Dowd for environmental legal work in North Birmi

Four North Birmingham communities—Collegeville, Harriman Park, Fairmont, and North Birmingham—will have dedicated legal counsel for environmental issues. This appointment ensures residents have representation for pollution, contamination, or other environmental health concerns.

City awards $33,433 electrical contract to GT Electric for recreation center

New electrical equipment upgrades the Fountain Heights Recreation Center, improving facility reliability for neighborhood residents and programs.

Oak Ridge Park neighborhood gets community sign approval

Oak Ridge Park Neighborhood Association can now install a community identification sign. The sign helps mark the neighborhood and supports local pride and wayfinding.

Bell Center granted license for Tailgate Challenge event

The Bell Center for Early Intervention Programs can hold a special events license to run the Tailgate Challenge on August 24–25, 2013 at Summit Shopping Center. The community event will take place in the parking lot.

City spends $2,000 on Harrison Park renovation celebration

Oakwood Place neighborhood receives public funding for a community celebration event marking renovation of Harrison Park.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilmember Maxine Herring Parker

City acquires Village Creek park land for $12,000

Birmingham buys fee simple title to a parcel in Village Creek Linear Park, expanding public green space access. Payment goes to the Estate of Ed Pettway.

Dixie Fish Company gets restaurant liquor license at Resource Center Parkway

Dixie Fish Company is approved to sell beer, wine, or spirits at its restaurant on Resource Center Parkway. The license allows on-premise alcohol service for the business.

Fire and security system installed at Pratt City Library for $19,500

Pratt City Library gets upgraded fire and security protections. Residents and staff will have improved safety systems in place.

City backs "Get to Know Your Neighbor Day" at Penfield Park

Mayor authorized to partner with Jackson Ente on July 13 community event. Declares the event serves a public purpose, enabling city support for neighborhood-building activities.

City allocates $1,000 to Phelan Park Jazz Series

City commits $1,000 in general fund dollars to help support four blues concerts at Phelan Park, a cultural programming investment for the community.

City sponsors Gallery of Distinguished Citizens event Aug. 13

The city will use general funds to host a public event celebrating distinguished citizens at the Birmingham Museum of Art. The event promotes civic engagement and community recognition.

Council hires McDowell Studios for $5K park monument assessment

City will assess the condition of monuments and historical plaques at three major parks—Kelly Ingram, Linn, and McClendon—to plan restoration work that preserves public gathering spaces and Birmingham's Civil Rights heritage.

City awards $3,500 to MBA Structural Engineers for Pratt City Library

Structural assessment of the Pratt City Library will help determine scope and cost of needed repairs or renovations to keep the facility safe and usable.

City spends $3,500 on Central Park "Get to Know Your Neighbor Day"

Funds community event at Central Park on August 24, 2013, to help neighbors connect and build local relationships.

Council approves $500 payment to Vulcan Park Foundation for fireworks

City funds community event at Vulcan Park. Payment from general fund supports 2013 "Thunder on the Mountain" fireworks celebration.

City awards $250 to Vulcan Park Foundation for fireworks

General fund dollars support a community fireworks show at Vulcan Park. This is a routine public-purpose spending decision on consent.

City funds $2,000 for MLK Recreation Center summer camp

Kids in Birmingham get affordable summer programming at a community center; the city sets aside $2,000 from general funds to support camp operations.