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Parks & Culture
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Parks & Culture items
City spends $3,000 on Harriman Park "Get to Know Your Neighbor Day"
City sets aside $3,000 in general funds for a community event at Harriman Park on September 28, 2013, designed to build neighborhood connections.
City funds Woodland Park "Get to Know Your Neighbor Day" ($1,367)
Public spending on neighborhood community-building events. Supports resident connections and park programming.
Council approves $500 for basketball goals at Central Park Gym
Central Park Recreation Center gets three new breakaway basketball goals, improving equipment available for youth and community recreation.
City sets aside $1,125 for summer camp at Roosevelt Recreation Center
Kids get funded summer programming at a city recreation center. Small amount, routine parks spending.
Special Events License approved for Magic City Music Fest
Yar-Tay Co. gets permission to hold Magic City Music Fest on June 22, 2013 at Linn Park. Public had chance to weigh in on the event.
City funds "Get to Know Your Neighbor Day" in Penfield Park
Council approves public spending to support a community event designed to build neighborhood connections and civic engagement in Penfield Park.
CONSENT ITEM 6. A Resolution determining that the Let's Move Birmingham Camps to be held June 3, 2013 through August 2, 2013 at McAlpine Park Recreation Center, Wiggins Park Recreation Park, East Pinson Valley Park Recreation Center, and the combined Nor
CONSENT ITEM 68. A Resolution (1) finding that the activities associated with "Get to Know Your Neighbor Day" in the Harriman Park neighborhood on Saturday, September 28, 2013 from 11:00am to 4:00pm, constitutes a public purpose; (2) authorizing the Mayo
City pays South Park Baptist Church $1,000 for community meeting space
Supports Germania Park Neighborhood Association meetings with public funds. Small recurring expense for civic engagement venue.
City supports 16th Annual Family Fishing Rodeo at East Lake Park
City commits general funds to the annual Family Fishing Rodeo, a free community event at East Lake Park on June 1 that builds neighborhood goodwill and encourages outdoor recreation for families.
City funds $2,250 for Roosevelt summer camp
Recreation programs keep kids engaged and active during the summer break. This funding supports youth in the Roosevelt neighborhood.
Council approves $25K contract for Jazz in the Park series
City funds promotional and management services for the 2013 Jazz in the Park Series, a free summer cultural event across seven Birmingham neighborhoods.
City allocates $1,500 for furnishings at Titusville library branch
Funding supports improvements at a public library branch serving residents in the Titusville area.
City funds Woodland Park Neighborhood Association office equipment, $2,224.77
Neighborhood association receives city funding for computers, printers, and supplies to support community organizing and engagement in Woodland Park.
City sets aside $675 for summer camp at Hooper Recreation Center
Funds youth recreation programming during school break. Small allocation supports community access to summer activities at a city facility.
City funds Vulcan Park's Thunder on the Mountain fireworks: $250
General fund allocates $250 to support the 2013 "Thunder on the Mountain" fireworks event at Vulcan Park, a summer tradition offering free public entertainment.
City awards $25K to Magic City Smooth Jazz for 2013 Park series
Funds promotional and management services for Jazz in the Park across seven Birmingham neighborhoods, bringing summer entertainment to residents.
Council approves $25K contract for Jazz in the Park marketing
City funds promotional services for 2013 Jazz in the Park series across seven Birmingham neighborhoods. Entertainment programming supports community gathering spaces.