Parks & Culture

Mayor authorized to fund PACE Board's office expansion project

City will commit funds to help the PACE Board expand its office space, likely supporting improved operations for public athletic and cultural programs.

CONSENT ITEM 26. A Resolution determining that recreation, sports, entertainment, and tourism activities and events held July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, serves a public purpose that promotes goodwill and serves a public interest, and is authorized by

Special Events Retail License approved for Steel City Smooth Jazz Festival

Empowerment Incorporation gets approval to sell food, beverages, or merchandise at the Steel City Smooth Jazz Festival (June 14–16) at Linn Park, bringing retail options to the popular three-day event.

City, BJCC sign Parking Deck 3 redevelopment agreement for Carraway site

City gains control of parking infrastructure at the former Carraway Hospital and commits to redevelopment work with the civic center authority. Details of the deal—including cost, timeline, and planned use—will shape the future of this downtown site.

City contracts with Denise Koch Events for health, wellness and cultural program

Denise Koch Events will organize health, wellness, cultural, and small-business events and presentations for Birmingham residents. The contract was awarded on a sole-source basis, meaning only one vendor was solicited.

Special Events Retail License approved for Pride Fest 2024

Yarbrough Companies granted permission to sell alcohol and merchandise at Pride Fest on June 9, 2024 at Linn Park.

City spends $700 with Birmingham Public Library Board

Council approves spending from the general fund to support library operations and services.

Taqueria Tafoya gets beer and wine license

Taqueria Tafoya Restaurant at 3947 Pinson Valley Parkway can now serve beer and wine to customers with this retail license approval.

Condemnation repair permit issued for 9147 Parkway East

Property owner TC Investment Group can now repair and restore the condemned building at 9147 Parkway East, moving it back into use.

City funds $2,000 library grant from general fund

The city commits $2,000 to the Birmingham Public Library Board to support library operations and services for residents.

City spends $3,000 on native trees and mulch for Highland Park

Highland Park gets landscaping improvements with native plants and mulch. Investment supports park grounds maintenance and sustainability.

CONSENT ITEM 20. A Resolution approving and authorizing the Mayor to cause awards to be presented to individual employees of the following Departments: Birmingham Museum of Art, Birmingham Park and Recreation, Birmingham Fire and Rescue, Capital Projects,

City funds Powderly Library Summer Reading Program with $500

Grants $500 to Birmingham Public Library Board for youth summer programs at the Powderly branch location.

Yummy's Garage liquor license application hearing

Council will hear from Yummy's Garage, LLC and the public on its bid to serve alcohol at 9500 Parkway East. The decision determines whether a new retail liquor outlet opens in your neighborhood.

City and Parking Authority swap vehicles in equal-value exchange

The city trades vehicles with the Birmingham Parking Authority under a formal cooperation agreement. No direct public cost—both sides exchange assets of roughly equal value.

Council awards $142,141 for Procore project management software

City commits $142,141 to Procore project management software through a GSA cooperative contract, improving project tracking and coordination across city operations.

City pays $5,000 to Birmingham Public Library for assistance services

City commits $5,000 to Birmingham Public Library for unnamed assistance services under a new agreement.

Steel City Smooth Jazz Festival gets special events license for Linn Park

Empowerment Incorporation can now host the Steel City Smooth Jazz Festival at Linn Park on June 16–17, 2023. The public had a chance to comment on the event's impact on the park and neighborhood.

Change order: Southeastern Sealcoating, $240,888 for soil replacement

City approves additional $240,888 to fix soft, wet soil issues discovered during a parks or infrastructure project. The extra cost is being paid to the contractor to complete the work safely.

Special Events License approved for Birmingham Folk Festival at Avondale Park

Mom's Birmingham, LLC can now hold the Birmingham Folk Festival on May 6, 2023, at Avondale Park. The license allows the organizer to stage a public event in this popular neighborhood gathering space.