Topic
Parks & Culture
Agenda items
Parks & Culture items
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.
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.
Land area:
1 parcel
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.
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 $700 with Birmingham Public Library Board
Council approves spending from the general fund to support library operations and services.
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.
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.
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.
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.
City partners with Greater Birmingham Arts Education Collaborative
City commits to supporting a new arts education system with Greater Birmingham Arts Education Collaborative. Full details on scope and funding not available in the agenda item.