Port City Pacers get noise waiver for April 19 Mardi Gras Park event
Early-morning running event at Mardi Gras Park will be exempt from noise ordinance limits on April 19. Expect elevated sound from 6:30–11 a.m. in District 2.
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Noise waiver approved for Mardi Gras Park event on April 19
Maura Mandyck's event at Mardi Gras Park will be allowed to operate with elevated noise levels from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on April 19, 2025. Neighbors near the park may experience temporary noise outside normal ordinance limits.
Noise waiver approved for May 4 event at British Park
Resident event at British Park in District 2 is allowed to exceed noise limits for three hours on May 4. Check the park's event schedule if you live nearby.
Knollwood Drive: City considers vacation fee for right-of-way
City may give up public land (street right-of-way) on Knollwood Drive near Medical Park in exchange for a fee. Affects property access and city control of that corridor in District 4.
Vacation of right-of-way on Knollwood Drive near Medical Park
City may give up public easement along Knollwood Drive west side. Affects property access and future development options in the Medical Park area.
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Council approves $50K splashpad re-coating at 4 parks
J&A Contracting will refresh splashpads at McCants-Chavers, Tricentennial, Sullivan, and James M. Seals Jr. parks, extending the life of popular summer recreation spots for families citywide.
Council awards $75K/year sole-source pool maintenance contract to Alabama Poolwo
City's public pools will get chemistry services (chlorination, pH balance, water testing) under a sole-source deal with no open bidding, at $75,000 annually from the general fund.
City vacates right-of-way on Knollwood Drive; sets vacation fee
City is giving up public street access on Knollwood Drive near Medical Park and collecting a fee for the vacation. The decision affects property access and future development options for the affected land.
Noise waiver approved for Langan Park event April 20
Richard White gets permission to hold a 3-hour event at Langan Park (3–6 p.m.) without noise-ordinance penalties. Neighbors nearby should expect elevated sound levels that day.
City accepts easement for Three Mile Creek Greenway Trail
Secures land rights to build the Three Mile Creek Greenway Trail, expanding recreational access for residents. No cost to the city.
Noise waiver approved for Lyons Park event on May 10
Brandi Jackson gets permission to hold an event at Lyons Park (District 2) with amplified sound or activity above noise-ordinance limits on May 10 from 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Noise waiver granted for Medal of Honor Park event on May 17
Catherine Thompson's event at Medal of Honor Park (7–10 a.m., May 17) gets permission to operate outside normal noise limits. Neighbors near District 6 park may experience louder activity than usual during that window.