Special Events License approved for Steel City Smooth Jazz Festival
Empowerment Incorporation gets permission to hold the Steel City Smooth Jazz Festival at Linn Park on June 17–18, 2022. Public can attend this community event.
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Drury Inn liquor license transfer approved
DDC Hotels gains authority to serve alcohol at the new Drury Inn and Suites on Grandview Parkway in the Southeast area.
Amendment: North Park redevelopment deal with Northside LLC
City modifies its redevelopment agreement for the North Park project with Northside Redevelopment, LLC. Details of the amendment are not fully visible, but changes to development financing or terms may affect the project's timeline or public benefits.
Special Events Retail License approved for HBCU SpringComing at Sips & Sounds ev
Permits HBCU SpringComing, LLC to sell alcohol and retail goods at the Sips & Sounds: The Quad event on May 27, 2022, at the EDPA Parking Garage downtown.
Special Events Retail License approved for Sips & Sounds: The Quad
HBCU SpringComing, LLC gets permission to sell beverages and goods at the Sips & Sounds: The Quad event on May 27, 2022, at the EDPA Parking Garage downtown.
City funds Spring Visual and Performing Arts Camp in Districts 1, 4, 7
Council declares the multi-district arts camp serves the public interest and will use city funds to support youth arts programming across three neighborhoods.
Special Events License issued for "A Novel Tasting" at Central Library
Friends Foundation hosts literary-themed event at Central Library on April 7. Public can attend fundraiser for library programming and collections.
Mayor authorized to sign agreement with Supernaut, LLC for community programs
City will partner with Supernaut to run neighborhood outreach, fishing events, food access, and park programs. Agreement scope and duration not specified in available details.
Liquor License Application Denied: Good Dog at 2308 1st Ave S
Council rejected Pooch Park Birmingham's request for beer and wine service at Good Dog, a dog-friendly venue. The decision closes the path to alcohol sales at this location unless the applicant appeals or reapplies.
City contracts with ZOLL Data Systems for $27,068
The city is spending $27,068 on a ZOLL Data Systems agreement. The incomplete description leaves unclear what service or product this covers or how residents are affected.
Council appoints 6 members to Birmingham Public Library Board
Public library board members set policy on collection development, branch hours, programming, and community access. These appointments fill seats through 2025–2026.
City approves Steel City Jazz Festival at Linn Park, June 17–18
Empowerment, Inc. will plan and host the two-day festival featuring jazz performances in Linn Park, offering free or low-cost live music and cultural programming to the community.
Parten Smith Inc. gets $117K more for West Side Park upgrades
Parking and accessibility improvements at West Side Park cost $117,013 more than originally contracted. This third change order increases the total project expense.
Council approves $81K design contract for Lavretta Park improvements
Lavretta Park will get new playground equipment, court facilities, and site upgrades. Project moves forward with WAS Design, Inc. handling the design work.
Noise waiver granted for pickleball tournament at Lavretta Park Feb. 15
Savannah Hardin receives permission to hold an early-morning pickleball event at Lavretta Park (District 7) on February 15 with extended operating hours (7:30 a.m.–5 p.m.), allowing noise that would normally violate city ordinance.
Noise waiver approved for Langan Park event March 29
Kearria Freed gets permission to hold a louder event at Langan Park from 10 a.m. to noon on March 29, letting the activity proceed despite normal city noise rules.
Noise waiver approved for Langan Park event May 3
Margaret Smith's event at Langan Park Pavilion can proceed with amplified sound from 9–11 a.m. on May 3, 2025, despite noise ordinance restrictions.
Port City Pacers noise waiver approved for Mardi Gras Park event
Port City Pacers can hold their Mardi Gras celebration at Mardi Gras Park on March 22 starting at 6 a.m., with city-approved exception to noise limits for the 6-hour event in District 2.
Noise waiver approved for Bo Curtis event at Joe Bailey Park
Event at Joe Bailey Park on April 12 will operate under a temporary noise exemption from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., allowing organizers to exceed normal sound limits for the activity.
City holds hearing on vacation fee for Knollwood Drive right-of-way
The city is considering whether to charge a fee if it releases right-of-way land near Medical Park Drive. The April 15 hearing will determine if private interests can access public land and what that access costs.