Parks & Culture

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Noise waiver granted for event at Mardi Gras Park, Nov 1

Karrie Nelson's event at Mardi Gras Park in District 2 will be exempt from noise ordinance rules on November 1, 11 a.m.–3 p.m., allowing louder sound levels than normally permitted.

Noise waiver approved for Langan Park event July 19

LaToya Smith's event at Langan Park can operate without noise-ordinance restrictions on July 19 from noon to 6 p.m., allowing louder amplified sound or music than normally permitted in the park.

Noise waiver approved for Mardi Gras Park, Nov 26-27

Tiffany Montaigne can hold an event at Mardi Gras Park with loudspeakers or music from 6:30 a.m.–11 a.m. on those dates, even though it would normally violate the city's noise ordinance. Neighbors in the area should expect early-morning noise.

St. John Lodge #2 seeks noise waiver for Langan Park event Sept. 27

St. John Lodge #2 wants to hold a 6-hour event at Langan Park in District 7 with a noise ordinance waiver. Neighbors near Langan Park should know about the request before the vote.

City assesses $66,046 sales tax against Parkside

City is collecting unpaid sales tax from a local business entity. The assessment covers a specific period and holds the business owners responsible for remitting taxes owed.

City awards traffic control products contract to TAPCO

City purchases traffic signs, signals, and related equipment through a cooperative bid process. Contract supports street safety infrastructure across the city.

Central Park Neighborhood Association to install wayfinding sign

Neighborhood group gains permission to install and maintain a limestone wayfinding sign in Central Park, improving navigation for residents and visitors.

Lounge liquor license for Parkside On Fifth at 4036 5th Ave S

City Council will hear the application and decide whether to grant a Lounge Retail Liquor Class I license for Parkside On Fifth LLC. The decision determines what alcohol service is permitted at this 5th Avenue South location.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Council President William Parker

Council renews automotive parts contract with Truckworx

City extends supply agreement for suspension parts and repair services needed by municipal vehicles. Terms and pricing available in Purchasing office.