Parks & Culture

Tractor-parts renewal: Cahaba Tractor Company, 1-year contract

City renews no-bid contract with Cahaba Tractor Company for routine tractor-parts purchases. Affects Parks & Recreation maintenance schedules.

City partners with Morehouse, Tuskegee on annual football classic

Birmingham becomes home to the Morehouse-Tuskegee Football Classic, bringing major college football event to the city. Boosts tourism, local business activity, and regional visibility.

Sole-source security contract for Central Park Community Center

City commits to electronic monitoring and security installation at Central Park Community Center (4700 Terrace Q) through ADS Security. Dollar amount not disclosed in agenda.

Tom Bradford Rec Center gets security system upgrade

City installing electronic monitoring and security at the recreation center. Improves safety for residents using the facility.

Ronald McDonald House gets permit for August fundraiser at Pepper Place

Allows Ronald McDonald House Charities to hold a special retail event on August 14 to raise funds for families of seriously ill children.

Folk Festival gets special events retail license for Avondale Park

Birmingham Folk Festival can sell food and beverages at its September 20 event in Avondale Park, making the festival more accessible and generating local activity.

Liquor license approved for Yummy Ice Cream Station at 9138 Parkway East

Yummy Ice Cream Station & Treats gains permission to serve alcohol at its location on Parkway East. Retail liquor licenses expand the beverages available at the site.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Council President William Parker

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Council President William Parker

Council appoints 2 members to Arlington Antebellum Board

Two new members will join the board overseeing Arlington Antebellum House operations and preservation. Terms run through April 2021 and 2022.

City hires I See Me, Inc. for District 1 cultural & workforce programs

City brings in cultural and workforce development support for District 1 residents through partnership with Devon Frazier's firm.

Special Events License approved for Alabama Coffee Fest

Alabama Multicultural Organization can hold the coffee festival at Magnolia Avenue South Plaza on March 22, 2020. Community events like this bring neighbors together and support local culture.

Parking rules reorganized in city traffic code

City reorganizes parking regulations in its traffic law. The change restores earlier rules and reorders code sections for clarity.

City spends $10K to support Do Dah Day festival at Rhodes Park

City funds a community celebration at Rhodes Park on May 16, 2020. The event promotes goodwill and public engagement in local parks.

Magic City Art Connection: vendor license approved for April festival

Yarbrough Festival Foodservice can operate food concessions at Linn Park during the Magic City Art Connection event (April 24–26). Supports public events in the park.

Council appoints member to Birmingham Parking Authority

This appointment fills a seat on the board that oversees parking policy and revenue citywide. Who sits on the Parking Authority shapes decisions on permit costs, enforcement, and how parking revenue is spent.

City renews mower-repair contract with Advanced Mower

Parks and recreation equipment stays operational. Advanced Mower will continue supplying Scag mower parts and repairs for city grounds maintenance.

City renews equipment repair parts contract with Rent One LLC

Parks maintenance costs stay stable through competitive renewal of Scag mower repair parts supply. Ensures city parks equipment stays operational without unplanned procurement delays.

City renews undercarriage parts contract with Tractor & Equipment

Keeps municipal equipment maintenance on schedule. One-year renewal with existing vendor at unit prices already on file.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Council President William Parker