Parks & Culture

City takes on maintenance of Barber Motorsports Parkway

Birmingham will now handle routine upkeep and repairs of the parkway in cooperation with Jefferson County, shifting maintenance responsibility to the city.

Library gets $2,500 for new printer at Inglenook branch

Inglenook Library receives funding for equipment upgrade. Improves printing and copying services for patrons.

City spends $10K to support Rosa Parks Day events

Birmingham honors Rosa Parks' legacy with a week of December activities. Funds support public events celebrating civil rights history.

City to spend $10K on Rosa Parks Day celebrations

Birmingham will mark Rosa Parks Day with events December 1–7, 2019, honoring the civil rights icon. City allocates $10,000 from the general fund for related activities.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Council President William Parker

City takes over maintenance of Barber Motorsports Parkway

Birmingham will now handle routine upkeep and repairs of Barber Motorsports Parkway under a new agreement with Jefferson County. This shifts maintenance responsibility to the city.

City renews traffic lighting parts contract with Graybar Electrical

Ensures steady supply of replacement parts and tools to keep traffic signals functioning across the city.

Traffic Parts bid renewed for lighting replacements

City continues purchasing replacement parts for street lighting maintenance. Keeps public roads and neighborhoods safely lit.

Traffic lighting parts: bid renewal with General Traffic Equipment

City extends supply contract for traffic signal components. Ensures ongoing replacement of electrical hardware and lighting fixtures citywide.

Truck parts renewal: Kurt's Truck & Parts Co. for Heavy Duty parts

City continues purchasing Heavy Duty truck parts through competitive bid renewal. Affects city vehicle maintenance costs and fleet availability.

City funds Harvest Festival at City Hall and Linn Park

Council approves public funds for the October 31 Harvest Festival, a community celebration at two central city locations. Spending supports local cultural programming and goodwill.

City renews heavy-duty truck parts contract with Kenworth of Birmingham

Keeps city vehicles and equipment maintained through competitive renewal of parts supply agreement. Supports ongoing operations of city services relying on heavy-duty trucks.

Highland Park: $4,568 for trees, shrubs, and mulch

City spending to upgrade landscaping and greenery at Highland Park. Improves park aesthetics and public space quality for neighborhood residents.

Council appoints Municipal Court Judge through January 2023

New judge will oversee municipal cases in Birmingham. Appointment fills vacancy on the bench.

City partners with A&M University for graduate social work program

New one-year agreement brings graduate-level social work training and services to Birmingham through partnership with Alabama A&M University.

Pine Knoll Vista entrance signs get $2,930 repaint

Park entrance signs in Pine Knoll Vista neighborhood will be refreshed. Spending comes from the neighborhood's special tax revenue.

City spends $2,000 on historical marker at Norwood Elementary

Historical marker will commemorate Norwood Linear Park and be displayed at Norwood Elementary School, adding local historical recognition to the school grounds.

City spends $25,000 on Woodward Park playground and baseball field upgrades

Woodward Park gets playground equipment and new fencing around the baseball field, improving recreation space for neighborhood families.

REV Birmingham granted Special Events License for December 14 holiday event

Public parking lot at 1900 2nd Avenue North will host a holiday event on December 14, 2019. The city is licensing the event and accepting public comment on the application.

Special Events License approved for Pup-swing at 1900 2nd Avenue North

REV Birmingham can hold the Pup-swing event on October 27, 2019 in the parking lot at 1900 2nd Avenue North.