Parks & Culture

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Council considers bike park funding request from Dr. Raymon Maguire

Dr. Raymon Maguire is requesting city funding for a new bike park. Details on location, budget, and timeline are not yet available.

City considers closing right-of-way on Knollwood Drive near Medical Park

Closing this public right-of-way could affect property access and traffic patterns in the Medical Park area. The city is weighing whether to release this street corridor from public use.

Waiver: Noise limits lifted at Langan Park April 19

Barbara Davis gets permission to host an event at Langan Park (District 7) with relaxed noise rules from 11 a.m.–5 p.m. on April 19, 2025. Neighbors in the area may experience louder activity that day.

2025-478 Dale Boyd - request funding for a bike park.

City considers closing Knollwood Drive right-of-way near Medical Park

Vacating this city right-of-way could affect access to Knollwood Drive or nearby properties. The public hearing allows residents to comment on whether the closure is in the neighborhood's interest.

Propose SS United States ship as hotel and museum near GulfQuest

A historic ocean liner could anchor new waterfront hospitality and tourism draw to downtown Mobile, potentially generating jobs and visitor revenue alongside a maritime cultural venue.

Noise waiver approved for Langan Park event March 29

Deana Landry's event at Langan Park in District 7 can operate all day (8 a.m.–4 p.m.) without noise ordinance restrictions, letting organizers hold louder activities like music, entertainment, or outdoor gatherings that would normally require quieter operation.

Noise waiver approved for Doyle Park event, May 31

Terrence Anderson gets permission to hold an event at Doyle Park without noise restrictions on May 31 (9 a.m.–5 p.m.). Nearby residents may experience higher noise levels that day.

Noise ordinance waiver approved for Sandra Terry event at Langan Park

Sandra Terry gets permission to hold an event at Langan Park on June 27, 2025 (7 a.m.–4 p.m.) without noise ordinance restrictions. Neighbors in District 7 should expect louder activity during those hours.

Noise waiver approved for Medal of Honor Park May 11 event

Celia Mann Baehr receives permission to hold an event at Medal of Honor Park with music or amplified sound from 1:30–7:30 p.m. on May 11, temporarily waiving city noise rules for that time and location.