Parks & Culture

City partners with MLB Youth Foundation on youth programs

Birmingham is teaming up with Major League Baseball and the Park and Recreation Board to bring youth sports and development programs to local young people.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Council President Pro Tempore William A. Parker

City partners with MLB Youth Foundation on park programs

Birmingham expands youth baseball and recreation offerings through a partnership with Major League Baseball Youth Foundation, bringing more structured athletic opportunities to city parks.

MLB Urban Youth Academy: relocate Birmingham site

Parks Board considers moving the proposed Major League Baseball youth baseball academy to a different location in Birmingham. The relocation affects which neighborhood gets this sports training facility and its economic/recreational benefits.

City partners with MLB Youth Foundation on youth baseball programs

Birmingham expands youth sports access through partnership with Major League Baseball Youth Foundation and the Parks and Recreation Board. Program details and funding sources not disclosed in this agenda summary.

Special retail license approved: Yarbrough Festival Foodservice at Linn Park

Allows food vendor to operate at Magic City Art Connection event at Linn Park, April 26–28, 2019. Enables catering for festival attendees.

Council ratifies public-purpose designation for Strategic Plan event

City confirms that the March 21, 2019 Strategic Plan public update at the Alabama School of Fine Arts served a public purpose, formally approving the event's general fund spending.

Birmingham Parks installs AEDs with Cardiac Solutions training

Public parks now have life-saving defibrillators and trained staff to respond to cardiac emergencies, improving emergency preparedness for residents and visitors across the city.

Two appointees named to Birmingham Parking Authority

Parking Authority board seats shape policy on meter rates, permit pricing, and enforcement—decisions that affect commuters and business owners citywide.

Apexnotch LLC seeks off-premise beer and wine license at Parkway Citgo

Liquor license approval determines whether the Parkway Citgo location can sell beer and wine. Public hearing allows residents to voice support or concerns about the business.

Council appoints two members to Birmingham Parking Authority

Board appointments shape parking policy that affects commuter costs, downtown access, and municipal revenue. These two terms set the Authority's direction through 2022.

Council supports Dannon Project youth training initiative

City backs workforce development program for young residents. Dannon Project provides job training and career pathways in Birmingham.

Council appoints Taylor Johnson to Mobile Library Board

Taylor Johnson joins the Library Board, which sets policy for library services, budgets, and community programming across Mobile's public library system.

City accepts easement for Three Mile Creek Greenway Trail Segment 2

New recreational trail segment advances waterfront connectivity and public access to Three Mile Creek. Project builds walking and biking infrastructure for residents.

Noise waiver granted for event at Lyons Park Avenue, Sept 12–14

Carrie Coats gets permission to exceed noise limits during a Sept 12–14 event at 180 Lyons Park Avenue in District 2, 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Neighbors may experience louder-than-usual activity during those dates and hours.

City and County partner on $2M West Mobile County Park improvements

Mobile and Mobile County are investing up to $2 million to upgrade West Mobile County Park, improving recreational facilities and public space for area residents.

Liquor license transfer approved for The Crab Barrack

Restaurant Retail Liquor License transfers at 9417 Parkway East allow the new operator (Morrow Brothers LLC) to serve alcohol at the location. This is a routine licensing decision subject to public notice and hearing.

WITHDRAWN CONSENT ITEM 26. A Resolution appointing two (2) members to the Birmingham Parking Authority, one (1) term expiring October 31, 2021 and one (1) term expiring October 31, 2022.

Council approves $50K splashpad re-coating at 4 parks

J&A Contracting will refresh splashpads at McCants-Chavers, Tricentennial, Sullivan, and James M. Seals Jr. parks, extending the life of popular summer recreation spots for families citywide.

Council awards $75K/year sole-source pool maintenance contract to Alabama Poolwo

City's public pools will get chemistry services (chlorination, pH balance, water testing) under a sole-source deal with no open bidding, at $75,000 annually from the general fund.