Parks & Culture

Council renews mower parts contract with Advanced Mower

City extends supply agreement for landscaping equipment repair parts needed to maintain parks and public grounds. Ensures timely maintenance of city mowing equipment.

Knollwood Drive: City considers vacation fee for right-of-way

City may give up public land (street right-of-way) on Knollwood Drive near Medical Park in exchange for a fee. Affects property access and city control of that corridor in District 4.

Vacation of right-of-way on Knollwood Drive near Medical Park

City may give up public easement along Knollwood Drive west side. Affects property access and future development options in the Medical Park area.

Renewal: Rent One LLC supplies mower repair parts

Keeps city lawncare equipment running. Mower repair parts ensure parks and public grounds maintenance continues without service delays.

Port City Pacers get noise waiver for April 19 Mardi Gras Park event

Early-morning running event at Mardi Gras Park will be exempt from noise ordinance limits on April 19. Expect elevated sound from 6:30–11 a.m. in District 2.

Council awards $407K chiller replacement contract to Goram Air Conditioning

West Regional Library gets new cooling equipment to keep the building operational and accessible during hot months. Project funded from capital improvement budget.

Port City Pacers get noise waiver for May 17 race at Medal of Honor Park

Early-morning running event (6 a.m.–10:30 a.m.) will be exempt from city noise rules. Residents near Medal of Honor Park in District 6 may experience loudspeaker announcements and music during the race.

Noise waiver approved for Mardi Gras Park event on April 19

Maura Mandyck's event at Mardi Gras Park will be allowed to operate with elevated noise levels from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on April 19, 2025. Neighbors near the park may experience temporary noise outside normal ordinance limits.

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.

City vacates right-of-way on Knollwood Drive; sets vacation fee

City is giving up public street access on Knollwood Drive near Medical Park and collecting a fee for the vacation. The decision affects property access and future development options for the affected land.

CONSENT ITEM 8. A Resolution supporting and encouraging an environmental policy for Legion Field called "Legion Field Green Initiative." (Recommended by Councilor Smitherman and Presiden

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: President Pro Tempore William Parker

Council appoints Frank Bromberg as District 4 consultant

Bromberg will work with District 4 businesses and communities on behalf of Councilor Parker. The consultant role comes at no stated cost to the city.

Council endorses one of seven candidates for County legislative seat

City Council is recommending one candidate to the Jefferson County delegation for a legislative position. The appointment affects county-level representation on issues affecting Birmingham.

Mile End Delicatessen gets restaurant liquor license

MEV Birmingham Parkside LLC is authorized to serve alcohol at Mile End Delicatessen, 1701 1st Avenue, under a restaurant retail liquor license.

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

Veterans Day declared public purpose; city spending approved

City will spend general-fund money on Veterans Day events and services. Sets aside public resources to honor the federal holiday.

Mile End Delicatessen gets restaurant liquor license approval

MEV Birmingham Parkside LLC wins approval to serve alcohol at 1701 1st Avenue South under a restaurant retail liquor license, enabling the business to operate legally as a full-service establishment.

Special Events License approved for Tre Luna Catering at Oct. 12 celebration

Tre Luna Catering gets permission to serve food and beverages at Celebracion! event in the parking lot at 1200 10th Avenue South on October 12, 2018.

Council appoints member to Parks and Recreation Board

Parks board decisions shape recreation access and facility upkeep across the city. This appointment fills a seat expiring October 2022.