Council approves financing documents for Regions Field, the city's sports and entertainment venue. Details on long-term costs and management structure unavailable in summary.
City continues supply of chemicals for municipal pools via competitive renewal. Supports ongoing recreation services for residents.
Council prioritizes athletic field improvements at Maclin Park using Phase II bond money. Residents can expect enhanced sports facilities in this neighborhood.
Birmingham Cross Plex and Pub will continue receiving pool chemicals at established prices for the next year.
Keeps supplies flowing to Birmingham's public pools and aquatic facilities. Renewal under competitive bid ensures continued service at negotiated unit prices.
Event Concessions, Inc. will operate food and beverage concessions at the Fiesta event in Linn Park on September 29, 2018. The public can comment on the license application at a scheduled hearing.
Gemutlichkeit LLC can host the Bratoberfest event Sept. 28–29 in the parking lot at 2910 6th Ave South, bringing community gathering and potential local activity to the area.
Summerset Jazz LLC can sell food and beverages at the Mid-Town Music Festival (August 10-11) in Linn Park. Brings commercial food service to a summer community gathering.
Adds reading materials to a neighborhood library branch. Funding source was incomplete in the original item.
Red Clay Bar & Event Services gets permission to serve alcohol and hold a special event at the parking lot on 1st Avenue South on August 11, 2018. This allows the Harvest Brunch to proceed as planned.
Allows beer and wine service at the Secret Stages music festival in Linn Park on August 3–4, 2018.
Birmingham is bidding to host World Cup soccer matches. Using two major stadiums would bring international games, tourism revenue, and global visibility to the city.
Allows Shop the Kloset LLC to operate a vendor booth at the Alabama Greek Picnic in Linn Park on August 4, 2018.
Library purchases technology tools for public programs. Adds iPad and STEM learning kits (Littlebits Droid Inventor) to library services.
Library programs expand gaming and educational offerings. Equipment supports community access to technology and digital services.
Council spends $3,000 from general funds to replace or add patron seating at North Titusville Branch library.
Council approves a disc jockey for a Harriman Park event with equipment rental included.
Birmingham hosts the statewide swimming and diving championship, bringing competitive youth athletes and families to the city and supporting the Alabama Recreation and Parks Association's programming.
Contract amendment adds $12,000 to a no-bid agreement with Gameday Athletic Surfaces for Central Park field work. Citizens deserve visibility into how park maintenance dollars are spent and why no-bid procurement was used.
Birmingham transfers ownership of the downtown parking asset at 2001 Morris Avenue to SPT Parking Deck, LLC. The sale removes a city-operated parking facility from public control.