Parks & Culture

City allocates $500 to Powderly Library summer reading program

Library summer reading programs support youth literacy and engagement during school breaks, expanding access to free educational resources for families across Birmingham.

Liquor license application: Sushi Chick LLC at Rock N Roll Sushi

Sushi Chick LLC is seeking approval to serve alcohol at Rock N Roll Sushi on Colonnade Parkway. Council will hear from the applicant and any community members with concerns about the license.

Tre Luna Catering approved for Red Baraat event, April 26

Catering vendor gets license for special events at 1200 10th Avenue South. Event permit decision.

Council appoints two members to Library Board

Two new members join Birmingham's Library Board, overseeing the public library system's governance and direction.

City partners with Red Mountain Theatre for free public cultural events

Red Mountain Theatre Company will open its facilities free to the public for cultural events and training. Residents gain expanded access to arts and education programming at no cost.

City funds $2,000 for Little Free Libraries in Central City

Expands access to free books in Central City neighborhood through Little Free Libraries—small community reading boxes that increase literacy resources for residents without library nearby access.

Special liquor license approved for Vulcan Park event venue

B&B Bartending LLC gains permission to serve alcohol at Vulcan Park, enabling food and beverage service at the popular cultural venue on Valley View Drive.

Birmingham and Vestavia Hills form Liberty Park improvement district

Two cities are joining forces to fund and manage public roads in the Liberty Park area. This cooperative district pools resources for infrastructure maintenance and upgrades that benefit residents in both communities.

City funds $2K enrichment camp for 15 West End students

Birmingham Library Board receives funding for Mini Enrichment Camp at West End Library, supporting engineering and academic enrichment for 15 youth in the neighborhood.

Ensley Library gets $200 microwave from neighborhood donation

Ensley Neighborhood Association funds a kitchen appliance upgrade for the library's public facilities.

Restaurant liquor license approved for Local Taco at Colonnade

Local Taco, 3419 Colonnade Parkway Suite 100, may now serve beer, wine, and spirits. The license allows the restaurant to operate a full bar for customers.

Special Events food license OK'd for Magic City Art Connection festival

Yarbrough Festival Foodservice can operate concessions at the Magic City Art Connection event in Linn Park, April 27–29.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilor William Parker

City funds $1,000 for Central Park-Five Points Library programs

Supports library programming at the Central Park-Five Points branch to strengthen community access to educational and cultural services.

City allocates $500 for Arlington West End Library programs

Funding supports library programs at Arlington West End Library branch. This spending decision is routine but visible to residents using the branch.

City awards $243,665 renovation contract for Grayson Park

Grayson Park upgrades move forward after rebid. Safford Building Company won the competitive bid to complete repairs and improvements.

Central Park Neighborhood Association funds $222.95 calling system

Neighborhood association funds upgrade to communication equipment at Central Park. Supports community coordination and park programming.

WITHDRAWN CONSENT ITEM 5. A Resolution appointing Barnard McDuffie as a consultant to the Office of Councilor William Parker for an amount not to exceed $35,000.00, to coordinate Health Fairs, and to educate and promote healthy living in an effort to impr

Council awards $29,610 painting contract to Vulcan Painters for museum

City spends $29,610 on fascia and trim painting at Vulcan Park and Museum following competitive bidding. Project maintains public cultural venue.

Council appoints 3 members to Birmingham Library Board

Library board members help oversee the city's public library system, shaping policies on collections, hours, and access to digital resources for residents across Birmingham.