Library board gets $1,000 for Woodlawn gaming setup
Woodlawn Library adds Xbox gaming system and display cart, expanding recreational programming for residents.
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Noise waiver approved for Langan Park event April 20
Richard White gets permission to hold a 3-hour event at Langan Park (3–6 p.m.) without noise-ordinance penalties. Neighbors nearby should expect elevated sound levels that day.
Noise waiver approved for Lyons Park event on May 10
Brandi Jackson gets permission to hold an event at Lyons Park (District 2) with amplified sound or activity above noise-ordinance limits on May 10 from 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Noise waiver granted for Medal of Honor Park event on May 17
Catherine Thompson's event at Medal of Honor Park (7–10 a.m., May 17) gets permission to operate outside normal noise limits. Neighbors near District 6 park may experience louder activity than usual during that window.
City accepts easement for Three Mile Creek Greenway Trail
Secures land rights to build the Three Mile Creek Greenway Trail, expanding recreational access for residents. No cost to the city.
Vulcan Park: Council approves $15,284 flooring contract
Acton Flooring will replace carpets in Vulcan Park's Event Room. Lowest-bid competitive selection.
Museum deaccessions 4 cast-iron fragments with no market value
The Birmingham Museum of Art removes four worthless cast-iron pieces from its collection, freeing storage space and clarifying the museum's holdings.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilor William Parker
City to sell property to Alabama School of Fine Arts Foundation
City will transfer land to the school foundation, potentially freeing public property for educational and cultural use. Terms of the sale and what happens to revenue are not detailed in the available description.
City sells 10,367 sq ft building to Alabama School of Fine Arts Foundation
The city transfers a downtown property to a cultural nonprofit, supporting the School of Fine Arts' operations and freeing up city assets for future development. No dollar amount is disclosed in the record.
Land area:
0.24 acres
City vacates alley near MLK Drive for Woodland Park Church
Woodland Park Church of Christ gains private use of a 5,264-square-foot alley between Heritage Lane and Mason Avenue. The vacation removes public right-of-way, reducing city-maintained green space in the area.
Land area:
0.12 acres
City awards $22,086 boiler maintenance contract to ADCO Companies
Keeps heating systems running at City Hall, the Museum of Art, and Boutwell building. Competitive bidding selected ADCO as the lowest cost vendor.
Council awards $14,307.68 sealcoating contract to Southeastern Sealcoating
Woodlawn Early Learning Center gets parking and surface repairs completed. Lowest-bid competitive award ensures public funds are spent efficiently.
City sells Vulcan City parcel to J. Ren Heartsill for $1,700.39
City transfers ownership of a vacant lot (Lot 0030, Block 0003) to a private buyer. The low sale price suggests the parcel may be surplus, tax-delinquent, or blighted property being removed from city inventory.
Land area:
1 parcel
City vacates alley near MLK Drive for Woodland Park Church
Removes public right-of-way to a 5,264-square-foot alley so the church can develop or improve the adjacent property. Changes which land is public vs. private.
Council appoints 2 members to Parks and Culture board
Two new board members will help shape city decisions on parks, athletics, and cultural facilities—including budgets and programming that affect recreation options for residents.
City spends $1,000 on library escalators and programs
Funding supports maintenance of library facilities and public programs serving Birmingham residents.
Liquor license approval: The Tutwiler Bar and Grill, 2021 Park Place
LSM Investment Group's restaurant at The Tutwiler will be able to serve alcohol if approved. This is a standard licensing decision that affects what beverages the establishment can sell.
City commits to long-term master plan for Legion Field
Legion Field, Birmingham's historic sports and events venue, will get a comprehensive development roadmap. The plan shapes future improvements to the facility and its role in the community over the coming years.