Parks & Culture

City funds Official Clutch Band $1,850 for cultural events

Birmingham residents get free music, entertainment, and cultural programming. The band provides exhibitions and food at city events.

Liquor license approved for Drury Inn & Suites on Grandview Parkway

Drury Inn & Suites can now serve alcohol on-site, which may increase foot traffic and revenue at the hotel but could also affect noise and safety in the immediate area around Grandview Parkway.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilor William Parker

City assesses $36,364 sales tax against Whirlpool Corporation

Whirlpool Corporation owes back sales taxes to Birmingham. The city is formally claiming the debt to recover unpaid tax revenue.

ETO2YM seeks off-premise beer/wine license for Jet Pep 419

ETO2YM, Inc. is applying to transfer an off-premise beer and wine license to a retail location at 9933 Parkway East. The public hearing will allow residents and interested parties to weigh in on whether the license should be approved.

Vulcan Park event room gets new carpet for $17,010

Upgrades the event room at a major city landmark and cultural attraction, improving the facility's condition and appeal for public gatherings.

Council appoints 4 members to Park and Recreation Board

Four new board members will oversee city parks, recreation programs, and community spaces over the next four years. Board decisions affect park maintenance, program access, and neighborhood quality of life.

ETO2YM seeks off-premise beer/wine license for Jet Pep 419

ETO2YM, Inc. is applying to transfer an off-premise beer and wine license to a retail location at 9933 Parkway East. The public hearing will allow residents and interested parties to weigh in on whether the license should be approved.

Council appoints Director 2 to Land Bank Authority

New leadership position at the Land Bank drives decisions on acquiring, clearing, and selling abandoned properties citywide. Appointment takes effect July 15, 2021.

Council appoints Director 2 to Land Bank Authority

New leadership position at the Land Bank drives decisions on acquiring, clearing, and selling abandoned properties citywide. Appointment takes effect July 15, 2021.

Council appoints Director 2 to Land Bank Authority

New leadership position at the Land Bank drives decisions on acquiring, clearing, and selling abandoned properties citywide. Appointment takes effect July 15, 2021.

City funds $225 for Oak Ridge Park neighborhood event

City spending $225 to support a community gathering at Oak Ridge Park featuring music and exhibitions—a routine neighborhood activation.

City approves McWane Science Center operating agreement

McWane will continue operating and maintaining the science center as a public cultural facility and tourist attraction for residents and visitors.

City funds Fiesta 2003's 15th Hispanic Arts and Cultural Festival with $20,000

City invests $20,000 in community cultural programming through Fiesta 2003, Inc. to support the 15th Annual Hispanic Arts and Cultural Festival.

Seasick Records LLC approved for block party retail license

Seasick Records LLC can sell retail merchandise at the Seasick Block Party on October 28, 2017, in the parking lot at 5508 Crestwood.

Council appoints member to Birmingham Parking Authority

Fills vacant seat on the board that oversees city parking operations and revenue. New member serves through October 31, 2018.

Event Concessions gets retail license for Fiesta at Linn Park

Allows Event Concessions, Inc. to sell food and merchandise at the September 30 Fiesta event in Linn Park.

Council appoints Rodney Huntley as District 4 community liaison

Huntley will attend neighborhood meetings and organize community events across District 4's 25 neighborhoods as Councilor Parker's representative.

District 4: Donna Jane Hall appointed as councilor's consultant

Consultant will coordinate District 4 meetings and assist Councilor Parker. Role funded from general budget.

District 4: Councilor Parker names Barnard McDuffie as community consultant

Consultant will attend city meetings and community events to advise on District 4 projects. Uses general fund resources to support neighborhood development work.