Parks & Culture

Council appoints Director 2 of Land Bank Authority

Land Bank Director oversees acquisition and remediation of blighted properties. This appointment fills a key leadership role on the board guiding property recovery citywide.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilor William Parker

City spends $1,000 to beautify garden

Small public investment in parks and landscaping that improves shared green space for residents.

Village Creek Trail renamed for Mable B. Anderson and Richard S. Woodruff

Section of popular Ensley Moro Park trail honors local community leaders and their legacy.

Sales tax assessment: $329.35 against Stewarts Imports and Antiques

City is collecting unpaid sales taxes from a local antiques business for February. The amount is small but represents routine tax compliance enforcement.

UAB commits to playing home football games in Birmingham

UAB will schedule and play all home NCAA football games at a city venue, boosting tourism, local spending, and the city's profile as a sports destination.

Maclin Park renovation contract increased $25K to $1.622M

City commits additional $25,000 to Maclin Park construction work, bringing total project cost to $1.622 million. The change order covers cost overruns or scope adjustments during renovation.

City spends $176 to finish Roosevelt Recreation Center mural

Paint supplies complete the Roosevelt Recreation Center mural, a community art project at the facility.

Council backs $5M Reverend Shuttlesworth Green Space Project

Council approves $5 million in funding for a new green space honoring Reverend Shuttlesworth. The project will add park amenities to the city.

City funds $500 for Springville Library robotics and garden programs

Springville Library's robotics and garden programs get continued support to engage youth in STEM and environmental learning.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilor William Parker

City seizes property at 5127 Civic Circle to build Liberty Highlands park

The city will use eminent domain to take private land for a new public park in Liberty Highlands. Property owners will be compensated, and residents will gain new green space access.

City approves $1,500 laptop purchase for Harriman Park Neighborhood Association

Funds neighborhood association operations using dedicated park fund money. Low-value, routine spending on equipment.

City funds Jazz in the Park series with $138K Magic City contract

City spends $138,000 on promotional and management services for 2017 Jazz in the Park summer concert series. Brings free live music programming to Birmingham parks.

Council awards $46,383 sealcoating contract to Southeastern Sealcoating

Woodlawn Early Learning Center gets parking and surface repairs as part of facility improvements. Work protects child-serving facility infrastructure.

City spends $1,000 to rent tables and chairs for Health Fair

City hosts a free health fair at the YMCA on Roebuck Parkway on May 20, 2017 to provide residents with health screenings and services.

Steel City Jazz Festival gets special events license for Linn Park

Empowerment, Inc. can now hold the Steel City Jazz Festival in Linn Park on June 2–3, 2017. The permit allows the public event to proceed as planned.

Special Events Retail License: Truck Stop Festival, May 26–29

City approves retail sales at Truck Stop Festival at 1st Court North. This allows the event to operate with full vendor licensing May 26–29, 2017.

Rodney Huntley appointed neighborhood liaison for District 4

Huntley will serve as the primary contact between Councilor Parker and residents across all 25 neighborhoods in District 4, organizing community meetings and handling constituent concerns.

District 4 appoints Donna Jane Hall to coordinate council meetings

Donna Jane Hall is appointed as an advisory staff position for District 4, coordinating meetings and supporting Councilor Parker's office. The role carries a budget of $14,500.