City Council officially recognizes the Fire Department's Christmas Soiree (Dec 20 at the Museum of Art) as serving public interest. The event supports Toys for Tots, bringing holiday gifts to children in need.
Parkside Residences can now install structural supports (shoring walls and piles) in public right-of-way for a new multi-story apartment building. This lets the developer proceed with construction in a shared public space.
City ends permission Parkside Residences held since 2014 to keep shoring walls in public right-of-way. Property owner must now remove structures or renegotiate terms.
Removes concrete encroachment permit granted to Parkside Residences in 2014, returning public right-of-way control to the city.
Birmingham is using eminent domain to take the property for a new linear park along Village Creek. This likely displaces current occupants or owners, though the parks project will add green space and recreation access to the neighborhood.
Allows Parkside Residences to install a transformer vault in public right-of-way for the LIV Parkside development. This decision enables utility infrastructure needed for the project's completion.
A new board member will help oversee parking policies and revenue for the city's parking system over the next four years.
City approves use of public funds for an Educational Council event at the Birmingham Museum of Art on November 15, 2014. Designates the work session as serving a public purpose and community goodwill.
Park infrastructure upgrade improves waste disposal capacity at East Lake Park for residents and visitors.
Council is spending $10,000 to rent parking at Elyton Village for attendees of the Magic City Classic event. The funds come from the city budget.
Funds upgrade to audio equipment at West End Library, improving capacity for public programs and events in the neighborhood.
The 4500 block of 9th Court North will officially be known as "Aldrich Gunn Jr., Court North." The renaming honors the legacy of Gunn Jr. in the community.
Nancy Potts Brown seeks a Class I retail lounge liquor license for The Red Wolf Lounge. City Council will hear from interested parties before approving or denying the license.
Council is spending $10,000 to rent parking at Elyton Village for attendees of the Magic City Classic event. The funds come from the city budget.
Nancy Potts Brown's Division I Dance Permit allows live entertainment at 3108 Park Avenue S.W., subject to city regulations for music venues.
Free movie screening at the library on Halloween provides entertainment and community gathering space for residents, especially families and children in the area.
Small maintenance upgrade to public park facility at Overton Park pavilion.