Parks & Culture

City funds $4K for Forest Park South Avondale events

Forest Park South Avondale gets $4,000 for annual community events including a car show and outdoor movies.

City grants $1,500 to A.H. Parker football team

General fund spending supports school athletic program activities during 2014-2015 season.

City funds Alabama State Parks competition July 24-26

City will spend general funds to support a statewide parks and recreation event. The specific dollar amount and public benefit are not detailed in this item.

Memorial sign approved for James and Johnnie Summerville on Lincoln Avenue

City will install a permanent memorial sign honoring James and Johnnie Summerville in the Woodland Park neighborhood on Lincoln Avenue.

CONSENT ITEM 39. A Resolution requesting the Mayor authorize the Department of Traffic Engineering to erect a sign along 13th Place SW in Woodland Park Neighborhood, in memory of Arthur Mills. (Submitted by Councilor Tyson, Chairperson, Public Improvemen

Council appoints Naomi Gordon as consultant for District 4 projects, $30

Councilor William Parker hires consultant to lead community growth projects in Council District 4. Citizens can track how public funds support neighborhood initiatives.

City spends $3,000 on Crestline Park Cinema event

Crestline Park Cinema event will offer food and entertainment at the neighborhood park. The city is committing $3,000 in general fund money for supplies and services.

City spends $300 to replace flags at Veteran's Park

Veteran's Park flags will be refreshed with seven new flags, improving the appearance of this public gathering space.

Council spends $600 for metal trash can at Woodlawn Library

Routine equipment purchase for Woodlawn Library using general funds.

City spends $300 to replace flags at Veteran's Park

Veteran's Park flags will be refreshed with seven new flags, improving the appearance of this public gathering space.

William Parker certified elected to City Council District 4

Parker fills the District 4 Council seat following the June 3, 2014 special election, restoring full representation for that district.

Graham & Company to build primary care annex and parking deck

City approves major healthcare facility expansion with new three-story clinic and eight-story parking garage. Project adds medical capacity and parking in Birmingham.

Graham & Company to build primary care annex and parking deck

City approves major healthcare and parking project. New three-story clinic annex and eight-story parking structure will expand primary care capacity and address parking shortage.

Green Acres Park: $9,450 architectural services contract awarded

City hires Dorsey Architects to design improvements for Green Acres Park, launching the next phase of the project.

City hires Hoskins Architecture for Maclin Park design, $136,781

Hoskins Architecture will lead design work on Maclin Park, a public recreation project. This sole-source contract brings professional architectural services to shape the park's layout and features.

City spends $4,000 on transportation for Summer Enrichment program at Inglenook

Kids in the Summer Enrichment program at Inglenook Recreation Center will receive transportation support, removing a barrier to participation in summer activities.

Avondale Park: $4,000 for annual car show and movies

City funds free community events in Avondale Park, including an annual car show and outdoor movies for residents.

Council approves $20K architecture contract for Tom Bradford Park

City hires Dorsey Architects to design improvements for Tom Bradford Park. Project moves to design phase.

Right-of-way license for Parkside Residences apartment project shoring

Parkside Residences gains permission to install structural support walls in public right of way for a new multi-story apartment building. This allows private construction to use city land, affecting pedestrian and traffic access during project phases.

Restaurant liquor license approved: Pappadeaux at 3500 Grandview

Pappas Restaurant, Inc. gains permission to serve beer, wine, and liquor at Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen on Grandview Parkway. Liquor licenses are public decisions subject to community hearing and objection.