Parks & Culture

Los Arcos IX LLC seeks restaurant liquor license at Parkway East location

New restaurant liquor license allows alcohol sales at 9417 Parkway East. Public hearing will let neighbors and residents comment on the application.

Special Events License approved for Yarbrough Festival Foodservice at Magic City

Yarbrough Festival Foodservice gets approval to operate food service at the Magic City Art Connection event in Linn Park, April 25–27, 2014.

Council directs Mayor to acquire Carraway Hospital Campus within 60 days

Moves forward plans to repurpose a major abandoned medical facility in Birmingham. This is a first step toward determining future use of the shuttered campus and addressing years of vacancy.

City commits $900K to host Indy Grand Prix at Barber Motorsports Park

Birmingham will spend $300,000 annually through 2016 to host the racing event at Barber Motorsports Park, a public investment in sports tourism and local economic activity.

Fire hydrants added to 3 Perimeter Park locations

Improves emergency response and fire safety at three commercial buildings on Perimeter Park South by placing hydrants in closer, more accessible locations.

City allocates $11K to install walking track at Stockham Park

Stockham Park gets a new walking track for residents to access active recreation and health benefits in the neighborhood at 4221 8th Avenue North.

Sole-source: City hires Engineering Design Technologies for A.G. Gaston Park ren

City commits $18,400 to design work for A.G. Gaston Park at 916 Washington Avenue. This kicks off renovation planning for a key neighborhood gathering space.

Khafra Engineering awarded $24K to design Lowery Park renovation

City commits to renovating Lowery Park on Mims Avenue with professional design services. Project will shape neighborhood recreation space and amenities for nearby residents.

City hires Khafra Engineering for $24K Stockham Park redesign

Park renovation project at 4221 8th Avenue North moves forward with professional design services. Work will shape how the neighborhood's public green space looks and functions.

City awards $30,447 design contract to Macknally Land Design for Fairmont Park r

Fairmont Park at 51st Avenue North will get a professional redesign. This spending shapes how the park will look and function for nearby residents and visitors.

City hires T.R.I. Architecture for $15K Roosevelt Park renovation design

Roosevelt City Park building gets professional redesign through sole-source contract. Project supports neighborhood recreation and park improvement.

City hires Engineering Design Technologies for $19.4K East Lake Park renovation

East Lake Park renovation moves forward with professional design services. Project aims to improve public recreation space on 4th Avenue North.

City hires Stephen Ward & Associates for $65K recreation center roof design

Roof replacements at three parks—Ensley, Hawkins, and Hooper City—will extend facility life and improve recreational spaces for residents. Design phase is the first step toward actual construction.

Council rescinds street vacation for Parkside Residences

Prior approvals allowing Parkside Residences to close off a street are being reversed. The specific impact on neighborhood access and future development depends on which street and how it was being used.

Parkside Residences to develop 1700 First Avenue South

City and private developer sign agreement for residential project near downtown rail corridor; project details and public benefits not specified in this consent approval.

City recognizes K!ds Spark youth event sponsored by AT&T and Junior Achievement

The city officially endorses the K!ds Spark event at Huffman High School on January 18, 2014, a youth education program run by AT&T Pioneers and Junior Achievement to promote career awareness and community engagement.

CustomWork Construction wins $11,149 contract for Museum of Art gallery work

Council approves spending on renovations to the Jemison Gallery at the Birmingham Museum of Art. The work is part of ongoing improvements to the cultural institution.

City funds educational work session at Vulcan Park

Council commits public funds to an off-site educational meeting at Vulcan Park on January 25, 2014. Establishes that the session serves a public purpose and warrants city spending.

Elyton Village parking lot available for BBVA Compass Bowl attendees

Housing Authority agrees to let BBVA Compass Bowl fans park at Elyton Village on game day (January), easing parking pressure downtown.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilmember William Parker