Birmingham Folk Festival gets city approval at Avondale Park, May 17-18
Events at Haven, LLC approved to run retail operations during the Festival weekend. Avondale Park will host the event May 17–18, 2025.
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Mayor authorized to spend up to $500 with Birmingham Library Board
City will spend $500 from general funds to support library operations or services.
City commits $5,000 to Erskine Hawkins-Tuxedo Junction Park Association
City parks funding supports community recreation and cultural programming. This grant helps the neighborhood association maintain or improve park amenities.
Council awards $29,402 to Splawn Construction for library roof repair
Birmingham Central Library gets roof and floor drain repairs completed. Work addresses structural maintenance needed at 2100 Park Place.
Council approves $7,514 grant to Birmingham Public Library for Five Points coord
Funds support library coordination efforts in the Five Points neighborhood, helping connect library services with community needs in that area.
Rickwood Field: Friends group to run programs and outreach
The Friends of Rickwood Field will manage community outreach, educational and recreational programs at the historic baseball venue. This partnership shapes what services residents can access at the facility.
Off-premise beer & wine license transfer to Center Point Citgo
Center Point 3101 LLC seeks to move a beer and wine license to a convenience store at 3101 Center Point Parkway. Council will hear public input on the transfer.
Restrictive covenant removed from 2224 24th Avenue North
Property at 2224 24th Avenue North can now be used for purposes beyond vehicle storage and parking. Removal of the 1993 restriction opens the door to new development or alternative uses for the site.
Land area:
1 parcel
Public hearing set May 6 on automated car wash and parking lot
City will hear arguments on whether to allow an automated car wash with a temporary parking lot as a special-use exception. Approval would bring new commercial use to the area.
Roof repair contract: Advanced Roofing Solutions, $5,820
City approves $5,820 sole-source contract with Advanced Roofing Solutions to repair the Highland Park Pro Shop roof on Highland Avenue.
City funds Birmingham Folk Festival contract for $6,500
City spends $6,500 from the general fund to contract with Birmingham Folk Festival, Inc. for cultural programming and community events.
City waives $87,456 right-of-way fee for Legacy Prep redevelopment
City forgoes fee on 2.62 acres at South Park Drive to encourage school redevelopment project. Waiver reduces public revenue but supports neighborhood improvement.
Land area:
2.6 acres
City sells cemetery lot to Sam and Claire Parker for $15,000
Sam Parker and Claire Parker purchase burial plot at Oak Hill Cemetery. Completes property transfer and enables the family to secure their gravesite.
Land area:
1 parcel
CrossPlex pool heater repiping contract: $56,464 to Comfort Systems USA
City awards sole-source contract to repair CrossPlex pool heating system. Ensures continued operation of the public facility.
Council appoints 3 members to Parks and Recreation Board
Three new board members will oversee city parks and recreation programs through 2030. Board decisions affect park maintenance, programming, and community access to public green space.
Three new members appointed to Parks and Recreation Board
Board members set direction for city parks, recreation programs, and facilities. Terms stagger through 2030, ensuring continuity of planning and oversight.
Off-premise beer/wine license approved for Gasboy Food Mart
Apexnotch LLC gains permission to sell beer and wine at 9917 Parkway East. Off-premise licenses control where alcohol can be sold in your neighborhood.
City awards $2,808 to Strickland Companies for Don Hawkins Recreation Center fur
Funding furniture, accessories, and services at Don Hawkins Recreation Center in District 4. Part of routine spending on recreation facility upkeep and improvement.
Don Hawkins Recreation Center furniture purchase from Strickland Companies, $5,9
Recreation center gets new furniture and accessories. Routine spending on parks maintenance and public amenities in District 1.
Council awards $3,352 for cafeteria equipment at Don Hawkins Recreation Center
Upgrades kitchen equipment at Don Hawkins Recreation Center (District 1), supporting food service for community programs.