Parks & Culture

Council funds $500 Vulcan Park fireworks event

City spending $500 in public funds to support the 2013 Thunder on the Mountain fireworks at Vulcan Park—a community cultural event.

CONSENT ITEM 20. A Resolution determining that the District 4 Jazz on the Patio, to be held August 11, 2013 at Brownsville Heights Recreation Center, serves a public purpose that promotes goodwill and serves a public interest, and requesting that City fu

City funds District 4 Family Fun Night at Patton Park

City will spend general funds to host a community event July 18 at Patton Park, bringing neighbors together for free family programming in District 4.

City funds District 4 Family Fun Night at Inglenook Recreation Center

Allocates city resources to a community event on June 13, 2013 that brings residents together and strengthens neighborhood engagement in District 4.

City sells Tuxedo Park lot to Janice Johnson-Browne for $970.29

City conveys ownership of a Tuxedo Park property parcel to a private buyer, clearing municipal title. Small dollar amount suggests tax-delinquent or distressed property disposition.

Special Events food vendor license approved for Magic City Art Connection

Yarbrough Festival Foodservice gains permission to operate food service at Linn Park during the Magic City Art Connection event, April 25–28, 2013.

City sells Tuxedo Park lot to Janice Johnson-Browne for $970.29

Property at Lot 39, Block 8 transfers to private ownership via quit-claim deed. Transaction clears city holdings in Tuxedo Park neighborhood.

Special Events Retail License: Cajun Cook-off at Linn Park

Lea Enterprises LLC gets approval to sell food and beverages at the April 13 Cajun Cook-off in Linn Park—a public gathering for residents to enjoy local cuisine and culture.

City endorses Jazz Night fundraiser for American Heart Association

Council recognizes the Cultural and Educational Advancement Foundation's April 19 event as serving the public interest. The jazz fundraiser supports heart health awareness in Birmingham.

City sells Tuxedo Park lot to Janice Johnson-Browne for $983.78

City transfers property at Lot 39, Block 8 in Tuxedo Park to a private owner via quit-claim deed. Low-dollar property disposition on consent agenda.

City sells Tuxedo Park lot to Janice Johnson-Browne for $970.29

City transfers ownership of a Tuxedo Park parcel to a private buyer. The quit-claim deed removes city claim to the property; the sale price of $970.29 suggests this may be a tax-reverted or land-bank parcel being returned to circulation.

Council appoints two new Birmingham Library Board members

Library board members set policies for Birmingham's public library system, including hours, programs, and budget priorities that affect service access across the city.

City funds $300 for after-school supplies at Central Park Learning Village

City pays for educational supplies supporting after-school care in the Central Park neighborhood.

Carrabba's Italian Grill liquor license transfer approved at Riverview Parkway

Restaurant retail liquor license moves to Carrabba's Italian Grill #6201 on Riverview Parkway, enabling on-premise alcohol sales at the location.

City conveys Red Lane Park lot to CitiMortgage for $1,218.02

City transfers ownership of a Red Lane Park property parcel to CitiMortgage, Inc. Property disposition decisions affect city assets and tax roles.

J & S Concessions: Special retail liquor license for Parkview Catering

J & S Concessions LLC seeks approval to serve alcohol at Parkview Catering (1400 1st Avenue South). The license grants permission to sell beer, wine, or spirits at the venue for events and catering.

Alabama Power granted easement at Parkside Ball Park for underground infrastruct

Alabama Power will install and maintain utility lines under Regions Baseball Stadium. The easement grants the company legal access to the site for ongoing operations and maintenance.

Council awards $23,209 to Golden Construction for CrossPlex pool work

City commits $23,209 to remove and reinstall the warming pool at CrossPlex, a community recreation facility. Work improves pool operations for residents.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilmember Maxine Herring Parker

Council awards $42,661 dumbwaiter contract to Bagby Elevator

Linn Henley Library gets a new stainless steel dumbwaiter to improve materials handling between floors.