Parks & Culture

2025-2833 Request of Maggie Smith for a waiver of the Noise Ordinance at Mardi Gras Park on January 30, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. (District 2).

2024-1655 13-1247 AUTHORIZE CHANGE ORDER #2 WITH PARTEN SMITH, INC., FOR ASPHALT WORK AT WESTSIDE PARK, $151,342.61 .

Right-of-way license: Tay Thai Food blade sign on public land

Business receives permission to install a blade sign on city right-of-way, using public land for commercial advertising.

Recreation, sports, and tourism activities (July 2025–June 2026) approved as pub

This establishes legal grounds for the city to fund recreation, sports, entertainment, and tourism events over the next year under Alabama law. It clears the way for public dollars to support community activities and visitor attractions.

Council appoints board member to Civil Rights Institute

One new member joins the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute board, with term ending September 1, 2025. Board appointments shape museum leadership and community voice.

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.

City awards $2,850 to McAbee Construction for Powderly Library geothermal repair

Geothermal system leak at Powderly Library (3301 Jefferson Avenue SW) will be repaired. McAbee Construction was selected as the low bidder through competitive procurement.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

24-785 Parks and Leisure Service Update

24-790 ​Recreational Tennis Proposal

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.