Parks & Culture

Liquor license OK'd for Southern Bama Bait and Tackle on Dauphin Island Pkwy

Southern Bama Bait and Tackle will be able to sell beer and table wine for off-premises consumption at 4012 Dauphin Island Parkway, pending ABC Board approval.

Noise waiver granted for Sage Park event, June 7, 12pm–6pm

Ron Foster's event at Sage Park will operate outside standard noise limits for one day. Neighbors near the park should expect louder activity during the window.

City and Parking Authority swap vehicles in equal-value exchange

The city trades vehicles with the Birmingham Parking Authority under a formal cooperation agreement. No direct public cost—both sides exchange assets of roughly equal value.

Parks & Rec hires Chris Murphy for racquet-stringing services

Mobile's Parks & Recreation Department will contract with Chris Murphy as its sole racquet stringer, supporting tennis programs at city facilities.

Council awards $142,141 for Procore project management software

City commits $142,141 to Procore project management software through a GSA cooperative contract, improving project tracking and coordination across city operations.

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23-726 Byrd Park

23-618 Parks & Leisure Update

23-757 Announcement of Upcoming Vacancy on the Vestavia Hills Library Board

23-756 Announcement of Upcoming Vacancy on the Vestavia Hills Parks and Recreation Board

24-1138 Parks & Leisure Update

City pays $5,000 to Birmingham Public Library for assistance services

City commits $5,000 to Birmingham Public Library for unnamed assistance services under a new agreement.

Change order: Southeastern Sealcoating, $240,888 for soil replacement

City approves additional $240,888 to fix soft, wet soil issues discovered during a parks or infrastructure project. The extra cost is being paid to the contractor to complete the work safely.

Steel City Smooth Jazz Festival gets special events license for Linn Park

Empowerment Incorporation can now host the Steel City Smooth Jazz Festival at Linn Park on June 16–17, 2023. The public had a chance to comment on the event's impact on the park and neighborhood.

Special Events License approved for Birmingham Folk Festival at Avondale Park

Mom's Birmingham, LLC can now hold the Birmingham Folk Festival on May 6, 2023, at Avondale Park. The license allows the organizer to stage a public event in this popular neighborhood gathering space.

City partners with Greater Birmingham Arts Education Collaborative

City commits to supporting a new arts education system with Greater Birmingham Arts Education Collaborative. Full details on scope and funding not available in the agenda item.

HBCU SpringComing special event approved for Linn Park, March 18

HBCU SpringComing LLC gets permission to hold a special event at Linn Park on March 18, 2023. This allows the event to proceed with proper city licensing and oversight.

Council approves $1,200 for Woodland Park neighborhood meeting signs

Funds four meeting signs for the Woodland Park Neighborhood Association to support community gatherings and civic engagement.

City funds Tuxedo Junction Park Association with $12K grant

City commits $12,000 from general funds to support Erskine Hawkins Tuxedo Junction Park Association's operations or programming.

Friends Foundation gets special liquor license for Central Library events

Allows alcohol service at Birmingham Central Library's public meeting spaces, enabling fundraising and social events. Can draw more visitors and revenue to the library facility.