Category: Birmingham City Council
Mayor Announces 2025 Budget Adds, Including 3% Raise, Money for Sidewalk Repairs, Traffic Calming and Police
Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin on Tuesday announced long-awaited 2025 budget amendments that include increased funding for sidewalk repairs and traffic calming efforts as well as a 3% across-the-board raise for city employees. Read more.
Birmingham Council Gives Atlanta Nonprofit $125K More for House Beautification Efforts
The Birmingham City Council on Tuesday agreed to give $125,000 to a nonprofit group that has already received nearly $1 million from the city for beautifying homes owned by veteran, elderly or disabled residents. Read more.
Council Approves $4.5M in Paving, Sidewalk Improvements Near Amphitheater Site, Increases Transit Funding
Councilors said the infrastructure improvements are part of the original plans for the amphitheater and will upgrade the northern downtown corridor. Read more.
Birmingham Council Approves Three Deals To Bolster Access to Fresh Produce
The council OK’d funding for an expanded urban farm including a community kitchen in Fountain Heights and expanded Jones Valley Teaching Farm programs. Read more.
Birmingham to Lease Former Buffalo Rock Building for Police, Fire Storage
The City Council agreed to lease the West Oxmoor Road building for $45K a month. Read more.
Council Approves Changes to Sign Ordinances, Applies for Grant for Bridge Repairs
Changes include limiting pole signs along scenic corridors and allowing more attached signs, such as awnings. Read more.
Birmingham Mayor Announces Commission to Study Homicide Reduction, Report Findings in 60 Days
New commission will include more than 20 business, community and law enforcement leaders who will identify strategies to reduce homicides in the Magic City. Read more.
Family Fun Center to Be Built at CrossPlex
The multi-activity center — including bowling lanes, a skating rink, arcade and video games along with a bounce house and food court — has been discussed for the western-area community for almost two years and now is becoming a reality. Read more.
Increased Government Support Creates Brighter Future for Area Parks
The Jefferson County Greenways Commission was formed last year and this summer, the county appointed its first parks director. Read more.
Council Sets Nov. 12 Public Hearing on Safe Streets Pilot; Mayor Says It Has Reduced Crime in East Lake
The Birmingham City Council will hear public comments on the Safe Streets pilot program, which closed off streets in the East Lake area. Read more.
