Birmingham Mayor Says Proposed Pension Increase Would Take $18M Bite From Budget
Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin told the City Council that the pension board’s recent passage of $400 monthly pension benefits was not factored into the budget.
Birmingham City Council
City Officials Host Second Annual Budget Town Hall
Mayor Randall Woodfin outlined spending in the city’s 2024-2025 budget during town hall.
Birmingham Council Votes to Spend $14.5M Converting 4th Ave N Into Two-Way Street
Officials say the change will help businesses in the area.
Birmingham Councilors Pan New BWWB Public Comments Policy
Councilors said the Water Works Board’s new policy was too restrictive in that it gives residents only a 24-hour window to register to speak during a meeting and limits their comments to two minutes.
Birmingham Council Adds $250K to Early Childhood Education Program
The council approved additional money for the Small Magic program, which aims to increase kindergarten readiness by analyzing how much adults talk to a child each day. It also OK’d applying for a grant to increase Birmingport’s ability to move cargo.
Public Hearing Set on Proposed Zoning Districts for Parks, Green Areas
The Birmingham City Council will hear comments May 6 on proposed zoning districts to preserve parks, natural areas and greenways.
Birmingham Council Approves Sensors To Warn of Trains
The sensors will be installed at three intersections in Districts 6 and 7 to help alert the public of blocked train crossings.
Council Invests $60K in Preservation of Oak Hill Cemetery Chapel
The 97-year-old chapel is in Birmingham's original city cemetery.
Birmingham Council OKs Installing Safety Equipment at Railroad Intersections
The City Council and Norfolk Southern are splitting the cost to install medians to prevent motorists from trying to beat trains through intersections.
Progress on Crime Commission Recommendations Continues, Mayor Says
Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin told the council that of 82 recommendations in the Crime Commission report, 30 are in a pre-launch stage or in progress and 19 are in the planning and development phase.