Actor Stephen Kunken, a member of KultureCity’s board, was at the courthouse Thursday for a vote on the plans for the old Powell Steam Plant property. Also: Lights, Camera: Stephen Kunken Ponders Projects in Birmingham, Including About KultureCity
The Birmingham skyline will look a little different from the south very soon as the Landing sign on the John Hand Building will soon be replaced with one for a newer area bank.
Councilors also approved spending $3.6 million on end-of-year bonuses for employees.
Black members of the board expressed concern about the move; managers said the policy was a paperwork burden.
The consulting engineer hire was required by the state law that restructure the board earlier this year.
An online survey asks people for thoughts on proposed parking or development at two downtown parking lots.
The $215.6 million budget doesn’t include automated meters, constricts work on Lake Purdy Dam and reduces pipe replacements.
The council extended a $1.7 million agreement with Urban Alchemy.
The County Commission president proposed studying rules for data center developments before one asks to move into unincorporated Jefferson County.
Commissioners also approved storm debris collection in unincorporated areas hit by storm.
