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Community Development Committee , Aug. 3, 3:30 p.m.
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Item 1 – This brings the proposed redevelopment of the former Hill School as an affordable housing project reviewed by the Council’s Budget and Finance Committee last week.
It would provide a payment of up to $633,393 in addition to $495,000 in HOME Program funds to support the project.
Item 2 – This allows for a new blade sign for a tattoo parlor on 219 20th St.
N. by way of a right-of-way encroachment license.
Item 3 – This allows for a new flag sign for a new bar and lounge at 2012 First Ave.
N. by way of a right-of-way encroachment license
Item 4 – This is a recommendation for a board appointment to the Birmingham Land Bank Authority
Birmingham City Council , Aug. 4, 9:30 a.m.
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Item 1 – This is the public hearing to amend zoning maps in the Pratt and Ensley communities as called for in the Pratt Ensley Framework Plan.
It is the first hearing for the plan.
Note: We covered one of the first public meetings for this plan back in Feb.
2025.
Item 2 – This returns the resolution consenting to the city’s Industrial Development Board issuing up to $10,000,000 of its industrial revenue bonds for the purpose of financing the acquisition, construction, improvement, equipping, and installation by Culton Holdings, LLC, of a manufacturing and warehousing facility located at 1811 Woodlands Industrial Dr.
It was held over from last week’s agenda.
Item 66 – This declares the 85th annual Magic City Classic , scheduled for Oct. 31, 2026, as serving “a public purpose that promotes economic development and tourism,” and authorizes the Mayor to expend up to $2 million.
It’s been submitted by the Council President and President Pro Tempore.
Item 81 – This sets a public hearing to consider changes to the city ordinance relating to the floodplain zoning overlay.
Economic and Workforce Development/Tourism Committee Work Session , Aug. 4, 11:30 a.m.
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Jefferson County Commission
Pre-Commission Work Session, Aug. 4, 9 a.m.
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Commission Meeting, Aug. 6, 9 a.m.
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Garbage: Regular schedule | Daily Bulk Trash Updates
Recycling: Schedule 1, regular schedule
Existing bulk trash calendar, Aug. 2026 (not available as of yet)
Neighborhood meetings
Brownsville Heights, 6 p.m., Brownsville Heights Community Center
Central Pratt, 6 p.m., Howze-Sanford Recreation Center
College Hills, 6 p.m., Legion Field
Collegeville, 6 p.m., Antioch Baptist Church
Glen Iris, 6:30 p.m., Saint Eliash Maronite Catholic Church + Zoom
Grasselli, 3 p.m., Mary Dorsey Center
Maple Grove, 6 p.m., via Zoom
Sherman Heights, 5:30 p.m., Morning Start Baptist Church
Zion City, 6:30 p.m., via Teleconference – 605-313-5396 | Access Code: 1920925
Apple Valley, 6 p.m., Pleasant View Baptist Church
Brummit Heights, 1 p.m., Brownsville Heights Community Center + Zoom
East Lake, 6 p.m., Household Faith Church
Fairmont, 6 p.m., Mt.
Carmel Christ Church
Fairview, 5:30 p.m., via Zoom
Mason City, 4:30 p.m., via Teleconference – 712-770-8710 | Access Code: 5524784
Oakwood Place, 4 p.m., Harrison Park Recreation Center
Thomas, 6 p.m., Mt.
Hebron Baptist Church
Wahouma, 6 p.m., Southern Museum of Flight
Wylam, 6 p.m., Birmingham Public Library – Wylam Branch
Acipco-Finley, 5:30 p.m., Acipco Community Room
Eastwood, 6:30 p.m., Habitat for Humanity + Zoom
Echo Highlands, 7 p.m., East Pinson Valley Recreation Center + Zoom
North Titusville, 5 p.m., Memorial Park Recreational Center
Springlake, 6:30 p.m., Huffman High School
Jones Valley, 4 p.m., Birmingham Public Library – Powderly Branch
Existing 2023-2025 Meeting Schedule (via Excel Spreadsheet)*
*Note: There have not been neighborhood elections for the next two-year cycle.
More information in our report from 2025 .
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