During the Tuesday, July 08, 2008, Birmingham City Council meeting, Council:

1. Council approved a development agreement whereby the City of Birmingham will provide up to $400,000 for the expansion of Brannon Honda, 300 Gadsden Highway.  The expansion, with an estimated $40 million capital investment, will result in 32 new jobs and is expected to bring an estimated $17 million in new sales.  For more information contact Birmingham City Councilor Carol Duncan, 205.254.2348.

2. Council delayed passing the FY08 – 09 budget.  For more information contact Birmingham City Council President Carole Smitherman, 205.254.2358.      

3. Approved a resolution assenting to the vacation of 1,999 square feet of Richard Arrington Jr. Boulevard North (1,600 being air space) between 9th Avenue North and 22nd Street North so the Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex can construct a skywalk from the Sheraton Hotel to the Civic Center.  For more information contact Birmingham City Councilor Valerie Abbott, 205.254.2355.

4. Next week, Birmingham City Councilor William A. Bell and members of the Public Safety Committee will meet with the Five Points South Neighborhood Association to discuss a public safety campaign for that area.  More information is to be announced.