During the Tuesday, June 30, 2009, Birmingham City Council meeting,
1.Council – Agreed to a two week delay on entering into an agreement with the Birmingham-Jefferson Civic Center Authority.
2. A Special Called Public Safety meeting is scheduled for July 1, 2009, 2:00 p.m., in Conference Rooms D & E. The agenda will include bingo license and renewal requests. For more information contact the office of Birmingham City Councilor Joel Montgomery, Chair of Public Safety, at 254.2349.
3. Deferred for four weeks a resolution approving the agreement with Huffman Recreation Board in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00, for park renovations, meeting ADA compliance, provide free access for all City citizens, allow use of playing fields on all Sundays for Adult Leagues or any other leagues, provide organized recreational activities and facilities for all City youth, host baseball tournaments or series for the ten (10) year old age group, and work with the Park and Recreation Board Director to establish facility use schedule and priority.
4. The Birmingham Planning Committee has a vacancy. Those interested in the seat should submit a letter of interest and resume to Birmingham City Council President Pro-Tempore Valerie Abbott at valerie.abbott@birminghamal.gov or 710 North 20th Street, Birmingham, AL 35203.
5. Councilor Maxine Herring Parker will host a District 4 Family Fun Night July 2, 2009. The event will start at 6:00 p.m. and end at 9:00 p.m. in Inglenook Park Free refreshments will be provided. For more information contact Birmingham City Councilor Maxine Parker at 254.2464.
6. To commemorate the 25th Anniversary of Titusville Day: A Neighborhood Reunion, a series of community events will take place July 9, 10, and 11, 2009. “These events will include community services along with festive activities,” says Birmingham City Council President Carole Smitherman, District 6. 25th Anniversary of Titusville Day: A Neighborhood Reunion starts Thursday, July 9, 2009 from 6:00 p.m. until – 10:00 p.m., with a blockbuster movie in Memorial Park (524 6th Avenue South). Then, Friday, July 10, 2009, starting at 8:00 a.m., everyone is invited to join volunteers for the Titusville Neighborhood Clean Up Initiative. Later that night, adults can enjoy a dance at Leonard’s (104 6th Avenue South), starting at 9:00 p.m. with Disc Jockey Chris Coleman from 98.7 KISS FM on the turntables. The schedule on Saturday, July 11, 2009, begins at 8:30 a.m., which will include a Unity Prayer Breakfast at South Elyton Baptist Church (100 1st Avenue South). The first 65 Titusville neighborhood residents will receive complimentary breakfast; the cost for all others is $8.00 per person. Continuing Saturday, the three day celebration will culminate with a fun day in Memorial Park. From 12 noon until 7:00 p.m. To learn more contact event coordinator Jestina Howard at 639.3536.
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