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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Birmingham public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Workforce development for underserved residents
Birmingham Corps would get up to $75,000 to offer free career coaching and job-placement services to underserved residents.
AHSAA cheerleading competition at the CrossPlex
The city was set to host the AHSAA Regional Cheerleading Competition on September 24, with up to $25,000 in city incentives to bring the event to town.
Southbound Food Festival funding
The City would give up to $50,000 plus in-kind services for the nine-day food festival running September 18-27 at Pepper Place, Sloss Furnaces, and other venues.
Sale of 11 acres in Daniel Payne Industrial Park
The city is considering selling about 11 acres to Scannell Properties for roughly $495,000, to be developed into a 50,000-square-foot office and warehouse facility — new jobs and investment in the industrial park.
Thornton Enterprises job retention loan
The city is lending up to $100,000 — forgivable if goals are met — to help Thornton Enterprises add 10 jobs and improve its facilities.
CDBG Facade Loan for 5812 1st Avenue North
Honeycutt Jr. Enterprises gets a $50,000 forgivable loan to spruce up a building facade in Crestwood North — forgiven if the owner keeps the property, pays taxes, and maintains the facade.