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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Birmingham public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Huffman Ball Park accessibility improvements
The council was set to add roughly $30,600 to the Huffman Recreation Board's ballpark project, bringing it to about $1.08 million for all-abilities access, lighting, dugouts, restrooms, fencing and infield work.
East Lake arts courtyard funding
Up to $22,900 would go to East Village Arts to transform an East Lake courtyard serving artists, residents and students.
Cultural, educational and community funding agreements
More than a dozen discretionary-fund agreements would send money to arts groups, youth programs, food-access organizations and the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, including $500,000 in extra BCRI funding.
Historical Commission appointments
The mayor recommended three members for the Birmingham Historical Commission — two at-large seats and one professional historian seat vacated by Laura Knott's resignation.