# City of Birmingham Commission Meeting on September 28, 2026


**Body:** Bloomfield Community Television
**Date:** September 27, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Construction & Infrastructure, Transportation, Physical Infrastructure, Grants & Funding


The City of Birmingham City Commission meeting on September 28, 2026, included several spending, property, and infrastructure matters. The commission approved a six-month lease of the lower-level pool at 400 East Lincoln to the Birmingham Blue Dolphins, setting rent at $1 per year. The Dolphins will cover pool operations, equipment repairs, and utilities for their space; the city remains responsible for the building exterior. The commission also ratified the Birmingham Shopping District special-assessment rolls for 2027–2030; unpaid installments carry 8% annual interest. A proposed $188,980 budget amendment to fund a Community House Foundation executive director was discussed, but the transcript does not show a vote or final decision. The Foundation reported more than $30,000 raised and a $100,000 matching pledge, and said it is pursuing a catering arrangement with Peas and Carrots; a possible contribution of about $500,000 or more toward building improvements was also discussed, without a confirmed award or commitment in the transcript.

Infrastructure updates included completed Courton Lake dredging, ongoing asphalt resurfacing and retaining-wall work, and planned paving on Cole Street. Staff said plans were being finalized for a pedestrian crossing at 14 Mile Road, with construction hoped for later in the year. The commission also heard that the Regional Transit Authority is preparing documents for a potential federal grant of about $150 million for a Woodward Avenue bus rapid transit line; this remains in the planning and grant-seeking stage. Separately, the commission postponed consideration of proposed short-term-rental code amendments until October 19, and approved ownership and permit transfers for two entertainment venues. No new city contract award or competitive procurement decision was clearly identified in the transcript.

**Source:** Bloomfield Community Television