Council approves agreement with Mountain Brook for roundabout public art

The Birmingham City Council approved an ordinance authorizing the mayor to execute an intergovernmental agreement with the City of Mountain Brook for installation and maintenance access for a public-art sculpture in a roundabout on Cahaba Road inside Birmingham corporate limits. The measure was taken up by unanimous consent and approved by voice vote with one council member listed as out for the vote.

The ordinance authorizes the city to grant Mountain Brook access to the right-of-way for installation and maintenance of the sculpture. Council members asked no additional questions before the vote; the clerk recorded ayes and one absent member. Council President Alexander noted the proximity to the Mountain Brook boundary and thanked administration for the coordination.

This item was identified on the consent/regular agenda as an item of permanent operation and required unanimous consent to take up prior to the vote. No amendments or conditions were offered on the floor.