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The '''Birmingham Parking Authority''', created by Act 2079 of the Alabama legislature in October [[1971]], oversees the construction and operation of off-street public parking lots and decks for the City of [[Birmingham]]. The Authority is governed by a three-member board of directors, appointed by the [[Birmingham City Council]]. As a functioning "special district government" under Alabama law, the Authority can borrow money, issue revenue bonds, acquire property and impose service fees. The authority currently operates 9,718 parking spaces in the city.
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The '''Birmingham Parking Authority''', created in [[1972]], oversees the construction and operation of off-street public parking lots and decks for the City of [[Birmingham]]. The Authority is governed by a three-member board of directors, appointed by the [[Birmingham City Council]]. The chairman of the board of directors is [[Larry Ward]]. The executive director is [[Lynn Thomas]]. The authority currently employs 96 full and part-time personnel to operate 7 parking decks and 3 surface lots with a total of 9,718 parking spaces.


The '''Birmingham Parking Authority''', previously classified as a "special district", was reclassified as a "dependent agency " for the 2002 Census of Governments.
The authority was authorized by Act 2079 of the Alabama legislature in October [[1971]]. As a "special district government" under Alabama law, the Authority has been able to issue revenue bonds, acquire property and impose service fees. [[Bill Voigt]] served for 14 years as executive director, and was also vice-chairman of the board under [[Ferd Weil]]. The authority was reclassified as a "dependent agency " for the 2002 Census of Governments.


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In October [[2020]] the newly-formed [[Birmingham Economic Development Partners]], headed by [[Shipt]] founder [[Bill Smith]], offered to purchase six of the city's parking decks for $40,375,000. Mayor [[Randall Woodfin]] supported the proposed sale as a way to offset the city's revenue shortfall from the [[2020 Coronavirus pandemic]], and potentially re-hire some of the 158 [[Birmingham Public Library]] staff on furlough.
The chairman of the board of directors is [[Larry Ward]]. The executive director is [[Lynn Thomas]]. The authority currently employs 96 full and part-time personnel to operate 9 parking decks and 3 surface lots.


The Birmingham Parking Authority was created by _____ and [[Bill Voigt]], who served for 14 years as executive director and was also vice-chairman of the board under [[Ferd Weil]].
==BPA facilities==
 
* owned parking decks
 
** [[Birmingham Parking Authority Deck 2]] ([[June 1976]]) - 801 [[19th Street North]], ''1472 Spaces - 9 Levels''. $70/month
==Parking decks and lots==
** [[Birmingham Parking Authority Deck 3]] ([[February 1976]]) - 401 [[20th Street North]], ''1371 Spaces - 9 Levels''. $100-110/month
* [[Birmingham Parking Authority Deck 2]] ([[June 1976]]) - 801 [[19th Street North]], ''1472 Spaces - 9 Levels''. $70/month
** [[Birmingham Parking Authority Deck 4]] ([[June 1984]]) - 2128 [[4th Avenue North]], ''673 Spaces - 8 Levels''. $95/month
* [[Birmingham Parking Authority Deck 3]] ([[February 1976]]) - 401 [[20th Street North]], ''1371 Spaces - 9 Levels''. $100-110/month
** [[Birmingham Parking Authority Deck 5]] ([[May 1983]]) - 2012 [[5th Avenue North]], ''408 Spaces - 8 Levels''. $100-110/month
* [[Birmingham Parking Authority Deck 4]] ([[June 1984]]) - 2128 [[4th Avenue North]], ''673 Spaces - 8 Levels''. $95/month
** [[Birmingham Parking Authority Deck 6]] ([[June 1987]]) - 2010 [[2nd Avenue North]], ''638 Spaces - 10 Levels'. $100-110/month
* [[Birmingham Parking Authority Deck 5]] ([[May 1983]]) - 2012 [[5th Avenue North]], ''408 Spaces - 8 Levels''. $100-110/month
** [[Birmingham Parking Authority Deck 7]] ([[June 1987]]) - 509 [[17th Street North]], ''1607 Spaces - 9 Levels''. $85/month
* [[Birmingham Parking Authority Deck 6]] ([[June 1987]]) - 2010 [[2nd Avenue North]], ''638 Spaces - 10 Levels'. $100-110/month
** [[Birmingham Parking Authority Deck 8]] ([[October 1991]]) - 2021 [[3rd Avenue South]], ''1114 Spaces - 11 Levels''. $80/month
* [[Birmingham Parking Authority Deck 7]] ([[June 1987]]) - 509 [[17th Street North]], ''1607 Spaces - 9 Levels''. $85/month
* managed parking decks
* [[Birmingham Parking Authority Deck 8]] ([[October 1991]]) - 2021 [[3rd Avenue South]], ''1114 Spaces - 11 Levels''. $80/month
** [[Cooper Green Deck]] ([[1974]]) - 1515 [[6th Avenue South]], ''915 Spaces''
* [[Birmingham Parking Authority Lot A]] ([[December 1975]]) - 2299 [[Morris Avenue]], ''A-1 126 Spaces/A-2 597 Spaces''. $52-60/month
** [[Five Points South Deck]] ([[April 1986]]) - 2012 [[Magnolia Avenue]], ''237 Spaces - 5 Levels'' - privately owned. $55/month
* [[Cooper Green Deck]] ([[1974]]) - 1515 [[6th Avenue South]], ''915 Spaces''
* parking lots
* [[Five Points South Deck]] ([[April 1986]]) - 2012 [[Magnolia Avenue]], ''237 Spaces - 5 Levels'' - privately owned. $55/month
** [[Birmingham Parking Authority Morris Avenue Lot 1]] ([[December 1975]]) - 2299 [[Morris Avenue]], ''A-1 126 Spaces/A-2 597 Spaces''. $51/month
* [[Avondale Village]] (July 2015), 133 [[41st Street South]], 160 spaces
** [[Birmingham Parking Authority Morris Avenue Lot 2]]. $43/month
** [[Avondale Village]] (July 2015), 133 [[41st Street South]], 160 spaces, $3/day


===Former facilities===
===Former facilities===
* [[Birmingham Parking Authority Lot B]] ([[2003-2008]]) - [[5th Avenue North]] at [[Richard Arrington Jr Boulevard North]], ''104 Spaces''. Demolished for the expansion of Deck 3.
* [[Birmingham Parking Authority Lot B]] ([[2003-2008]]) - [[5th Avenue North]] at [[Richard Arrington Jr Boulevard North]], ''104 Spaces''. Demolished for the expansion of Deck 3.
* [[Birmingham Parking Authority Lot D]] ([[September 1975]]) - 1801 [[Powell Avenue]], ''218 Spaces''. Sold to [[Alabama Power Company]] in late [[2012]] as part of the proposed redevelopment of the [[Powell Avenue Steam Plant]].
* [[Birmingham Parking Authority Lot D]] ([[September 1975]]) - 1801 [[Powell Avenue]], ''218 Spaces''. Sold to [[Alabama Power Company]] in late [[2012]] as part of the proposed redevelopment of the [[Powell Avenue Steam Plant]].
* [[Birmingham Parking Authority Deck 9]] ([[June 1994]]) - 1912 [[5th Avenue South]], ''840 Spaces - 8 Levels''. Now owned and operated by UAB as Deck #5.
* [[Birmingham Parking Authority Deck 9]] ([[June 1994]]) - 1912 [[5th Avenue South]], ''840 Spaces - 8 Levels''. Now owned and operated by UAB as the [[5th Avenue Parking Deck]].


==References==
==References==
* "[http://www.census.gov/prod/2005pubs/gc021x2.pdf Individual State Descriptions: 2002]" 2002 Census of Governments Volume 1, Number 2, Individual State Descriptions
* "[http://www.census.gov/prod/2005pubs/gc021x2.pdf Individual State Descriptions: 2002]" 2002 Census of Governments Volume 1, Number 2, Individual State Descriptions
* Bryant, Joseph D. (December 20, 2006) "Local man complains to state ethics group on city's refinance deal." ''Birmingham News''
* Bryant, Joseph D. (December 20, 2006) "Local man complains to state ethics group on city's refinance deal." {{BN}}
* Bryant, Joseph D. (June 11, 2007) "Parking Authority to raise rates for deck, lot lease holders." ''Birmingham News''
* Bryant, Joseph D. (June 11, 2007) "Parking Authority to raise rates for deck, lot lease holders." {{BN}}
* Bryant, Joseph D. (April 3, 2008) "City replacing parking deck security cameras with digital versions." ''Birmingham News''
* Bryant, Joseph D. (April 3, 2008) "City replacing parking deck security cameras with digital versions." {{BN}}
* Prickett, Sam (October 22, 2020) "Woodfin Says Sale of Parking Decks Would Lessen COVID-19’s Economic Damage." ''[[BirminghamWatch]]''
* Johnson, Roy S. (October 22, 2020) "Will proposed sale of parking decks save library jobs, speed neighborhood revitalization?" {{BN}}


==External Links==
==External Links==
* [http://bhamparking.com Birmingham Parking Authority] official website
* [https://www.bhamparking.com Birmingham Parking Authority] website
* [http://www.bhamparking.blogspot.com Birmingham Event News] BPA's Event Blog
* [https://www.facebook.com/BhamParking Birmingham Parking Authority] on Facebook.com
* [http://www.facebook.com/BhamParking BPA's Facebook Page]
* [http://www.facebook.com/pages/Birmingham-AL/Birmingham-Event-News/71267663183 BPA's Facebook Event News Page]


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Revision as of 10:13, 23 October 2020

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The Birmingham Parking Authority, created in 1972, oversees the construction and operation of off-street public parking lots and decks for the City of Birmingham. The Authority is governed by a three-member board of directors, appointed by the Birmingham City Council. The chairman of the board of directors is Larry Ward. The executive director is Lynn Thomas. The authority currently employs 96 full and part-time personnel to operate 7 parking decks and 3 surface lots with a total of 9,718 parking spaces.

The authority was authorized by Act 2079 of the Alabama legislature in October 1971. As a "special district government" under Alabama law, the Authority has been able to issue revenue bonds, acquire property and impose service fees. Bill Voigt served for 14 years as executive director, and was also vice-chairman of the board under Ferd Weil. The authority was reclassified as a "dependent agency " for the 2002 Census of Governments.

In October 2020 the newly-formed Birmingham Economic Development Partners, headed by Shipt founder Bill Smith, offered to purchase six of the city's parking decks for $40,375,000. Mayor Randall Woodfin supported the proposed sale as a way to offset the city's revenue shortfall from the 2020 Coronavirus pandemic, and potentially re-hire some of the 158 Birmingham Public Library staff on furlough.

BPA facilities

Former facilities

References

  • "Individual State Descriptions: 2002" 2002 Census of Governments Volume 1, Number 2, Individual State Descriptions
  • Bryant, Joseph D. (December 20, 2006) "Local man complains to state ethics group on city's refinance deal." The Birmingham News
  • Bryant, Joseph D. (June 11, 2007) "Parking Authority to raise rates for deck, lot lease holders." The Birmingham News
  • Bryant, Joseph D. (April 3, 2008) "City replacing parking deck security cameras with digital versions." The Birmingham News
  • Prickett, Sam (October 22, 2020) "Woodfin Says Sale of Parking Decks Would Lessen COVID-19’s Economic Damage." BirminghamWatch
  • Johnson, Roy S. (October 22, 2020) "Will proposed sale of parking decks save library jobs, speed neighborhood revitalization?" The Birmingham News

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