By james art 
Birmingham, Ala. (WBRC) – This year, Birmingham will spend approximately $ 250,000 on ADECA grant to maintain City Walk ownership. However, some urban leaders ask what will happen when this funding expires.
During a meeting of the Budget and Finance Committee, the Birmingham city councilors discussed the use of the grant approved by the office of the governor Ivy. An urban adviser asks why the city is responsible for financing the maintenance of property owned by the State Department of Transport.
The city had a contract with Aldot, which expired last year. Now BJCC and Aldot are cooperating with some of the cost. Chaz Mitchell, the head of operations in the city, said Aldot has addressed the city for annual support for maintenance and this ADECA grant will help to cover the costs for this year.
District 3 Advisor Valerie Abbot asked why the city should support the maintenance of property it does not own.
“Can you explain to me why we would take up the ownership of Aldot? They no longer support what they have very well, and it seems that we are burdened with the exchange and now a walk in the city. What will they do? “The Abbot asked.
In response, the head of operations, Chaz Mitchell, explained that the city aims to be a good partner.
“They handle the overall City Walk support in connection with BJCC. There are revenue enhancers that have to cover actual maintenance costs. However, some of these revenue was not enough to compensate for City Walk maintenance costs, which is why we intervene to help, “Mitchell explained.
WBRC turned to ALDOT about costs and they shared this statement:
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