City pays $29,340 to Imaging Business Machines for court document scanning
Municipal Court gets digitized documents for faster case processing and record access.
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Budget & Finance
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Budget & Finance items
Council approves $85K automotive parts contract with Edwards Chevrolet
City Equipment Management Department purchases miscellaneous GM vehicle parts through a competitive statewide contract. Spending comes from the general fund.
City approves advanced expense accounts for employees
Reimburses city staff for work-related expenses paid out of pocket. Funds come from the general fund.
City buys $50K in Ford vehicle parts via Sourcewell contract
Maintenance purchase for city vehicle fleet. Parts sourced through competitive purchasing program to keep municipal vehicles operational.
Flooring contract amendment: $8,986 increase to Sherrod Construction
City commits an additional $8,986 to flooring work with Sherrod Construction, raising the total contract to $160,588. This spending decision affects the city budget and should be visible to residents.
Council awards $433K BRT site amenities contract to A.G. Gaston
City committing $433,243 to build bus station shelters, benches, and other amenities for the Birmingham Express rapid transit system.
Capital budget amended: $1,975.22 for equipment fleet management
Insurance reimbursement covers emergency rolling-stock repairs; funds city vehicle fleet maintenance without drawing from general operations.
City approves $200K tire repair contract with Southern Tire Mart
Equipment Management keeps city vehicles running through routine maintenance contracts. This $200,000 payment funds tire repairs citywide, helping ensure municipal fleets stay operational and safe.
City sets aside $27,339 for Domestic Violence Pretrial Release
Grant funds expand pretrial release support for domestic violence cases in Municipal Court, helping ensure eligible defendants can remain in the community while awaiting trial.
Parking Authority awards $126,890 restoration contract to Doyle
City commits $126,890 to restore a parking deck through competitive bidding. Work maintains public parking infrastructure.
City buys diesel engine for vehicle from Long Lewis Ford for $14,602
Equipment Management buys a replacement 6.4-liter diesel engine for a city vehicle from the general fund.
Approve city employee expense reimbursements
City employees submit itemized expense accounts for approval and reimbursement from the general fund. This routine consent item ensures staff can be reimbursed for legitimate work-related costs.
City approves employee expense reimbursements
City employees get reimbursed for work-related expenses they paid out of pocket. This is routine payroll administration.
Council approves $189.24 expense reimbursement for William Parker
Reimbursement to City Council President for travel expenses to attend a meeting June 30–July 1, 2021. Public record of how council funds are spent.
City sets aside $71,771 federal grant for fire services
Federal Assistance to Firefighters Grant funds equipment, training, or staffing for the fire department. Money is already awarded and this vote formally commits it to the budget for fiscal 2022.
City pays Edwards Chevrolet $1,652 for vehicle wreck repair
Equipment Management Department authorizes wreck repair on city vehicle 094312. Routine maintenance spending from general fund.
Budget amendment: $9,113 shifted to grant-match fund
City is reallocating grant-matching funds from the Mayor's Office to a dedicated fund (036) to cover match requirements for external grants. This internal transfer does not change total spending.
Capital budget amendment: $154K from Boutwell Auditorium roof
Shifts $154,000 from Boutwell Auditorium roof replacement toward unspecified projects. Citizens fund these facilities through taxes; reallocating capital budgets affects maintenance and project timelines.
Council approves $1,336 expense reimbursement for Councilor Parker
Councilor Parker is reimbursed for official travel expenses from September 25–27, 2021. These routine disbursements are part of the public record.
Budget amendment: $7,177 shift to Grant Match fund
City moves $7,177 from Mayor's Office to boost Grant Match reserves, allowing pursuit of state/federal funding opportunities.