City renews annual air pollution permits for $550
Required permits allow city operations to continue at various locations. Annual renewal to Jefferson County Department of Health.
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Budget & Finance
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Budget & Finance items
City approves Convergeone contract for laptops and computer equipment
City purchases computers and tech equipment from established vendor at negotiated unit prices. No change to resident services or costs.
City pays $12,360 annual renewal to CSX Transportation for real estate
City commits general fund dollars to an annual CSX real estate fee. This is a routine but trackable recurring payment citizens should know about.
City buys $4,300 in safety gloves for Central facility
Routine purchase to restock blue palm and heavy-duty exam gloves at Central location. Ensures adequate safety equipment inventory for operations.
Budget: $30K moved from Bessie Estelle Park to Ensley/Village Creek
Funds for Bessie Estelle Park's inclusive playground project are being redirected to Ensley/Village Creek Tuxedo Park development.
$5.5M budget amendment for community development grants
City sets aside $5.5M in federal grants for housing and community development programs, including assistance for people with AIDS. Funds support neighborhood improvements and vulnerable populations.
Mayor presents $500M+ general fund and capital budget for 2021-2022
This is the first public look at the Mayor's spending plan for the coming fiscal year. It will shape police, fire, parks, streets, and social services for your neighborhood.
City pays $12,714 to Sunbelt Glass for touchless door openers
Touchless handicap door openers installed in Mayor's and City Council offices improve accessibility for people with disabilities during official business.
One-year office furniture contract awarded to Cherryman Industries
City commits to purchasing office furniture from a single vendor for one year at pre-set prices. Citizens should know how public funds support routine city operations.
$5.5M in federal grants set aside for community development
City receives federal funding for affordable housing, community services, and AIDS support programs. Money goes toward local development projects serving low-income residents.
City pays $146K to Cornerstone Detention for padded jail cells
Birmingham is spending $146,283 from the general fund on padded cells at the city jail, a safety upgrade for the detention facility.
Public hearing set on Mayor's proposed budgets
Council will hear the Mayor's budget proposals before voting. This is your chance to weigh in on how city money gets spent on schools, police, parks, and other services.
City awards 1-year office furniture contract to The Hon Company
City will purchase office furniture from The Hon Company at established unit prices as needed over the next year. Covers routine operational expenses for city departments.
Budget amendment: $20K shifted from District 7 projects
$20,000 originally set aside for District 7 discretionary projects is being redirected to a transfer account. This reduces funds available for local projects in that district.
City buys $16,042 cold planer from Cowin Equipment
Funds a street maintenance tool purchased through competitive bidding with state grant money, keeping road-resurfacing equipment current.
City approves advanced expense reimbursements for employees
Employees who pay work expenses upfront can now be reimbursed from the general fund. This affects any city staff who front personal money for official business.
Council approves employee expense reimbursements
City employees get reimbursed for documented work expenses (travel, meals, supplies). This routine approval tracks how public funds cover staff operations.
Transfer $605 within Woodland Park neighborhood budget
Redirects $605 from Woodland Park Neighborhood Association's capital projects account to another fund category. This is a minor rebudgeting of neighborhood discretionary money.
Council awards $172K to Pennington Group for Grayson Park renovations
Grayson Park gets upgraded through a competitive bidding process. Work is set to begin once the contract is finalized.
City pays $17,290 for phone/data cable replacement at Jazz Hall
Norstan Communications will replace aging phone and data cables at the Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame/Carver Theatre to restore reliable connectivity and support the venue's operations.