Budget amendment: $7,500 transferred to Non-Departmental
Council moves $7,500 from District 5 discretionary funds to Non-Departmental accounts, reallocating a small portion of the general budget.
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Budget & Finance
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Budget & Finance items
Budget amendment: $6,554 for equipment capital outlay
City redirects miscellaneous revenue to purchase or upgrade equipment for the Equipment Management division.
City pays $25,022 to Alabama workers' comp fund
Workers' compensation covers injury and illness claims for city employees. This 2020 payment settles Birmingham's proportionate share of the state fund.
Budget amendment: $3,000 reallocated within Jones Valley Neighborhood funds
$3,000 shifts from Jones Valley Neighborhood Association capital projects to another city purpose. Affects how neighborhood funds are spent in the coming fiscal year.
City sets aside $50K AmeriCorps VISTA grant for FY2021
Federal AmeriCorps funding supports community service programs in Birmingham during fiscal year 2021. This appropriation activates grant money already awarded to the city.
Council sets aside $2,974 for Norwood neighborhood (District 4)
District 4 discretionary funds redirected to support Norwood neighborhood programs or projects. Amount reflects reallocation within the fiscal 2021 budget.
Village Creek Linear Park gets $5K donation from Jefferson County Community Serv
Park receives $5,000 in donated funds for improvements. Expansion of community green space funded through local partnerships.
City pays $25K to Iron City Ford for vehicle parts
Routine equipment purchase for the city's fleet. Funded from general budget through competitive contract sourcing.
Arlington House food permit renewed, $591.50
Arlington House keeps its food service license current. Routine annual compliance cost.
City commits $100K for automotive parts via Sourcewell
Spending from general fund for fleet maintenance and repairs through established cooperative purchasing contract.
Budget amendment: $500 transferred from Eastwood Neighborhood fund
Eastwood Neighborhood Association's allocated budget reduced by $500, with funds shifted to the general fund. Affects neighborhood discretionary spending for fiscal year 2021.
Council budgets $120K donation to Village Creek Linear Park
Jefferson County Community Service Fund's gift funds improvements to Village Creek Linear Park, expanding green space for residents.
Budget amendment: $2,400 transferred between neighborhood funds
Shifts capital project money between neighborhood associations, rebalancing how district funds are deployed. Routine fiscal housekeeping with no direct resident impact.
City spends $25K for automotive parts at Town and Country Ford
General fund payment for vehicle maintenance through competitive sourcing. Part of routine fleet upkeep.
City pays Rich's Collision Repair $1,917 for vehicle wreck
Equipment Management Department repairs city vehicle after accident.
Set aside $1,500 annually per neighborhood for electronic alerts
Neighborhoods get funding to send residents electronic notifications about local issues and updates. Amount is modest but signals commitment to resident communication.
City approves employee expense reimbursements
Routine approval of itemized employee business expenses (travel, meals, supplies) charged to city operating budgets. This ensures public funds spent on legitimate city business are documented and processed.
City approves employee advance expense reimbursements
Reimburses city staff for work-related expenses they paid out-of-pocket. Routine payroll processing.
Budget amendment: $50K redirected to neighborhood allocations
Council reallocates consulting funds to support neighborhood programs and initiatives for fiscal year 2021.
Fire Station 19 reroofing contract awarded to Battle Miller ($96,136)
City awards $96,136 to repair roof and interior of Fire Station 19. Competitive bid ensures value for public funds.