Budget & Finance

City approves advanced expense reimbursements for employees

Employees who advance personal funds for city business get reimbursed from the general fund. This routine vote ensures out-of-pocket workers are made whole.

Budget amendment: $160K for East Precinct renovation

City commits $160,045 from bond funds toward East Precinct facility upgrades, improving police operations in that district.

Council approves employee expense reimbursements

City employees receive approved reimbursement for work-related expenses. This ensures transparent accounting of public funds spent on employee business costs.

CONSENT ITEM 44. WITHDRAWN A Resolution approving payment to Carrier Corporation Inc., Pelham, Alabama, in the amount of $16,508.00 for installation of a HVAC Unit Monitor, in accordance with Section 3-1-7 of the Birmingham City Code. [G/L Account: 001_031

Council approves $128K annual contract with Regional Planning Commission

City commits $128,403 to fund the Regional Planning Commission's planning and growth management services for fiscal year 2020. This supports long-range city planning and development coordination.

City pays Johnson Controls $2,568 for City Hall fire pump repair

Fire suppression systems at City Hall must work reliably to protect the building and everyone inside. This repair keeps the system operational.

City pays $14,775 to Southeastern Temperature Controls for Crossplex boiler repa

Maintenance repair to keep the Crossplex operational for public use. Covers HVAC boiler service at the city facility.

City buys $100K in automotive parts from Adamson Ford

Equipment Management Department restocks fleet maintenance supplies under an existing competitive contract. Routine vendor payment on consent agenda.

City pays $150K to NAPA for automotive parts

Routine spending on vehicle maintenance supplies under state master agreement. No direct resident impact.

Council reimburses John Hilliard $1,389.72 for Air Conference Travel

Councilor Hilliard attended a 2019 Air Conference in Denver, November 9-13. Taxpayers cover travel expenses for official city business.

Council awards $157K to Richardson Construction for Grayson Park renovation

Grayson Park gets $157,000 in renovations through a competitive bid process. This is the second bidding round for the project.

Council awards $157K to Richardson Construction for Grayson Park renovation

Grayson Park moves forward with a major renovation after a rebid process. This award caps funding for the second phase of park improvements.

Council approves $2,983 expense account for Committee Assistant

Reimbursement for work-related travel and expenses by a city employee. Routine staff spending on consent agenda.

City approves $70K automotive parts buy from Advance Auto

City fleet maintenance contract through cooperative purchasing program. Covers miscellaneous parts for city vehicles.

City pays Quick Motors $4,361 for vehicle repairs

Department of Equipment Management approves repair claim for city vehicle 184316. Routine wreck repair covered by general fund.

City pays $5,407 to Big Moe Spring for vehicle suspension repair

Equipment maintenance keeps city fleet operational. This routine repair supports Department of Equipment Management operations.

Council approves $3,089 for fire safety clothing supplies

Replenishes Central Stores Warehouse inventory of protective gear for fire department and emergency responders.

City buys office furniture from HON Company for $5,096.96

Court furniture upgrade at the David Vann Municipal Court. Routine vendor payment from general funds.

Council shifts $20K to Parks and Recreation

$20,000 moved from District 7 discretionary funds to Parks and Recreation for fiscal year 2020. Affects Council's ability to fund neighborhood projects in District 7.

City sets aside $20K state grant for financial empowerment programs

Birmingham receives $20,000 from the CFE grant to expand financial literacy and economic opportunity for residents through the Cities for Financial Empowerment initiative.