Budget & Finance

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.

Donation fund budget amendment: $150

City allocates $150 from the general fund to the donation fund for fiscal year 2020.

Budget amendment: $1,000 added to Donation Fund

Small increase to the city's Donation Fund budget for fiscal year 2020. Citizens should see routine spending adjustments even when amounts are modest.

Donation fund gets $4,000 allocation (incomplete title)

City is setting aside $4,000 from the donation fund for an unnamed recipient. The item title cuts off mid-sentence, making it impossible to identify who receives the money or what it funds.

Budget amendment: $9,000 to Donations Fund (FY 2020)

City redirects $9,000 to the Donations Fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020. The recipient and specific purpose are not detailed in the available text.

$15,000 added to Donation Fund for fiscal 2020

Budget amendment increases available funds in the city's Donation Fund by $15,000 for the 2020 fiscal year.

City pays $435 for Arlington House grease permit renewal

Arlington Historical House renews its grease control permit to maintain health and safety compliance for food service operations.

CONSENT ITEM 27. A Resolution approving the itemized expense accounts of city employees.

Council reimburses Pro-Tem Alexander $1,718 for travel expenses

Routine reimbursement to Council Pro-Tem for official travel to Washington, D.C. in April. Paid from general operating funds.

City approves employee expense account reimbursements

Reimburses city staff for out-of-pocket work expenses. Ensures employees aren't left waiting for reimbursement of necessary job-related costs.

City buys $3,500 in spirits for Boutwell Auditorium events

General fund spending on alcohol inventory for municipal event hosting. Routine operational purchase processed on consent agenda.

Council approves employee advance expense reimbursements

Employees who advance personal funds for city business will be reimbursed from the general fund. This routine finance practice keeps city operations running smoothly.

Council approves $165 travel reimbursement for Deputy Commissioner Moore

Public official's travel expense to Auburn, Alabama for work-related attendance (December 4-6, 2019). Routine spending from general fund.

Capital budget amendment reallocates $45K across landfill funds

Transfers funds between landfill operations to address operational needs in the capital budget. The $45,891 shift between Eastern and New Georgia landfill accounts reflects internal budget adjustments for city waste management.

City sets aside $46,588 grant for Municipal Court staffing

Grant funds boost Court Referral Officer position, expanding court resources to manage cases and defendant referrals.

City pays $1,898 to Tucker Paint for vehicle wreck repair

Equipment Management Department vehicle 154323 damage covered through general fund spending. Routine fleet maintenance expense approved for payment.

City pays $1,366 to Tucker Paint & Body for vehicle repair

General fund spends $1,366 to repair city vehicle #174309 through sole-source contract with local repair shop.

Council reimburses Pro-Tem $3,425 in advanced expenses

Reimbursement to Council Pro-Tem Wardine Alexander for travel and official expenses incurred March 7.

City pays RAM Enterprises $299,978 for track resurfacing

Removes deteriorating warm-up and sprint lanes at a city athletic facility and installs new Mondo track surface, improving conditions for runners and athletes.

Council approves employee expense reimbursements

City employees are reimbursed for work-related expenses from public funds. This routine approval ensures that documented spending by staff is paid back promptly.