Budget & Finance

$28K redirected to Wylam Library ADA upgrades

Wylam Library receives $28,000 to fix accessibility issues for patrons with disabilities. Funds shift from the general ADA compliance budget.

Budget amendment: $17,670 moved from transportation consulting

Reallocates city funds from transportation consulting to cover other general fund needs. Fiscal year 2020.

Council approves employee advance expense accounts

Authorizes city employees to draw advanced funds for work-related expenses. Reimburses out-of-pocket spending on approved business travel and supplies.

City reimburses Deputy Chief Mitchell $2,342 for travel October 18-22

Reimbursement for out-of-pocket travel expenses by a senior city official to Nashville. Standard expense claim routed through consent agenda.

Council approves $2,219 travel reimbursement for committee assistant

Reimburses staff member Al-Juliana Gray for travel expenses to Denver, Nov. 9–13.

Council approves employee expense reimbursements

City employees get reimbursed for approved job-related expenses from the general fund. This routine monthly or periodic vote ensures payroll and travel costs are processed on schedule.

City buys $2,700 ad in Black Market Magazine for NSLM centennial

Birmingham is spending $2,700 in public funds for a full-page advertisement in The Black Market Magazine to promote the NSLM's 100-year anniversary during the first and second quarters of 2020.

Public Works buys $10,746 drain cleaning machine from Noland

City spends $10,746 in general funds for equipment to maintain Birmingham's storm drains and sewer lines. Sole-source purchase from local vendor.

City pays $6,610 to State Industrial Products for car wash supplies

General fund spending on Central Stores inventory replenishment via sole-source purchase.

Council approves employee expense reimbursements

City employees receive reimbursement for work-related expenses. This routine approval ensures staff are paid back promptly for authorized costs.

Council approves employee expense reimbursements

City employees are reimbursed for work-related expenses from the general fund. This routine approval ensures staff can be promptly reimbursed for purchases made on city business.

City reimburses Deputy Chief Mitchell $4,657 for China trip

City funds travel expenses for Mayor's Office deputy chief who attended official business in Chengdu, China in August 2019.

CONSENT ITEM 37. A Resolution approving the advanced expense accounts of city employees.

Council approves $240 auto repair payment to Quick Motors

City vehicle 938381 gets wreck repair covered from the general fund. Routine equipment maintenance expense.

AmeriCorps VISTA grant funds set aside for Mayor's Office

City dedicates $455K in federal grant funds to support AmeriCorps VISTA volunteers serving in the Mayor's Office, expanding community service capacity.

Budget amendment: $49,244 from Mayor's Office to capital improvements

City reallocates nearly $50K in unspent grant-match funds to Capital Improvement Fund 102, likely freeing up Mayor's Office budget for other priorities.

City pays Quick Motors $1,934.27 for vehicle wreck repair

Equipment Management Department authorizes payment for damage repair on city vehicle 184376 from the general fund.

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.

Capital fund budget amended: $134K shifted between fire projects

City moves construction funds between fire training and station repairs. No impact on tax rates or service levels, but shows how capital dollars are reallocated mid-year.

City spends $4M on Ramsay McCormack redevelopment

The city commits $4 million in general fund dollars to Ramsay McCormack redevelopment, a major neighborhood investment from the city budget.