Budget & Finance

City pays $2,304 to Battle Miller for Negro Southern Museum HVAC repair

Completes electrical work needed for the Negro Southern Museum's heating and cooling system. This museum serves as a cultural institution preserving African American history.

General Fund amended with $1.66M budget increase

Council redirects $1.66 million in general fund spending. The item does not specify the new allocation, but the amendment affects city operations for fiscal year ending June 30, 2019.

Grant compliance authority amended for Alabama Department state funds

Council expands the Mayor's ability to sign documents required for the City to receive or manage a state grant. This ensures the City can meet funding deadlines and grant conditions.

Budget amendment: $125 reallocated within neighborhood funds

Shifts $125 between neighborhood association budgets for capital projects in Brownsville Heights and Crestwood North.

Council approves $16,923 office furniture purchase from Trinity

Finance Administration receives new office furniture through competitive purchasing process. No direct impact on residents or service delivery.

Approval: Advanced expense account for Mayor's Office operations manager travel

Reimburses travel costs for city staff attending meetings or training. Public funds used for government operations.

City approves advanced expense reimbursements for employees

Employees get reimbursed for out-of-pocket work expenses they've already paid. Routine payroll item.

City funds Red Mountain Greenway partnership agreement

City commits first-time funding to Red Mountain Greenway and Recreational Area Commission, a state agency. Details on amount and use of funds are needed to assess impact on parks access and quality.

City purchases conference chairs from Norstar for $2,394

Finance Administration gets replacement office furniture. Routine vendor payment on consent.

City reimburses Bennett $1,786 for travel to San Diego

Administrative Assistant Traci Bennett's travel costs (May 15–18, 2019) for official business in San Diego are reimbursed from the general fund.

City approves expense accounts for municipal employees

Council reviews and authorizes reimbursement of work-related expenses claimed by city staff. Ensures accountability for how public funds are spent on employee operations.

Budget Hearing

City pays Adamson Ford $1,793.81 for vehicle repair

Routine spending from the general fund to repair a city vehicle. Citizens deserve to see where their tax dollars go, even on small vendor payments.

West End Library: $310 window repair approved

City pays Cassady & Self Glass Co. to fix a broken window at West End Library, restoring facility operations for public use.

City Hall gets ADA automatic door openers; Mullins Building Products awarded $6,

Improves accessibility for visitors with mobility disabilities at City Hall's front entrance. No-bid contract award.

City pays $1,966.53 to Adamson Ford for vehicle repair

Routine city spending on maintenance of municipal fleet vehicle #184359. This payment comes from the general fund.

Department of Equipment: $1,644.90 for hydraulic pumps

City spends $1,644.90 from general funds to replace hydraulic pumps on five heavy-duty trucks, keeping city equipment operational.

City pays $15,970 to Magic City Door for overhead door repair

Public Works facility maintenance keeps city operations running smoothly. This repair ensures the Construction Division can function without delay.

City pays Tucker Paint $3,706 for vehicle wreck repair

Department of Equipment Management gets fleet vehicle 094949 repaired through sole-source contract. Routine city maintenance spending.

Approve $2,537 travel expense reimbursement for Mayor's Office

City reimburses Kevin Datcher for governmental affairs travel to San Francisco, June 3–7. Routine expense approval on consent calendar.