Budget & Finance
Budget & Finance items
Council to approve advanced expense accounts for appointed officials
If approved, would reimburse appointed city officials for advance expenses paid from personal funds. Affects budget allocation from the general fund for official business costs.
$270K grant to fund resident-led Love Your Block program through 2028
If approved, would enable Birmingham to transform vacant lots into community assets through a resident-led program funded by Johns Hopkins. No local match required.
Jones Valley Teaching Farm contract: $50K for youth education through 2026
If approved, would commit $50,000 (split between Districts 3 and 4 discretionary funds) to fund community educational workshops and exhibits by Jones Valley Teaching Farm for families and youth through June 2026. Would focus on food-based learning for healthy community developmen
Council to consider approving advanced expense accounts for city employees
If approved, would allow city employees to draw advances on approved expense reimbursements. Affects payroll processing and employee cash flow management.
Council to approve $500 financial literacy workshop deal through 2026
If approved, the city would fund Never Go Broke, Inc. to deliver financial education workshops and money-management training to students through June 2026 using District 8 discretionary funds. Would equip young people with tools for informed financial decision-making.
Council to approve pesticides and fertilizer bid with Nutrien Ag Solutions
If approved, the city would procure pesticides, fertilizers, and soil amendments from Nutrien Ag Solutions for one year at the lowest competitive bid price. Supports Department of Public Works operations and grounds maintenance.
Pesticides and fertilizers contract: 1-year purchase from Helena Agri-Enterprise
If approved, the city would purchase pesticides, fertilizers, and soil amendments from Helena Agri-Enterprises at competitively bid unit prices for Department of Public Works operations over the next year.
Clarke Mosquito Control awarded pesticide contract for Public Works
If approved, the city would spend FY2025-2026 budget funds on pesticides, fertilizers, and soil amendments for public grounds maintenance through Clarke Mosquito Control Products, which submitted the lowest qualifying bid.
City to pursue $24K historic district survey grant in Avondale Park
If approved, the city would hire a consultant to survey 367 unexamined properties in Avondale Park and Forest Park for potential historic district protection. The state grant would fund the work with no cost to the city budget.
City to contribute $36,800 toward 2027 Junior Olympic National Championship
If approved, the city would provide $36,800 in sponsorship funds to bring the Junior Olympic National Championship to Birmingham's CrossPlex Natatorium in June-July 2027. The event would host swimmers ages 12 and under competing for national titles and is expected to generate eco
$5K grant: Red Mountain Theatre Co. summer education program through June 2026
District 8 funds would support summer theatre education for students, focusing on teamwork, literacy, and public speaking skills through June 2026.
District 5 to fund $7K bike-stand maintenance with Redemptive Cycles through 202
Would provide regular upkeep and repairs to bike stands in District 5, keeping the cycling infrastructure functional through June 2026 if approved.
Council to authorize $11K fresh produce agreement with P.E.E.R, Inc.
Would fund fresh produce distribution to Birmingham residents without reliable access to fruits and vegetables through June 2026. $7,500 from District 2 and $3,500 from District 5 discretionary budgets.
Council to fund arts training partnership with The Files Arts Project through Ju
If approved, the city would provide $1,000 in District 8 discretionary funds to support youth arts training in dance, improvisation, hip hop, and contemporary performance through The Files Arts Project.
City would allocate $500K to Birmingham Civil Rights Institute for 2026
If approved, the City would increase annual support to the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute by $500,000 in fiscal year 2026. The funds would support the institute's operations and programming.
Council to approve B&H Foto audio-visual supplies contract
If approved, would authorize the city to purchase audio-visual products and services from B&H Foto at negotiated unit prices for one year across multiple departments, using general fund appropriations.
City to award one-year pesticide and fertilizer contract to Red River Specialtie
If approved, the city would secure supplies of pesticides, fertilizers, and soil amendments for Department of Public Works operations over the next year. The contract would lock in unit prices for 20 line items from the lowest qualifying bid.
Council to fund free music classes through Exposure Community Development
If approved, the city would provide $500 in District 8 discretionary funds for free music classes through June 2026. The program aims to improve academic performance, foster creativity, and build workforce skills like critical thinking and teamwork among young people in the distr
Council to authorize $30K arts facility agreement with Bare Hands Gallery
If approved, would fund Bare Hands Gallery to establish and operate a cultural arts facility with public programming in District 4 through June 2026. Uses discretionary funds from District 4 allocation.