Budget & Finance

July 23, 2019 · Item number:Item #49 $ Total cost: $468K

City awards $468K construction contract for Wylam Park pavilion

Coston General Contractors wins competitive bid to build new concession pavilions at Wylam Park, improving amenities for park visitors and community events.

July 23, 2019 · Item number:Item #81 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Fuel Tax Fund budget adopted for fiscal year 2020

Sets spending plan for fuel-tax revenue dedicated to transportation. Determines what road and transit projects get funded over the next fiscal year.

July 23, 2019 · Item number:Item #79 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council adopts Tax Increment Financing budget for fiscal 2020

Tax Increment Financing funds infrastructure and development in designated districts by capturing property tax increases from improvements. Budget approval determines how much revenue is available for projects in TIF zones.

July 23, 2019 · Item number:Item #78 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council adopts General Bond Debt Reserve Fund budget for 2020

This budget sets aside reserves to cover future bond debt payments, protecting the city's credit rating and ensuring public projects stay funded. Affects all residents through city services and project schedules.

July 23, 2019 · Item number:Item #76 $ Total cost: undisclosed

City Council adopts general fund budget for FY2020

Sets spending priorities and tax revenue allocation for the entire city government in the fiscal year ahead, affecting service levels, public safety funding, and infrastructure investment citywide.

July 23, 2019 · Item number:Item #66 $ Total cost: undisclosed

City approves advance expense payments to employees

Employees receive advance reimbursement for work-related expenses from the general fund.

July 23, 2019 · Item number:Item #67 $ Total cost: undisclosed

City approves employee expense account reimbursements

Employees receive reimbursement from the city for advance business expenses. These routine payouts ensure staff can be reimbursed for work-related costs.

July 23, 2019 · Item number:Item #63 $ Total cost: $57K

Council approves $57,321 in Caterpillar parts for equipment fleet

Spending from city equipment maintenance budget to keep municipal vehicles and machinery operational. Covers miscellaneous Caterpillar parts purchased through a competitive, multi-year contract.

July 23, 2019 · Item number:Item #62 $ Total cost: $100K

City pays $100K to O'Reilly Auto Parts for vehicle parts

City fleet maintenance spending on routine automotive parts, procured under state master agreement.

July 23, 2019 · Item number:Item #60 $ Total cost: $51K

City buys $50,971 in Heil truck parts via Sourcewell contract

Routine equipment maintenance purchase for city fleet operations using an established cooperative purchasing agreement.

July 23, 2019 · Item number:Item #59 $ Total cost: $6K

City pays Long Lewis Ford $6,262 for vehicle transmissions

Equipment Management maintains city vehicles used in daily operations. This repair purchase keeps two vehicles (numbers 112200 and 094507) operational.

July 23, 2019 · Item number:Item #57 $ Total cost: $200K

City approves $200K sole-source tire contract with Bridgestone

Equipment Management Department gets tire repair services under sole-source procurement; decision locks in $200K in general-fund spending without competitive bidding.

July 23, 2019 · Item number:Item #52 $ Total cost: $62K

Council awards $61,885 to Sherrod Construction for Norwood Park pool and playgro

Norwood Park's pool building and playground will get renovated. This competitive bid was the lowest cost option.

July 23, 2019 · Item number:Item #51 $ Total cost: $219K

Council awards $219K reroofing contract to Johns and Kirksey

City commits $219,000 to repair roof systems at Legion Field's mechanical shops. Part of ongoing facility maintenance to keep the sports venue operational.

July 23, 2019 · Item number:Item #85 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council adopts $0 general fund budget for fiscal year 2020

This vote sets the city's spending plan and revenue expectations for July 2019–June 2020. The $0 figure likely reflects a placeholder or summary headline; the full budget document details how tax dollars are allocated across departments and services.

July 23, 2019 · Item number:Item #90 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Line of credit budget adopted for fiscal year 2020

City establishes borrowing authority for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020. This sets the framework for the city's short-term financing needs and cash flow management.

July 23, 2019 · Item number:Item #86 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council adopts Alabama Trust Fund budget for fiscal year 2020

City budgets resources from the Alabama Trust Fund for the year ending June 30, 2020. Sets spending authority for trust fund–derived revenue.

July 23, 2019 · Item number:Item #65 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves employee expense reimbursements

City employees receive reimbursement for work-related expenses from the general fund.

July 23, 2019 · Item number:Item #80 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council adopts Neighborhood Allocation Fund budget for FY 2020

Sets how the city distributes discretionary dollars to neighborhood improvement projects. Determines which areas get funding for infrastructure, services, and community priorities.

July 23, 2019 · Item number:Item #53 $ Total cost: $1.4M

Council awards $1.44M to Taylor+Miree for Central Library stair rebuild

Central Library's monumental staircase gets rebuilt after competitive bidding. Project is the lowest approved bid at $1.44 million.