Budget & Finance

City buys 15 signage banners for Smithfield from The Sign Shop

Public art and wayfinding in Smithfield neighborhood. Neighborhood branding and visibility investment using $1,424.50 in city funds.

City pays $24,629 to Jerry Pate Turf for equipment

Equipment Management department purchase of a bunker rake and related components. Routine spending from city equipment budget.

City approves $2,398 paper supply payment to Mac Papers

Routine spending from the general fund to stock the City's Print Shop with paper and film supplies.

Council approves advanced expense accounts for city employees

Employees can now draw advance funds against future paychecks or earned leave balances. Affects all city staff needing cash flow flexibility.

Spending $576 on graffiti removal supplies in Highlan neighborhood

City removes graffiti from the Highlan neighborhood, investing in neighborhood clean-up and blight prevention.

City spends $1,498 for folding tables and chairs

General fund purchases 4 commercial folding tables and 32 folding chairs for city operations.

City sets aside $800 to rent tables and chairs for event

Routine spending from general fund for event setup. Amount and purpose are transparent for public review.

City spends $1,000 on dog waste bags for Highland Park

Dog waste stations in Highland Park Community get refilled. Helps keep neighborhood parks cleaner for residents and pets.

City allocates $2,000 to Southside Library for materials

Southside Library receives funding for new books, audiovisual materials, or furnishings that expand services and resources for residents in the Southside neighborhood.

City spends $250 to support J. O. High School Living Legend Luncheon

The city set aside $250 from the general fund for a community luncheon celebrating the school's legacy, demonstrating public investment in neighborhood schools and student recognition programs.

Council funds $400 neighborhood meeting sign for Brownsville Heights

City sets aside $400 to purchase a meeting sign for the Brownsville Heights Neighborhood Association, supporting community gathering space.

City funds $100 in calling credits for Brown Springs neighborhood group

Brown Springs Neighborhood Association receives 1,000 calling credits to support community outreach and engagement efforts.

City spends $4,000 to trim 250 crepe myrtles with Craig's Quality Tree Service

Routine maintenance contract to keep city street trees healthy and safe. Work includes trimming approximately 250 crepe myrtles.

City sets aside $300 for neighborhood association signs

Funds six signs to publicize neighborhood association meetings on the second of each month, helping residents stay informed about local organizing in their communities.

CONSENT ITEM 54. WITHDRAWN A Resolution authorizing an appropriation, pursuant to §11-40-1 and §11-47-19, Code of Alabama 1975, in the sum of $500.00, for the Eastern Crime Prevention Summit, said funding to be paid from the Gate City Neighborhood Assoc

Council approves $1,999 office-chair purchase for Municipal Court

Routine spending from the general fund to replace or upgrade seating at the Municipal Court facility.

City approves $120,971 dump truck purchase from Southland International

City commits $120,971 in public funds to purchase a new dump truck for municipal operations. Routine equipment spending approved on consent calendar.

Council sets aside $2K for Smithfield Library purchases

Smithfield Library receives funding for materials or equipment. Small routine allocation.

City sets aside $10K for Special Needs Playground at Bessie Estelle Park

New accessible playground will serve children with disabilities in the community. Park Board will oversee design and construction.

City approves employee expense accounts

Council votes to reimburse city workers for documented job-related expenses. This is routine payroll oversight.