Topic
Budget & Finance
Agenda items
Budget & Finance items
City approves employee advance expense reimbursements
Allows city staff to be reimbursed for out-of-pocket work expenses they've fronted. Routine payroll and personnel processing.
Council reimburses Councilor Alexander $2,112 for May conference travel
Councilor Alexander's expenses for an out-of-state conference (Palm Springs, California, May 14–17) are paid from the city general fund.
Council President travel reimbursement: $346.70
City reimburses Council President Valerie Abbott $346.70 for travel to a March 2019 leadership conference in Huntsville.
City buys 2 bomb suits from MED-ENG for $65,346
Birmingham police acquire specialized equipment for explosive ordnance disposal operations. These suit ensembles protect officers responding to bomb threats and suspicious devices citywide.
City buys Freightliner truck from Ingram Equipment for $156,724
Purchase of a step-up truck-mounted premix heater for street or infrastructure maintenance. Amount and vendor details are now public record.
Council approves $16,278 ice machine purchase for 5 fire stations
Fire stations #22, #7, #20, #31, and #32 get new ice machines and parts to support operations and equipment maintenance.
Council approves $1,163.88 office chair purchase for Municipal Court
Routine furniture purchase for court operations using general fund dollars. No direct impact on residents.
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 spends $7,725 to install security cameras on transit authority buses
Three new security cameras will be installed on Birmingham Jefferson County Transit Authority buses, improving safety monitoring for riders and operators.
City pays Quick Motors $3,697 for vehicle wreck repair
Equipment Management Department fixes a damaged city vehicle (No. 174342). General fund money covers the repair cost.
City buys office furniture from HON Company for $5,154.69
Routine purchase of office chairs, desks, and filing cabinets for City Council offices using general fund dollars.
City approves training class registrations with Green Web Partnership
City employees will gain access to professional development training through a standing agreement with Green Web Partnership, available as needed at current market rates.
Council approves $11,422 for HVAC repairs at Justice Center
Routine maintenance spend for the David Vann Justice Center's HVAC system. Keeps critical city infrastructure operational.
City pays Adamson Ford $376.34 for vehicle repair supplement
Equipment Management vehicle 184370 repair work required additional funding. This supplement covers the cost difference for parts or labor on an existing auto wreck repair.
City spends $8,052 on brush cat equipment repairs
Maintenance of city brush removal equipment keeps streets and public land clear. This purchase replaces worn motors and valves on three machines.
City pays $3,156 to Paul Pierce Paint Body for vehicle repair
Equipment Management uses general funds to repair city vehicle 074937 after collision damage.
City pays Paul Pierce Paint Body $249.73 for vehicle repair
Routine vendor payment for repairs to city vehicle 094318. Small claims and repair expenses like these are paid regularly from the general fund.
City pays $2,533.98 to Quick Motors for vehicle repair
Equipment Management Department vehicle wreck repair covered by general fund spending.
City approves employee advance expense reimbursements
Employees who advanced their own money for city business get reimbursed. Routine payroll compliance item.