Budget & Finance

Council reimburses Councilor Alexander $1,222 for DC travel

Councilor Alexander attended a meeting in Washington, DC on February 13–14, 2019. The city is reimbursing her travel expenses from the general fund.

Council approves $27,487 payment to Graybar Electric for supplies

City spends nearly $27,500 on electrical, lighting, data and security products from Graybar Electric. Routine vendor payment on consent agenda.

City spends $329.62 for flags at Fairmont Memorial Park

American flags will be purchased for Fairmont Memorial Park using general fund resources.

CONSENT ITEM 49. A Resolution approving the following Advanced Expense Account:

CONSENT ITEM 21. WITHDRAWN A Resolution authorizing an appropriation, pursuant to §11-40-1 and §11-47-19, Code of Alabama 1975, in the sum of $8,000.00, to The Center for Negro League Baseball Research, in order to provide consultant services for the Ne

Council awards $429K elevator repair contract to Battle Miller

City commits $429,000 to fix elevators in municipal buildings, keeping public facilities accessible and safe.

CONSENT ITEM 48. A Resolution approving the following Advanced Expense Account:

Advanced Expense Account approved from general fund

Council approves an advance account allowing the Mayor to spend general fund money before formal reimbursement, streamlining city operations but requiring transparent tracking of how advance funds are used.

Council approves expense account allocations

Authorizes spending from the general fund for city operations and departmental expenses. Residents should know how discretionary budgets are being allocated across departments.

Approve $3,471 travel reimbursement for Chief of Operations

City pays Chief of Operations Kevin Moore for March 2019 travel to Columbus, OH. Routine expense reimbursement from public funds.

City boosts travel allowance for Councilman Hoyt DC trip

Council member Steven Hoyt gets increased travel expense reimbursement for Washington, DC business. Item amends prior 2019 authorization.

City pays JW Auto Body $822.40 for vehicle repair

Equipment Management Department routine repair supplement for city fleet vehicle 184319. Minor operational expense from general fund.

City pays $378 to Green Web Partnership for employee training

Public Works Department registers staff for training classes to maintain skills and certifications. This routine purchase ensures employees have required professional development.

Council approves $7,017 office furniture purchase from Fairfield Chair

City commits general fund dollars to furnish the Mayor's Office with chairs and related office furniture through a competitive bid process.

Budget Janitorial Supply contract renewed 1 year

City renews janitorial paper supply contract with Budget Janitorial Supply for continued municipal operations.

City reimburses Mayor's assistant $239.82 for Columbia travel

Routine expense reimbursement from the general fund for official city business travel.

City pays Brindlee Mountain Fire Apparatus $18,726 for fire truck repair

Equipment Management is fixing a damaged fire apparatus (vehicle 992201) through sole-source procurement. Citizens benefit from maintained emergency response capacity.

Approve advance expense reimbursements for city employees

City employees receive advance payments for work-related expenses. This routine approval allows the city to reimburse staff for out-of-pocket costs incurred on official business.

Council reimburses Councilor Hilliard $2,826.68 for travel expenses

Councilor reimbursement for official travel to Washington, D.C., March 8–13, 2019. Routine expense approval from general fund.

Council approves employee expense reimbursements

City employees get reimbursed for approved job-related expenses from the general fund. This routine monthly or periodic vote ensures payroll and travel costs are processed on schedule.