City buys $13,200 diesel engine for Equipment Management truck
Routine equipment purchase from general fund to replace a worn engine in city fleet vehicle #082203. No direct resident impact.
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Budget & Finance
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Budget & Finance items
City approves employee expense reimbursements
City employees get reimbursed for work-related expenses they paid out of pocket. This is routine payroll administration.
Council approves $168,776 aerial lift purchase from Ingram Equipment
City buys specialized truck with crane and lighting for municipal operations, likely for utility and infrastructure maintenance work.
City reimburses Sylvia Brown $1,833.24 for travel expenses
Mayor's office administrator received reimbursement for a work trip to Houston in April 2019.
City pays Quick Motors $1,121.60 for vehicle wreck repair
General fund spending on equipment maintenance and repairs for city vehicles.
Council approves $126.65 payment to Office Depot for vertical file
Routine office equipment purchase for the Payroll Division from general fund reserves.
City approves $4,893 office furniture purchase from Office Depot
Mailroom equipment replacement using budgeted general funds. Routine maintenance spending.
City buys $50K in auto parts from Long Lewis Ford
Equipment Department purchases vehicle maintenance parts through existing Sourcewell contract. Routine fleet upkeep to keep city vehicles operational.
Birmingham Museum pays $14K for artwork conservation
Funds go to the Kimbell Art Foundation to restore and preserve pieces in the Birmingham Museum of Art collection. This ensures the public's cultural assets remain accessible for future generations.
Council approves $30,000 fire truck tire purchase from Goodyear
Fire department receives replacement tires under state contract to maintain truck safety and readiness.
City awards $583 office chair contract to 9 to 5 Seating
Mayor's Office purchase of furniture through competitive bid process.
City pays $9,212 to Petersen Industries for loader parts
General fund spending on equipment maintenance. This routine purchase keeps city heavy equipment operational.
Council approves $100K tire repair contract with Bridgestone
City fleet maintenance spending on routine vehicle upkeep. Sole-source contract under state master agreement.
Equipment purchase: $11,950 diesel engine from Adamson Ford
City commits general fund dollars to replace equipment in the Department of Equipment Management fleet.
Equipment Management buys asphalt roller from Bomag for $12,037
City spending $12,037 on equipment for road repair and maintenance operations.
Council approves $64,325 Dell servers for City Hall
City purchases server hardware through state contract with no competitive bidding. Spending decision affects IT infrastructure budget.
City approves $2,451 travel expense reimbursement for staff
Council Committee Assistant Lozea Brown receives reimbursement for business travel to Palm Springs, California (May 14–18, 2019). Routine expense approval funded from the general fund.
City approves advance expense reimbursements for employees
Employees receive advance reimbursements for work-related expenses out of pocket. Routine payroll-adjacent payment approval on consent agenda.
Budget amendment: $573,862.58 reallocated from Animal Control and Neighborhood P
Capital improvement funds are being shifted between departments — Animal Control loses $180,000 and Neighborhood Revitalization loses $393,862.58. Citizens should know where these funds are being redirected and why.
Approve $800 travel reimbursement for city operations chief
Kevin Moore, Chief of Operations in the Mayor's Office, receives reimbursement for a March 2019 site visit to Columbus, Ohio. Routine expense approval on consent agenda.