Budget & Finance

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.

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.

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.

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.

Council President travel reimbursement: $346.70

City reimburses Council President Valerie Abbott $346.70 for travel to a March 2019 leadership conference in Huntsville.

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.

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.

CONSENT ITEM 64. WITHDRAWN A Resolution authorizing an appropriation, pursuant to §11-40-1 and §11-47-19, Code of Alabama 1975, in the sum of $500.00, for the Eastern Crime Prevention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 Roebuck Neighborhood Associa

City approves employee expense accounts

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

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.

Council sets aside $2K for Smithfield Library purchases

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

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.

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.

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.

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

Spending $576 on graffiti removal supplies in Highlan neighborhood

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

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.

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.

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 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.