Budget & Finance

Budget amendment: $23,764 moved to economic development

City redirects $23,764 from economic incentives to non-departmental economic accounts, shifting how development funds are allocated.

Fire Station #14 gets $50K for repairs; #8 Kingston loses same amount

Redirects $50,000 from Fire Station #8 Kingston to repair work at Fire Station #14. Both stations serve Birmingham residents — the shift may affect maintenance timelines at the Kingston location.

City awards $282,816 lighting upgrades across Birmingham

Sherrod Construction will upgrade street and public lighting at multiple locations. Better lighting improves safety and visibility in neighborhoods citywide.

$162K shifted from baseball field to pool repairs

Capital improvement funds are being redirected from Cooper Green baseball field upgrades to pool repairs. This shifts city recreation spending priorities for the 2019 budget year.

Fire & Rescue: $620 hose roller purchase from NAFECO

Birmingham Fire & Rescue gets equipment needed for daily operations and emergency response.

City approves $14,458 parts purchase for vehicle repairs

Equipment Management Department fixes two city vehicles. Routine maintenance from general fund.

City approves $1,523 payment to Indoff Inc. for office chairs

Mayor's Office purchasing office chairs from vendor Indoff Inc. using general fund dollars.

Council approves $2,605.90 office furniture purchase for Mayor's Office

Routine spending on office furniture for city operations. This vendor payment is part of normal government administration.

ITEM 28. WITHDRAWN A Resolution requesting a mid-year FY 2018-2019 operating budget overview. (Submitted and Recommended by the Councilor Parker)

Council awards $77,798 sealcoating contract to Southeastern Sealcoating

City commits $77,798 for street or pavement sealcoating work. This routine maintenance contract preserves road conditions and extends pavement life.

Budget Janitorial Supply contract renewed 1 year

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

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.