Budget & Finance

February 5, 2019 · Item number:Item #62 $ Total cost: $2K

Council approves $2,051.72 expense reimbursement for Councilor Alexander

Councilor Alexander's travel and meal expenses from a March 11–14 trip are reimbursed from city funds. This is routine public spending that citizens have a right to see.

February 5, 2019 · Item number:Item #63 $ Total cost: $3K

Council approves $3,077 travel expense for Councilor Hoyt

Councilor Hoyt's travel to a conference in Hollywood, Florida (Feb 5-8, 2019) is paid from the city's general fund. Citizens can track how council members' professional development is funded.

February 5, 2019 · Item number:Item #65 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves city employee expense accounts

City reviews and reimburses employee work-related spending (travel, meals, supplies). Ensures taxpayers' money spent on legitimate business expenses.

February 5, 2019 · Item number:Item #66 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Approves advanced expense reimbursements for city employees

City employees receive reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses they incurred while conducting city business. This ensures staff aren't left paying for work-related costs.

February 5, 2019 · Item number:Item #58 $ Total cost: $2K

City pays Paul Pierce Paint Body $1,794.25 for vehicle repair

Equipment Management Department vehicle (094318) damage repair. Routine spending decision on general fund.

February 5, 2019 · Item number:Item #26 $ Total cost: $3K

City pays Cowin Equipment $3,286.51 for vehicle filters

Routine equipment maintenance payment for fleet upkeep, processed through general fund.

February 5, 2019 · Item number:Item #28 $ Total cost: $2K

City pays Paul Pierce Paint Body $1,880 for vehicle repair

Equipment Management Department authorizes damage repair to city vehicle. Routine spending from general fund.

February 5, 2019 · Item number:Item #64 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves employee expense reimbursements

City employees are reimbursed for work-related expenses from the general fund. These itemized accounts show how public funds cover staff travel, supplies, and other operational costs.

February 5, 2019 · Item number:Item #27 $ Total cost: $994

City pays Paul Pierce Paint Body $995 for vehicle wreck repair

Equipment Management repairs city vehicle 164330. Routine maintenance expense from general funds.

January 22, 2019 · Item number:Item #73 $ Total cost: $4K

City pays Loader Services $4,250 for Bobcat equipment parts

Equipment maintenance keeps city crews on the road and neighborhoods serviced. This routine purchase replaces worn skid-steer parts from the general fund.

January 22, 2019 · Item number:Item #72 $ Total cost: $7K

Council approves $7,152 for vehicle springs and alignment

City buys replacement springs and alignment service for three municipal vehicles from Big Moe Spring and Alignment. Routine maintenance purchase from the general fund.

January 22, 2019 · Item number:Item #32 $ Total cost: $10K

City sets aside $10,000/year for employee training

Mayor can spend up to $500 per training event to develop city staff skills. This funding supports workforce development from the general budget.

January 22, 2019 · Item number:Item #24 $ Total cost: $46K

Budget: $45,704 state grant for Municipal Court Referral Officer

City receives state funding to staff a court referral officer, who helps connect defendants to services and reduce incarceration.

January 22, 2019 · Item number:Item #71 $ Total cost: $2K

City pays Adamson Collision $1,746 for vehicle wreck repair

Equipment Management completes repairs on city vehicle 094304. Routine maintenance spending from general funds.

January 22, 2019 · Item number:Item #79 $ Total cost: undisclosed

City approves advanced expense reimbursements for employees

Employees who pay work expenses upfront can now be reimbursed from the general fund. This affects any city staff who front personal money for official business.

January 22, 2019 · Item number:Item #76 $ Total cost: $579

City pays Tucker Paint and Body $579.40 for vehicle repair

Equipment Management uses general funds to repair city fleet vehicles as wear and damage occur.

January 22, 2019 · Item number:Item #78 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves employee expense reimbursements

City employees get reimbursed for documented work expenses (travel, meals, supplies). This routine approval tracks how public funds cover staff operations.

January 22, 2019 · Item number:Item #74 $ Total cost: $831

City approves $831 wreck repair payment to Quick Motors

Equipment Management Department pays for auto damage repairs from general funds. Low-dollar vehicle maintenance expense approved on routine consent agenda.

January 22, 2019 · Item number:Item #84 $ Total cost: $4.2M

Council amends budget: $4.2M to capital projects, $211K to lodging tax

Shifts $4.2 million from general operations to capital improvements like infrastructure and facilities. Affects how the city spends remaining FY2019 budget.

January 22, 2019 · Item number:Item #26 $ Total cost: $145K

Budget amendment: $145K redirected from parks to other city needs

Council shifts park maintenance funds to cover other city services. Affects Cooper Green Park, Fountain Heights Recreation Center, and Lowery Park.