Budget & Finance

Budget amendment: $10K shifts from District 2 projects to Non-Departmental fund

$10,000 moved away from District 2 discretionary spending toward general city operations. Residents in District 2 may see fewer resources available for local projects.

City funds Maple Grove Fall Fellowship Event with $1,000

Maple Grove Neighborhood Association receives $1,000 in city funding for its Fall Fellowship gathering on October 1 at Brownsville Community Center, connecting neighbors and building community ties.

City spends $450 on 5,000 messages for Huffman Neighborhood Association

Council approved public funds to purchase bulk messaging service for neighborhood outreach. This spending supports community communication capacity in the Huffman area.

City spends $313.87 on banners for Mason City Fun Day event

General fund supports community event at Cooper Green Park on September 8, 2018.

City approves $125 for bulk messaging service to Smithfield Estates Association

Funds bulk text/call service for neighborhood organization outreach. This is routine neighborhood engagement spending on the consent agenda.

Fire Department: 1-year medical supply contract with Arrow International

Commits city funds to medical supplies for firefighters and emergency response. Contract covers various supplies at unit prices set by the Purchasing Agent.

City approves $1,274.67 travel expenses for senior auditor

Senior Auditor Andrea Caison's October travel costs to Montgomery are reimbursed from city funds.

Council approves employee expense reimbursements

City employees receive reimbursement for job-related expenses from the general fund. This routine approval keeps city operations running.

City spends $102K on body armor for police

Police officers receive full-coverage body armor through a competitive state contract. Purchase protects officer safety during field operations.

Capital budget amendment: $20M for Bus Rapid Transit matching funds

City commits $20M in capital funds toward Bus Rapid Transit matching grants, enabling infrastructure investment. Combined with other amendments, the budget redirects $33.85M across transit, waste, and other city priorities for fiscal year 2019.

Council approves $1,445 travel reimbursement for Councilor Tyson

Councilor Tyson attended the National Urban League conference in New Orleans, July 6–8, 2018. The city reimbursed her travel and lodging expenses.

Council approves employee expense reimbursements

City employees receive reimbursement for work-related expenses. Public records show who spent what on city business.

Council approves $4,592 excavator repair for Equipment Management

City pays Tractor and Equipment Company to fix a bucket on excavator PC400 used for city operations.

City pays Rich's Collision Repair $5,281.80 for vehicle 152201 repair

City spending from general fund on vehicle maintenance for Equipment Management Department fleet.

CONSENT ITEM 34. A Resolution approving the advanced expense accounts of city employees.

City approves advanced employee expense reimbursements

Employees receive reimbursement for work-related expenses paid upfront from personal funds. Routine payroll processing.

City buys remanufactured engines for two trucks: $4,960 to Advance Stores

City commits public funds to replace engines in two municipal trucks. No-bid purchase from out-of-state vendor.

City pays EventBooking.com $11,750 for CrossPlex booking software renewal

Annual subscription keeps the CrossPlex event calendar and booking system running. Routine vendor maintenance using general fund dollars.

Budget amendment: $230K shifted from Parks, HR to other city services

City is reallocating funds within its budget for fiscal 2019, moving $230K from Parks and Recreation and HR to cover other expenses. These shifts can affect service delivery or staffing in affected departments.

City buys engine and alternators for Ford truck: $13,819

Equipment repairs keep city services running. This purchase replaces a diesel engine and alternators for a 2009 Ford F-450 used by the Equipment Management Department.