City approves $5,531 office furniture contract with HON Company
City commits $5,531 from general funds for office furniture purchases over one year through a no-bid contract with The HON Company.
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Budget & Finance
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Budget & Finance items
City Print Shop: $10K no-bid purchase from Bama Sign Supply
City buys printer supplies without competitive bidding. The no-bid procurement method bypasses standard procurement checks, raising questions about vendor selection and cost control.
City pays Tucker Paint & Body $164.75 for vehicle repair
Equipment Management completes supplemental repair work on city vehicle #144321 after wreck damage.
City buys two Ford F-350 trucks from Tallassee Automotive for $54,546
City spending on fleet vehicles. Taxpayer funds commit to two pickup trucks at no-bid pricing.
Council approves employee expense reimbursements
City employees' out-of-pocket work expenses get reimbursed from the general fund. This routine approval ensures staff are made whole for business travel, meals, and supplies.
Council approves $3,171 expense reimbursement for Brandon McCray
City reimburses Council Assistant Brandon McCray for travel and expenses to Washington, D.C. for official business, April 8–12, 2018.
Council pays Terex Utilities $1,237.75 to repair vehicle lights
City spends general fund money on equipment maintenance for a fleet vehicle. Low-dollar routine repair.
City pays JW Auto Body $443.90 for vehicle repairs
Equipment Management Department wreck repair for city fleet vehicle. Minor routine spending from general fund.
City pays Edwards Chevrolet $757.20 for vehicle wreck repair
Routine equipment maintenance spend from general fund for city fleet management.
City pays Cassady & Self Glass $225 for dozer repair
Routine equipment maintenance keeps the city's landfill operations running smoothly. This glass replacement for a CAT dozer is a standard wear-and-tear repair.
City pays $167.20 for windshield repair to vehicle 173404
Routine equipment maintenance expense approved from the general fund. No direct resident impact.
City buys office furniture from Safeco Products for $6,853
General fund spending on routine office supplies. No direct impact on residents or city services.
City approves $3,322 office furniture contract with HON Company
City commits general fund dollars to a sole-source office furniture purchase for one year. No direct impact on residents, but part of routine government spending transparency.
City pays $10,467 for landfill operating permits
Routine payment to renew major-source operating permits for Eastern Area and New Georgia Landfills. Keeps facilities compliant with county health regulations.
City approves $575 for Cummins Mid South software license
Equipment Management Department renews InsiteLite license registration to maintain operations management software.
Summer Feeding Program approved for 2018
Kids in low-income families get free meals during summer break when school food programs end.
Council approves advanced expense accounts for city employees
Employees receive advance payments for authorized work expenses from the general fund. Ensures staff can cover costs upfront before reimbursement processing.
Budget amendment: $375K shifted from vehicle capital to nondepartmental
City redirects vehicle equipment funds to nondepartmental accounts, changing how $375,000 in general-fund money is spent this fiscal year.
Budget amendment: $18K shifted from District 2 to transfers
City reallocates $18,000 from District 2 discretionary projects to fund transfers out of the general fund—reducing available funds for neighborhood investments in District 2.
Budget shift: $50K to Fountain Heights Park improvements
City redirects $247K from land-acquisition reserves to fund park upgrades at Fountain Heights. Check if your neighborhood park is next in line for improvements.