Budget & Finance

ITEM 1. A Resolution setting a public hearing on Thursday, May 10, 2018 at 5:30 o'clock p.m., in the Council Chambers on the Mayor's proposed budgets. (Submitted and Recommended by Council President Abbott, Chairperson, Budget and Finance Committee)

City commits $93,775 for mosquito control equipment

Birmingham is purchasing specialized mosquito control equipment for Public Works on a one-year contract. The sole-source purchase from Clarke Mosquito Control Products ensures the city can maintain mosquito management operations.

City pays Tractor and Equipment Co. $1,257 for vehicle filters

Equipment Management Department fleet maintenance; routine vendor payment from general fund.

City pays $158.48 to Cassady & Self for windshield repair

Routine equipment maintenance expense for city vehicle fleet.

City approves $1,224 chair mat purchase from Strickland Paper

City Clerk's Office gets new office seating equipment. No competitive bidding required for routine supplies purchases.

Council approves $1,316.70 office furniture purchase from Norstar

Routine spending decision on office furniture for city operations.

Mayor presents 2018–2019 budget proposal for council review

Council will debate how $0 is spent across city services, taxes, and priorities. Details emerge in committee hearings and public comment.

Council approves $5,000 for website rebranding with Kinetic

City Council website gets a fresh look and enhanced features. The $5,000 vendor payment comes from general funds.

Council approves $1,453 furniture purchase from F E Hale

Routine spending from general fund for city furniture needs over one year at negotiated unit prices.

Council approves $11,385 furniture contract with National Office Furniture

City spending public funds on office furniture through a no-bid contract. Citizens can track how municipal procurement decisions are made.

City approves $6,169 furniture purchase from Amcase, Inc.

General fund spending on office furniture for city operations. One-year agreement at fixed unit prices for recurring procurement needs.

Council approves $756 furniture purchase from Evolve/Offices to Go

City buys office furniture from New Jersey vendor using no-bid contract from general fund.

Council approves $3,828 furniture purchase from Izzy Design

Routine city spending on office furniture. Vendor is based in Florence, Alabama.

Council approves $1,995 office chair purchase from Nostar Office Products

City commits funding to replace or procure office chairs through a competitive vendor contract with Nostar. Routine spending decision on consent agenda.

Library furniture purchase: Virco contract, $285.30

City approves routine furniture purchases for the Library. One-year agreement with unit pricing on file.

Fire Station #1 break room: ice machine purchase approved, $1,671

City approves equipment purchase for newly constructed break room at Fire Station #1. Routine capital outlay for station amenities.

City Hall and Fire Stations get new ice machines for $9,308

City spending $9,308 on ice machine dispensers for employee break rooms at City Hall and Fire Stations #1 and #9.

Equipment repair: $132.38 windshield replacement for city vehicle

Routine maintenance payment for a city vehicle. City uses general funds for fleet upkeep.

City spends $50K on auto parts from NAPA via state contract

Routine maintenance purchase under Alabama's master agreement. Supports city vehicle fleet operations.

Council approves employee expense account reimbursements

City employees receive reimbursement for approved out-of-pocket work expenses. This routine consent item confirms the amounts are authorized.