Adopt fuel tax budget for fiscal year 2019
Sets spending plan for fuel tax revenue dedicated to transportation projects. Determines which road, transit, or mobility improvements get funded in the coming year.
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Budget & Finance
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Budget & Finance items
Council adopts $0 General Fund budget for fiscal 2019
Sets spending authority and revenue plans for all city operations over the next 12 months. This is how the city funds police, fire, parks, streets, and other core services.
City pays Strickland Paper $7,231 for court office furniture
Routine purchase of office furniture for Municipal Court using city general funds.
Land Bank Authority budget approved for fiscal year 2019
Sets spending plan for the city's property-recovery agency. Land Bank powers affect which abandoned and tax-delinquent parcels get demolished, repurposed, or sold to stabilize neighborhoods.
Council adopts capital improvement budget for FY 2019
Sets spending priorities for city infrastructure projects over the next year. Details which neighborhoods get road repairs, parks upgrades, and facility improvements.
City commits $80,000 match for Sloss Furnaces arts program
City funding secures grant match for Metal Arts Program at historic Sloss Furnaces, supporting public arts and cultural programming in Birmingham.
Council awards $61.8K roof contract to Tecta America Southeast
Powderly Library gets a new roof through competitive bidding. Project is expected to extend the building's life and keep the library operational.
City commits $44K/year to Jefferson County Mayors Association
Birmingham will spend $44,000 annually (renewable for up to 3 years) on membership dues to the Jefferson County Mayors Association, using general fund dollars. This membership supports regional collaboration on issues affecting the city.
City pays $1,242.26 to Kenworth for truck parts
Equipment Management Department pays overdue invoice for vehicle maintenance parts.
Council approves $1,247.91 office furniture payment to Indoff, Inc.
City spending from the general fund on office furniture for the Law Department.
Law Department buys office tables from OFS Brands for $2,015
Routine furniture purchase through competitive bid. General fund commitment of $2,015 for tables needed by the Law Department.
Council reimburses Hilliard $1,465.46 for April travel
Councilor Hilliard's travel expenses to Washington, D.C., April 8–12, 2018, are reimbursed from city funds.
Council approves employee expense accounts
Routine approval of reimbursements for city staff business expenses. This ensures employees are paid back for approved out-of-pocket costs.
Council adopts $0 General Fund budget for fiscal 2019
Sets spending authority and revenue plans for all city operations over the next 12 months. This is how the city funds police, fire, parks, streets, and other core services.
ITEM 11. A Resolution confirming the previous Capital appropriations.
General Bond Debt Reserve Fund budget adopted for FY 2019
City sets aside reserves to manage future bond debt obligations and ensure fiscal stability.
City adopts Tax Increment Financing Fund budget for fiscal 2019
TIF funds support development in designated districts by dedicating property tax growth to infrastructure and blight remediation. This budget sets spending priorities for those projects in the coming year.
City adopts Neighborhood Allocation Fund budget for FY2019
This law sets how the city will spend special-tax revenue dedicated to neighborhood improvements over the next fiscal year. Residents in targeted neighborhoods will see how these dedicated funds are allocated to local priorities.
Council adopts Corrections Fund budget for fiscal year 2019
Sets spending levels for Birmingham's jail and detention operations through June 2019. This determines resources available for inmate care, facility maintenance, and staffing.
Fair Trial Tax Fund budget set for fiscal year 2019
Council adopts spending plan for the Fair Trial Tax Fund, which supports public defense and court operations. Details of fund allocation not specified in agenda item.