Council adopts fiscal 2019 city budget
Sets spending plans for all city services—police, fire, parks, libraries—for the year ahead. Determines tax rates and service levels across Birmingham.
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Budget & Finance
Agenda items
Budget & Finance items
Council adopts Alabama Trust Fund budget for fiscal 2019
Sets spending plan for the Alabama Trust Fund's operations through June 30, 2019. Determines how the city manages this dedicated revenue stream for the fiscal year.
Council adopts Community Development Block Grant budget for FY 2019
Sets spending priorities for federal block grants that fund affordable housing, infrastructure, and neighborhood improvements. Budget details determine which neighborhoods receive investment.
Council establishes longevity payment from general fund
New pay benefit approved for city employees. Longevity payments reward service tenure and affect overall compensation structure.
Parks allocates $60K to make Bessie Estell Park inclusive
City commits $60,000 for an accessible inclusive playground at Bessie Estell Park, expanding recreational access for children with disabilities and families in the area.
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.
Approve city employee expense reimbursements
City employees submit itemized expense accounts for approval and reimbursement from the general fund. This routine consent item ensures staff can be reimbursed for legitimate work-related costs.
Council awards $116K renovation contract to Coston General Contractors
Avondale Villa renovation project moves forward with lowest competitive bid. Work improves housing condition in the neighborhood.
Council awards $47,500 to McGee Construction for Sloss Furnace Boardwalk Replace
Sloss Furnace boardwalk gets replacement after competitive bidding. This historic site improvement enhances public access and safety.
Mayor's Office gets $5,195 office furniture from Lindsey
City spends $5,195 in general funds on office furniture for the Mayor's Office.
City approves $756 payment to Mullins Building Products for office repair
Routine maintenance payment for door frame repair in the Mayor's Office of Public Information, drawn from the city's general fund.
Council approves $1,533 travel reimbursement for Councilor Parker
Councilor Parker's conference travel to Charlotte, NC (March 1–4, 2018) is reimbursed from city funds.
City approves employee expense reimbursements
City employees get reimbursed for work-related expenses they paid out of pocket. This is routine payroll administration.
Budget shift: $75K moved from Jazz Fest to environmental programs
$75,000 redirected away from Steel City Jazz Fest toward Alabama environmental initiatives. Affects the city's support for cultural events vs. environmental spending priorities.
Council awards $314,825 for playground equipment at multiple sites
City upgrades playground equipment and site furnishings across multiple parks. Competitive bid from Coston General Contractors brings equipment replacements to residents.
City approves $4,763 office furniture contract with Fairfield Chair
Routine spending decision: City commits $4,763 from general funds to purchase office furniture over one year at unit prices set by the Purchasing Agent.
City approves $4,396 office furniture purchase from Dar-Ran
General fund spending on office furniture for city operations. No-bid contract with a North Carolina vendor.
City approves $888 office furniture purchase from HON Company
Mayor's office will purchase desks, chairs, and related furniture through a no-bid agreement with a Georgia vendor. The contract covers one year of purchases at preset unit prices.
Council awards $71K to Richardson Construction for East Lake Park upgrades
East Lake Park gets renovated after rebid process. Work begins soon to improve neighborhood green space and recreation access.
City pays Strickland Paper Company $686 for office furniture
Routine office furniture purchase for the City Clerk's Office funded from the general budget.