If approved, would redirect $2,213 from District 2 supplies and meals to fund community projects in District 1. The shift uses existing general fund dollars without requiring new revenue.
If approved, would redirect $7,966.73 in General Fund money from District 3 operating expenses (food, travel, training, consulting) to neighborhood community projects through the PIC program.
Would redirect $16,986 from District 4 operating expenses (travel, consulting, training, supplies) to neighborhood PIC projects if approved.
Would redirect $36,654.56 from District 5 operating funds (consulting, travel, training) into neighborhood-led community improvement projects if approved.
Proposed amendment would redirect office and postage funds to District 6 Neighborhood Allocations, freeing $3,148.50 for local community improvement projects if approved.
Would redirect $29,874.85 from District 7 operational expenses (travel, printing, consulting) to community improvement projects managed by the neighborhood PIC program if approved.
Would redirect $4,571 in District 9 general-fund spending toward neighborhood improvement initiatives. If approved, the transfer prioritizes community-identified projects over internal departmental expenses.
The General Fund budget sets spending priorities across all city services—public safety, parks, streets, and administration—for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027. If approved with amendments, it would authorize the city's spending plan for the next 12 months.
Council would formally confirm prior capital spending commitments. This ratifies budget decisions already made and ensures capital improvement projects continue as planned.
Would establish the bond debt reserve fund allocation for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, ensuring set-aside funds are available to cover bond obligations and debt service if approved.
If approved, the city would secure HVAC equipment and repair parts for Public Works under a 3-year contract at competitive unit prices. This enables ongoing maintenance of city facilities.
If approved, the city would secure three years of garage door repair and maintenance services for Public Works facilities. This competitive bid was the lowest responsive offer among three submissions.
Would allocate general fund money for library books and supplies. This routine purchase supports public library collections and services available to Birmingham residents.
Would increase total grant funding under the existing Penny Foundation agreement to $120,000 to support Innovation Milestones Deliverables. The Foundation would receive up to $12,000 (10%) in administrative fees for managing these grant funds.
Would authorize the city to spend $176,968 over three years on Hootsuite social media management licenses for Parks and Recreation and Public Information. If approved, these departments would gain centralized tools for managing municipal social accounts.
If approved, the city would enter a five-year timekeeping system lease across all departments, modernizing aging hardware. The contract would commit $245.5K annually for Years 1–3, with declining payments in Years 4–5.
Would establish pricing for fitness equipment purchases across city departments for the next year through Ready Fitness, using a cooperative purchasing agreement.
If approved, would fund Brenda's Brown Bosom Buddies to provide breast cancer education and community health forums in Districts 1 and 8 for one year. Would support residents affected by breast cancer with educational resources and empowerment activities.
Council would authorize Kirkpatrick Concrete to supply ready mix concrete to Public Works on an as-needed basis at set unit prices. The 3-year contract, if approved, enables routine city infrastructure and maintenance projects.
Would authorize reimbursement of pre-approved expenses for an elected official using general fund dollars. Amount and specific expenses depend on official documentation.