City set to spend $100K state grant on healthy food access
Birmingham is using a state grant to expand access to healthy food through the Mayor's office. The funding comes from Alabama's economic development program.
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Budget & Finance
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Budget & Finance items
City approves advanced expense reimbursements for employees
Reimburses city staff for out-of-pocket work expenses, maintaining cash flow for operations.
Council reimburses Councilor Hilliard $468.76 for conference travel
Public dollars reimbursed to a city councilor for attendance at the Alabama League of Cities conference, May 19–21, 2018.
City pays Supreme Automotive $2,482.53 for vehicle repair
Equipment Management repair funded from general fund; routine maintenance spending.
Council awards $683K chiller replacement to Smith Group
Birmingham Museum of Art gets new cooling system through competitive bid. Smith Group's $683,000 offer was lowest among bidders.
City pays Graybar Electric $1,738 to repair Sloss Furnace lights
Sole-source repair contract for Sloss Furnace, a historic municipal site. General fund covers the $1,738 fixture replacement.
Budget amendment: $39,240 reallocated from IMS to cover professional and tech fe
General Fund dollars shift within Information Management Services to cover professional consulting and technology costs. This internal reallocation doesn't change total city spending but reflects shifting operational priorities mid-fiscal year.
Budget amendment: $50K reallocated from conference and boxing program
City is shifting $50,000 between budget categories — moving funds from an economic development conference line and a boxing program to cover spending elsewhere in the general fund.
City awards $22,000 masonry contract to Flurry Masonry Co.
Birmingham Museum of Art's sculpture garden will get new stepping stones. This no-bid contract commit $22,000 in city funds to a Wattsville contractor.
Council approves $110K tire purchase from GCR Tires and Service
City fleet gets replacement tires and maintenance services under state contract pricing.
City pays J.W. Auto Body $1,453.30 for vehicle repairs
Equipment Management Department vehicle repairs funded from general fund.
City pays $1,287 to Supreme Automotive for vehicle repair
General fund covers wreck repairs to city vehicle 094343 managed by Equipment Management Department.
City pays $322.64 for Councilor Tyson's travel to peace conference
City funds cover attendance at 2018 Livefree Peace conference in Atlanta, March 21–22. Routine staff/official travel reimbursement from general fund.
City approves $1,148 expense reimbursement for Kevin Owens
Chief Administrator Assistant Kevin Owens receives reimbursement for official travel expenses (June 6–8) to Orange Beach, Alabama.
Council approves employee expense reimbursements
City employees receive reimbursement for work-related expenses. This routine approval ensures staff are paid back promptly for authorized costs.
City pays Rich's Collision Repair $136.80 for vehicle repair
Supplement payment to complete repair of city vehicle #094989. Routine spending by Equipment Management.
Council approves $1,043 office chair purchase for Mayor's Office
Routine office furniture purchase for city operations. Competitive bid process used.
Council approves $1,510.88 for Public Works tools
Routine spend from general fund to equip Public Works event crew with material handling and power tools.
City approves advanced expense accounts for employees
Allows city staff to request advance payments on work-related expenses, streamlining reimbursement processes.
City awards janitorial supplies contract to Budget Janitorial Supply
Routine maintenance contract renewal ensures city facilities stay stocked with cleaning products. Affects operational budgets across all city buildings.