Budget & Finance

Mayor authorized to apply for and accept grant funding

Council gives the Mayor authority to pursue grant money and manage related agreements. Specific grant source and dollar amount are missing from the public record.

City approves $128,903 for baggage scanning and weapons detection systems

Security equipment purchase for the Mayor's Office enhances screening capabilities at civic facilities.

City approves employee travel and meal advance accounts

Employees can now draw advance funds for approved travel and meal expenses before spending their own money. This reimburses city staff promptly for out-of-pocket work costs.

Council approves employee expense accounts from general fund

City employees' itemized expenses are reimbursed from public funds. Approving these accounts ensures transparency in how tax dollars cover employee costs like travel, meals, and supplies.

Sole-source: Sansom Equipment supplies Vactor and sweeper parts for 1 year

City commits general funds to keep street-cleaning and vactor equipment operational through Department of Equipment Management. Sole-source procurement ensures continuous supply of replacement parts.

City pays $13,476 to Miovision for traffic data collection tool

The city is buying specialized software and hardware to collect and analyze traffic patterns across Birmingham, helping inform future road and transportation improvements.

Fire department buys $18.6K CASPR Transit 2.0 parts from NDS Sales

Birmingham Fire and Rescue Department purchases replacement parts and accessories for CASPR Transit 2.0 equipment from general city funds.

Fire and Rescue purchases 28.75" traffic cones from Safety Products for $15,275

City Fire and Rescue Service gets safety equipment to support traffic management and emergency response operations.

Council approves employee expense reimbursements

Routine approval of city employee advanced expense accounts for reimbursement from the general fund.

CONSENT ITEM 52. A Resolution approving the itemized expense accounts of city employees.

Council approves advanced expense account for appointed official

Allows an appointed city official to draw funds in advance for authorized expenses. Affects how quickly that official can conduct city business without waiting for reimbursement.

CONSENT ITEM 54. A Resolution approving the itemized expense account of an appointed official. Submitted by the Mayor)

City approves advanced expense reimbursements for employees

Authorizes the city to reimburse employees for out-of-pocket business expenses they've paid in advance. Ensures workers aren't out of pocket for city-authorized costs.

City pays Elaborate Images $10,823 for event marketing supplies

General fund spending on promotional materials for public educational events. No direct service impact on households, but citizens can track how the city spends tax dollars on outreach.

City approves $37,560 sole-source purchase of Flame decon shampoo from Flame Ind

City restocks cleaning supplies inventory at the Central Stores Warehouse. This is a sole-source contract, meaning no competitive bidding occurred.

City funds Jefferson County Greenways Commission

City is committing funding to the state-run Greenways Commission, which typically manages trails, parks, and outdoor recreation access. This affects how recreation dollars are spent and what greenspace projects move forward.

City buys $12,250 in traffic cones from Safety Zone Specialties

Routine purchase of stenciled traffic cones (18" and 36") to restock the city's central supply inventory used for traffic control and public safety operations.

City buys office furniture from Strickland Paper for $5,010

Routine office equipment purchase using general fund dollars. No direct impact on residents or public services.

City spends $1,000 for school supplies

Funds routine purchase of classroom materials from general budget.

State grant: $1.9M for transportation improvements

City spends $1.9 million in state grant money on transportation rehabilitation and upgrades under the Alabama TRIP program.