Budget & Finance

January 23, 2018 · Item number:Item #106 $ Total cost: $10.8M

City commits $10.8M annually to Birmingham-Jefferson County Transit

Council approves three-year transit funding agreement, supporting bus service and regional transportation for Birmingham residents.

January 23, 2018 · Item number:Item #114 $ Total cost: undisclosed

City approves expense reimbursements for employees

Employees get reimbursed for work-related expenses they paid out of pocket. This covers costs like travel, meals, and supplies incurred while conducting city business.

January 23, 2018 · Item number:Item #115 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves advance expense accounts for city employees

City employees can draw advance funds for work-related expenses before reimbursement. Affects payroll and cash flow for staff across all departments.

January 9, 2018 · Item number:Item #62 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves advanced expense accounts for city employees

Employees can draw funds in advance for authorized expenses, streamlining reimbursement. Sets spending rules for city operations.

January 9, 2018 · Item number:Item #63 $ Total cost: $320

City approves $320.48 travel reimbursement for Councilor Hilliard

Reimbursement for January 2017 travel expenses to attend a state conference. Routine council member expense approved from general funds.

January 9, 2018 · Item number:Item #61 $ Total cost: undisclosed

City approves expense reimbursement for employees

Employee expense claims are paid from the city budget. This routine consent vote ensures workers are reimbursed for documented out-of-pocket costs.

January 9, 2018 · Item number:Item #27 $ Total cost: $93K

Capital budget amendment: $238K in repairs to city facilities

City commits $83,500 to Ramsey McCormick Repairs, $62,152 to Southern Museum of Flight Elevator Repair, and $92,896 to Boutwell Fre for deferred facility maintenance. These improvements preserve city assets and public spaces.

January 9, 2018 · Item number:Item #59 $ Total cost: $502

City approves $502 payment to Buffalo Electric for lamps

Routine purchase of electric ballasts and fluorescent lamps for city operations.

January 9, 2018 · Item number:Item #60 $ Total cost: undisclosed

City approves 1-year vehicle purchase agreement with Donohoo Chevrolet

City commits to buying cargo vans from Donohoo Chevrolet at pre-negotiated prices for fleet operations over the next year.

January 3, 2018 · Item number:Item #48 $ Total cost: $8K

Public Works buys $8,048 in pesticides and soil amendments from Crop Production

Routine vendor payment for landscape maintenance supplies used across city parks and public spaces.

January 3, 2018 · Item number:Item #47 $ Total cost: $12K

City pays $12,348 to Universal Pro for pesticides and soil amendments

Public Works Department maintenance purchase. Routine spending on landscaping and grounds care supplies.

January 3, 2018 · Item number:Item #44 $ Total cost: $171

Council approves $171.75 payment to Mayer Electric for light bulbs

Routine purchase of light bulbs for Public Works Department operations, funded from the general fund.

January 3, 2018 · Item number:Item #43 $ Total cost: undisclosed

City approves vehicle purchase contract with Donohoo Chevrolet

City commits funds to purchase 2018 Chevrolet Suburbans for municipal use over one year as needed.

January 3, 2018 · Item number:Item #40 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves 1-year janitorial supply contract with Budget Janitorial

City commits funds to janitorial services for government buildings over the next year at negotiated unit prices. Ensures cleaning supplies and services maintain city facilities.

January 3, 2018 · Item number:Item #55 $ Total cost: $194

City pays Rich's Collision Repair $194.62 for auto repair supplement

Equipment Management completes vehicle repairs with this supplement payment for damaged city vehicle 164901.

January 3, 2018 · Item number:Item #38 $ Total cost: $93K

City awards $93,225 contract for intermodal parking control

Gorrie-Regan and Associates wins the competitive bid to design parking management systems for Phase 2 of the Birmingham Intermodal Facility, supporting transit hub operations.

January 3, 2018 · Item number:Item #45 $ Total cost: $13K

City renews annual membership with National League of Cities for $13,400

Birmingham maintains membership in a national nonprofit advocacy network that helps cities access policy research, best practices, and federal funding opportunities.

January 3, 2018 · Item number:Item #58 $ Total cost: $3K

City pays Councilor William Parker $2,919 for advanced expenses

Public funds reimburse a council member for out-of-pocket expenses from official travel or duties. Citizens deserve to see who got paid public money and what for.

January 3, 2018 · Item number:Item #49 $ Total cost: $10K

City pays Helena Chemical $9,839 for pesticides and soil amendments

Public Works purchases routine maintenance supplies for city grounds and landscaping. These materials keep parks and public spaces usable.

January 3, 2018 · Item number:Item #25 $ Total cost: $97K

City sets aside $97K for 2018 NCAA track & field event expenses

Birmingham reimburses Crossplex/NCAA for hosting the 2018 Men's and Women's Indoor Track and Field championships, a regional sporting event bringing competitors and visitors to the city.