Budget & Finance

Council approves employee expense reimbursements

City employees receive approved reimbursement for work-related expenses. This ensures transparent accounting of public funds spent on employee business costs.

Council confirms previous capital appropriations

City council confirms previously approved capital spending plans. This step ensures consistency in the budget process and clarifies which infrastructure projects have been formally committed.

Council adopts bond debt reserve fund budget for FY 2018

The city sets aside reserves from bond proceeds to cover future debt obligations and protect against financial emergencies. This budget ensures the city can meet its bond commitments without disrupting core services.

Council adopts Tax Increment Financing budget for fiscal 2018

Sets spending plan for TIF funds collected from designated development districts. Determines which neighborhood improvements and infrastructure projects get TIF money in the coming year.

Adopt Neighborhood Allocation Fund budget for FY 2018

Council sets spending priorities for neighborhood grants and local improvement projects. This fiscal year 2018 budget directs funds to community priorities across the city.

Highway Improvement Fund budget approved for fiscal 2018

Sets spending priorities for road maintenance and upgrades across Birmingham. Budget details guide which neighborhoods get repair work.

Council adopts Corrections Fund budget for fiscal year 2018

Sets spending priorities for jail operations and inmate services. Determines funding for detention facilities, programs, and staffing.

Council adopts 2018 capital improvement budget

Sets spending plan for city infrastructure, equipment, and facility projects through June 2018. Determines which roads, buildings, and systems get funding this fiscal year.

Land Bank Authority budget adopted for fiscal year 2018

Sets spending authority for the Land Bank Authority, which manages abandoned and tax-delinquent properties in Birmingham. Budget approval determines resources available for property acquisition, rehab, and sale programs.

Council establishes rules for employee longevity pay

Sets how city employees earn salary bonuses for years of service. Policy determines what staff retention costs taxpayers and who qualifies for extra compensation.

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

Council adopts General Fund budget for fiscal year 2018

Sets spending levels for city services—police, fire, parks, streets, utilities—that affect tax rates and service quality across all wards.

Fuel tax budget approved for fiscal year 2018

Fuel tax revenue funds road and transportation maintenance in Birmingham. This budget sets spending priorities for the next fiscal year.

Fair Trial Tax Fund budget adopted for fiscal year 2018

Sets spending authority for the Fair Trial Tax Fund, which supports legal services and court operations. Budget amount and allocation details determine how much the city commits to these services in FY 2018.

City adopts $0 Community Development Block Grant budget for FY 2018

CDBG funds support affordable housing, infrastructure, and community services in lower-income neighborhoods. This budget framework determines how federal grant money flows to local programs.

City adopts Alabama Trust Fund budget for fiscal 2018

This budget sets aside funds for the Alabama Trust Fund, a state mechanism that supports city operations and services. Adoption is required annually to enable spending through June 30, 2018.

Council adopts $0 general fund budget for fiscal year 2018

This vote sets the city's overall spending and revenue plan for the 12 months ending June 30, 2018. Budget decisions shape service levels, tax rates, and public investment priorities for all residents and departments.

Capital budget shifts $750K to Rickwood Field, $1.08M to Intermodal Facility

City redirects capital funds to upgrade Rickwood Field, a historic community recreation asset, and expand the Intermodal Facility for transit connectivity. These projects affect long-term neighborhood amenities and transportation infrastructure.

City commits $60K to Avenue F Bridge study

State grant funds a feasibility study for the Avenue F Bridge, a key step toward potential repairs or replacement. Results will guide future infrastructure investment decisions.

Council approves $1,155.97 expense reimbursement for city employee

Administrative Assistant R. Scott Colson's travel expenses are reimbursed from the city budget. This routine approval shows how public funds are spent on employee operations.