Budget & Finance

Rescind unused appropriations from 2017 resolution

Clears lapsed budget authority that was never spent, freeing general fund resources for other city priorities.

City contracts with Birmingham Times for $65K annual ads

City spends $65,000 with sole-source contract to Birmingham Times Media Group for advertising services over one year—a routine spending decision on public notice placements and announcements.

City approves $1,581 travel expense for Mayor's assistant

Mayor's office spent public funds on staff travel to a conference in Nebraska. Routine expense reimbursement submitted for council approval.

Council approves advanced expense accounts for city employees

Allows city employees to draw advance funds for work-related expenses from the general fund. Affects how employees manage business travel, supplies, and other authorized costs.

Council approves employee expense accounts and reimbursements

Routine approval of itemized employee expenses ensures city staff are reimbursed for work-related costs and travel. Transparency on these accounts shows how public funds support city operations.

Council approves $649.84 travel reimbursement for Councilor Parker

Reimbursement for Councilor Parker's travel expenses to attend meetings July 26–28, 2017. Citizens can track how public officials spend city funds on travel and meetings.

Council awards $192K bleachers upgrade contract to Sherrod Construction

City parks and recreation facilities get improved bleachers at multiple locations. Project funded through competitive bidding process.

District 4 gets $10K for neighborhood officer meetings

District 4 residents will get dedicated funding to convene neighborhood officers and volunteers for community engagement. Supports local organizing efforts in the district.

Council rescinds unused discretionary funds from 2017 contracts

Frees up unspent money from contracts that were never finalized. This clears budget accounts and reduces carryover appropriations.

City allocates $408,909 for Birmingham Zoo construction phase

The city is committing nearly $409,000 in additional funds to support the Birmingham Zoo's capital construction project—a major public amenity and regional draw.

Council approves employee expense reimbursements

City employees receive reimbursement for work-related expenses from the general fund. This routine approval ensures payroll and expense operations continue.

Council approves employee expense reimbursements

City employees' work-related expenses are reimbursed from the general fund. This routine approval ensures staffing continuity across all departments.

Council reimburses Pro-Tem Hoyt $895 for conference travel

City covers travel costs for City Council Pro-Tem Steven Hoyt to attend National Network for Safe Communities conference in New York, June 13–17, 2017.

Council approves employee advance expense reimbursements

City employees can draw advance funds for work-related expenses before submitting receipts. Ensures staff aren't out of pocket during job duties.

Council sets aside $10K for District 4 neighborhood outreach

City commits $10,000 in discretionary funds to support a meeting between District 4 neighborhood officers and volunteers — local capacity-building for community engagement.

City sets aside $300 for music and entertainment

General fund allocation for public amusement and cultural events under Alabama law.

Council approves $2,301.54 travel reimbursement for Councilor Parker

Councilor Parker's trip to Washington, DC (July 19–22, 2017) for federal meetings is reimbursed from city funds. Citizens can track how public dollars fund official travel.

CONSENT ITEM 51. A Resolution approving the following Advanced Expense Accounts:

City spends $200 on music, exhibitions for public events

Routine budget allocation for community entertainment and cultural programming funded from the general fund.

City sets aside $375 for music and entertainment

City spending decision on public entertainment and community amusement programs funded from the general budget.