Budget & Finance

City approves employee expense reimbursements

Reimburses city employees for pre-approved work expenses from the general fund.

Council awards $1.88M safe room contract to Taylor & Miree

South Hampton Elementary School will get a new safe room built for $1.88M as part of capital improvement work. The project uses competitive bidding and awards the contract to the lowest bidder.

Capital budget amended: $250K redirected from visitor centers, parks

Council is moving $250K away from Sloss Furnaces Visitors Center, Pratt City Library, and Forestdale Park to fund other city priorities. Affects public amenities and cultural/recreational budgets for 2017.

Council shifts $50K to park improvements at Downey Park

Downey Park in District 5 gets a $50,000 upgrade to facilities or grounds. The funds come from a neighborhood discretionary budget that Council members direct to local priorities.

City reimburses administrator for $2,021 travel expenses

R. Scott Colson, an administrator in the Mayor's Office, is reimbursed for travel to Norfolk, Virginia from July 11–16, 2017. Paid from general funds.

Council awards $169.8K to Richardson Construction for Memorial Park gym A/C

Memorial Park's gymnasium air conditioning system will be repaired after competitive bidding. Work improves climate control for residents using the facility.

Council awards $169,700 A/C contract to Richardson Construction

Wiggins Park gym gets new air-conditioning system. Lowest bid from competitive process ensures public funds are spent efficiently.

Council awards $220K HVAC contract to Sherrod Construction

Howze Sanford Recreation Center gets new heating and cooling system. Improves facility reliability for residents and youth programs using the gym.

City approves employee expense reimbursements

Council reviews and approves all documented employee business expenses (travel, meals, supplies, training) charged to the general fund. This ensures public money spent on city staff operations remains transparent and accountable.

CONSENT ITEM 97. A Resolution approving the itemized expense accounts of city employees.

Budget amendment: $29,000 transfer from District 3 discretionary funds

Reallocates discretionary spending within District 3's budget. Residents should know how their councilor's funds are being redirected, though the specific purpose of the transfer is not detailed in this item.

Budget amendment: $18,663 transferred to Museum of Art

City redirects $18,663 from Alabama League of Municipalities funds to Museum of Art operations, adjusting FY2017 general fund spending.

Budget shift: $5,056 moved to Parks overtime

Parks and Recreation gets extra funding for overtime pay, redirected from Mayor's Office youth services budget.

Budget amendment: $35,093 redirected to Edwards Chevrolet

City shifts $35,093 from the Children's Hospital funding to Edwards Chevrolet, a vehicle purchase or fleet transaction. Citizens can see how discretionary budget moves are reallocated mid-year.

Budget amendment: $12,342 reallocated within City Council District 9

Shifts money between training, travel, and other expenses within one council district's operating budget. No direct impact on residents or city services.

Council sets aside discretionary funds for various organizations

City Council discretionary funds support community organizations and public purposes. The specific beneficiaries and amounts are listed in the resolution.

City pays $32,615 landfill permit fee for Eastern Landfill expansion

Payment to Alabama environmental agency for landfill modification permit ensures continued waste disposal operations at Eastern Landfill.

Council approves $2,378 travel expense for Mayor's staff

Reimbursement for administrative assistant's April 2017 travel to attend conference in Little Rock, Arkansas.

City shifts $125K in budget funds (FY 2017)

Council reallocates $100K from equipment reserves and $25K from Mayor's grants to cover unspecified spending needs in the fiscal year ending June 2017.

City shifts $125K in budget funds (FY 2017)

Council reallocates $100K from equipment reserves and $25K from Mayor's grants to cover unspecified spending needs in the fiscal year ending June 2017.