Budget & Finance
Budget & Finance items
City approves advance expense reimbursements for employees
Allows city staff to get reimbursed upfront for work-related expenses they've already incurred. Routine personnel administration affecting payroll timing.
Expense reimbursement: Chiara Perry, Public Information Officer, $382.86
Routine reimbursement to city staff for approved travel or work expenses in Washington, D.C. (March 29–April). Part of normal city payroll and expense management.
City awards $498K pavement-patching contract to Tate Contracting
Repairs potholes and road damage across Birmingham; lowest competitive bid. Smoother, safer streets for residents and drivers.
Council approves $519.14 travel reimbursement for Councilor Parker
Councilor Parker's environmental conference attendance in Atlanta (April 12-13) is reimbursed from general funds.
City approves employee expense reimbursements
Routine reimbursement of itemized work expenses for city staff from the general fund. No direct impact on residents.
Council discretionary fund allocated to various organizations
City Council commits general fund dollars to community organizations for unspecified public purposes. Dollar amount not disclosed in agenda.
City reimburses assistant mayor $1,781 for Nebraska conference trip
Staff travel and professional development expenses are public spending that taxpayers fund. This reimbursement covers an out-of-state trip in May 2017.
City Jail awards $11,500 door replacement to Cornerstone Institutional
Cornerstone Institutional wins competitive bid to replace doors in the J1C cell block, improving jail facility infrastructure and security.
City reimburses assistant mayor $1,781 for Nebraska conference trip
Staff travel and professional development expenses are public spending that taxpayers fund. This reimbursement covers an out-of-state trip in May 2017.
City approves employee expense reimbursements
Council reviews and approves itemized spending by city employees using public funds. Ensures accountability for how staff expense accounts are managed and reimburses authorized work-related costs.
Council approves city employee expense accounts
Routine approval of itemized spending by city employees from the general fund. This transparency item ensures public visibility into employee expenses and cost controls.
City approves $1,331.88 travel reimbursement for Communications Director
Reimbursement for April Odom's April 20–23 travel to Atlanta for official city business.
Council awards $179,962 roofing contract for East Lake Park
City hires Standard Roofing to replace roofs on pool houses at three East Birmingham parks. Work improves facilities for residents in Fountain Heights and nearby neighborhoods.
Budget amendment: $136K reallocated among District 3, 6 projects
Council is moving $136,000+ between neighborhood discretionary project budgets across districts. The specific projects affected and final allocation remain incomplete in the public record.
Approve $1,009.80 travel expense for Mayor's social media manager
Public funds reimburse a city staffer's conference travel. Citizens deserve visibility into routine city spending and employee expenses.
Budget amendment: $136K reallocated among District 3, 6 projects
Council is moving $136,000+ between neighborhood discretionary project budgets across districts. The specific projects affected and final allocation remain incomplete in the public record.
Council approves $421.54 expense reimbursement for Public Information Officer
Routine reimbursement of business travel or operational expenses from the general fund for city staff.
City awards $38,805 fencing contract to Birmingham Fence Company
Upgrades security and perimeter fencing at six fire stations across the city. Contract covers Fire Station 4 and five other locations.
City approves employee advance expense reimbursements
Employees are reimbursed for out-of-pocket expenses they advanced on city business.