Budget & Finance

Council authorizes lobbyist registration contract with Masters Solutions LLC

City signs agreement to manage lobbyist disclosure and registration — ensuring transparency about who is paid to influence council decisions.

Council sets aside $2.45M for Carver Theatre and Civil Rights Institute upgrades

City invests in two major cultural landmarks in downtown Birmingham. Carver Theatre gets $1.2M and the Civil Rights Institute gets $1.25M for improvements and renovations.

City pays Think Safe Inc. $1,656 for wall repairs at 118–120 Ave U

Two properties on Ave U get exterior wall repairs and a uniform retaining wall as part of neighborhood stabilization efforts.

CONSENT ITEM 44. WITHDRAWN A Resolution approving payment to Wright Line LLC, Worcester, Massachusetts, for the purchase of office furniture as needed for a period of one (1) year and month to month thereafter for the Information Management Services Depar

Council approves $613.32 expense reimbursement for Committee Assistant

City reimburses Committee Assistant Courtney Hunter for work-related expenses incurred March 15–17, 2016.

Council approves employee expense accounts

Council reviews and approves itemized expenses for city staff. Ensures public accountability over how employee reimbursements are spent from the city budget.

Budget amendment: $30K moved to capital improvements

Council redirects $30,000 from the Mayor's grant-match fund to capital improvements, shifting money away from grant-related spending.

Capital fund amendment moves $1.4M between projects (FY2016)

Council is redirecting $1.4M in capital improvement funds from completed and available projects to other priorities. This shifts resources within the city's construction and infrastructure budget.

General Fund budget amendment: $998,500 for HR medical fees

City redirects nearly $1 million in general fund money to cover medical and legal services. Where this money comes from affects other city services.

Council awards $26,798 flooring contract to Wolbach for Fire Station No. 1

Fire Station No. 1 gets its flooring replaced through a competitive bid process. Wolbach Flooring submitted the lowest-cost proposal.

City approves employee advance expense reimbursement

Employees can seek advance reimbursement for job-related expenses from the general fund, streamlining cash-flow for out-of-pocket costs.

Approve $114.54 travel reimbursement for Principal Analyst

Reimburses Barbara Harris, Principal Analyst in the Mayor's Office, for travel expenses to Atlanta on February 17–18, 2016.

City allocates $7.5M to Birmingham Zoo capital improvements

Zoo receives major funding boost for facility upgrades and expansion. Project prioritizes public recreation and wildlife conservation in Birmingham.

Council Pro-Tempore Roberson reimbursed $1,491.36 for March expenses

City reimburses elected official for work-related expenses from general fund. Public visibility into official spending supports accountability.

City buys $3,500 Ricoh print software for document processing

Upgrades printing system with new capabilities like page editing and 2-up layout. Affects city document workflows and administrative efficiency.

Council discretionary fund: grants to community organizations TBD

City Council will direct general fund money to multiple organizations for public purposes. Full recipient list and amounts pending substitution before vote.

$2.4M capital budget boost: $1.9M for HealthSouth relocation, $500K for Lyric Th

City commits $1.9M to relocate HealthSouth operations and $500K to restore the historic Lyric Theatre, supporting downtown revitalization and employment.

Mayor's office reimburses Kemp-Rotan $114.54 travel expense

Routine reimbursement for administrative staff travel. One-time expense from general fund.

ITEM 32. A Resolution approving the following Advanced Expense Account:

City reimburses Community Development director $140.53 for Atlanta conference tr

Standard expense reimbursement for municipal staff travel. Director John Colon attended an environmental conference in Atlanta on February 17–18, 2016.