Birmingham keeps its solid waste permit current for the New Georgia Landfill, a key infrastructure asset for trash disposal. The annual permit renewal maintains the city's operating license to continue landfill operations.
City moves neighborhood discretionary funding from District 1 to pay for capital projects. Council member in District 1 loses discretion over that portion of local funds.
City reimburses staff travel or business expenses from the general fund. This covers expenses for Bacarra Mauldin, Administrative Assistant to the Mayor, incurred in February 2016.
Birmingham commits general-fund dollars to rent cars, trucks, SUVs, and vans for municipal operations through December 2020 on a competitive bid. This covers short-term fleet needs when city vehicles are unavailable.
Budget shift redirects neighborhood improvement funds from city-wide projects to specific districts, affecting which community priorities get funded in FY2016.
Committee Assistant Melva Langford's travel and meal costs for a March 2016 City Council trip to Washington, DC are reimbursed from general funds.
City hires Masters Solutions LLC for lobbying services. Contract details and lobbyist registration are now available for public review.
Roosevelt Neighborhood Association receives $800 to support senior programming in the community.
Daktronics technicians will staff major city events like the Birmingham Bowl and Magic City Classic on an as-needed basis. Citizens pay hourly labor rates set at the time of each event.
Shifts funding from event programming to capital equipment purchases. Reduces City Fest budget by nearly half.
City commits $25,473.26 in general-fund spending to two entities under existing incentive agreements. This is routine vendor payment on the consent agenda.
Funds support the Love Your Block program, which mobilizes volunteers for neighborhood improvement projects and community service initiatives.
City commits $1,000 from general funds to help a neighborhood association co-host the Pratt City Festival, a community gathering event.
Neighborhood President George Lee receives city funding to attend the NUSA Board Meeting in Memphis (May 24–29, 2016).
City approves lowest bid for roof replacement at Maxway #639. Competitive procurement ensures taxpayer value on maintenance work.
City employees receive reimbursement for itemized work expenses from the general fund. This routine approval ensures staff can be paid back for costs incurred on city business.
Allows city employees to draw advance payments for work-related expenses. Affects payroll administration and cash flow for staff.
City hires Masters Solutions LLC as a lobbyist; contract requires registration. Residents deserve to know who represents the city's interests and how much it costs.
Mayor's office employee reimbursement for travel to Atlanta, February 17–18, 2016. No public funds expended in this case.