Approve $1,508.25 expense reimbursement for Director of Communications
City reimburses April Odom for travel or official business expenses incurred in Washington, D.C.
Topic
Budget & Finance
Agenda items
Budget & Finance items
Budget reporting rules updated for General and Capital Funds
City will follow clearer rules for how it reports spending and budgets to the public. Helps residents track where tax dollars go and catch misuse earlier.
City awards $49,645 contract to repair and repaint Crossplex track
Endhill Sports, LLC wins competitive bid to fix and repaint the Mondo track at Crossplex, keeping the athletic facility in working order for residents.
Council allocates discretionary funds to community organizations
City Council is distributing general fund money to support various community organizations. Citizens deserve transparency about which groups receive public dollars and how much.
Council approves employee expense reimbursements
City employees receive reimbursement for work-related expenses. This routine approval ensures staff are paid back promptly for authorized costs.
Council awards $1.58M to Taylor & Miree for safe rooms at two parks
Two public parks get new community safe rooms—secure spaces for residents during emergencies. Taylor & Miree Construction won the competitive bid at $1.58M.
City approves $702 expense reimbursement to Committee Assistant
Courtney Hunter, a Committee Assistant in the City Council office, is reimbursed $702.08 for advance expenses from February 2016.
Council signs contract with Masters Solutions LLC for lobbying services
City engages a lobbying firm to represent its interests before state and federal lawmakers. Lobbying contracts are public records that show how the city advocates for policy changes affecting residents.
Budget amendment: $122K for Public Works building repairs
City commits $122K to fix and maintain public buildings managed by Public Works. Routine maintenance ensures city facilities remain safe and operational.
City approves advanced expense reimbursements for employees
Reimburses city staff for out-of-pocket work expenses, maintaining cash flow for operations.
Mayor's Office gets $3,500 for marketing and economic development
Budget amendment adds $3,500 to the Mayor's Office for marketing and economic development work in fiscal year 2016.
City spends $700 on plants for Sun Valley neighborhood sign
Public funds improve the appearance and upkeep of a neighborhood landmark in Sun Valley.
Oxmoor Valley Community Center gets $150 sound system
Oxmoor special-tax funds support local community facilities. This purchase upgrades the center's audio equipment for events and programs.
City sets aside $100 for NA reminder texting service
Funds a communication tool that helps Narcotics Anonymous reach members with monthly meeting reminders, supporting local recovery outreach efforts.
City spends $191.76 on Lite calling post for neighborhood alerts
Neighborhood associations will use the service to send monthly text and call reminders to residents about community activities and safety initiatives.
City funds Gate City Love Fest with $500 grant
City allocates $500 to the Gate City Neighborhood Association for food and supplies at the 2016 Love Fest community event.
Council approves employee expense reimbursements
Taxpayer funds reimburse city staff for work-related costs like mileage, meals, and conference travel.
Approve employee advance expense accounts
City reimburses employees for out-of-pocket work expenses. This routine decision clears submitted expense claims from the general fund.
Approve advanced expense accounts for city employees
City employees receive advance payments for business expenses. This vote confirms those disbursements from the general fund are authorized.
Council approves $149.54 travel expense for economic development official
Reimbursement to city staff for business travel. Small routine expense from general fund.