Budget & Finance

January 26, 2016 · Item number:Item #33 $ Total cost: $22K

Budget amendment: $22,100 transfer to Capital Improvement Fund

This redirects $22,100 from the general operating budget to capital projects. The specific project or improvement isn't detailed in the title.

January 26, 2016 · Item number:Item #25 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Discretionary grants approved for community organizations

City Council distributes discretionary funds to various organizations serving the public. The specific grant amounts and recipients should be reviewed by residents.

January 26, 2016 · Item number:Item #34 $ Total cost: $146K

City spends $146K to host NCAA Track & Field Championship

Birmingham covers reimbursable costs for hosting the Men's and Women's Indoor Track and Field Championship, a signature event that brings athletic competition and visitors to the city.

January 19, 2016 · Item number:Item #23 $ Total cost: $42K

Budget amendment: $82K reallocated across districts

Council shifts $42,000 from District 1 and $40,000 from District 6 neighborhood funds. Projects in these districts may see funding changes.

January 19, 2016 · Item number:Item #26 $ Total cost: $13K

General Fund transfers $12,680.76 to capital improvement

Budget amendment redirects money from operating funds to capital projects. Part of ongoing fiscal adjustments for the 2015–2016 budget year.

January 19, 2016 · Item number:Item #46 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves employee expense reimbursements

City employees receive reimbursement for work-related expenses from the general fund.

January 19, 2016 · Item number:Item #54 $ Total cost: $146K

City spends $146K to reimburse Crossplex for NCAA track meet

Public funds cover behind-the-scenes costs for hosting the Men's and Women's Indoor Track and Field Championship at a local venue, supporting a major sporting event.

January 19, 2016 · Item number:Item #62 $ Total cost: $2K

City reimburses Chief of Staff $2,366 for DC travel Sept 15–19

Council approves out-of-pocket reimbursement for the Mayor's Chief of Staff's travel to Washington, DC. This is routine expense approval from the general fund.

January 19, 2016 · Item number:Item #64 $ Total cost: undisclosed

City reimburses employees for advanced expenses

City employees get reimbursed from the general fund for expenses they paid out of pocket while conducting city business.

January 19, 2016 · Item number:Item #24 $ Total cost: $124K

Budget amendment: $123,500 shifted to capital improvements

The city is moving $123,500 from its general fund to capital improvement projects, adjusting spending priorities for fiscal year 2016.

January 19, 2016 · Item number:Item #63 $ Total cost: $2K

Council approves $1,666 travel reimbursement for Councilor Parker

Councilor Parker is reimbursed for official travel expenses to Washington, D.C. January 20–23, 2016. Citizens deserve transparency on elected official spending.

January 19, 2016 · Item number:Item #53 $ Total cost: $22K

City set aside $22,100 for capital improvements

Redirects general fund money to the capital improvement budget for infrastructure and facility projects, though the specific use is not detailed in this amendment.

January 19, 2016 · Item number:Item #22 $ Total cost: $294K

General Fund transfer: $293,702 to neighborhood allocations

City redirects nearly $294,000 from general operations to neighborhood discretionary spending, which may support community-identified priorities in local districts.

January 19, 2016 · Item number:Item #25 $ Total cost: $165K

City spends $165K economic incentive for VA Clinic

Birmingham commits $165,000 in public funds to support VA Clinic (Graham & Co.) through a one-time economic incentive, drawing from miscellaneous revenue.

January 12, 2016 · Item number:Item #49 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves advanced expense accounts for city employees

City employees can receive advance payments on eligible business expenses, allowing faster reimbursement for out-of-pocket costs incurred on official city business.

January 12, 2016 · Item number:Item #48 $ Total cost: undisclosed

City approves advance expense accounts for employees

Employees can draw travel or event expenses upfront before reimbursement. Sets terms for how city workers manage out-of-pocket costs.

January 12, 2016 · Item number:Item #55 $ Total cost: $124K

General Fund transfers $123,500 to Capital Improvements

Redirects money from operating budget to fund capital projects like infrastructure or equipment repairs. Part of routine budget adjustments to match spending to priorities.

January 12, 2016 · Item number:Item #56 $ Total cost: $165K

City sets aside $165K for VA Clinic economic incentive

Council is committing tax revenue to support operations or expansion of a veterans' health facility. The incentive decision shapes what medical services remain available to local veterans.

January 12, 2016 · Item number:Item #57 $ Total cost: $13K

General Fund transfers $12,681 to capital improvements

Council shifts money from operating budget to fund capital projects. No direct impact on resident services or property taxes in this amendment alone.

January 12, 2016 · Item number:Item #59 $ Total cost: $13K

Budget amendment: $13,063 reallocated from AHSAA wrestling and Crossplex

City redirects $13,063 from athletic and fair-related programs to other general fund priorities. This affects how public dollars support recreation and community events.