Council funds $1,000 for Wenonah High basketball team travel
Approves city spending to help Wenonah High School's Lady Dragons basketball team travel to Tampa for December 29 competition.
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Budget & Finance items
City funds $500 transportation for Wenonah High basketball team to Tampa
Council is spending $500 from the general fund to cover travel costs for the Wenonah High School Lady Dragons basketball team's December trip to Tampa, Florida.
Budget amendment: $1.9M transferred to capital improvement fund
City redirects $1.9 million from general operating funds toward capital projects, affecting how much money is available for other city services in fiscal year 2016.
City approves advanced expense reimbursements for employees
Employees get reimbursed for out-of-pocket work expenses they've already paid. Routine payroll item.
Councilor Scales: $0 expense reimbursement approved for leadership conference
Council member travel and professional development expenses are part of public spending; this $0 reimbursement reflects a complimentary or fully sponsored attendance at a leadership event.
Council approves $486 travel reimbursement for Councilor Parker
Councilor Parker attended an environmental conference in Atlanta on August 26–27, 2015. The city reimburses council members' professional development and conference travel from the general fund.
City approves employee advanced expense reimbursements
City employees receive reimbursement for work-related expenses they paid out of pocket. This routine approval covers the general fund's commitment to cover those costs.
City approves $94.5K annual rental payment to Barber Companies
Continued rental of city property from private landlord. Annual commitment of general-fund dollars for space Birmingham needs to operate.
City reimburses Mayor's Assistant $3,398 for Ukraine trip
Covers expenses for Roy Colson's official travel to Kyiv and Vinnytsia, Ukraine in August on city business. This is a public expenditure from general funds.
Budget amendment: $285,918 for Negro Southern League Baseball Museum
City allocates $285,918 from miscellaneous revenue to operate the Negro Southern League Baseball Museum, supporting local sports heritage and cultural programming.
City funds $3,000 for P.D. Jackson Olin girls' basketball uniforms
P.D. Jackson Olin High School girls' basketball team receives uniform funding for the 2015-2016 season.
City pays $2,823 in expenses for Mayor's DC assistant
Reimbursement to Emily Hamilton for business expenses incurred while working for the Mayor's Office. Routine spending from the general fund.
Budget: $57.7K for home acquisition and rehab under HUD NSP3
City redirects $57,731 in federal grant income to acquire and rehabilitate homes under the Neighborhood Stabilization Program, supporting housing recovery in blighted areas.
City sets aside $500K from property sales for UAB football
Public money from city property sales goes to support UAB's athletic program. Fiscal year 2016 budget amendment commits $500,000 in municipal funds.
Council adopts $0 general fund budget for fiscal year 2016
This sets spending authority and revenue plans for all city services for the year ending June 30, 2016. The budget determines funding levels for police, fire, sanitation, libraries, and other essential services residents depend on.
Advanced expense reimbursement approved for Kimberley Jenkins
Council Committee Assistant receives reimbursement for business expenses incurred on city business.
Council sets $2,500 annual neighborhood goods/services fund
Each neighborhood gets $2,500/year for authorized goods and services, supporting local priorities and community resources.
Neighborhoods get $2,500/year for community events
Each neighborhood receives $2,500 annually to rent inflatables and other interactive goods for community events. Expands local recreation and gathering opportunities.
Council resumes Village Creek Flood Risk Management Study
The city is restarting an analysis of flood risks and solutions for the Village Creek area. Residents in the creek's floodplain could see infrastructure improvements or policy changes once the study is complete.
Council adopts Community Development Block Grant budget for FY 2016
Sets spending plan for federal housing and neighborhood funds across the city. Directs millions in grants to development projects in eligible low-income areas.