Budget & Finance

June 23, 2015 · Item number:Item #41 $ Total cost: $297K

Budget amendment: $296,693 moved from Mayor's Office consulting

City is shifting nearly $300,000 in spending from mayoral consulting fees to another fund. Citizens deserve transparency about how budget dollars are redirected during the fiscal year.

June 23, 2015 · Item number:Item #31 $ Total cost: $2K

City approves $2,162 travel reimbursement for Mayor's assistant

Staff travel expenses are public spending citizens deserve to see, even for routine reimbursements. This covers Kwani Carson's April 28–May 2 trip to Philadelphia.

June 23, 2015 · Item number:Item #38 $ Total cost: $4.3M

General Fund budget amended: $4.3M revenue increase

City increases its FY2015 revenue by $4.3 million while shifting $1.4 million from equipment and fleet spending. The changes affect how city services are funded and prioritized.

June 23, 2015 · Item number:Item #19 $ Total cost: $613

City pays $613.20 to Y Cater for Magic City Classic hospitality

Catering expense for city-sponsored event hospitality (Cabana #2 at Magic City Classic).

June 23, 2015 · Item number:Item #22 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves itemized employee expense accounts

City employees' business expenses are reviewed and approved for reimbursement from public funds. This routine monthly or periodic audit ensures spending accountability.

June 23, 2015 · Item number:Item #23 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves employee expense reimbursements

City employees receive reimbursement for work-related expenses. This routine approval ensures staff can recover costs incurred in performing their jobs.

June 23, 2015 · Item number:Item #24 $ Total cost: undisclosed

City approves employee expense reimbursements

Council reviews and approves itemized expense accounts for city employees, ensuring public funds are spent appropriately on official business.

June 23, 2015 · Item number:Item #21 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves employee expense reimbursements from general fund

City employees are reimbursed for itemized work expenses (travel, meals, supplies) from public funds. The council reviews and approves these accounts to ensure proper use of taxpayer money.

June 23, 2015 · Item number:Item #25 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council allocates discretionary funds to community organizations

City Council directs general-fund money to support various nonprofits and community groups. Specific recipient organizations and dollar amounts not disclosed in agenda summary.

June 23, 2015 · Item number:Item #26 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves employee expense accounts

City employees' business expenses — mileage, meals, travel — are reimbursed from general funds. Residents see which expenses were claimed and approved.

June 23, 2015 · Item number:Item #32 $ Total cost: $2K

City approves $1,964 travel reimbursement for economic development director

Reimburses Lisa Cooper, Director of Economic Development, for travel to New York City May 16–20, 2015. Routine expense reimbursement from general fund.

June 23, 2015 · Item number:Item #33 $ Total cost: $2K

City reimburses Kwani Carson $1,579.71 for travel

Reimbursement to Mayor's Office assistant for conference travel in Dallas (Feb 22–27, 2015). Routine expense approval from general fund.

June 23, 2015 · Item number:Item #34 $ Total cost: $2K

City reimburses Roy Colson $2,048.64 for administrative expenses

Mayor's Office administrative assistant receives travel and business expense reimbursement from city general funds.

June 23, 2015 · Item number:Item #36 $ Total cost: $430K

Budget amendment: $430K shifted to capital improvements

The city is moving $430,000 from Animal Control to Fund 102 (capital improvements), potentially affecting animal services funding for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2015.

June 23, 2015 · Item number:Item #37 $ Total cost: $518K

Budget amendment: $878K reallocated across General Fund departments

Shifts $878K between city departments—pulling funds from furniture, data processing, and capital accounts to support unspecified priorities. The lack of detail on where funds go limits public transparency.

June 23, 2015 · Item number:Item #39 $ Total cost: $950K

City spends $950K on Legion Field scoreboard

Council redirects capital funds to replace or upgrade the scoreboard at Legion Field, a public sports venue. Project impacts maintenance and game-day experience for residents and visitors.

June 23, 2015 · Item number:Item #40 $ Total cost: $950K

City spends $950K on Legion Field scoreboard

Council redirects capital funds to replace or upgrade the scoreboard at Legion Field, a public sports venue. Project impacts maintenance and game-day experience for residents and visitors.

June 23, 2015 · Item number:Item #42 $ Total cost: $146

Legion Field scoreboard repair: $146.40 labor payment to Daktronics

City is paying for repairs to the scoreboard at Legion Field, a public sports venue. This routine maintenance keeps the scoreboard operational for events and users.

June 23, 2015 · Item number:Item #45 $ Total cost: $5K

City pays $5,000 for MLK/Black History Month ad in Birmingham Times

Council approves public advertising spend to recognize MLK Day and Black History Month in the local newspaper. Part of routine city communications budget.

June 23, 2015 · Item number:Item #46 $ Total cost: $9K

Council approves $827.99 balance payment to The Westin Birmingham

Settles outstanding hotel invoice from 2015. Balance completes payment for prior city event accommodations.