Budget & Finance

City approves itemized expense accounts for employees

Council reviews and authorizes reimbursement of city employee business expenses from the general fund. Ensures accountability for public spending on travel, meals, and other operational costs.

Council reimburses Councilor Rafferty $149.40 for League conference

Reimburses Councilor Rafferty's travel expense to the Alabama League of Cities conference on October 31, 2014.

Council awards $94,559 contract to Coston General for Green Acres Park renovatio

Green Acres Park gets upgraded with professional renovation work. This competitive bid ensures value for the public investment in neighborhood recreation space.

Council approves itemized expense accounts for city employees

City employees' travel, meals, and other reimbursable expenses are reviewed and approved. Transparency into how public funds are spent on employee operations.

CONSENT ITEM 57. A Resolution approving the following Advanced Expense Account:

City reimburses director's travel: $1,708 Dallas conference

Approves reimbursement for John Colon's travel expenses to a professional development conference in Dallas, February 23–25, 2015.

City allocates $2.9M state grant for Finley Boulevard Extension

State grant funds road improvements on Finley Boulevard. Project completion timeline and neighborhood impact details not yet specified.

City sets aside $101,610 for NCAA Track Championship expenses

Birmingham commits public funds to cover reimbursable costs for hosting the Men's and Women's Indoor Track and Field Championship, a regional sporting event bringing regional attention and activity to the city.

Council sets aside $5,000 for Dannon Agee Sports Training at Legion Field

Youth sports training program at Legion Field receives public funding to support athletic development and community engagement in Birmingham.

City redirects $1.7M to Negro Southern League Baseball Museum

Council shifts $1.7 million from PEP Crossplex Warm-up Pool to the Negro Southern League Baseball Museum, rebalancing how capital funds support Birmingham's recreational and cultural institutions.

Budget amendment: City moves $10K to Crossplex at State Fair

City reallocates $10,000 from contract temporary-services funding to support Crossplex operations at the State Fair, shifting existing budget dollars rather than increasing spending.

Budget amendment: $60,000 shifted to BLOC Global from communications

City redirects $60,000 in general fund spending to BLOC Global, reducing Lewis Communications budget. Citizens deserve transparency on who receives public funds and why allocations change.

Council awards $181K renovation contract to Richard Sprouse Construction

Eastlake Park gets renovated through this no-bid contract. Work improves a neighborhood recreation facility for resident use.

Council awards $48,850 to C.P. Construction for Alma Dennis Park upgrade

Park improvements in the Ensley neighborhood come as part of the city's ongoing public space investments. Project work at 1801 18th Street will enhance recreational access for residents in the area.

Budget amendment: $100 reallocated between neighborhood associations

Small funds from Arlington West End and Central Park neighborhood associations are being redirected. This affects how neighborhood resources are distributed in fiscal 2015.

City approves employee expense reimbursements

Council is authorizing payment of accumulated work-related expenses claimed by city staff. This is routine budget management that ensures employees are reimbursed for legitimate job costs.

City approves $2,032 expense reimbursement to PR director

The city will reimburse April Odom, Director of Public Relations at the Mayor's Office in Washington, D.C., $2,032.33 for approved expenses from general fund resources.

City reimburses employee expenses from general fund

Employees are reimbursed for itemized work-related expenses. This routine consent item appears monthly or quarterly.

Council discretionary fund grants to various organizations

Council directs general-fund money to community organizations through discretionary grants. Dollar amount and recipient details not provided in public agenda.

Council shifts $22.5K from Animal Control to Public Works

Budget realignment moves animal control funding to street and infrastructure maintenance for fiscal year 2015.