Budget & Finance

City approves employee expense account reimbursements

Council reimburses city staff for pre-approved work expenses paid out-of-pocket. Standard budget item ensuring employees aren't out-of-pocket for city business.

Door replacement at Fountain Heights Recreation Center: $14,471

Mullins Building Products wins competitive bid to install new doors at the recreation center, a public facility serving the neighborhood.

City approves $1,622 travel expense for councilor

Councilor Austin's trip to Clinton Global Initiative conference in Denver was paid from general funds. Public review of elected officials' travel spending ensures accountability.

Approve itemized expense accounts for city employees

Council reviews and approves reimbursement claims from city staff for work-related expenses. This is routine budget oversight of how taxpayer money covers employee spending.

Council discretionary fund allocated to community organizations

General fund dollars going to various nonprofits and groups. Actual dollar amount and recipient list not disclosed in this summary.

Council approves $168 travel expense for Councilor Rafferty

Councilor Rafferty's July 2014 transportation costs to attend a professional meeting are reimbursed from the city's general fund.

City approves $324 travel expense for Mayor's staff

Reimbursement for a project manager's July 2024 trip to Cincinnati for a national conference.

City allocates $10K in occupational tax to Action Resources for economic incenti

Public funds directed to private economic development partner; part of routine budget adjustments that redirect city spending.

City reimburses Chief of Staff $1,392 for March 2014 DC trip

Public money spent on out-of-state travel for city officials. This expense account covers Erskine Faush's attendance at the 2014 National Conference in Washington, DC.

Council approves advanced expense accounts for city employees

Employees can request reimbursement for work expenses upfront. Settles routine payroll and operational costs from the general fund.

City approves $1,511.52 travel reimbursement for Mayor's staff

Reimbursement to Kevin Owens, Administrative Assistant in the Mayor's Office, for official travel to Atlanta, July 13–19, 2014.

Council approves $6,004 travel reimbursement for Councilor Austin

Councilor Austin's travel expenses to London (July 12–19, 2014) are reimbursed from the city budget. Citizens can see how public funds support official travel.

Council approves employee expense accounts

Routine reimbursement of documented city staff expenses (meals, mileage, materials). Consent-agenda spending that residents deserve to see itemized.

City approves $1,626 travel reimbursement for Mayor's Office

Covers an employee's airfare and expenses to attend a national conference June 14-18, 2014. Citizens see where public travel funds go.

Council approves advanced employee expense accounts

Employees can now request funds in advance for work-related expenses instead of waiting for reimbursement. Speeds up city operations and reduces out-of-pocket costs for staff.

City approves advance payments for employee expenses

Reimburses city staff for out-of-pocket work costs. Affects payroll processing and employee cash flow.

City approves $1,626 travel reimbursement for Mayor's Office

Covers an employee's airfare and expenses to attend a national conference June 14-18, 2014. Citizens see where public travel funds go.

City accepts $7,000 state grant for youth mentoring program

Funding expands PEP's Commission Assistance and Mentoring Program (CAMP), supporting youth development initiatives in Birmingham through an Alabama Historic Commission award.

ITEM 1 Consideration of E911 2014-2015 Budget

City approves $1,034 travel expense for Mayor's staff to Daytona

Administrative spending from the general fund; supports Mayor's Office operations.