Budget & Finance

City extends animal control contract for $63,389/month

Extends the city's animal control services for one month (Jan. 2014). Renewal decisions for public safety services affect neighborhood safety and stray animal management.

Budget amendment: $2.59M for McWane Science Center, Civil Rights Institute, Lyri

City commits $2.59M in bond funding to three cultural and educational institutions. McWane Science Center receives $1.6M, while Civil Rights Institute and Lyric Theater each get $500K.

City approves employee expense reimbursements

Routine approval of itemized employee expense accounts from the general fund.

$186K for Oxmoor Valley K-8 school access improvements

Council approves reimbursement funding for accessibility upgrades at Oxmoor Valley K-8 School, improving student and staff access to campus facilities.

Council shifts $250 in District 7 discretionary funds

Budget amendment transfers $250 from District 7 Council discretionary projects to another fund. Affects how your council member's allocated project funds are used.

City approves $238 travel expense for Council Administrator

Staff travel expenses are routine City spending from your tax dollars. This covers a December 2013 trip to Atlanta by the Council Administrator.

Council discretionary fund appropriated to community organizations

Public funding allocated to support various community organizations and services. Specific recipients and amounts will be announced pending Mayor's contract execution.

CONSENT ITEM 16. A Resolution approving the itemized expense accounts of city employees.

Budget amendment: $100K for Municipal Court legal fees

City commits additional $100,000 in general-fund revenue to cover legal contract costs in Municipal Court operations.

City allocates $55,560 state grant for Court Referral Officer

Funds new court position to help defendants access social services and reduce recidivism through referrals to treatment, housing, and job programs.

City approves Black Box Network for network equipment installs citywide

Council authorized spending on network infrastructure upgrades across city locations. The exact total cost is not disclosed in this summary, but the contract sets unit prices for premise distribution system equipment and cabling.

City approves employee expense reimbursements

Routine approval of itemized employee expenses (travel, meals, supplies) charged to city budget. These reimbursements are audited and reported regularly.

City funds Jazz Hall of Fame with $233K annual grant

Birmingham commits $233K annually from general funds to support the Jazz Hall of Fame of Alabama. The grant is renewable each year if budget permits.

City funds Sickle Cell Disease Association $13K for 2014

The city commits $13,000 annually from general funds to the local Sickle Cell Disease Association to support patient services and health education for residents with this inherited blood disorder.

City awards $11,932 fence repair contract to Allen Iron Works

Arlington House gets fence repairs completed at competitive bid. City confirms lowest price and vendor selection on routine maintenance work.

Council approves employee expense reimbursements

City employees' work-related expenses from the general fund are reimbursed. This routine expense approval is tracked in the public record.

Reimburse Councilor Austin $872 for conference travel

City funds travel for elected officials to attend professional conferences. This covers Councilor Austin's airfare and lodging for a January 2014 conference in Los Angeles.

City approves $874.26 travel expense reimbursement for Council Administrator

Cheryl Kidd, the City Council Administrator, receives reimbursement for December 2013 travel to Spartanburg, SC. This is a routine expense claim paid from the general fund.

City approves advance expense accounts for employees

Employees can draw advance funds from the city for work-related expenses, allowing faster reimbursement. Details on eligible expenses and maximum amounts should be available in the resolution.

City approves $30,000 contract with Oakmont Center for Human Services

Birmingham commits $30,000 annually to Oakmont Center for human services, renewable based on available funding.