Budget & Finance

Highway Improvement Fund budget adopted for FY 2014

Sets spending limits for road repairs and infrastructure projects in the coming year. Citizens depend on this budget to maintain safe, passable streets.

Council adopts tax increment financing budget for FY 2014

TIF funds are used to finance economic development and urban renewal projects in designated districts. Budget approval sets spending priorities that affect neighborhood investment and property values in targeted zones.

City adopts bond debt reserve fund budget for fiscal 2014

Sets aside funds to cover planned bond debt repayment and reserves for the next fiscal year, protecting the city's credit rating and financial stability.

ITEM 37. A Resolution acknowledging that there is no Capital Budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2014.

Council adopts $0 General Fund budget for fiscal 2014

This budget sets spending priorities and tax rates for all city services—police, fire, streets, parks—for the fiscal year ending June 2014. Citizens depend on this plan to understand how their tax dollars will be allocated across municipal operations.

City approves advanced expense reimbursements for employees

Employees receive reimbursement for work-related expenses they paid out-of-pocket, such as travel, equipment, or materials. This ensures timely processing from the city's general fund.

Animal control contract extended at $63,389/month

City renews animal control services through October 2013. This routine spending decision ensures continued animal sheltering and public safety operations citywide.

City approves employee advance expense accounts

Reimburses city workers for out-of-pocket business expenses. Routine payroll function affecting all municipal staff.

City approves $7,860 HVAC equipment purchase from Weathertech

City commits funds to replace or upgrade heating/cooling systems. Equipment purchase supports city facility operations and maintenance.

ITEM 1 Consideration of E911 2013 - 2014 Budget

City approves $939.69 travel reimbursement for Mayor's Office staff

Administrative Assistant Bacarra Mauldin receives reimbursement for work-related travel to Baltimore, September 22–24. Citizens fund city staff expenses through tax dollars.

Municipal Court gets $325K federal grant for substance-abuse & mental-health ser

Year one of a three-year federal grant brings substance-abuse and mental-health services into Municipal Court, helping defendants address underlying issues instead of cycling through the justice system.

City transfers $1.96M to capital improvement fund from reserves

Council is moving nearly $2M in unspent budget money to fund capital projects citywide. This affects which infrastructure upgrades, repairs, or improvements happen this year.

Budget amendment: $1.96M transferred to Capital Improvement Fund

City redirects nearly $2 million from general reserves to capital projects. Funds infrastructure and facility improvements citywide.

City approves employee advance expense reimbursements

Reimburses city employees for work-related expenses they paid out of pocket. Ensures staff are made whole for business costs.

Council awards $688,780 contract to stabilize Ramsay McCormack Building

Remediation work will prevent further deterioration of this historic downtown property and move it toward reuse. Competitive bidding ensured the city got the lowest price for stabilization work.

Item 1 Budget

Council approves employee advance expense reimbursements

City employees receive reimbursement for out-of-pocket business expenses. This routine consent item processes those advances from the general fund.

Council discretionary fund amended for nonprofit grants

City Council amends how discretionary funds are distributed to nonprofits and community organizations. Check the meeting materials to see which groups receive support and how much.

Expense reimbursement approved for Barbara Harris, Mayor's Office

City reimburses a Principal Analyst in the Mayor's Office for advanced expenses; the specific amount and nature of expenses are not detailed in the public record.