Budget & Finance

Council approves employee expense reimbursements

City employees are reimbursed for work-related expenses from the general fund. This routine spending requires council approval.

Reimburse Mayor's Administrative Assistant $153.53

Routine reimbursement for Kevin L. Owens' January work expenses in Tuscaloosa.

Budget amendment: $2,611 redirected to economic development

Reallocates a small amount of general-fund money already earmarked for economic development incentives. No direct impact on residents or city services.

WITHDRAWN ITEM 16. An Ordinance "TO FURTHER AMEND THE CAPITAL FUND BUDGET for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2013 by transferring $1,173,750.00 from Apple Valley Recreation Center and appropriating $50,000.00 to Apple Valley (New Jeff State Site) Park, $

Bond funds set aside for park renovations citywide

City proposes using bond money to upgrade and repair Parks and Recreation buildings. Details on which parks, total cost, and timeline will come during committee review.

Budget amendment: $9M shift to capital improvement fund

The city is moving $9 million from general operations to capital projects, signaling a shift in spending priorities. This affects how much money is available for day-to-day services versus long-term infrastructure.

Budget amendment: $9M shifted to capital projects

General Fund money moves into capital infrastructure — funds repairs, equipment, and improvements across city departments. This shapes which projects get built or fixed in the next fiscal year.

$5,000 state grant to Birmingham Black Radio Museum

Council approves Alabama Humanities Foundation grant for the Black Radio Museum, a local cultural institution. The funds support preservation of African American broadcast history.

Approval of employee expense accounts

City employees' itemized expense claims are reimbursed from the general fund. Citizens should see routine spending on city operations.

City reimburses Council Assistant Jeanty $2,239 for Las Vegas travel

Council Assistant Kimberly Jeanty is reimbursed for May 2013 travel to Las Vegas. This is routine city spending on employee expenses.

Council reimburses Councilor Rafferty $831 for travel expenses

Routine expense reimbursement for a council member's official travel; citizens can track how public funds support elected officials' work.

Council sets aside discretionary funds for community organizations

General fund money flows to local nonprofits and community groups. Details on recipient organizations and amounts determine what services residents can access.

Budget: $10K allocated for Arlington food supplies

City commits $10,000 from general fund revenue for food supplies at Arlington. Routine budget adjustment on consent agenda.

City approves advance payments to employees for expenses

Lets city workers get reimbursed upfront for job-related travel, meals, and supplies instead of waiting weeks after they pay out of pocket.

Council approves $12,242 annual membership dues to U.S. Conference of Mayors

Birmingham renews its annual membership in the national mayors' organization, enabling participation in policy advocacy and peer networks. Membership auto-renews yearly if funding is available.

Budget amendment: $50K for Mayor's Office marketing

City redirects $50,000 from reserves to fund Mayor's Office marketing and promotion for fiscal year 2013.

City approves advance expense account for employee

Allows a city employee to draw advance funds from the general fund for work-related expenses before reimbursement. Ensures employees can cover necessary costs without personal financial hardship.

Council approves employee expense reimbursements

Routine approval of city staff travel, meals, and work-related expenses from the general fund. Residents can track how public money supports employee operations.

ITEM 53. WITHDRAWN A Resolution approving bond funds be appropriated for the renovation, designing, construction, improving, reconstructing and furnishing of designated Park and Recreation buildings and facilities in the City of Birmingham. (Submitted by

$50K budget amendment: Mayor's Office marketing and promotion

City redirects $50,000 from reserves to fund Mayor's Office marketing and promotional activities for fiscal year 2013.