Budget & Finance

November 6, 2012 · Item number:Item #58 $ Total cost: undisclosed

City approves employee advance expense accounts

Authorizes city employees to draw advance funds for work-related expenses before reimbursement. Sets the framework for how staff get paid back for out-of-pocket costs.

October 30, 2012 · Item number:Item #25 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves Birmingham-Jefferson County Transit Authority's FY2013 budget

Transit authority's operating and capital plans shape bus service, fares, and infrastructure for thousands of commuters. Budget determines service frequency, route coverage, and system maintenance.

October 30, 2012 · Item number:Item #24 $ Total cost: $4K

Department of Public Works gets $3,572 from neighborhood fund reallocation

Money moved from Glen Iris neighborhood allocation to Public Works operations. Affects what projects Glen Iris residents can propose in their neighborhood fund.

October 30, 2012 · Item number:Item #71 $ Total cost: $30K

Library dumbwaiter modification: $29,992 award to Bagby Elevator

City commits $29,992 to replace the library's dumbwaiter system, awarded to the lowest bidder after competitive bidding.

October 30, 2012 · Item number:Item #26 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council sets aside general fund for community organizations

City Council is directing discretionary funding to various community organizations, declaring them a public purpose. The specific dollar amount and recipient list determine which neighborhoods or services benefit.

October 30, 2012 · Item number:Item #88 $ Total cost: $63K

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

Continuation of animal control services ensures ongoing care and enforcement for stray, dangerous, and abandoned animals across Birmingham.

October 30, 2012 · Item number:Item #77 $ Total cost: $842

City approves $842 travel reimbursement for committee assistant

Reimbursement for Kimberly Jeanty's October 2012 travel to Atlanta for committee work.

October 30, 2012 · Item number:Item #79 $ Total cost: undisclosed

City approves advanced expense reimbursement for employees

Authorizes the city to reimburse employee out-of-pocket expenses incurred on official business. This ensures staff can advance necessary costs without personal hardship.

October 30, 2012 · Item number:Item #81 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves advanced expense reimbursement for city employees

Employees can now request expense advances before completing work or travel, reducing out-of-pocket costs. This policy change affects all city staff and may improve cash flow for workers in lower-wage positions.

October 30, 2012 · Item number:Item #80 $ Total cost: $915

Reimburse Mayor's Administrative Assistant $915.99 for travel expenses

Employee expense reimbursement from the general fund. This covers verified business travel and costs incurred in service of city operations.

October 30, 2012 · Item number:Item #78 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves city employee expense accounts

City employees' business expenses get approved and paid from the general fund. This is a routine financial control check on how public money is spent on operations.

October 23, 2012 · Item number:Item #31 $ Total cost: $6K

Capital budget amendment transfers $10K+ across fund accounts

City reshuffles bond funds and reserves, moving money from landfill improvements and general expenses to other capital priorities.

October 23, 2012 · Item number:Item #59 $ Total cost: $255K

City commits $255K for planning audit and project closeout

Planning department needs funds to wrap up projects and prepare for an external audit. This spending is routine administrative work that ensures city records are accurate.

October 23, 2012 · Item number:Item #47 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Approve advanced expense reimbursement for city employees

City employees get reimbursed for out-of-pocket work expenses (travel, meals, supplies). Approval lets them recover funds advanced from their own accounts.

October 16, 2012 · Item number:Item #39 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves employee expense reimbursements

City pays back employees for work-related expenses. Residents see how public funds reimburse staff travel, meals, and other job costs.

October 16, 2012 · Item number:Item #35 $ Total cost: $15K

City buys Rhino Barriers for CrossPlex from PolyJohn, $14,739

Capital funds go toward equipment upgrades at the CrossPlex facility. Vendor selected through competitive bidding as lowest-cost option.

October 16, 2012 · Item number:Item #38 $ Total cost: $955

Council reimburses Councilor Rafferty $955 for conference travel

Councilor Rafferty attended the American Association conference October 22–25, 2012; the city covers approved travel expenses from the general fund.

October 16, 2012 · Item number:Item #37 $ Total cost: $2K

Council approves $2,136 travel expense reimbursement for Councilor Austin

Councilor Austin's travel to Washington, D.C. (Sept 19–23, 2012) is reimbursed from city funds. Routine expense approval.

October 9, 2012 · Item number:Item #34 $ Total cost: $88K

City renews $88K annual software license for permit system

Tidmark keeps building permit and zoning approvals moving; $88K annual fee covers maintenance and updates for online permit processing.

October 9, 2012 · Item number:Item #37 $ Total cost: $951

Council approves $951 travel reimbursement to Charles James

City reimburses Committee Assistant Charles James for travel to Atlanta conference, October 9–11, 2012.