Budget & Finance

July 17, 2012 · Item number:Item #66 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Airport Authority sets $X budget and 5-year capital plan through 2017

Airport funding priorities and infrastructure spending shape service quality and operational costs for travelers and cargo operations through 2017.

July 17, 2012 · Item number:Item #37 $ Total cost: $11K

Budget rescission: Reverse $11,075 transfer from 2010 warrant fund

Council corrects a 2012 budget transfer, restoring $11,075 to the 2010-B Warrants fund. The change has no direct impact on residents but cleans up legacy accounting.

July 17, 2012 · Item number:Item #57 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Approve salary expense account for William Barnes, Administrative Assistant to M

Sets compensation for the Mayor's office staff from the general fund. This is routine payroll approval on the consent agenda.

July 17, 2012 · Item number:Item #58 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves expense accounts for city employees

Public review of employee travel, meal, and operational expenses ensures city funds spent on legitimate business costs. Routine monthly oversight of general fund spending.

July 17, 2012 · Item number:Item #59 $ Total cost: undisclosed

City approves employee expense accounts

Authorizes reimbursement of documented work-related expenses for city staff from the general fund.

July 10, 2012 · Item number:Item #59 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council adopts federal CDBG budget for FY 2013

Sets how federal community development funds are spent on housing, infrastructure, and social services through June 2013. Residents in eligible neighborhoods may benefit from grants for home repairs, street improvements, or workforce programs.

July 10, 2012 · Item number:Item #49 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council adopts Fuel Tax Fund budget for fiscal year 2013

Sets spending plan for fuel-tax revenue, typically dedicated to transportation and infrastructure projects. Budget details how city prioritizes road maintenance, transit, and related public works.

July 10, 2012 · Item number:Item #60 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council adopts neighborhood allocation budget for fiscal 2013

Sets the city's community investment priorities and funding levels for neighborhood programs and services for the coming fiscal year. Details how public dollars will be distributed across districts.

July 10, 2012 · Item number:Item #53 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council adopts $0 budget for fiscal year ending June 30, 2013

Budget sets spending and revenue plans for all city services over the next fiscal year. Determines funding levels for police, fire, schools, infrastructure, and other essential services.

July 10, 2012 · Item number:Item #45 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council adopts $1.8B general fund budget for fiscal year 2013

This budget sets spending for all city services — police, fire, parks, schools, and utilities — for the year ahead. It reflects the Mayor's priorities and determines where your tax dollars go.

July 10, 2012 · Item number:Item #48 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Highway Improvement Fund budget set for fiscal 2013

Council adopts the city's highway and road maintenance spending plan for the next fiscal year. This determines funding for street repairs, traffic safety projects, and transportation infrastructure across Birmingham.

July 10, 2012 · Item number:Item #29 $ Total cost: $1K

City pays $1,188.42 to mayoral administrative assistant

Approves July reimbursement for R. Scott Colson's expenses as Administrative Assistant to the Mayor's Office in Jacksonville, Florida.

July 10, 2012 · Item number:Item #31 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves employee expense accounts from general fund

City employees' estimated work expenses are now approved for reimbursement from the general fund budget, covering routine operational costs.

July 10, 2012 · Item number:Item #33 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council adopts Birmingham Parking Authority budget for fiscal 2013

Sets spending and revenue strategy for city parking operations through June 2013, affecting parking fees and service levels across Birmingham.

July 10, 2012 · Item number:Item #28 $ Total cost: $2K

Council reimburses Councilor Hoyt $1,819 for May conference travel

Councilor Hoyt attended the Neighborhoods United conference in Indianapolis May 23–26, 2012. This is routine reimbursement from city funds for official travel.

July 10, 2012 · Item number:Item #30 $ Total cost: undisclosed

City approves employee expense reimbursements

Routine authorization for city employees to be reimbursed for approved business expenses from the general fund.

July 10, 2012 · Item number:Item #43 $ Total cost: $16K

Fire Department billboard ads: $16,245 Get Alarmed campaign

City funds public safety awareness campaign using Lamar billboard space. Part of Get Alarmed Birmingham fire-safety education outreach.

July 10, 2012 · Item number:Item #44 $ Total cost: $63K

City extends animal control contract with BJCAC through July 2012

Renews monthly payment of $63,389 to Birmingham Jefferson County Animal Control for continued animal control services. This routine contract extension keeps the city's animal control operations running.

July 10, 2012 · Item number:Item #46 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council adopts General Fund budget for fiscal year 2013

This budget sets spending levels for all city services — police, fire, schools, parks, and infrastructure — that residents depend on. It reflects where the city's tax dollars go.

July 10, 2012 · Item number:Item #47 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council adopts General Bond Debt Reserve Fund budget for fiscal year 2013

Sets aside money in the city's bond debt reserve account for the 2013 fiscal year. This fund ensures the city can meet bond obligations and maintain financial stability.