Budget & Finance

City approves employee expense reimbursements

Routine approval of estimated travel, meals, and other job-related costs for city employees. These expenses are budgeted annually and reimbursed as staff incur them.

City commits $250K to Fair Park Track/Pool from AHSAA revenue

Fair Park Track/Pool (Crossplex) gets $250,000 in upgrades or operations funded by Alabama High School Athletic Association agreement revenue—expanding youth athletic facilities.

WITHDRAWN ITEM 39. An Ordinance "TO FURTHER AMEND THE GENERAL FUND BUDGET" by appropriating ($560,000 SHOULD BE THE CORRECT AMOUNT)$1,934,000.00 to Community Development, Grant Expenditures Grant Match. This is to match Tax Credit grant from Alabama Hou

City commits $10K state grant to Municipal Court Drug Court Program

Birmingham receives state funding to expand Drug Court, which diverts eligible defendants from incarceration into treatment—potentially reducing jail costs and recidivism in the city.

Council approves estimated expense accounts for general fund

Budget adjustments set aside funds for city operations and public services. Without approval, departments cannot pay committed expenses.

City approves E85 fuel contract with Cougar Oil, 6 months

Equipment fleet will use competitively-bid ethanol fuel for municipal vehicles over the next six months. Renewable fuel reduces emissions and supports sustainable city operations.

Council sets aside $3,500 from trade zone revenue for economic development marke

Council redirects foreign trade zone revenue to promote Birmingham's economic development and marketing efforts.

Council approves employee expense reimbursements

Covers city staff travel, meal, and other job-related costs funded from the general fund. Expenses are tracked and approved monthly as part of routine budget oversight.

Animal control services contract renewed for $63,389/month

City extends services for handling stray, lost, and dangerous animals across Birmingham. Monthly cost increases operational spending on animal welfare and public safety.

City budgets $1.3M more for Public Works maintenance

General Fund sets aside $1.3M for Public Works to cover urgent repairs and maintenance across city departments.

Budget amendment: $120K for workers' compensation claims

City commits $120,000 in emergency funds to cover workers' compensation costs — a routine adjustment to handle injury and illness claims from city employees.

Council approves estimated employee expense accounts

City employees' out-of-pocket costs are reimbursed from the general fund. This vote sets the estimated total for employee expenses city-wide.

Council approves employee expense reimbursements

City employees receive approved reimbursements for work-related expenses from the general fund. This routine consent item tracks spending on employee costs.

Council reimburses Councilor Austin $1,400 for travel

Councilor Austin attended an out-of-town conference March 7–8, 2012. The city reimburses eligible travel from the general fund.

City sets aside $75K to repair storm damage at municipal buildings

Funding repairs to city-owned buildings damaged in April weather events. Ensures municipal facilities remain safe and operational for residents.

Sole-source: AssetWorks fuel interface, $6,240 for vehicle fleet

City commits $6,240 for E85 fuel interface equipment from the only available supplier. Part of ongoing fleet management and fuel system maintenance.

Council awards $15,480 to Parker Building Services for Museum of Art ceiling rep

City funds repairs to keep the Birmingham Museum of Art safe and in good condition for public use.

Municipal Court gets $325K federal grant for substance abuse, mental health serv

Year 2 of 3-year federal grant expands treatment and diversion programs for people with substance use and mental health challenges involved in municipal court proceedings. Helps reduce incarceration of people who need treatment, not jail time.

City approves $2,103/month digital printer lease with Ricoh

Ricoh will supply and maintain a digital printer for city offices under a no-bid contract. Monthly cost is $2,103 plus $0.0024 per black-and-white copy.

City spends $3,079 in economic development incentives for Applebee's

City budget directs public funds to restaurant chain Applebee's through economic development incentives. Taxpayers deserve transparency on who receives incentive spending.