Budget & Finance

February 21, 2012 · Item number:Item #15 $ Total cost: $21K

City sets aside $21,250 state grant for Holiday Hills park

Holiday Hills neighborhood gets funding for park improvements and community development through a state grant, supporting neighborhood recreation and stability.

February 21, 2012 · Item number:Item #17 $ Total cost: $109K

North Birmingham Library gets $109K for HVAC and roof

State education grant funds HVAC and roof repairs at North Birmingham Library, improving facility conditions for residents and students.

February 21, 2012 · Item number:Item #19 $ Total cost: $1K

Budget amendment: $2,500 reallocated among council discretionary funds

Council is shifting money between district discretionary projects, redirecting funds from Districts 3 and 8 to other priorities. These changes affect how much each district has to spend on local projects this year.

February 21, 2012 · Item number:Item #24 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council sets aside discretionary funds for community organizations

City Council will distribute public funds to support various organizations advancing community goals. The specific organizations and dollar amounts will shape which neighborhoods and services receive investment.

February 21, 2012 · Item number:Item #37 $ Total cost: $625

City approves $625.78 travel reimbursement for Public Information Director

Routine reimbursement for official city business travel by the Mayor's communications director.

February 21, 2012 · Item number:Item #38 $ Total cost: $3K

Approve $2,565 expense reimbursement for Mayor's Administrative Assistant

Reimburses Harhonda N. Pinkney for work-related expenses from April 19–25. Standard payroll processing on consent agenda.

February 21, 2012 · Item number:Item #39 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves employee expense reimbursements

City employees' itemized business expenses are being reimbursed from the general fund. This ensures accountability for how public money covers work-related costs like travel, meals, and supplies.

February 21, 2012 · Item number:Item #40 $ Total cost: undisclosed

City approves employee expense accounts from general fund

Council is reviewing and approving how city employees spent reimbursable expenses. This ensures public money for travel, equipment, and other job-related costs is tracked and authorized transparently.

February 21, 2012 · Item number:Item #41 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves employee expense reimbursement accounts

City employees' approved expenses and reimbursements are now official and payable from the general fund. This ensures staff can be reimbursed for legitimate work-related costs like travel and supplies.

February 21, 2012 · Item number:Item #51 $ Total cost: $14K

Council sets aside $13,500 for District 7 projects from Alpha Phi Alpha reimburs

Council directs $13,500 in reimbursed funds to discretionary projects in District 7. This money, returned by Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, becomes available for community initiatives in the district.

February 14, 2012 · Item number:Item #9 $ Total cost: $71K

City amends budget, transfers $70,782.80 to Capital Improvement Fund

General Fund dollars redirected to capital projects; affects future spending priorities and what infrastructure improvements the city can afford.

February 14, 2012 · Item number:Item #36 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves employee expense reimbursements from general fund

City employees get reimbursed for work-related expenses from public money. This routine approval confirms the estimated accounts are correct before payment.

February 14, 2012 · Item number:Item #31 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Sole-source: Stivers Ford Lincoln Mercury for city sedan leases

City commits to leasing compact sedans from a single vendor for Traffic Engineering and other departments over 6+ months. Citizens should know who supplies city vehicles and on what terms.

February 14, 2012 · Item number:Item #32 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves employee expense reimbursements

Council reviews and approves reimbursements for city employee work expenses. Regular oversight ensures public funds spent on legitimate job-related costs.

February 14, 2012 · Item number:Item #35 $ Total cost: $398

Council approves $398.78 expense reimbursement for Councilor Rafferty

Routine reimbursement to city councilor for February travel expenses. Paid from general fund.

February 14, 2012 · Item number:Item #37 $ Total cost: $75K

City sets aside $75K for tornado damage repairs to municipal buildings

Funding repairs to city-owned buildings damaged in the April 2011 tornado. This ensures critical municipal facilities can be restored and remain operational for public services.

February 14, 2012 · Item number:Item #38 $ Total cost: $400K

Council sets aside $400K from fund balance for legal settlements

City pays claims through its Law Department using money reserved in fund balance instead of from this year's budget. The actual settlements will be handled separately.

February 14, 2012 · Item number:Item #29 $ Total cost: $15K

City pays $15,225 landfill permit fee to ADEM

Routine environmental compliance payment to maintain Birmingham's landfill operating permits.

February 14, 2012 · Item number:Item #23 $ Total cost: $26K

City awards $26,450 roofing contract to Alabama Roofing

Repairs to Howze Sanford Recreation Center's roof will improve facility conditions for residents using the recreation center.

February 7, 2012 · Item number:Item #33 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Approval of employee expense accounts from general fund

City employees' spending from the general fund gets public review and approval. This ensures accountability for how public money is used for employee-related costs.