September 27, 2011
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Item number:Item #64
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Total cost:
$2.9M
BJCTA transit projects receive nearly $2.9 million in new funding from the city's available reserves. Infrastructure upgrades may improve service reliability and coverage for riders across Birmingham.
September 27, 2011
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Item number:Item #43
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Total cost:
$35
Residents will receive postal mailings notifying them of known sex offenders in their community. Billing starts at $35 per mailing plus postage costs.
September 27, 2011
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Item number:Item #46
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Total cost:
$653
Public funding covers professional development and conference attendance by city employees, keeping citizens informed of routine spending decisions.
September 27, 2011
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Item number:Item #47
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Total cost:
undisclosed
September 27, 2011
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Item number:Item #48
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Total cost:
undisclosed
City employees receive reimbursement for documented work-related expenses from the general fund.
September 27, 2011
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Item number:Item #49
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Total cost:
undisclosed
Sets the budget for city employee reimbursements and operational expenses from the general fund.
September 27, 2011
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Item number:Item #53
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Total cost:
$150K
Council redirects $150,000 from the Vulcan Trail Connector project to fund Vulcan Renovations instead. Delays or reduces scope of the planned trail connector.
September 27, 2011
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Item number:Item #65
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Total cost:
$10.8M
Birmingham allocates $10.8M from general funds to keep public transit running for the year. This supports bus service and connects residents to jobs, schools, and services across the metro area.
September 27, 2011
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Item number:Item #69
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Total cost:
$575K
City redirects $1.04 million from general fund to four cultural and historical institutions, including $400K to the Civil Rights Institute and $575K split among three other recipients.
September 27, 2011
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Item number:Item #75
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Total cost:
undisclosed
Reimbursement for Mayor's Chief of Operations' attendance at factfinding event. No net cost.
September 20, 2011
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Item number:Item #9
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Total cost:
$11K
Funds a court officer role that helps connect defendants to services and reduce recidivism. Grant comes from the state, not city budget.
September 20, 2011
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Item number:Item #24
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Total cost:
undisclosed
Councillor Hoyt's discretionary budget allocation is now authorized for spending on public purposes. The specific projects funded will be disclosed as contracts are executed.
September 20, 2011
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Item number:Item #30
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Total cost:
undisclosed
City employees receive reimbursement for work-related expenses. This routine approval covers estimated costs for the current period.
September 20, 2011
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Item number:Item #44
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Total cost:
$10.8M
Council approves $10.8 million for bus routes and dial-a-ride services through the Jefferson County Transit Authority, directly funding public transportation for commuters across the region.
September 20, 2011
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Item number:Item #31
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Total cost:
$1K
Councilor Austin's travel expenses for Congressional attendance, Sept. 21–25, 2011, are reimbursed from city funds.
September 20, 2011
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Item number:Item #8
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Total cost:
$11K
Insurance payout covers planning, engineering, and permitting work to repair Fair Park infrastructure. This keeps public park maintenance on track without draining the general fund.
September 20, 2011
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Item number:Item #10
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Total cost:
$1K
Moves $1,300 from Council's District 8 discretionary projects. Citizens in that district may see reduced funding availability for community priorities unless the transfer funds a higher priority.
September 20, 2011
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Item number:Item #26
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Total cost:
$263K
Hayes K-8 School gets improved access and parking improvements. This competitive bid was the lowest meeting project specifications.
September 20, 2011
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Item number:Item #29
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Total cost:
undisclosed
Council votes to reimburse staff for work-related expenses. Itemized approval gives public visibility into how city funds cover employee costs.
September 20, 2011
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Item number:Item #34
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Total cost:
$200K
The city commits $200,000 in General Fund reserves to unlock a larger state or federal Challenge Grant for community development projects. Your local match determines whether Birmingham qualifies.