Budget & Finance

Council allocates discretionary funds to multiple organizations

City spending from discretionary fund supports various community organizations. Full allocation details and recipient list needed to assess community impact.

City approves employee expense accounts

Council votes to reimburse city employees for documented work-related expenses from the general fund. Ensures spending transparency and accountability for taxpayer money.

Budget amendment: $1.6M lodging-tax revenue to city operations

City commits $1.6 million in special-tax revenue collected from hotel stays to cover general administrative costs for the 2012 fiscal year.

Council approves $1,227.80 expense for Councilor Roberson travel

Councilor Roberson's travel costs to a national meeting on August 26–29, 2011, are reimbursed from city funds.

City renews I-Way Adapters software license for $15,000/year

Birmingham continues maintenance of internal data-integration software that supports city operations. Annual cost is $15,000.

Council awards $11,500 roofing contract to Carter Roofing

Legion Field Stadium's locker room gets roof repairs using the lowest competitive bid. Maintenance keeps the stadium functional for public events and programs.

Council awards $1.1M construction contract to Argo Building for Brownsville Heig

City commits $1.1M to build or renovate Brownsville Heights Community Center, a public facility serving the neighborhood. Project will provide residents with a community gathering and recreation space.

Council approves employee expense accounts from general fund

Employees receive reimbursement for work-related expenses. Oversight of these accounts ensures public money is spent appropriately.

Council approves $160.14 reimbursement to Councilor Parker for EPA meeting

Councilor Parker attended an Environmental Protection Agency meeting on August 24, 2011; the city reimburses her travel expense from the general fund.

Council approves $1,060 travel expense for Councilor Austin

Councilor Austin's trip to a Dell WiFi meeting on July 14-26, 2011 cost $1,060 in public funds. This is routine council business travel charged to the general fund.

Council awards $15,963 sign contract to Classic Printing

City pays to restore and replace signs at Legion Field Stadium, a historic venue. Work is routine maintenance of city-owned facilities.

Council approves employee expense reimbursements

City workers get reimbursed for approved job-related expenses from the general fund. This routine decision keeps city operations moving.

CrossPlex track timing system: $110,735 contract to Finish Lynx

Fair Park's CrossPlex facility upgrades to new electronic timing systems for track and field events, improving accuracy for competitions and training.

Council awards $2.3M renovation contract to Stone Building for Crestwood Park

Crestwood Park at 3120 8th Avenue South gets $2.3 million in renovations. Stone Building Company won the competitive bid to upgrade the park's facilities.

ITEM 35. A Resolution approving the estimated expense accounts of city employees.

Council approves employee expense accounts from general fund

Council authorizes reimbursement of city employee work expenses (travel, supplies, meals) charged against the general fund budget. This controls how departmental operating costs are managed and paid.

Approve employee expense reimbursements

City employees submit itemized expense claims for reimbursement from the public budget. Citizens deserve transparency on how taxpayer money is spent on employee costs.

City approves $1,144.50 travel expenses for Chief of Staff

Reimbursement for Erskine Faush's August 28-29 trip to meet with Hawthorne Group on city business.

Council approves city employee expense accounts

City employees' approved expenses are paid from the general fund. This routine authorization lets the city reimburse staff for work-related spending.

Council awards $94.2K contract to Covington Flooring for CrossPlex dividers

Fair Park's CrossPlex facility gets new divider curtains to improve space flexibility for events and rentals. Contract goes to Birmingham vendor Covington Flooring Company.