Budget & Finance

City approves employee expense reimbursements

Employees receive reimbursement for work-related costs they advanced from personal funds. This is routine payroll/expense processing.

City approves $1,555 office furniture purchase from Lindsey

General fund spending on office furnishings. This routine purchase is subject to public record.

Council approves $2,236 purchase of 12 office chairs from Indoff

Capital Projects Department gets furniture replacement. No competitive bidding used.

Council approves expense accounts for appointed and elected officials

Official expense reimbursements from the general fund are public spending decisions. Residents can review what city leaders spent public money on—travel, meals, supplies, and other business costs.

CONSENT ITEM 50. A Resolution approving the advanced expense accounts of city employees.

City buys 3 standing desk converters from Staples for $555

Routine office equipment purchase charged to general fund operations.

Mayor presents General Fund and Capital Budget for FY 2025–2026

Council will debate how the city spends taxpayer money on services, infrastructure, and operations over the next two years. This presentation kicks off the budget process.

CONSENT ITEM 47. A Resolution approving the advanced expense accounts of appointed officials.

Council approves $243.48 office supplies purchase from Amazon

Routine purchase of file folders for city operations. Minor spending decision on consent agenda.

Council schedules hearing on Mayor's proposed budget

Your chance to weigh in on how the city spends tax dollars. Budget hearings are where residents can voice concerns about priorities, from schools and parks to police and services.

City Walk gets $250K ADECA grant for maintenance

State grant funds ongoing upkeep of City Walk public space. No new tax dollars required.

$1.5M budget shift from consulting fees to unspecified purpose

City is moving $1.5 million away from capital project consulting work. The intended use is unclear from the title alone, but residents should know what this money supports.

General Fund budget amended: $489K reallocated from IT spending

City is shifting money away from IT equipment and services to cover needs elsewhere in the budget. This is a routine adjustment that may affect which IT projects move forward.

$3,000 donation allocated to Ensley Recreation Center youth program

Ensley Park receives funding boost for Senior's Youth at Heart programs serving seniors and young people in the neighborhood.

Approve $3,732.92 payment to Uline for folding tables and chairs

City spending on office furniture and equipment. This purchase provides tables and chairs for municipal use.

City sets aside $200K from state grant for BRT system

Birmingham Rapid Transit System receives $200,000 in ADECA state funding to support transit operations. The city is activating grant money already awarded to boost public transportation capacity.

City approves motorcycle parts payments to Powersports of Montgomery

Equipment Management Department secures motorcycle parts through a one-year vendor agreement with local supplier Powersports of Montgomery.

Council pays Lindsey Office Furnishings $1,055 for office furniture

Routine vendor payment for office furniture purchases from general fund. Citizens can track city spending on routine supplies.

City accepts $10K donation for safety cameras at Memorial Park

Memorial Park gets new security infrastructure funded by Jefferson County Commission donation. Enhanced surveillance may improve visitor safety.

$5,000 set aside for Memorial Park recreation programs

City allocates $5,000 to expand physical activities and education programs at Memorial Park for residents.