Budget & Finance

Council confirms capital budget appropriations

Confirms prior spending commitments for infrastructure projects. Ensures capital funds are properly documented and available for implementation.

CONSENT ITEM 109. A Resolution approving the itemized expense accounts of appointed officials.

Library receives $7,000 from Jefferson County for educational programs

The Library gets funded donation to expand educational offerings. The $7,000 comes from Jefferson County Commission for community programming.

Council approves advance expense accounts for appointed officials

Establishes advance spending authority for city appointed officials' expenses from the general fund. Details on which positions and spending limits are not provided in this summary.

Council adopts Land Bank Authority budget for fiscal 2025

Sets spending plan for the Land Bank's blighted-property acquisition and remediation work. Determines how much the city commits to acquiring and reselling tax-delinquent parcels this year.

Budget: $9,162 shifted from Parks to Non-Departmental

Funds redirected from Parks & Recreation revenue to cover unspecified city operations. The exact use of the transferred amount is unclear from the agenda item.

Council adopts Fuel Tax Fund budget for 2024–25 fiscal year

Sets annual spending plan for fuel-tax revenue, typically dedicated to road and transportation maintenance. Determines funding available for projects residents depend on for safe, passable streets.

Council adopts $0 general fund budget for fiscal year 2025

This budget sets spending levels for all city services — schools, police, parks, roads — for the next fiscal year. The dollar amount shown as $0 likely reflects a placeholder; the actual budget governs tax rates and service levels citywide.

City approves $13,017 VOIP phone system rewiring for library

Library gets upgraded phone infrastructure. Funded from general budget.

Council awards $2.3M contract for Shades Creek Walking Trail

City is building a new walking trail along Shades Creek using federal pandemic recovery funds. Project will create accessible outdoor recreation space in the area.

Council pays Affordable Interior Systems $2,783 for office furniture

Routine vendor payment for office furniture supplies using no-bid procurement.

Council approves truck repair parts & services contract with Southland Internati

Equipment Management will use general fund dollars for one year of truck repairs and parts as needed. Helps keep city vehicle fleet operational.

Budget shift: $4,517 moves from Redmont Park to Department of Tran

Redmont Park Neighborhood Association funds are being redirected to the Department of Transportation. The neighborhood group loses this allocation; check whether your area is affected.

City approves $94,950 software license payment to SHI International

City commits general funds to renew workload automation and mainframe software tools used by IT operations.

City buys 4 vehicles from McSweeney Auto for $352K

City spending $352,276.57 on four new SUVs (one Suburban, three Tahoes) for municipal fleet use. No competitive bidding process used.

Council approves $8,100 purchase of laundry detergent for Central Stores

City buys industrial laundry detergent for warehouse inventory to support operations.

Council approves $38.94 office door signs from Amazon

Routine office supply purchase from general fund.

City approves $1,619 purchase of bookcases from Strickland Paper

General fund spending on office furniture. Routine procurement via competitive bidding.

City approves $9,058 office furniture purchase from Kimball International

General fund spending on office furniture for city operations.

City pays $19,200 to Utilicom for pedestrian countdown timers

Pedestrian countdown timers give walkers a few extra seconds to cross intersections safely. This purchase upgrades 16-inch displays for the Transportation Department.