Budget & Finance

Budget amendment: $4,000 transferred to fund non-departmental operations

Council is moving $4,000 from District 9 councilor funds to cover non-departmental expenses. This is routine rebalancing within the general fund.

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.

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.

City approves expense accounts for municipal employees

Council reviews and authorizes reimbursement of work-related expenses claimed by city staff. Ensures accountability for how public funds are spent on employee operations.

Council approves expense accounts for city officials

City officials' spending on travel, meals, and other expenses gets public review. This vote confirms reimbursements from the general fund budget.

City pays Huffstutler Paint & Body $11.4K–$13.4K for fleet repairs

City approves payments to a local repair shop for damage to municipal vehicles. Routine maintenance spending from the general fund.

City buys 3 aerial bucket trucks from Ingram Equipment for $548,115

City expands fleet with new aerial bucket trucks to support public works and utility maintenance operations.

City pays PowerSports Plus $11,901.63 for motorcycle repair parts

General fund spending on equipment maintenance and repair parts for city motorcycles used in public safety or transportation operations.

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

Council awards $1.37M sealcoating contract to Southeastern Sealcoating

Southeastern Sealcoating wins the bid to seal and maintain streets in Hooper City Phase V using federal ARPA pandemic relief funds. Work is expected to improve road conditions and extend street lifespan.

Council approves itemized expense accounts for appointed officials

Routine authorization of reimbursable expenses (travel, meals, professional fees) for city appointees. No direct impact on residents or taxpayer bills.

Council approves employee expense reimbursements

City employees are reimbursed for work-related expenses from the general fund. This routine approval ensures staff can recover documented costs for travel, supplies, and other authorized business expenses.

Council approves advance expenses for appointed official

City will reimburse an official's out-of-pocket expenses from the general fund. Taxpayers should know who received advances and for what purpose.

CONSENT ITEM 29. A Resolution approving the itemized expense account of an appointed official.

CONSENT ITEM 30. A Resolution approving the advanced expense accounts of appointed officials.

City approves employee expense reimbursements

Council reviews and approves detailed expense claims from city workers, ensuring public funds cover legitimate job-related costs.

City pays SHI International $15,909 for web software license

General fund commitment for annual information management software subscription renewal. Single-year vendor payment on consent calendar.

CONSENT ITEM 32. A Resolution approving the advanced expense accounts of city employees.

City awards $1.1M trail construction contract to Bulls Construction

Clairmont Connector Trails project moves forward with federal funding. New walking and cycling paths will improve neighborhood connectivity and recreation access.

City purchases two 2024 Isuzu landscape trucks for $165,646

City buys two new work trucks from Truckworx Kenworth-Birmingham to replace or expand fleet capacity for landscaping and grounds maintenance operations.