Budget & Finance

Budget amendment: $9,543 moved to capital improvements

City shifts $9,543 from software maintenance to capital projects. Routine budget reallocation on consent agenda.

CONSENT ITEM 14. A Resolution approving the advanced expense accounts of appointed officials.

Arlington House receives $10K donation for academic enrichment

Donation from Birmingham Urban League funds enrichment programs at Arlington House. This spending is on a consent agenda, meaning it has received little scrutiny.

City approves $2,861 wreck repair payment to Paul Pierce Auto Paint

Equipment Management recovers vehicle 214328 after a wreck. Routine fleet maintenance covered by general fund.

Advanced expense accounts approved for appointed officials

Appointed city officials are cleared to use advance funds for travel and other business expenses. Sets the framework for how officials can access and account for these costs.

City approves advanced expense reimbursements for employees

Employees get reimbursed for out-of-pocket work expenses they've already paid. Routine payroll item.

City pays Craftsman Printing $58,775 for council print and mail services

Council office pays vendor for ongoing printing and mail-sorting services from general funds. Routine operational expense on consent agenda.

City pays $1,046.68 for commercial vacuum at Crossplex

Routine equipment purchase for the Birmingham Crossplex public facility.

Council approves $24,584 mailing contract with Access Mailing

Planning, Engineering and Permits Department secures mass mailing and printing services for permits and notices.

City approves $790.85 purchase of Remarkable tablet bundle from Amazon

City commits general funds to purchase a digital writing device for staff use.

Council buys 500 smoke alarms for Fire Rescue: $9,875

Fire Rescue gets battery-powered smoke alarms for public safety deployments and fire prevention programs. Supports early warning capability in Birmingham homes and buildings.

Budget amendment: $6,722 transferred from District 2 discretionary funds

District 2 discretionary funds are reduced by $6,722, which may affect local project capacity. The funds are being transferred to support neighborhood initiatives in Fund 031.

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.

City amends Common Ground management deal with Penny Foundation

The City is modifying its agreement with the Penny Foundation to oversee Common Ground, a cognitive services program. Details about funding and scope changes are unclear from the summary.

City authorizes $48,561 to Rush Truck Centers for heavy-duty repair parts

City commits funds to purchase truck repair parts and services through an existing procurement contract. This spending decision ensures vehicle fleet maintenance capacity.

City approves STEM equipment purchase from Eduporium

City schools receive robotics and 3D printing equipment for hands-on STEAM learning. Purchase includes Bee-Bot hive bundle, Strawbees robotics kit, and FlashForge 3D printer.

CONSENT ITEM 16. A Resolution amending Resolution No. 498-23, adopted by the Council on March 21, 2023, authorizing the Mayor to take any and all actions and to execute such documents as are appropriate and necessary to execute for and as the act of said C

City approves $115,581 furniture panels order for dorm upgrades

Dorm room upgrades improve housing conditions for student residents. Purchase uses pre-negotiated unit pricing from vendor agreement on file.

Fire truck wreck repair: $7,574 to Brindlee Mountain

Equipment repair keeps fire services operational. This wreck-damage supplement on a 2022 fire truck restores vehicle 222216 to service.

City approves $114.4K for Volvo repair parts and services

City fleet maintenance contract with Cowin Equipment ensures vehicles stay operational. No-bid purchasing under state master agreement.