Budget & Finance

$30,001 moved from District 3 discretionary funds to non-departmental

Council shifts $30K between budget categories. Reduces available discretionary funds for District 3 projects.

Approve $1,760.50 payment for height-adjustable table

City pays Affordable Interior Systems for office furniture. Routine vendor payment approved via consent agenda.

Roebuck neighborhood funds shift $8,281 to transportation

Money allocated to Roebuck Neighborhood Association moves to Department of Transportation for FY2025. This reduces neighborhood discretionary funds by that amount.

AmeriCorps VISTA grant: city sets aside $75,000 for FY 2024

Federal award brings new AmeriCorps VISTA positions to city programs. Funds support community service initiatives at no local cost.

City pays J.W. Autobody $4,619 for vehicle 234303 repairs

Equipment Management Department wreck repair on city vehicle. Routine vendor payment processed on consent agenda.

Budget amendment: $548.99 transferred to information systems

This routine budget shift moves a small amount from District 2 printing costs to IT systems maintenance. No direct impact on residents or services.

Set aside $1,500 per neighborhood yearly for resident meeting notices

Neighborhoods get dedicated funding to email or text residents about upcoming meetings. Makes it easier to stay informed about local issues.

City approves $14,970 flooring repair at Boutwell Auditorium

Boutwell Auditorium gets maintenance funding for flooring repairs. This is routine upkeep for the city's main public venue.

CONSENT ITEM 23. A Resolution approving the itemized expense accounts of appointed officials.

Council approves $11,336 office furniture purchase from Groupe Lacasse

Planning, Engineering and Permits Department buys new office furniture. Routine vendor payment from general fund.

Boutwell Auditorium: $590 for hand-held metal detectors

City purchases security screening equipment for Boutwell Auditorium to improve safety at public events and gatherings.

Council approves $5,364 office furniture purchase from Hon Company

Planning and Engineering departments receive new office furniture. This is routine spending on department operations.

City approves advanced expense reimbursement for employees

Employees can seek reimbursement for work-related expenses paid upfront before the city reimburses them, ensuring staff aren't out-of-pocket for city business.

City approves employee expense reimbursements

Council reviews and approves itemized spending by city staff — a routine transparency checkpoint for public funds. While the dollar amount isn't specified, this ensures documented expenses align with city policy.

City approves $3,891 payment to SHI for Civil Suite Carlson Software

Information Management Systems Department renews software license to maintain internal systems operations. Routine vendor payment on consent agenda.

City buys 30 Toyota Camry Hybrids from Limbaugh Motors for $862,455

City fleet gets 30 fuel-efficient hybrid sedans for municipal operations at ~$28,750 per vehicle.

Council approves advanced expense accounts for elected official

This covers pre-approved spending authority for an elected official's advance expenses. Citizens should see who gets advance funds and how they're authorized.

City buys bookcase from Strickland Paper for $424

Routine office furniture purchase for City Attorney's office charged to general fund.

Council approves $282.48 for folding tables from HiTouch Business Services

City spends capital funds to purchase two folding tables for municipal use.

City approves $327.74 purchase of podium lectern from HiTouch Business Services

City Attorney's office will receive a podium lectern for official use. This is routine office equipment procurement.