Budget & Finance

Council approves employee expense reimbursements

City workers get reimbursed for work-related travel, meals, and supplies from the general fund. Itemized approval ensures public oversight of employee spending.

City approves $455.95 purchase: Dyna-Glo electric smoker from Global Equipment

Routine equipment purchase on OMNIA Partners competitive contract. Citizens can see how general-fund dollars are spent on city operations.

City approves $11,043 office furniture purchase from JSI

Public Works Department buys office furniture from Jasper Seating Company at unit prices negotiated with the city's Purchasing Agent. No competitive bidding was used for this purchase.

Budget amendment: $3,872 moved to non-departmental transfers

City reallocates $3,872 from District 2 discretionary projects to cover non-departmental spending. Reduces available funds for neighborhood-level improvements in District 2.

Council approves $28,643 office furniture purchase from Affordable Interior Syst

City commits $28,643 to office furniture through competitive procurement. Standard equipment purchase at pre-negotiated unit prices.

City buys two dump trucks from Kenworth for $342K

City commits $342,000 in general funds to purchase two new 2024 Tandem Dump Trucks for municipal operations and maintenance.

City pays $1,500 to Alabama League of Municipalities for dinner registrations

Mayor's Office attending National League of Cities congressional dinner; expense approved from general fund.

Fire & Rescue buys 6 car fire blankets from Weil Wrecker for $6,402

Birmingham Fire & Rescue adds equipment for vehicle fire response. New fire blankets expand the department's capability to suppress and contain car fires safely.

CONSENT ITEM 45. A Resolution approving the advanced expense account of an appointed official.

City approves advanced expense accounts for employees

Employees can now access advance funds for authorized expenses, reducing out-of-pocket costs before reimbursement.

City pays $5,398 for flooring at Central Stores Warehouse

Maintenance work at city warehouse. No direct resident impact.

Council approves expense accounts for appointed officials

Taxpayers fund travel, meals, and other expenses for the mayor and appointed board members. This vote confirms those accounts are accurate before payment from city funds.

City approves $347.98 purchase of wrap dispensers from Uline

Routine warehouse supply purchase for Central Stores and Maintenance facilities.

Approve expense reimbursements for city employees

City employees receive reimbursement for work-related expenses they paid out of pocket. This routine approval ensures staff are made whole for legitimate business costs.

City approves $29,268.50 for office furniture purchase from Affordable Interior

Fire Department receives new office furniture through general fund spending. No-bid purchase at established unit prices.

Council approves $79.90 payment to Amazon for drapery hangers

Routine spending from the city budget for office supplies for the Council Office.

Council approves $9,953 office furniture purchase from Indiana Furniture

City commits general funds to replace or add office furniture through competitive procurement. Routine operational spending with no direct impact on residents.

City approves $324,505 for automated refuse truck from Ingram Equipment

Procurement of specialized waste collection equipment impacts city sanitation operations and budget allocation. Citizens fund these capital purchases through taxes.

Council approves $3,117 office furniture purchase for Municipal Court

General fund commits $3,117 to Strickland Paper Company for court office furniture. This routine spending decision is published for transparency.

City approves $259,477 for 25-yard trash truck from Sansom Equipment

Equipment Management replaces aging waste-collection vehicle with new rear-loader truck to maintain city sanitation service reliability.