Budget & Finance

City pays ALSCO $12K for linen services at Arlington Historic House

Routine maintenance of the Arlington Historic House, a city-owned historic property. This spending comes from the general fund.

City awards $250K to Pennington Group for Carver Theatre stage work

Theater stage improvements at the historic Carver Theatre (1631 4th Ave) will enhance the venue's performance capabilities. The city selected the lowest competitive bid at $249,556.

Fire & Rescue purchases $3,032 haz-mat equipment from Safeware

Fire department restocks hazardous-materials protective gear and accessories through a competitive contract with Safeware Inc.

CONSENT ITEM 53. WITHDRAWN A Resolution approving payment to Stryker Sales Corporation, Chicago, Illinois, in the amount of $22,380.90, for Stair-PRO Model 6252 and accessories, for the Birmingham Fire & Rescue Department, in accordance with Section 3-1-7

CONSENT ITEM 55. WITHDRAWN A Resolution approving payment to Thompson Tractor Company, Inc., Atlanta, Georgia, in the amount of $65,852.92, for engine repair/replacement on equipment number 124904, for the Equipment Management Department, in accordance wit

Fire Rescue buys $2,184 Lifepak 12 battery from GoRescue Brands

Replacement battery for emergency defibrillation equipment used by firefighters and paramedics in the field.

City pays EZ Liner $11,125 for paint-truck training

New staff get hands-on training and consultation on the city's striping machine (paint truck), ensuring equipment is operated safely and effectively.

Approve expense accounts for appointed officials

City spends general funds on appointed officials' documented expenses. Details show where public money goes for travel, meals, and other business costs.

Approved: Advanced expense account for appointed official

Allows an appointed city official to draw advance funds for authorized expenses. Standard administrative procedure for official business.

CONSENT ITEM 60. A Resolution approving the itemized expense accounts of city employees.

City approves employee expense account reimbursements

Employees get reimbursed for out-of-pocket work expenses from the general fund. These routine approvals keep city operations running.

Council approves $3,510 office furniture purchase from Affordable Interior Syste

Routine spending on office furniture from general fund through competitive purchasing process.

City pays Quick Motors $7,998 for vehicle repair

Equipment Management Department gets a city vehicle (184333) repaired. No direct resident impact, but citizens fund this maintenance through taxes.

City pays $3,062 to Rich's Collision for vehicle repairs

Routine spending from the general fund to repair three city vehicles damaged in wrecks. Equipment Management covers ongoing fleet maintenance costs.

City approves $4,190.85 for 3 Nikon cameras from B&H Photo

City purchases three professional DSLR cameras with lenses for departmental use. Routine equipment procurement on consent agenda.

City pays $10,050 to Axciton Systems for polygraph equipment

City purchases two six-channel polygraph sensor boxes and accessories from Houston-based vendor using general funds.

Public Works: 1-year electrical parts supply deal with Graybar Electric

Graybar Electric will supply electrical and lighting parts to the Public Works Department as needed over the next year under an Omnia Partners contract.

Budget amendment: $53,728 moved to Farmer's Market Project

City is redirecting gas-tax revenue to fund a farmers market project. Check if your neighborhood benefits from this community-gathering space.

City signals intent to provide economic incentive to Birmingham Southern College

Council commits to exploring a tax break or subsidy for the college, contingent on the state and county also contributing funds. Terms and dollar amount to be determined.

City pays Fastenal $4,160 for landscaping tools

Routine maintenance equipment purchase from general fund inventory to keep city landscaping operations running.