Budget & Finance

Council approves expense accounts for appointed officials

Itemized expenses from city appointees go on the record for public review. Ensures transparency on how officials spend city funds.

Council approves advanced expense account for appointed official

Allows a city-appointed official to draw advance funds from the general fund for authorized expenses, enabling faster reimbursement of work-related costs.

City approves reimbursement for employee business expenses

Employees get reimbursed for authorized work-related out-of-pocket costs, such as travel and supplies. This is routine payroll administration.

City approves $32,081 for pursuit tire deflation devices

Police gain new non-lethal tool for stopping fleeing vehicles safely. Purchase includes equipment and officer training.

Council approves employee expense reimbursements

City employees receive reimbursement for work-related expenses from the general fund. This routine approval ensures staff can be paid back for travel, supplies, and other job costs.

Council approves employee advanced expense accounts

Allows city employees to draw advanced funds for work-related expenses before submitting receipts. Streamlines reimbursement process for staff while drawing from the general fund.

City approves $4,000 membership dues to Tech Birmingham

Tech Birmingham membership funds city-wide programs and resources. This routine annual payment supports continued participation in the organization's services.

Fire department buys $12,686 restraint package from Stryker

Spending public funds on specialized equipment for emergency response. Sole-source purchase from Stryker Sales Corporation.

City pays Grainger $96.18 for plastic sheeting

Public Works department purchase of protective materials for routine operations.

City approves employee expense reimbursements

Reimburses city staff for work-related expenses from the general fund. Citizens see which employee costs are being paid.

City pays Quick Motors $4,715.57 for vehicle repairs

Equipment Management Department spent $4,715.57 to repair two city vehicles (204316, 174323).

City pays $28,316 to Diversified Elevator for repairs

Elevator maintenance and repair is essential for public building access and safety. This payment covers necessary repairs to city-owned elevators.

City pays $1,617.50 to J.W. Auto Body for vehicle repair

Equipment Management Department vehicle wreck repair. Routine vehicle maintenance expense covered by general fund.

Fire Department buys $977 temperature recorder from Amazon

Routine equipment purchase for Birmingham Fire and Rescue. Citizens can track who gets city spending, even on small operational items.

CONSENT ITEM 58. A Resolution approving the advanced expense accounts of city employees.

Council approves advance expense account for appointed official

This establishes a spending account for an appointed city official's expenses, paid from general funds. Citizens should know how city leadership reimburses official business costs.

City pays $225 to National League of Cities for conference

General fund spending for professional conference membership and attendance. Routine professional development and city networking expense.

City pays $5,250 to Alabama League of Municipalities for Congressional Dinner

City funds support regional municipal networking event in Montgomery. Payment comes from general fund.

Council approves $5,700 vehicle repair payment to Paul Pierce Auto

City pays for wreck repairs on two equipment vehicles through the general fund. Routine vendor payment for fleet maintenance.

City approves automated side loader trash trucks from Ingram Equipment

City purchases new automated refuse collection trucks to replace or expand fleet. Cleaner, more efficient garbage collection expected to reach residents over the coming months.