Budget & Finance

Council adopts General Fund budget for fiscal year 2023

Annual budget sets all city spending priorities and tax rates for the coming fiscal year. Determines funding for schools, public safety, infrastructure, and services residents depend on.

Corrections Fund Budget Adopted for Fiscal Year 2023

City sets spending priorities for corrections operations through June 30, 2023. Budget details how jail, detention, and related services will be funded and managed.

Council adopts Rebuild Alabama Act Fund budget for fiscal year 2023

Sets spending plan for state-funded rebuilding initiatives through June 2023. Details how recovery dollars will be allocated across city projects.

Council approves expense accounts for appointed and elected officials

City officials' spending on expenses (travel, meals, office costs) gets a public vote. This routine approval ensures transparency in how public funds cover official duties.

Council approves city employee expense reimbursements

City covers itemized work-related expenses (travel, meals, supplies) incurred by employees. Routine spending from general fund.

Council adopts Tax Increment Financing Fund budget for FY2023

TIF funds redevelopment in designated districts by redirecting property tax growth to infrastructure and community improvements. This budget sets spending priorities for those projects through June 30, 2023.

Council adopts Neighborhood Revitalization Fund budget for FY 2023

This budget sets spending priorities for neighborhood improvement projects through June 2023. The specific allocation amounts will determine which districts or initiatives receive revitalization funding.

Budget: $15K shifted from City Council consulting to non-departmental fund

Reallocates $15,000 from professional fees for City Council to a non-departmental reserve, adjusting how general fund dollars are spent this fiscal year.

City sets aside $51K for NCAA Division II Women's Basketball Championship

City commits $51,240 in expense reimbursement to support hosting the NCAA Division II Women's Basketball Championship at Crossplex, a one-time event expense.

Budget amendment: $8,260.72 for Equipment Management and Rolling Stock

City reallocates reimbursement funds to equipment and vehicle management for fiscal year 2022.

Council approves expense accounts for elected officials

Authorizes reimbursement of documented expenses incurred by the Mayor, Council members, and appointed officials from the general fund. Ensures transparency on how public money supports elected leadership.

City sets aside $17,455 for trails and parks improvements

Donations fund approved for Clairmont Walking Trail ($7,455), East Lake Park ($5,000), and Arthur Shores Park ($5,000). Parks get upgraded amenities.

City spends $10,000 Fire Safety Education grant award

The city appropriates a $10,000 state/federal grant earmarked for fire safety education programs in the coming fiscal year.

City awards $6,500 to neighborhood associations from donation fund

Neighborhood groups receive grants to support local programs and community initiatives. Funding comes from the city's donation fund for fiscal year 2022.

City reimburses employee expenses

Council approves routine reimbursements for city workers' job-related costs from the general fund.

City approves expense accounts for elected officials

Decision sets the terms for how mayors, council members, and appointees can spend public funds on business expenses. Affects transparency and accountability for official spending from the general fund.

City awards paper products contract to Budget Janitorial Supply

City purchases paper products through competitive bidding; costs are paid from general fund.

City pays Judge of Probate $1,040 for condemnation recording fees

Funds the official recording of condemnation and assessment resolutions at the Jefferson County probate office. Part of routine municipal operations under Birmingham City Code Section 3-1-7.

PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED 2022-2023 FISCAL YEAR CITY BUDGET

Council approves expense accounts for officials

Council members and appointed officials submit itemized expense claims for review and approval. This vote confirms reimbursement for authorized travel, meals, and other official business costs.