Budget & Finance

$3,000 reallocated from Killough Springs neighborhood fund

Neighborhood Association's funding drops by $3,000 in the 2023 budget cycle. The money is being transferred elsewhere in the city's budget.

$1,500 per year per neighborhood for meeting notifications

Neighborhoods get annual funding to send residents electronic notices about meeting dates and times, keeping community members informed.

City pays Sherwin-Williams $942.24 for roof repair sealant

Routine vendor payment from general fund for building maintenance supplies acquired through competitive cooperative bid.

Mayor OK'd to hire Penny Foundation for Common Ground conflict program

City contracts with Penny Foundation to manage finances and administration for Common Ground, a conflict resolution initiative using cognitive-based methods.

City contracts with Penny Foundation to manage Common Ground conflict resolution

Penny Foundation will handle budgeting and administration of Common Ground, a cognitive-based conflict resolution initiative. The city is using a sole-source procurement method for this professional services agreement.

Council approves expense reimbursement for elected officials

Reimburses elected and appointed officials for advance expenses from general fund. Citizens see how public money funds city leadership operations.

City approves advanced expense account for employee

Employee receives advance on expenses from general fund. Amount and purpose not specified in agenda item.

City approves expense accounts for appointed employees

Routine reimbursement of work-related expenses for appointed city staff from the general fund.

City pays $1,275 to Paul Pierce Paint for vehicle 174334 repair

Department of Equipment Management repair costs are paid from public funds. This supplement covers wreck damage on a city vehicle.

CONSENT ITEM 63. A Resolution approving the itemized expense accounts of city employees.

Council approves employee expense reimbursements

City pays back employees for job-related expenses from the general fund. Details of individual reimbursements are listed in the itemized accounts.

City approves $30,500 annual membership in Alabama League of Municipalities

Renews the city's participation in a statewide municipal association that provides advocacy, training, and networking for local government officials.

City buys 20 cart tippers from Ingram Equipment for $59,200

Purchase of waste-handling equipment through competitive Sourcewell contract to support city sanitation operations.

City approves $10,605 repair to Marley Cooling Tower

City pays STC Worldwide for panel replacement on a cooling tower; part of routine building maintenance funded from the general fund.

City pays Alabama State Bar $334.75 for membership

Routine annual membership dues payment to the state bar association from city general funds.

Council approves advanced expense account for elected official

Establishes spending authority for an elected official's out-of-pocket expenses from general fund. Citizens can track who gets reimbursed and for what.

City approves employee expense accounts

Council votes to reimburse city staff for documented work-related expenses. Routine approval ensures employees are paid back promptly for purchases made on city business.

Approve employee advance expense reimbursements from general fund

City employees get reimbursed for out-of-pocket work expenses. This vote confirms those advances are legitimate and payable from city funds.

City buys 54 hand dryers from Grainger for $27,451

Hand dryer purchase for city facilities. Procured through competitive Omnia Contract #192163.

Council approves expense accounts for elected officials

Residents get transparency into how much elected and appointed officials spent on authorized expenses. This routine accountability vote ensures public funds for official business are tracked and approved openly.