Budget & Finance

City purchases $38,758.60 in truck parts from Southland International

Equipment Management Department restocks International truck parts through Sourcewell purchasing agreement. Routine vendor payment on consent agenda.

City approves $35,785 Volvo parts purchase from Cowin Equipment

Spending on vehicle maintenance and parts. Covers repairs and upkeep for city fleet vehicles under a state purchasing agreement.

City approves advanced expense reimbursements for employees

This allows city employees to be reimbursed for out-of-pocket work expenses they've already paid. Ensures staff can recover legitimate business costs without delay.

Council approves itemized expense accounts for city employees

City employees' travel, meals, and other reimbursable expenses are reviewed and approved. Transparency into how public funds are spent on employee operations.

CONSENT ITEM 55. A Resolution approving the advanced expense accounts of appointed officials.

City pays Paul Pierce Auto Paint $2,672 for vehicle repairs

Department of Equipment Management settles repair costs for two city vehicles damaged in wrecks. Routine fleet maintenance using general fund dollars.

City pays Black Market Magazine $28K for ads in special editions

City commits $28,000 to advertising in a local magazine's special editions, a routine media spending decision on the consent agenda.

CONSENT ITEM 52. A Resolution approving the itemized expense accounts of city employees.

Council approves elected officials' expense accounts

City spending on elected and appointed officials' expenses—travel, meals, office supplies, professional development—becomes public record. This approval vote ensures transparency over how taxpayers fund official operations.

Council approves employee expense reimbursements

Routine approval of city employee advanced expense accounts for reimbursement from the general fund.

Approve advance expense accounts for appointed city officials

Sets spending authority for officials' out-of-pocket expenses before reimbursement, ensuring continuity of city operations.

City approves $13,366 sole-source purchase of embroidered uniforms from Highland

City commits $13,366 in public funds to Highland Park Golf for embroidered uniform items under sole-source procurement rules.

City approves $11,000 acrylic sheeting purchase from Polymershapes

City facilities will receive acrylic sheeting supplies for maintenance and upgrades managed by Community Development.

City approves $18,984 annual dues for Alabama Big Ten Mayors Association

Annual membership in this regional mayors organization. City commits general fund dollars to participate in peer networking and advocacy on municipal policy.

Council approves $59,737 for paramedic training supplies

Fire and Rescue gets equipment needed to train new paramedics. Funded through general fund via competitive contract.

Mayor's expense account approved

City taxpayers fund the Mayor's official expenses. This vote records and approves what was spent.

City approves employee expense reimbursements

Employees get reimbursed for work-related expenses they paid out of pocket. This routine approval clears the accounts so staff can be made whole.

Council approves advanced expense accounts for city employees

City employees can request advance payments on eligible expenses from the general fund. This routine approval allows staff to cover out-of-pocket costs for authorized travel, training, or other city business without waiting for reimbursement.

City pays ATSS $16,250 for electric vehicle training

City staff will receive 5-day training on hybrid and electric vehicle technology and maintenance. Supports workforce development for fleet management and municipal operations.

City pays $10,109.75 to Alabama Fire College for paramedic training

Supports paramedic certification and continuing education for firefighters. Covers tuition, insurance, drug screening, and course materials.