Budget amendment: $61,999 reallocated from District 3
District 3 discretionary and instruction funds are being redirected mid-fiscal year. The amendment affects how education and training dollars are spent in your district.
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Budget & Finance
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Budget & Finance items
Mayor's assistant reimbursed $1,996.52 in expenses
Approval of spending from the city's general fund for employee reimbursement in the Mayor's Office.
Budget amendment: $500K shifted from Transportation to reserves
City is moving $500,000 from transportation grants to general reserves for FY2022. This reduces available funding for transportation projects.
Forest Park/South Avondale gets $7,500 budget reallocation
Neighborhood Association funds shift within city allocation; money stays in Forest Park/South Avondale community programs.
Budget amendment: $1,767.50 reallocated within general fund
A routine internal budget transfer shifts $1,767.50 from District 2 printing and publishing to non-departmental operations for fiscal year 2022. These adjustments keep spending aligned with actual needs.
City pays Amazon $109.95 for white noise machines
Human Resources Department purchase of sound machines. Routine vendor payment from general fund.
Budget amendment: $795,500 shifted from tech to discretionary spending
City is moving $795,500 away from technology maintenance to Non-Departmental spending. The reason for the shift isn't specified; residents should track whether this reduces IT maintenance capacity or funds an undisclosed priority.
City buys AED cabinets from One Beat CPR for $5,130
Purchase of alarmed automated external defibrillator (AED) cabinets with wall signage to improve emergency response capacity at city facilities or public locations.
Approve advanced expense reimbursements for city staff
City employees get reimbursed for out-of-pocket work expenses. This vote ensures their advance accounts are settled.
Council pays McGriff Tire $10,009 for vehicle maintenance
City equipment fleet receives routine tire and service work. Payment covers outstanding invoices for the Department of Equipment Management.
Budget amendment: $11.6M for employee raises and worker's comp
City spending $11.6M of general fund reserves on 5% cost-of-living raises for employees and worker's compensation coverage. Uses one-time money rather than recurring revenue.
Council approves $50 for 7th Annual Congressional Dinner
City Council registration fee for annual networking dinner hosted by Alabama League of Municipalities.
Budget amendment: $2,137.50 moved to capital improvements
Reallocates travel funds from District 1 administrative budget to support capital improvement projects.
City pays $1,575 to Jones & Bartlett Learning for AEMT exam access
Routine vendor payment for emergency medical technician (AEMT) exam platform licensing used by City Council Administration.
Council approves $2,850 to Vulcan, Inc. for sign brackets
City replenishes inventory supplies for Central Stores Warehouse to keep sign materials in stock for ongoing operations.
City approves $2,830 vehicle repair payment to J.W. Auto Body
General fund pays collision repair supplement for city equipment fleet vehicle. Routine maintenance expense.
City approves advanced expense account for employee
Reimburses or authorizes an employee to draw funds upfront for city business expenses. Ensures the worker isn't out-of-pocket for travel, supplies, or other official costs.
Council approves employee expense reimbursements
City employees receive reimbursement for authorized work-related expenses. The itemized account is public record of how taxpayer funds cover employee business costs.
City pays $3,966 to Advance Stores for Equipment Management tools
Routine purchase of small tools for city equipment maintenance, funded from the general fund.
City approves $365 expense reimbursement for Deputy Director Bowser
Deputy Director of Public Information receives advanced expense account reimbursement from city general fund.