Budget & Finance

Council approves city employee expense reimbursements

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

Fuel Tax Fund budget adopted for fiscal year 2023

Sets spending priorities for fuel-tax revenue earmarked for transportation and road projects. Spending plan takes effect July 1, 2022.

Land Bank Authority budget approved for fiscal year 2023

Council sets the annual spending plan for the Land Bank Authority, which acquires and repurposes blighted properties. Budget details determine how many properties can be remediated and returned to productive use in your neighborhood.

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.

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Council adopts Neighborhood Allocation Fund budget for FY 2023

This sets the spending plan for neighborhood-directed funds in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023. Specific neighborhood allocations and amounts will determine what community projects and services get funded locally.

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

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

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.

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 reimburses employee expenses

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

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.

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 awards paper products contract to Budget Janitorial Supply

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

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 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 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.

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

Mayor gets $2,500/year per neighborhood for events and supplies

Residents get neighborhood events and activities funded from public money. Mayor can spend up to $2,500 annually in each neighborhood on inflatables, rentals, and other goods and services.

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.

Council approves expense accounts for elected officials

Officials' travel, meals, and office expenses come from city funds. This vote sets the rules for how much they can spend and what gets reimbursed.