Budget & Finance

City pays $3,597 for auto repair on three vehicles

General fund covers wreck repairs for city vehicles at Paul Pierce Auto Paint and Body. Routine maintenance spending that citizens fund through taxes.

City approves $2,734.64 electrical supplies from Graybar

Routine purchase to restock city electrical inventory. Small spending decision on consent agenda.

City approves $4,950 office furniture purchase from Jasper Seating

City buys office furniture for the Grants Administration office from Jasper Seating Company at negotiated unit prices.

City approves $2,587 office furniture purchase from Strickland Paper

Routine spending decision on office furniture for Planning and Engineering departments.

Council approves expense accounts for appointed officials

Itemized expenses from city appointees go on the record for public review. Ensures transparency on how officials spend city funds.

Council approves advanced expense account for appointed official

Allows a city-appointed official to draw advance funds from the general fund for authorized expenses, enabling faster reimbursement of work-related costs.

Council approves employee expense reimbursements

City employees receive reimbursement for work-related expenses from the general fund. This routine approval ensures staff can be paid back for travel, supplies, and other job costs.

City approves $32,081 for pursuit tire deflation devices

Police gain new non-lethal tool for stopping fleeing vehicles safely. Purchase includes equipment and officer training.

City approves reimbursement for employee business expenses

Employees get reimbursed for authorized work-related out-of-pocket costs, such as travel and supplies. This is routine payroll administration.

CONSENT ITEM 51. A Resolution approving the itemized expense accounts of city employees.

Council approves 1-year motor repair contract with B and D Electric Motor

Public Works will source electric motor repair parts and supplies through a competitive contract, ensuring equipment maintenance for city operations.

City pays $5,250 to Alabama League of Municipalities for Congressional Dinner

City funds support regional municipal networking event in Montgomery. Payment comes from general fund.

City pays $225 to National League of Cities for conference

General fund spending for professional conference membership and attendance. Routine professional development and city networking expense.

Council approves advance expense account for appointed official

This establishes a spending account for an appointed city official's expenses, paid from general funds. Citizens should know how city leadership reimburses official business costs.

CONSENT ITEM 58. A Resolution approving the advanced expense accounts of city employees.

Council approves expense accounts for appointed officials

Residents see how appointed city officials spend public money on travel, meals, and other job-related costs. This routine review ensures spending is documented and taxpayer-approved.

Approve advanced expense account for appointed official

Authorizes an appointed city official to draw from the general fund for advance expenses. Establishes accountability for public funds disbursed outside normal payment cycles.

Council approves employee advanced expense accounts

Allows city employees to draw advanced funds for work-related expenses before submitting receipts. Streamlines reimbursement process for staff while drawing from the general fund.

City pays $3,675.58 to Rich's Collision for vehicle repairs

City fleet maintenance: repairs to three municipal vehicles following wreck damage, funded from the general fund.

City approves $4,000 membership dues to Tech Birmingham

Tech Birmingham membership funds city-wide programs and resources. This routine annual payment supports continued participation in the organization's services.