Budget & Finance

January 17, 2023 · Item number:Item #48 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves employee expense reimbursement accounts

Sets the policy for how city employees are reimbursed for work-related costs like travel and supplies. Affects payroll and operational budgets.

January 17, 2023 · Item number:Item #61 $ Total cost: undisclosed

City approves employee expense reimbursement

Confirms public funds reimbursed a city employee for work-related expenses.

January 17, 2023 · Item number:Item #46 $ Total cost: $375

City pays $375 for Alabama League of Municipalities annual membership

Annual membership dues support the city's participation in the League, which provides advocacy and resources for municipal governance.

January 10, 2023 · Item number:Item #2025-1049 $ Total cost: undisclosed

City approves payment to Ludgood Masonry, Inc.

General fund dollars go to masonry services. The specific dollar amount and project location are not disclosed in the agenda materials available.

January 10, 2023 · Item number:Item #2025-1059 $ Total cost: undisclosed

City determines Building Kingz Foundation serves public purpose

This vote clears the way for the city to make a payment to Building Kingz Foundation from general funds. The specific dollar amount will be set in a separate vote.

January 10, 2023 · Item number:Item #2025-1060 $ Total cost: undisclosed

City funds payment to Ben C. Rain High School

The city is spending general fund money on this public school. The specific purpose and amount are missing from the docket record, making it unclear how this affects student programs or city finances.

January 10, 2023 · Item number:Item #2025-1021 $ Total cost: $65K

MPD gets new Chevrolet Tahoe from Donohoo for $64,550

Mobile Police Department is buying a new patrol vehicle using general fund dollars. The no-bid purchase is routine fleet replacement.

January 10, 2023 · Item number:Item #2025-1061 $ Total cost: undisclosed

FY25 General Fund and Capital Budgets amended

Budget amendments shift how city tax dollars are spent across operations and capital projects. Details on specific spending changes and amounts are not provided in this summary.

January 10, 2023 · Item number:Item #2025-1050 $ Total cost: $121K

City buys 4 Ford F150 trucks for parks dept., $121,365

Parks and Recreation Department gets new vehicles for maintenance and operations. Purchase is no-bid, using general fund money.

January 10, 2023 · Item number:Item #2025-1022 $ Total cost: $181K

City buys 7 Ford Bronco Sport SUVs for police and code enforcement

Municipal Enforcement and Parks & Recreation will get new vehicles for patrols and service calls. Purchase totals $181,449 from competitive bid.

January 10, 2023 · Item number:Item #2025-1045 $ Total cost: undisclosed

City funds Franklin Primary Health Center with appropriation

City commits public funds to Franklin Primary Health Center for health services. Dollar amount was not disclosed in agenda materials.

January 10, 2023 · Item number:Item #2025-1051 $ Total cost: $86K

City purchases Chevrolet vans for Motor Pool fleet; $86,424.90

City commits $86,424.90 in general funds to replace or expand Motor Pool passenger vehicles used for municipal operations.

January 10, 2023 · Item number:Item #2025-1023 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves flooring replacement at Western Administrative Complex

City commits funds to replace flooring at a major administrative building, improving conditions for staff and visitors.

January 10, 2023 · Item number:Item #2025-1007 $ Total cost: $1.0M

$1M allocated for Gulf Coast Exploreum repairs

Public funding supports maintenance of the Gulf Coast Exploreum, a regional cultural attraction. Work includes miscellaneous repairs to preserve the facility.

January 10, 2023 · Item number:Item #18 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves official expense reimbursement from general fund

Appointed city officials' expense accounts are public spending decisions. This approval confirms what was spent and from which fund, letting residents see how public money covers official duties.

January 10, 2023 · Item number:Item #12 $ Total cost: $150K

Council awards $150K painting contract to Sherrod Construction

City committing $150,383 to repair and paint Arlington House, a historic property at 331 Cotton Avenue SW.

January 10, 2023 · Item number:Item #19 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves advanced expense accounts for appointed officials

Appointed officials can now use pre-authorized expense accounts to cover business costs without waiting for reimbursement. Speeds up city operations and clarifies who can spend from public funds.

January 10, 2023 · Item number:Item #16 $ Total cost: $32K

City pays National Office Furniture $31,942 for office furniture

Routine city spending on office equipment. Amount and vendor made public as part of consent-agenda transparency.

January 3, 2023 · Item number:Item #2025-1412 $ Total cost: undisclosed

City approves payment to Nspire U from general fund

Public money goes to Nspire U for services deemed in the public interest. Dollar amount not disclosed in agenda.

January 3, 2023 · Item number:Item #2025-1385 $ Total cost: $131K

City buys 3 Ford pickups and 1 Explorer from Stivers Ford Lincoln for $131,065

City spending $131K on four vehicles for Build Mobile operations. Purchase outcome is public spending accountability.