Budget & Finance

$21M in federal COVID relief funds allocated to grants, admin costs

City commits remaining ARPA funds to competitive grants and administrative expenses. Allocation shapes which projects compete for federal money.

City approves expense accounts for municipal employees

Council reviews and authorizes reimbursement of work-related expenses claimed by city staff. Ensures accountability for how public funds are spent on employee operations.

City pays Ophelia Cox $615 for interior design and project management

Interior design and project management services completed; payment authorized from general fund.

City sets aside $50K grant for Library & Technology Automation

Grants Fund amendment formalizes $50,000 award to support library technology services and automation projects.

$4K shifted from West End Manor to Transportation

Neighborhood funding for West End Manor drops by $4,000 as city redirects the money to transportation. Affects budget for community programs in the area.

Budget transfer: $1,500 moved from Eastwood Neighborhood Association fund

Reduces neighborhood discretionary funds for Eastwood; money moves to the general fund. Affects future community projects and services in that neighborhood.

CONSENT ITEM 15. A Resolution approving the itemized expense accounts of elected and appointed officials.

City approves advanced expense reimbursement for employee

Employee receives reimbursement from city funds for out-of-pocket business expenses.

Council approves employee expense reimbursements

Routine reimbursement of city staff work-related expenses from the general fund. Item is on the consent agenda.

Budget amendment: $30K transferred from District 3 projects

$30,001 shifts from District 3 discretionary funds to city operations. Check if this affects your neighborhood's planned projects.

City approves employee expense accounts

Council votes to reimburse city staff for documented work-related expenses. Routine approval ensures employees are paid back promptly for purchases made on city business.

Budget amendment: $30,001 shifted from District 3 discretionary projects

Council redirects District 3 PIC funds originally earmarked for local projects to non-departmental operations.

City approves advanced expense reimbursement for employee

Employee receives advance on out-of-pocket work expenses from general fund.

Council approves expense accounts for elected and appointed officials

Itemized expense reimbursements for city officials come before council. Transparency shows how public funds support elected and appointed staff operations.

Council approves itemized expense accounts for appointed employees

City spending on appointed staff expenses becomes public record through this routine approval. Residents can track how public funds cover employee costs.

City budgets $10.8M federal Good Jobs Challenge grant to Mayor's Office

Federal grant funds will support job training and economic development initiatives through the Mayor's Office. The allocation reflects receipt of a competitive federal award.

Council approves employee expense reimbursements from general fund

City employees' out-of-pocket work expenses are reimbursed from the general fund. This routine approval ensures staff can recover legitimate business costs.

City adds $15K from donations to Harrison and Memorial Parks

Parks receive $15,000 in private donations for general maintenance and improvements. Harrison Park gets $5,000 and Memorial Park gets $10,000.

$3,000 reallocated from Killough Springs neighborhood fund

Neighborhood Association's funding drops by $3,000 in the 2023 budget cycle. The money is being transferred elsewhere in the city's budget.

$1,500 per year per neighborhood for meeting notifications

Neighborhoods get annual funding to send residents electronic notices about meeting dates and times, keeping community members informed.