Budget & Finance

Council approves employee expense reimbursements

City employees receive reimbursement for job-related expenses from the general fund. This routine approval keeps city operations running.

Council awards $530.8K BRT signage contract to Construction Works

Construction Works, Inc. wins the lowest bid to install signage for the Birmingham Xpress Bus Rapid Transit system, a transit upgrade affecting commuters across the city.

Approves $2,078.81 expense reimbursement for COO Chaz Mitchell

City reimburses Chief Operating Officer for February expenses from the general fund.

Council approves employee expense reimbursements

City employees are reimbursed for work-related expenses from the general fund. This routine approval ensures staff can be promptly reimbursed for purchases made on city business.

City pays $100K to Altec Industries for truck parts

Funds maintenance of aerial and brush trucks used for city services and emergency response. Procured through Sourcewell contract.

City buys 2022 Chevrolet Malibu from Donohoo Chevrolet

City is purchasing a vehicle from Donohoo Chevrolet in Fort Payne, Alabama at unit prices approved by the Purchasing Agent. Citizens deserve to see routine city spending decisions, even on consent agendas.

City approves truck purchase from Long Lewis

City buys 2021 Ford F-150 pickup trucks from competitive bid. Unit prices and quantity details are on file with the purchasing office.

Budget amendment: $59,500 moved to grant-match fund

Reallocates city funding from the Mayor's Office to support grant-matching efforts, shifting $59,500 from general administrative funds to increase the city's capacity to secure outside grant revenue.

City approves $487 payment to Red River for spray nozzles

Routine equipment purchase from general fund. Affects city maintenance operations.

Council reimburses Councilor O'Quinn $1,321 for travel

Councilor O'Quinn attended an international conference October 17–22, 2021. The city pays travel expenses for official council business from the general fund.

CONSENT ITEM 65. A Resolution approving the following advanced expense accounts:

City approves $200K tire repair contract with Bridgestone

City equipment fleet gets tire maintenance through existing state contract. Routine service agreement renewal for the Equipment Management Department.

City buys diesel engine for F-450 truck from Town and Country Ford ($12,246)

City replaces engine for fleet vehicle through sole-source purchase via Sourcewell contract. Routine maintenance spending.

Council approves $35,091.52 for International truck parts via Sourcewell

City buys replacement parts and maintenance services for its International truck fleet using a cooperative purchasing program that avoids competitive bidding.

City approves $10,045 tire chain parts purchase from Sunbelt Fire

Fire trucks get replacement tire chain parts needed for winter/emergency operations. Routine vendor payment for essential equipment maintenance.

Council approves employee expense reimbursements

City pays back employees for job-related expenses from the general fund. Details of individual reimbursements are listed in the itemized accounts.

City pays $4,148.56 to Cassady and Self Glass for vehicle repairs

City fleet vehicles get windshield and glass replacements. Routine maintenance covered by general funds.

City buys $200K in auto tires from Southern Tire Mart

City fleet maintenance purchase approved without competitive bidding. Supports municipal vehicle operations.

City pays Edwards Chevrolet $469 for Impala wreck repair

City vehicle maintenance funded from general budget. Routine fleet repair expense.

City pays Interface Services $62,455 for flooring

Transportation Department purchases flooring materials through contracted vendor. Routine spending on departmental supplies.