Budget & Finance

City purchases $38,758.60 in truck parts from Southland International

Equipment Management Department restocks International truck parts through Sourcewell purchasing agreement. Routine vendor payment on consent agenda.

Council approves expense accounts for appointed officials

City officials' travel, meals, and professional development costs are authorized for reimbursement from the general fund. Residents can see what positions claimed expenses and in what amounts.

Budget amendment: $29,166 shift to Fund 031

District 9 discretionary projects lose $29,166 in funding as the city redirects money to another account. The destination fund's purpose is unclear from the truncated item description.

Council approves $60K parts contract with W. W. Williams Co.

City spends $60,000 on equipment parts and labor from W. W. Williams Co. under a competitive bid framework, supporting the Equipment Management Department's operations.

Fire & Rescue: sole-source medical supplies contract with Teleflex, 1 year

City commits to buying medical supplies from Teleflex at pre-negotiated unit prices for Birmingham Fire and Rescue operations over the next 12 months.

City approves $18,984 annual dues for Alabama Big Ten Mayors Association

Annual membership in this regional mayors organization. City commits general fund dollars to participate in peer networking and advocacy on municipal policy.

CONSENT ITEM 52. A Resolution approving the itemized expense accounts of city employees.

Council approves elected officials' expense accounts

City spending on elected and appointed officials' expenses—travel, meals, office supplies, professional development—becomes public record. This approval vote ensures transparency over how taxpayers fund official operations.

Council approves employee expense reimbursements

Routine approval of city employee advanced expense accounts for reimbursement from the general fund.

Approve advance expense accounts for appointed city officials

Sets spending authority for officials' out-of-pocket expenses before reimbursement, ensuring continuity of city operations.

City pays Black Market Magazine $28K for ads in special editions

City commits $28,000 to advertising in a local magazine's special editions, a routine media spending decision on the consent agenda.

City approves $13,366 sole-source purchase of embroidered uniforms from Highland

City commits $13,366 in public funds to Highland Park Golf for embroidered uniform items under sole-source procurement rules.

City approves $11,000 acrylic sheeting purchase from Polymershapes

City facilities will receive acrylic sheeting supplies for maintenance and upgrades managed by Community Development.

Council approves $59,737 for paramedic training supplies

Fire and Rescue gets equipment needed to train new paramedics. Funded through general fund via competitive contract.

Mayor's expense account approved

City taxpayers fund the Mayor's official expenses. This vote records and approves what was spent.

City approves employee expense reimbursements

Employees get reimbursed for work-related expenses they paid out of pocket. This routine approval clears the accounts so staff can be made whole.

Council approves advanced expense accounts for city employees

City employees can request advance payments on eligible expenses from the general fund. This routine approval allows staff to cover out-of-pocket costs for authorized travel, training, or other city business without waiting for reimbursement.

City pays ATSS $16,250 for electric vehicle training

City staff will receive 5-day training on hybrid and electric vehicle technology and maintenance. Supports workforce development for fleet management and municipal operations.

City pays $10,109.75 to Alabama Fire College for paramedic training

Supports paramedic certification and continuing education for firefighters. Covers tuition, insurance, drug screening, and course materials.

Mayor's expense account approved

City taxpayers fund the Mayor's official expenses. This vote records and approves what was spent.