Budget & Finance

Budget amendment: $11.6M for employee raises and worker's comp

City spending $11.6M of general fund reserves on 5% cost-of-living raises for employees and worker's compensation coverage. Uses one-time money rather than recurring revenue.

Council approves employee expense reimbursements

City employees receive reimbursement for authorized work-related expenses. The itemized account is public record of how taxpayer funds cover employee business costs.

Equipment Management buys three 22-ton floor jacks from Napa for $2,031

City spends $2,031 from general funds on maintenance equipment for Equipment Management.

City pays $1,575 to Jones & Bartlett Learning for AEMT exam access

Routine vendor payment for emergency medical technician (AEMT) exam platform licensing used by City Council Administration.

City pays Paul Pierce Auto $1,650 for vehicle wreck repair

Vehicle 154320's repair is funded and completed through Equipment Management. Routine maintenance expense approved on consent.

City approves $450 wreck repair payment to Quick Motors

Equipment Management repairs city vehicle #184379 after damage. Routine maintenance cost from general fund.

Council approves $2,850 to Vulcan, Inc. for sign brackets

City replenishes inventory supplies for Central Stores Warehouse to keep sign materials in stock for ongoing operations.

Council approves $50 for 7th Annual Congressional Dinner

City Council registration fee for annual networking dinner hosted by Alabama League of Municipalities.

City approves advanced expense account for employee

Reimburses or authorizes an employee to draw funds upfront for city business expenses. Ensures the worker isn't out-of-pocket for travel, supplies, or other official costs.

City pays $3,966 to Advance Stores for Equipment Management tools

Routine purchase of small tools for city equipment maintenance, funded from the general fund.

City approves $2,830 vehicle repair payment to J.W. Auto Body

General fund pays collision repair supplement for city equipment fleet vehicle. Routine maintenance expense.

Budget amendment: $2,137.50 moved to capital improvements

Reallocates travel funds from District 1 administrative budget to support capital improvement projects.

City approves $365 expense reimbursement for Deputy Director Bowser

Deputy Director of Public Information receives advanced expense account reimbursement from city general fund.

City approves employee expense reimbursements

Taxpayers fund routine reimbursements for city staff work expenses. Itemized accounting ensures public money is tracked.

CONSENT ITEM 46. A Resolution approving the advanced expense accounts of a city employee.

Council President Alexander: $1,320.38 expense reimbursement approved

Council President Wardine Alexander receives reimbursement for $1,320.38 in expenses from May 10–13, 2022.

Council approves $3,009 travel reimbursement for Public Information Officer

Public Information Office staff travel to Washington, DC for official city business. This approves reimbursement of expenses from March 13–16, 2022.

Council President reimbursed $1,320 for May expenses

City pays back Wardine Alexander, Council President, for official travel and expenses from May 10–13, 2022.

City sets aside $144K for NCAA track championship at Crossplex

Grant match funding enables Crossplex to host Division II track and field championships, bringing events and potential economic activity to the city.

City pays J W Auto Body $5,272.65 for vehicle 184338 repair

City spends $5,272.65 from the general fund to repair a municipal vehicle damaged in a wreck.