Budget & Finance

Set aside $2,500/neighborhood/year for community events

Each neighborhood gets a small annual budget for local activities like inflatable rentals and other community goods and services.

Fair Trial Tax Fund budget approved for fiscal 2020

Sets spending limits for the Fair Trial Tax Fund, which supports legal representation and court costs for low-income defendants, affecting access to justice in Birmingham.

Corrections Fund budget approved for FY 2020

Sets spending plan for jail and detention operations. Allocates resources for inmate care, custody staff, and facility maintenance through June 30, 2020.

Fuel Tax Fund budget adopted for fiscal year 2020

Sets spending plan for fuel-tax revenue dedicated to transportation. Determines what road and transit projects get funded over the next fiscal year.

City pays $100K to O'Reilly Auto Parts for vehicle parts

City fleet maintenance spending on routine automotive parts, procured under state master agreement.

Council awards $61,885 to Sherrod Construction for Norwood Park pool and playgro

Norwood Park's pool building and playground will get renovated. This competitive bid was the lowest cost option.

ITEM 18. A Resolution confirming the previous Capital appropriations.

City awards $468K construction contract for Wylam Park pavilion

Coston General Contractors wins competitive bid to build new concession pavilions at Wylam Park, improving amenities for park visitors and community events.

Land Bank Authority budget approved for fiscal year 2020

City commits general funds to the Land Bank Authority to acquire and rehabilitate blighted properties, helping remove abandoned buildings from neighborhoods and stabilize communities.

Federal CDBG budget set for fiscal year ending June 2020

City Council adopts the annual spending plan for federal Community Development Block Grant funds, which support affordable housing, infrastructure, and community services in low- to moderate-income neighborhoods.

Council adopts Fuel Tax Fund budget for fiscal year 2020

This new fund will direct fuel-tax revenue toward city operations and capital projects. Details on how much will be collected and spent are not provided in this summary.

Council awards $219K reroofing contract to Johns and Kirksey

City commits $219,000 to repair roof systems at Legion Field's mechanical shops. Part of ongoing facility maintenance to keep the sports venue operational.

Council adopts $0 general fund budget for fiscal year 2020

This vote sets the city's spending plan and revenue expectations for July 2019–June 2020. The $0 figure likely reflects a placeholder or summary headline; the full budget document details how tax dollars are allocated across departments and services.

Council awards $1.44M to Taylor+Miree for Central Library stair rebuild

Central Library's monumental staircase gets rebuilt after competitive bidding. Project is the lowest approved bid at $1.44 million.

Council awards $72,162 ADA renovation contract to Coston General

City selected lowest bidder to bring Peace and Policy office into ADA compliance, ensuring accessible services for residents with disabilities.

Line of credit budget adopted for fiscal year 2020

City establishes borrowing authority for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020. This sets the framework for the city's short-term financing needs and cash flow management.

City pays Bridgestone Americas $56,464 for equipment tires

General fund pays outstanding tire invoices for city equipment maintenance and fleet upkeep.

Council approves employee expense reimbursements

City employees receive reimbursement for work-related expenses from the general fund.

Council adopts Alabama Trust Fund budget for fiscal year 2020

City budgets resources from the Alabama Trust Fund for the year ending June 30, 2020. Sets spending authority for trust fund–derived revenue.

Council approves $150K auto-parts payment to NAPA

City spends $150,000 on automotive parts via existing state contract with NAPA. Standard vendor payment on consent agenda.