Budget & Finance

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.

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.

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 $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.

City Council adopts general fund budget for FY2020

Sets spending priorities and tax revenue allocation for the entire city government in the fiscal year ahead, affecting service levels, public safety funding, and infrastructure investment citywide.

Council adopts General Bond Debt Reserve Fund budget for 2020

This budget sets aside reserves to cover future bond debt payments, protecting the city's credit rating and ensuring public projects stay funded. Affects all residents through city services and project schedules.

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.

CONSENT ITEM 19. A Resolution determining that District #1 budget conversation, presentations, and exhibits which will take place on or around July 23-29, 2019 for the general public at the East Pinson Valley Recreational Center serves a public purpose, a

Council approves employee expense reimbursements

City employees receive reimbursement for approved business expenses from the general fund.

Approve employee expense reimbursements

City processes routine reimbursements for employee travel, meals, and work-related expenses from the general fund.

Council approves $2,878 expense reimbursement to Councilor Hilliard

Reimbursement for Councilor Hilliard's July 2019 travel expenses to Indianapolis. Public spending on elected officials' travel is a matter of transparency.

City approves $914.59 travel reimbursement for Committee Assistant

Routine reimbursement to city employee Tevin Jones for travel expenses to a congressional conference in Maryland, June 2019.

City pays $15,878 for landfill operating permits

Renewal permits allow the city to continue operating the New Georgia and Eastern Landfills, which collect and manage waste from Birmingham households and businesses.

City approves employee advance expense reimbursements

Reimburses city staff for work-related expenses they paid out-of-pocket. Routine payroll processing.

Council approves advanced expense reimbursement for city employees

This allows employees to claim reimbursement for out-of-pocket work expenses before submitting receipts. Speeds up reimbursement process for staff while protecting the city's general fund through audit controls.

City authorizes $30K auto parts purchase from Pep Boys

General fund commits $30,000 to buy automotive parts for city equipment through a no-bid Sourcewell contract with Pep Boys.

City pays $35K for automotive parts via Grainger

Department of Equipment purchases miscellaneous automotive parts through a competitive Sourcewell contract. Routine vendor payment from general fund.

City pays Rich's Collision $280.59 for vehicle repair

Routine vehicle maintenance for city fleet. No direct resident impact.

City approves $100K automotive parts payment to Adamson Ford

General fund spending on vehicle maintenance through an existing cooperative purchasing agreement. Equipment Management Department replenishes parts inventory.