Budget & Finance

City pays Quick Motors $4,361 for vehicle repairs

Department of Equipment Management approves repair claim for city vehicle 184316. Routine wreck repair covered by general fund.

City approves $1,556 travel expense for LGBTQ Liaison

Mayor's office reimburses LGBTQ Liaison Josh Coleman for January conference travel to Dallas. Public funds go to professional development and community representation.

City sets aside $20K state grant for financial empowerment programs

Birmingham receives $20,000 from the CFE grant to expand financial literacy and economic opportunity for residents through the Cities for Financial Empowerment initiative.

Council shifts $20K to Parks and Recreation

$20,000 moved from District 7 discretionary funds to Parks and Recreation for fiscal year 2020. Affects Council's ability to fund neighborhood projects in District 7.

Council approves $3,089 for fire safety clothing supplies

Replenishes Central Stores Warehouse inventory of protective gear for fire department and emergency responders.

Budget amendment: $9,000 to Donations Fund (FY 2020)

City redirects $9,000 to the Donations Fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020. The recipient and specific purpose are not detailed in the available text.

Council sets aside $180,500 for Crossplex track championship

City commits general fund money to support NCAA Division II track and field championship hosted by Crossplex. Spending supports local sports events and venue operations.

City funds SAMHSA Adult Drug Court expansion Year 2 with $400K federal grant

Funds treatment and supervision for adults with substance-abuse charges instead of incarceration, supporting recovery pathways and reducing jail costs. Year 2 expansion builds on initial pilot outcomes.

City sets aside $1,000 for donation fund

Budget amendment to the donation fund for fiscal year 2020. This is a routine spending decision on the consent agenda.

$15,000 added to Donation Fund for fiscal 2020

Budget amendment increases available funds in the city's Donation Fund by $15,000 for the 2020 fiscal year.

City approves employee advance expense reimbursements

Reimburses city employees for out-of-pocket work expenses they have paid upfront. Ensures staff can recover costs for approved travel, supplies, and other job-related outlays.

City approves $398.80 travel reimbursement for administrative analyst

Michelle Inman from the Mayor's Office receives reimbursement for work-related travel to Atlanta on February 5–6, 2020.

Donation fund gets $4,000 allocation (incomplete title)

City is setting aside $4,000 from the donation fund for an unnamed recipient. The item title cuts off mid-sentence, making it impossible to identify who receives the money or what it funds.

City buys $3,500 in spirits for Boutwell Auditorium events

General fund spending on alcohol inventory for municipal event hosting. Routine operational purchase processed on consent agenda.

City approves employee expense account reimbursements

Reimburses city staff for out-of-pocket work expenses. Ensures employees aren't left waiting for reimbursement of necessary job-related costs.

CONSENT ITEM 27. A Resolution approving the itemized expense accounts of city employees.

Council reimburses Pro-Tem Alexander $1,718 for travel expenses

Routine reimbursement to Council Pro-Tem for official travel to Washington, D.C. in April. Paid from general operating funds.

City pays $435 for Arlington House grease permit renewal

Arlington Historical House renews its grease control permit to maintain health and safety compliance for food service operations.

Council approves $165 travel reimbursement for Deputy Commissioner Moore

Public official's travel expense to Auburn, Alabama for work-related attendance (December 4-6, 2019). Routine spending from general fund.

City pays $1,366 to Tucker Paint & Body for vehicle repair

General fund spends $1,366 to repair city vehicle #174309 through sole-source contract with local repair shop.