Budget & Finance

Budget amendment: $49,244 from Mayor's Office to capital improvements

City reallocates nearly $50K in unspent grant-match funds to Capital Improvement Fund 102, likely freeing up Mayor's Office budget for other priorities.

Public Works buys $10,746 drain cleaning machine from Noland

City spends $10,746 in general funds for equipment to maintain Birmingham's storm drains and sewer lines. Sole-source purchase from local vendor.

AmeriCorps VISTA grant funds set aside for Mayor's Office

City dedicates $455K in federal grant funds to support AmeriCorps VISTA volunteers serving in the Mayor's Office, expanding community service capacity.

City reimburses Deputy Chief Mitchell $4,657 for China trip

City funds travel expenses for Mayor's Office deputy chief who attended official business in Chengdu, China in August 2019.

Council approves $240 auto repair payment to Quick Motors

City vehicle 938381 gets wreck repair covered from the general fund. Routine equipment maintenance expense.

City pays $6,610 to State Industrial Products for car wash supplies

General fund spending on Central Stores inventory replenishment via sole-source purchase.

Council approves employee expense reimbursements

City employees receive reimbursement for work-related expenses. This routine approval ensures staff are paid back promptly for authorized costs.

Council approves employee expense reimbursements

City employees are reimbursed for work-related expenses from the general fund. This routine approval ensures staff can be promptly reimbursed for purchases made on city business.

CONSENT ITEM 37. A Resolution approving the advanced expense accounts of city employees.

City approves employee expense reimbursements

Council reviews and reimburses documented work-related expenses for city staff. Transparency on employee spending helps residents understand how public funds are used.

City sets aside $250K for River North Transit (FY2020 match)

Council commits $250,000 in matching funds for River North Transit, likely enabling a larger federal or grant-funded project to move forward. This is the city's required local match.

Capital fund budget amended: $134K shifted between fire projects

City moves construction funds between fire training and station repairs. No impact on tax rates or service levels, but shows how capital dollars are reallocated mid-year.

Approval of city employee advanced expense accounts

Reimburses city employees for out-of-pocket expenses incurred while conducting city business. Affects payroll and budget allocation.

Advanced Expense Account approved for Brandon Johnson

Approves spending authority for Brandon Johnson, Director of Peace and Policy in the Mayor's Office, to manage advance expenses from the general fund.

$5,000 grant to Roebuck Springs neighborhood association

Neighborhood association receives $5,000 from county community service fund to support local programs and initiatives.

Council approves advanced expense accounts for city employees

Allows city employees to draw funds in advance for approved work-related expenses. This is a routine reimbursement process that helps staff manage cash flow while conducting city business.

City renews air pollution permits for $455.16

Birmingham renews air quality permits required by county law. This routine annual cost keeps the city compliant with environmental regulations across multiple public facilities.

Council approves $2,250 expense reimbursement for Councilor Hoyt

Councilor Hoyt reimbursed for travel expenses (Washington, D.C., Sept. 10–14, 2019). Routine expense approval from general fund.

City spends $4M on Ramsay McCormack redevelopment

The city commits $4 million in general fund dollars to Ramsay McCormack redevelopment, a major neighborhood investment from the city budget.

Council approves employee expense reimbursements

City employees receive approved reimbursement for work-related expenses. This ensures transparent accounting of public funds spent on employee business costs.