Budget & Finance

March 5, 2019 · Item number:Item #98 $ Total cost: $283K

City awards $282,816 lighting upgrades across Birmingham

Sherrod Construction will upgrade street and public lighting at multiple locations. Better lighting improves safety and visibility in neighborhoods citywide.

March 5, 2019 · Item number:Item #50 $ Total cost: $59K

City commits $59,404 state grant to domestic violence pretrial program

State grant funds expand access to pretrial release support for domestic violence cases in Municipal Court, helping reduce jail detention while cases proceed.

March 5, 2019 · Item number:Item #51 $ Total cost: $20K

Budget amendment: $19,801 shifted to capital fund

City reallocates $19,801 from the Mayor's Office grant match to the capital improvement fund for infrastructure or equipment projects.

March 5, 2019 · Item number:Item #79 $ Total cost: $596K

Sherrod Construction wins $595,500 contract for prefabricated buildings

City awards contract to Sherrod Construction for prefabricated building projects at multiple Birmingham locations. Contract reflects competitive bidding process selecting the lowest qualified bid.

March 5, 2019 · Item number:Item #82 $ Total cost: $406

Council approves $406 janitorial supplies payment to American Chemicals

Routine spending from the general fund to keep CrossPlex facilities clean and maintained.

March 5, 2019 · Item number:Item #86 $ Total cost: $631

Office furniture purchase: $631.40 to Groupe Lacasse

City spends $631.40 from the general fund on office furniture for the Mayor's Office. Routine vendor payment processed on consent agenda.

March 5, 2019 · Item number:Item #89 $ Total cost: $14K

City approves $14,458 parts purchase for vehicle repairs

Equipment Management Department fixes two city vehicles. Routine maintenance from general fund.

March 5, 2019 · Item number:Item #56 $ Total cost: $2K

Budget amendment: $2,500 reallocated to capital improvements

City shifts $2,500 from Mayor's Office grant match to capital improvements fund. Minor reallocation with no direct resident impact.

March 5, 2019 · Item number:Item #46 $ Total cost: $50K

Budget amendment: $50K transferred from District 3 consulting

City Council redirects $50,000 originally budgeted for District 3 consulting services. Check how your district's funds are being reallocated.

March 5, 2019 · Item number:Item #105 $ Total cost: $50K

Fire Station #14 gets $50K for repairs; #8 Kingston loses same amount

Redirects $50,000 from Fire Station #8 Kingston to repair work at Fire Station #14. Both stations serve Birmingham residents — the shift may affect maintenance timelines at the Kingston location.

March 5, 2019 · Item number:Item #92 $ Total cost: $620

Fire & Rescue: $620 hose roller purchase from NAFECO

Birmingham Fire & Rescue gets equipment needed for daily operations and emergency response.

March 5, 2019 · Item number:Item #57 $ Total cost: $10K

Library gets $10K state grant for technology services

Library receives federal Library Services and Technology Act funding to support digital access and technology programs for residents.

March 5, 2019 · Item number:Item #47 $ Total cost: $2.6M

Budget amendment: $2.6M moved to capital improvements fund

Council is redirecting $2.6 million from general operations to fund capital projects like infrastructure, buildings, and equipment. Affects how the city spends on long-term assets in fiscal year 2019.

March 5, 2019 · Item number:Item #48 $ Total cost: $1K

Transfer $1,149 from Roebuck Springs NA to General Fund

Budget adjustment reduces neighborhood allocations for Roebuck Springs NA while moving funds to the general fund. Low-dollar routine amendment.

March 5, 2019 · Item number:Item #55 $ Total cost: $7K

Budget amendment: $7,244 for equipment purchases

Council sets aside $7,244 in miscellaneous revenue reimbursements to buy equipment for Equipment Management.

March 5, 2019 · Item number:Item #53 $ Total cost: $24K

Budget amendment: $23,764 moved to economic development

City redirects $23,764 from economic incentives to non-departmental economic accounts, shifting how development funds are allocated.

March 5, 2019 · Item number:Item #54 $ Total cost: $500

Budget: $500 transferred from North Avondale NA fund

Moves $500 from a neighborhood allocation fund to the general fund. Minor routine budget adjustment.

March 5, 2019 · Item number:Item #91 $ Total cost: $3K

Mayor's Office buys office chairs from Norstar for $2,917

General fund spending on furniture for city operations. No direct impact on residents.

March 5, 2019 · Item number:Item #93 $ Total cost: $10K

Mayor's Office: $9,533 office furniture purchase from Safco

Routine spending decision for office equipment from the general fund.

March 5, 2019 · Item number:Item #95 $ Total cost: $346

City reimburses Council President Abbott $346.70 in travel expenses

Reimbursement for official travel by the City Council President to Huntsville, March 7–9, 2019. Routine expense approval.