Budget & Finance

Council awards $261,651 playground equipment contract to Sherrod Construction

City playgrounds across Birmingham will get new equipment and furnishings, improving recreation spaces for kids and families.

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.

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.

City awards $240,750 to Sherrod Construction for court improvements

Birmingham residents will get improved tennis and basketball courts at multiple city parks. Project funded through capital improvement budget.

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.

City approves $1,523 payment to Indoff Inc. for office chairs

Mayor's Office purchasing office chairs from vendor Indoff Inc. using general fund dollars.

Fire & Rescue: $620 hose roller purchase from NAFECO

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

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.

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.

CONSENT ITEM 21. WITHDRAWN A Resolution authorizing an appropriation, pursuant to §11-40-1 and §11-47-19, Code of Alabama 1975, in the sum of $8,000.00, to The Center for Negro League Baseball Research, in order to provide consultant services for the Ne

Council approves $7,017 office furniture purchase from Fairfield Chair

City commits general fund dollars to furnish the Mayor's Office with chairs and related office furniture through a competitive bid process.

Approve $3,471 travel reimbursement for Chief of Operations

City pays Chief of Operations Kevin Moore for March 2019 travel to Columbus, OH. Routine expense reimbursement from public funds.

Council awards $429K elevator repair contract to Battle Miller

City commits $429,000 to fix elevators in municipal buildings, keeping public facilities accessible and safe.

ITEM 28. WITHDRAWN A Resolution requesting a mid-year FY 2018-2019 operating budget overview. (Submitted and Recommended by the Councilor Parker)

CONSENT ITEM 49. A Resolution approving the following Advanced Expense Account:

Advanced Expense Account approved from general fund

Council approves an advance account allowing the Mayor to spend general fund money before formal reimbursement, streamlining city operations but requiring transparent tracking of how advance funds are used.

Council reimburses Councilor Alexander $1,222 for DC travel

Councilor Alexander attended a meeting in Washington, DC on February 13–14, 2019. The city is reimbursing her travel expenses from the general fund.

Council awards $77,798 sealcoating contract to Southeastern Sealcoating

City commits $77,798 for street or pavement sealcoating work. This routine maintenance contract preserves road conditions and extends pavement life.

City boosts travel allowance for Councilman Hoyt DC trip

Council member Steven Hoyt gets increased travel expense reimbursement for Washington, DC business. Item amends prior 2019 authorization.

Council approves expense account allocations

Authorizes spending from the general fund for city operations and departmental expenses. Residents should know how discretionary budgets are being allocated across departments.