Budget & Finance

Council to approve $41,665 payment for digital library access

If approved, the Birmingham Public Library would gain advance access to digital resources from Midwest Tape, LLC, expanding digital collections for residents.

CONSENT ITEM 4. WITHDRAWN An Ordinance to "FURTHER AMEND THE GENERAL FUND BUDGET" for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, by transferring $300,000.00 from Finance, Grants Match, and appropriating $300,000.00 to Non-Departmental, Transfer to Fund 036 Gran

City pays $7,654 to Hon Company for office furniture

Routine furniture purchase for city operations.

Budget amendment: $8,113 shifted to neighborhood allocation fund

Redirects professional-services funding from District 1 to support neighborhood-level spending priorities. This reallocation affects how District 1 budgets for external consultants and services.

City approves employee expense reimbursements

Taxpayer funds cover work-related travel, meals, and supplies for city staff. This routine itemized approval ensures accountability for how public money is spent on employee operations.

Approve expense reimbursements for city employees

City employees receive reimbursement for work-related expenses they paid out of pocket.

Budget: City gets $250K state grant for City Walk maintenance

City receives $250,000 in state grant funds (ADECA) designated for City Walk maintenance improvements.

Council approves $1,266 furniture purchase from Staples

General fund spending on office chairs for the Department of Equi. Routine vendor payment on competitive bid.

City pays Piedmont Door Solutions $21,289 for Public Works building repairs

Maintenance work keeps the Public Works facility operational and ensures city maintenance crews can serve residents effectively.

Library buys $21,042 in e-books and supplies from ProQuest

Birmingham Public Library expands its digital collection with e-books and reference materials. Purchase comes from the general fund.

Park camera monitoring extended with We R Smart for $35,280

City renews video surveillance contracts across multiple parks to enhance safety and monitor activity. Residents using city parks will have increased camera coverage for security and incident documentation.

Budget amendment: $1K moved from District 4 printing to departmental use

Council is reallocating $1,000 from Councilor professional fees printing budget to cover unspecified departmental needs. Small dollar amount but part of routine fiscal management.

City buys 14 chairs from Strickland Paper for $3,425

Routine office furniture purchase from local vendor. No direct impact on residents, but shows city spending on general operations.

Thompson Tractor: 1-year heavy equipment rental for Department of Equipment Mana

City commits to a one-year sole-source contract for trailers and heavy equipment rental through Thompson Tractor Company. This is a routine operational expense for equipment needs.

City pays $15,088 to Huffstutler Paint for vehicle wreck repairs

City fleet vehicles damaged in accidents; repairs include a 2018 Ford Taurus and a 2024 Ford model.

Council approves advance expense accounts for appointed officials

Sets up reimbursement accounts for city-appointed officials' work expenses from the general fund.

City approves $18,215 parts purchase from Refuse Supply

Equipment Management commits general-fund dollars to Heil parts inventory through a Sourcewell competitive contract.

Council approves employee expense reimbursements

Employees receive reimbursement for work-related expenses. This consent-agenda vote confirms the itemized claims are accurate before payment.

Approve advanced expense accounts for city employees

City reimburses employees for work-related expenses they've paid out of pocket. This is routine payroll and expense management.

1-year heavy equipment rental contract with Thompson Tractor

City commits to rent/purchase trailers and heavy equipment from Thompson Tractor for Department of Equipment Management operations over one year.