Budget & Finance

Council approves employee expense accounts

City employees submit itemized expense claims for reimbursement from the general fund. This routine approval ensures travel, meal, and other work-related costs are processed.

ITEM 1. AFTER TABLE [HEARING DATE CHANGED TO MAY 30, 2019]A Resolution setting a public hearing on Thursday, June 6, 2019 at 5:30 o'clock p.m. in the Council Chambers on the Mayor's proposed budgets. (Submitted by Council President Abbott, Chairperso

City pays Freedom Litigation Support $571 for legal process services

Routine vendor payment from the city attorney's office for court filing and service of legal documents.

Mayor presents $2.1B general fund budget for FY 2019–2020

This is the city's total spending plan for the coming fiscal year, setting funding levels for police, fire, schools, parks, and other core services you rely on daily. Council will debate and vote on it in coming weeks.

City urges state to require local consent for scooter/bike share systems

Senate Bill 312 would let cities and counties control whether shared scooters and bikes operate in their neighborhoods. Without this law, companies can launch services without local approval.

Council approves $2,584 fire equipment repair payment to NAFECO

Routine maintenance of fire department equipment ensures emergency response readiness. This no-bid payment to North American Fire Equipment Company covers repairs and parts for firefighting gear.

City buys 55-ton lowboy trailer from National Feet Group for $59,000

City purchases equipment to support operations. This $59,000 spending from the general fund goes toward a heavy-duty trailer for public works or fleet use.

Council approves $1,026 purchase of conference chairs from Norstar Office Produc

Routine procurement for office furniture serving the Planning and Engineering departments.

Chief Administrator's travel reimbursement approved, $335.50

City approves reimbursement to Kevin Owens, Chief Administrator, for a May 2019 trip to Atlanta. This is routine expense approval on consent agenda.

City pays $1,297 to Quick Motors for vehicle repair

Equipment Management Department repair claim approved for city fleet maintenance.

Council approves $73,194 seating purchase from Irwin Seating

City spending $73,194 on seating and installation for an unspecified municipal space.

Council approves $516 wreck repair payment to Quick Motors

City pays for damage repair to Equipment Management vehicle from general fund.

City executes agreement with U.S. Green Building Council for 2019 award

Birmingham accepted recognition or funding from the U.S. Green Building Council's 2019 program. This signals the city's commitment to sustainable building standards and may unlock grants or recognition for green projects.

City approves $2,592 wreck repair payment to Rich's Collision

Routine vendor payment for vehicle maintenance. City fleet repair approved via consent agenda.

City pays Paul Pierce Auto Paint $1,181.80 for vehicle repair

Equipment Management Department supplement to fix city vehicle 184345 from wreck damage. Routine maintenance spending on general fund.

Budget amendment: $1,600 transferred within District 2 discretionary funds

Council redirects $1,600 from District 2 discretionary project funds. These small reallocations reflect how neighborhood dollars are managed; the destination ("Non Departmental Transfer") is unclear from the public record.

City pays JW Auto Body $1,341 for vehicle 094531 repair

Equipment Management repairs city fleet vehicle through general funds.

Council approves $30,959 for Boutwell stage floor replacement

Boutwell Auditorium's stage floor will be replaced with new materials and services. This upgrade maintains the venue's functionality for city events and performances.

City approves advanced expense reimbursements for employees

City employees receive reimbursement for work-related expenses paid out of pocket. This routine approval affects payroll and employee benefits funded from the general budget.

Council approves employee expense accounts from general fund

City employees' itemized expenses are reimbursed from public funds. This consent-agenda approval ensures transparent accounting of staff spending and lets residents know how general-fund dollars support city operations.