Budget & Finance

October 2, 2018 · Item number:Item #49 $ Total cost: $913K

City awards $912,928 reroofing contract to Johns and Kirksey

Birmingham City Jail gets roof replacement through competitive bid. Project improves building safety and prevents weather damage to inmate housing.

October 2, 2018 · Item number:Item #16 $ Total cost: $717

Budget transfer: $717 returns to General Fund from Tuxedo Association

Tuxedo Neighborhood Association fund balance reduced by $717, which transfers back to the city's general fund for the 2019 fiscal year.

October 2, 2018 · Item number:Item #37 $ Total cost: $515

City approves $515 travel expense reimbursement for Innovation director

Josh Carpenter, Director of Innovation and Economic Opportunity, is reimbursed for travel to Cleveland, Ohio on October 24-25. This reflects the city's spending on economic development work.

October 2, 2018 · Item number:Item #20 $ Total cost: $500

City funds Central Pratt Red Ribbon Day event ($500)

City set aside $500 to support the Central Pratt Neighborhood Association's October 2018 Red Ribbon Day community event.

October 2, 2018 · Item number:Item #22 $ Total cost: $86

City funds Jones Valley Neighborhood Association $86.29 annual plan renewal

Council approved a small payment to support the neighborhood association's annual operations in Jones Valley.

October 2, 2018 · Item number:Item #25 $ Total cost: $200

Council spends $200 on phone charger station for Titusville Library

Titusville Library adds device-charging amenity for patrons. Small infrastructure improvement to a public facility.

October 2, 2018 · Item number:Item #31 $ Total cost: $92K

City approves $92,250 for vehicle parts from Adamson Ford

Routine purchase of automotive parts for the city's fleet maintenance through a competitive contract. No direct impact on resident services or costs.

October 2, 2018 · Item number:Item #19 $ Total cost: $1K

City funds Central Pratt Holiday Celebration: $1,000

Central Pratt Neighborhood Association receives $1,000 from the general fund to host a community holiday celebration on December 3, 2018.

October 2, 2018 · Item number:Item #13 $ Total cost: $50K

$50K shifted from bridge to tunnel repair in capital budget

City redirects maintenance funds to prioritize tunnel repair over bridge work in fiscal 2019. Capital spending decisions like this shape which infrastructure gets fixed first.

October 2, 2018 · Item number:Item #27 $ Total cost: $679

Council funds $679.70 for NUSA national board meeting travel

City sets aside funds for staff attendance at national urban sustainability association meetings in Palm Springs.

October 2, 2018 · Item number:Item #40 $ Total cost: undisclosed

City approves advanced expense reimbursements for employees

Employees get reimbursed for out-of-pocket work expenses they've already paid. Routine payroll item.

October 2, 2018 · Item number:Item #34 $ Total cost: $921

City approves $921 office furniture purchase from COE Distributing

Human Resources Department receives new office furniture through general fund spending. Routine vendor payment on consent agenda.

October 2, 2018 · Item number:Item #24 $ Total cost: $500

City funds Sandusky Red Ribbon Day event, $500

The city is spending $500 in general funds to support the Sandusky Neighborhood Association's Red Ribbon Day celebration on October 20, 2018.

October 2, 2018 · Item number:Item #21 $ Total cost: $500

City allocates $500 to Birmingham Public Library for Powderly community programs

Powderly Library receives funding for community engagement activities. Small appropriation approved as routine consent-calendar spending.

October 2, 2018 · Item number:Item #17 $ Total cost: $212K

Settlement: City receives $212K from Merchants National Bonding

City collects $212,000 settlement funds from Merchants National Bonding. No direct resident impact identified; this is inbound revenue to municipal accounts.

October 2, 2018 · Item number:Item #14 $ Total cost: $146K

Council sets aside $145.5K for NCAA track championship expenses

Birmingham is reimbursing costs from hosting the NCAA Division 1 Men's and Women's Indoor Track and Field Championship, a major athletic event bringing national visibility and economic activity to the city.

October 2, 2018 · Item number:Item #38 $ Total cost: undisclosed

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.

October 2, 2018 · Item number:Item #23 $ Total cost: $500

City funds Maple Grove cleanup and shred day event

Residents in Maple Grove get a community cleanup and document shredding event in November. The $500 supports neighborhood improvement and safe data disposal.

October 2, 2018 · Item number:Item #15 $ Total cost: $10K

Budget amendment: $10,500 transferred within General Fund

Council reallocates $10,500 in discretionary project funds across districts within the existing budget—a routine rebalancing with no tax or fee impact on residents.

October 2, 2018 · Item number:Item #26 $ Total cost: $1K

Council approves $1,000 for three iPads at Titusville Library

Titusville Library gets new tablets and accessories to improve public access to digital resources and services.