Budget & Finance

Budget: $1,000 moved from District 6 PIC Projects to General Fund

District 6 projects lose $1,000 in allocated neighborhood funding. The transfer reduces available resources for community improvement initiatives in that district.

City buys 3 Ford F-150 pickups for Transportation Dept

City spends $90,063 on three vehicles for fleet maintenance and operations. Purchase follows competitive bidding process.

Council approves $1,952.52 travel expense for Councilor Alexander

Travel reimbursement to Councilor Wardine Alexander for official city business, March 11–14, 2019. Routine expense claim on consent calendar.

City buys 2 bomb suits from MED-ENG for $65,346

Birmingham police acquire specialized equipment for explosive ordnance disposal operations. These suit ensembles protect officers responding to bomb threats and suspicious devices citywide.

City spends $1,000 on dog waste bags for Highland Park

Dog waste stations in Highland Park Community get refilled. Helps keep neighborhood parks cleaner for residents and pets.

City sets aside $800 to rent tables and chairs for event

Routine spending from general fund for event setup. Amount and purpose are transparent for public review.

City approves employee expense accounts

Council votes to reimburse city workers for documented job-related expenses. This is routine payroll oversight.

City spends $1,498 for folding tables and chairs

General fund purchases 4 commercial folding tables and 32 folding chairs for city operations.

City spends $4,000 to trim 250 crepe myrtles with Craig's Quality Tree Service

Routine maintenance contract to keep city street trees healthy and safe. Work includes trimming approximately 250 crepe myrtles.

City approves $120,971 dump truck purchase from Southland International

City commits $120,971 in public funds to purchase a new dump truck for municipal operations. Routine equipment spending approved on consent calendar.

City approves $2,398 paper supply payment to Mac Papers

Routine spending from the general fund to stock the City's Print Shop with paper and film supplies.

City pays $24,629 to Jerry Pate Turf for equipment

Equipment Management department purchase of a bunker rake and related components. Routine spending from city equipment budget.

City buys Freightliner truck from Ingram Equipment for $156,724

Purchase of a step-up truck-mounted premix heater for street or infrastructure maintenance. Amount and vendor details are now public record.

Council President travel reimbursement: $346.70

City reimburses Council President Valerie Abbott $346.70 for travel to a March 2019 leadership conference in Huntsville.

CONSENT ITEM 64. WITHDRAWN A Resolution authorizing an appropriation, pursuant to §11-40-1 and §11-47-19, Code of Alabama 1975, in the sum of $500.00, for the Eastern Crime Prevention Summit, said funding to be paid from the Roebuck Neighborhood Associa

City sets aside $300 for neighborhood association signs

Funds six signs to publicize neighborhood association meetings on the second of each month, helping residents stay informed about local organizing in their communities.

Council sets aside $2K for Smithfield Library purchases

Smithfield Library receives funding for materials or equipment. Small routine allocation.

City spends $250 to support J. O. High School Living Legend Luncheon

The city set aside $250 from the general fund for a community luncheon celebrating the school's legacy, demonstrating public investment in neighborhood schools and student recognition programs.

Council reimburses Councilor Alexander $2,112 for May conference travel

Councilor Alexander's expenses for an out-of-state conference (Palm Springs, California, May 14–17) are paid from the city general fund.

Council approves $1,163.88 office chair purchase for Municipal Court

Routine furniture purchase for court operations using general fund dollars. No direct impact on residents.