Budget & Finance

February 12, 2019 · Item number:Item #76 $ Total cost: $375

Municipal Court renews Alabama League of Municipalities membership for $375

Municipal Court membership maintains access to legal resources and training that support court operations. Annual dues paid from general fund.

February 5, 2019 · Item number:Item #55 $ Total cost: $1K

Council approves $1,236.60 office chair purchase from 9 to 5 Seating

City buys office chairs for Information Management department using general funds. Routine equipment purchase on consent agenda.

February 5, 2019 · Item number:Item #57 $ Total cost: $100K

City pays O'Reilly Auto Parts $100K for fleet parts

General fund spending on vehicle maintenance and repair supplies under a state-negotiated master agreement.

February 5, 2019 · Item number:Item #62 $ Total cost: $2K

Council approves $2,051.72 expense reimbursement for Councilor Alexander

Councilor Alexander's travel and meal expenses from a March 11–14 trip are reimbursed from city funds. This is routine public spending that citizens have a right to see.

February 5, 2019 · Item number:Item #58 $ Total cost: $2K

City pays Paul Pierce Paint Body $1,794.25 for vehicle repair

Equipment Management Department vehicle (094318) damage repair. Routine spending decision on general fund.

February 5, 2019 · Item number:Item #24 $ Total cost: $9K

City pays Big Moe Spring and Alignment $9,177 for truck repairs

General Fund covers routine vehicle maintenance for city equipment. This payment keeps municipal fleet operational.

February 5, 2019 · Item number:Item #34 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Approve city employees' advanced expense accounts

Reimburses employees for work-related travel, meals, and supplies they paid out of pocket. Affects payroll processing and employee cash flow.

February 5, 2019 · Item number:Item #30 $ Total cost: $8K

City pays Spartan Chasis $7,673 for fire truck parts

Fire department equipment maintenance keeps emergency response reliable. This purchase replaces or repairs critical truck components.

February 5, 2019 · Item number:Item #27 $ Total cost: $994

City pays Paul Pierce Paint Body $995 for vehicle wreck repair

Equipment Management repairs city vehicle 164330. Routine maintenance expense from general funds.

February 5, 2019 · Item number:Item #25 $ Total cost: $3K

City pays Cahaba Tractor $2,966 for equipment tires, rims

Equipment Management Department buys tractor tires and rims from Cahaba Tractor Company. Routine maintenance supply purchase.

February 5, 2019 · Item number:Item #33 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Approve employee expense reimbursements

City employees get reimbursed from general funds for approved business expenses. This routine review ensures spending is legitimate.

February 5, 2019 · Item number:Item #65 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves city employee expense accounts

City reviews and reimburses employee work-related spending (travel, meals, supplies). Ensures taxpayers' money spent on legitimate business expenses.

February 5, 2019 · Item number:Item #31 $ Total cost: $34K

City pays $33,735 for Caterpillar equipment parts

Equipment Management Department replenishes machinery parts through a competitive contract. Routine maintenance spending on city equipment.

February 5, 2019 · Item number:Item #28 $ Total cost: $2K

City pays Paul Pierce Paint Body $1,880 for vehicle repair

Equipment Management Department authorizes damage repair to city vehicle. Routine spending from general fund.

February 5, 2019 · Item number:Item #32 $ Total cost: $336

City pays $336 to Tucker Paint for wreck repair

Equipment Management fixes city vehicle damage through approved sole-source vendor. Routine maintenance cost.

February 5, 2019 · Item number:Item #63 $ Total cost: $3K

Council approves $3,077 travel expense for Councilor Hoyt

Councilor Hoyt's travel to a conference in Hollywood, Florida (Feb 5-8, 2019) is paid from the city's general fund. Citizens can track how council members' professional development is funded.

February 5, 2019 · Item number:Item #59 $ Total cost: $3K

City pays Rich's Collision $3,190 for vehicle repair

Equipment Management Department spending from the general fund for auto damage repair. This is a routine vendor payment on the consent agenda.

February 5, 2019 · Item number:Item #64 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves employee expense reimbursements

City employees are reimbursed for work-related expenses from the general fund. These itemized accounts show how public funds cover staff travel, supplies, and other operational costs.

February 5, 2019 · Item number:Item #56 $ Total cost: $9K

City pays Indoff Inc. $8,716 for office furniture

Office furniture purchase for the City Attorney's office using general fund dollars allocated in FY 2018.

February 5, 2019 · Item number:Item #66 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Approves advanced expense reimbursements for city employees

City employees receive reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses they incurred while conducting city business. This ensures staff aren't left paying for work-related costs.