Budget & Finance

City pays Strickland Paper $7,231 for court office furniture

Routine purchase of office furniture for Municipal Court using city general funds.

General Bond Debt Reserve Fund budget adopted for FY 2019

City sets aside reserves to manage future bond debt obligations and ensure fiscal stability.

ITEM 11. A Resolution confirming the previous Capital appropriations.

Council adopts $0 General Fund budget for fiscal 2019

Sets spending authority and revenue plans for all city operations over the next 12 months. This is how the city funds police, fire, parks, streets, and other core services.

Council approves employee expense accounts

Routine approval of reimbursements for city staff business expenses. This ensures employees are paid back for approved out-of-pocket costs.

Council reimburses Hilliard $1,465.46 for April travel

Councilor Hilliard's travel expenses to Washington, D.C., April 8–12, 2018, are reimbursed from city funds.

Law Department buys office tables from OFS Brands for $2,015

Routine furniture purchase through competitive bid. General fund commitment of $2,015 for tables needed by the Law Department.

Council awards $61.8K roof contract to Tecta America Southeast

Powderly Library gets a new roof through competitive bidding. Project is expected to extend the building's life and keep the library operational.

Parks allocates $60K to make Bessie Estell Park inclusive

City commits $60,000 for an accessible inclusive playground at Bessie Estell Park, expanding recreational access for children with disabilities and families in the area.

Council awards $314,825 for playground equipment at multiple sites

City upgrades playground equipment and site furnishings across multiple parks. Competitive bid from Coston General Contractors brings equipment replacements to residents.

Council awards $116K renovation contract to Coston General Contractors

Avondale Villa renovation project moves forward with lowest competitive bid. Work improves housing condition in the neighborhood.

Council awards $47,500 to McGee Construction for Sloss Furnace Boardwalk Replace

Sloss Furnace boardwalk gets replacement after competitive bidding. This historic site improvement enhances public access and safety.

Council approves $1,533 travel reimbursement for Councilor Parker

Councilor Parker's conference travel to Charlotte, NC (March 1–4, 2018) is reimbursed from city funds.

City approves employee expense reimbursements

City employees get reimbursed for work-related expenses they paid out of pocket. This is routine payroll administration.

City approves $888 office furniture purchase from HON Company

Mayor's office will purchase desks, chairs, and related furniture through a no-bid agreement with a Georgia vendor. The contract covers one year of purchases at preset unit prices.

City approves $4,396 office furniture purchase from Dar-Ran

General fund spending on office furniture for city operations. No-bid contract with a North Carolina vendor.

Budget shift: $75K moved from Jazz Fest to environmental programs

$75,000 redirected away from Steel City Jazz Fest toward Alabama environmental initiatives. Affects the city's support for cultural events vs. environmental spending priorities.

Mayor's Office gets $5,195 office furniture from Lindsey

City spends $5,195 in general funds on office furniture for the Mayor's Office.

Council awards $71K to Richardson Construction for East Lake Park upgrades

East Lake Park gets renovated after rebid process. Work begins soon to improve neighborhood green space and recreation access.

City pays Strickland Paper Company $686 for office furniture

Routine office furniture purchase for the City Clerk's Office funded from the general budget.