Budget & Finance

January 22, 2019 · Item number:Item #2025-435 $ Total cost: undisclosed

City approves payment to Jack & Jill of America, Mobile Chapter

City funds community organization supporting youth development and civic engagement in Mobile neighborhoods.

January 22, 2019 · Item number:Item #78 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves employee expense reimbursements

City employees get reimbursed for documented work expenses (travel, meals, supplies). This routine approval tracks how public funds cover staff operations.

January 22, 2019 · Item number:Item #74 $ Total cost: $831

City approves $831 wreck repair payment to Quick Motors

Equipment Management Department pays for auto damage repairs from general funds. Low-dollar vehicle maintenance expense approved on routine consent agenda.

January 22, 2019 · Item number:Item #2025-391 $ Total cost: $226K

City redirects $226K to Boys & Girls Club design work at Parkway Community Cente

Moves $226,150 in capital funds from a park renovation to site and facility design for the Boys & Girls Club at Parkway Community Center. The redesigned project will shape what amenities residents get at that community hub.

January 22, 2019 · Item number:Item #72 $ Total cost: $7K

Council approves $7,152 for vehicle springs and alignment

City buys replacement springs and alignment service for three municipal vehicles from Big Moe Spring and Alignment. Routine maintenance purchase from the general fund.

January 15, 2019 · Item number:Item #75 $ Total cost: $644

City pays Paul Pierce Paint Body $644 for vehicle repair

Equipment Management Department car gets wreck repair covered by taxpayer funds.

January 15, 2019 · Item number:Item #2025-807 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves spending from general fund to Community of Mobile, Inc.

City allocates general-fund dollars to Community of Mobile, Inc. for a public purpose. Dollar amount not listed in this agenda item.

January 15, 2019 · Item number:Item #2025-776 $ Total cost: $54K

Council approves $53,993 network equipment purchase for MIT

City commits $54K to upgrade network infrastructure at Mobile Information Technology; equipment enables improved system capacity and reliability for city IT operations.

January 15, 2019 · Item number:Item #43 $ Total cost: $1K

City sets aside $1,000 for Birmingham Board of Education

This appropriation funds the Board of Education's operations. The purpose line in the original item was incomplete, so the specific use is unclear from the public record.

January 15, 2019 · Item number:Item #70 $ Total cost: $314

City pays Mac Papers $314 for print shop supplies

Routine vendor payment for paper and equipment needed to keep the municipal print shop running. No direct resident impact.

January 15, 2019 · Item number:Item #78 $ Total cost: $2K

City pays Rich's Collision $2,137 to repair vehicle

Equipment Management Department authorizes wreck repair through general fund. Citizens deserve transparency on city vendor spending even for routine maintenance items.

January 15, 2019 · Item number:Item #83 $ Total cost: undisclosed

City reimburses employee expenses

Council approves routine reimbursements for city workers' job-related costs from the general fund.

January 15, 2019 · Item number:Item #84 $ Total cost: undisclosed

City approves employee expense account reimbursements

Employees receive reimbursement from the city for advance business expenses. These routine payouts ensure staff can be reimbursed for work-related costs.

January 15, 2019 · Item number:Item #87 $ Total cost: $283K

Council awards $283K construction contract for East Lake Park

Richardson Construction Company won the bid to rebuild East Lake Park using state grant funding. Park improvements funded through the state's economic development program.

January 15, 2019 · Item number:Item #2025-803 $ Total cost: $80K

City buys $79,919 network equipment from CDW Government for MIT

City commits $79,919 to upgrade wireless network infrastructure at Mobile IT, a routine operational expense for IT maintenance and system performance.

January 15, 2019 · Item number:Item #2025-769 $ Total cost: $64K

Council buys animal transport trailer for $63,852 from Jackson Creek Mfg.

Animal Services gets a new transport trailer to safely move animals in city care. Equipment improves welfare for impounded and rescue animals.

January 15, 2019 · Item number:Item #98 $ Total cost: $101K

Budget amendment: $100.7K transferred to non-departmental

City redirects funding from building maintenance to unspecified non-departmental purposes in the general fund.

January 15, 2019 · Item number:Item #77 $ Total cost: $635

City pays Quick Motors $635.20 for vehicle repair

Equipment Management Department repairs city fleet vehicle. This spending is routine maintenance funded from the general budget.

January 15, 2019 · Item number:Item #72 $ Total cost: $13K

City buys $13,283 diesel engine for equipment truck

Equipment Management Department replaces engine in aging pickup truck (equipment #094984) to keep city fleet operational. Sole-source purchase from Long Lewis Ford.

January 15, 2019 · Item number:Item #82 $ Total cost: $3K

Council reimburses Councilor Hilliard $3,104 for travel expenses

Councilor Hilliard traveled to Washington, D.C. on city business January 22–26; council approves reimbursement from general funds for meals, lodging, and transportation.