Budget & Finance

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 #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 #2025-808 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves payment to SKC Development Group

City commits public funds to SKC Development Group. Dollar amount and project purpose not disclosed in agenda materials.

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 #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 #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 #76 $ Total cost: $2K

City pays Quick Motors $1,551.77 for vehicle repairs

Equipment Management Department authorizes wreck repair to municipal vehicle #144329 from general fund. Routine fleet maintenance payment.

January 15, 2019 · Item number:Item #35 $ Total cost: $10K

City commits $10,000 to Board of Education coordination

General fund money goes to the Board of Education for coordination purposes under state law. The specific program or initiative is not detailed in the available text.

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.

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 #2025-779 $ Total cost: $55K

Mobile Fire-Rescue buys drone with camera from Flymotion for $55,479

Mobile Fire-Rescue Department will gain aerial surveillance capability for emergency response and fire prevention operations. Equipment aids in rapid scene assessment and saves time in rescue operations.

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 #71 $ Total cost: $70K

City pays $70K to Advance Auto Parts for fleet maintenance

City commits general funds to routine vehicle maintenance through a national cooperative purchasing agreement. Spending routed through competitive procurement.

January 15, 2019 · Item number:Item #80 $ Total cost: $1K

City pays $1,088.60 to repair police vehicle 144386

Equipment Management uses general fund dollars to keep the police fleet operational and safe. This repair to vehicle 144386 is routine maintenance.

January 8, 2019 · Item number:Item #36 $ Total cost: $567

Expense reimbursement: Chief of Operations $567.62

City reimburses Kevin Moore (Chief of Operations) for travel expenses to Atlanta. Routine staff reimbursement on consent agenda.

January 8, 2019 · Item number:Item #37 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves employee expense reimbursements

City employees get reimbursed for work-related expenses from the general fund. The itemized accounts show where public money goes for staff operations and travel.

January 8, 2019 · Item number:Item #34 $ Total cost: $755

Council approves $755.92 payment to Wittichen Supply for HVAC parts

Routine purchase of heating equipment parts for city facilities using competitive contract savings.

January 8, 2019 · Item number:Item #39 $ Total cost: undisclosed

City approves advanced expense reimbursements for employees

Reimburses city staff for out-of-pocket work expenses, maintaining cash flow for operations.

January 8, 2019 · Item number:Item #38 $ Total cost: undisclosed

City approves advanced expense accounts for employees

Authorizes city staff to draw advance funds for work-related expenses. Affects how employees manage reimbursement and cash flow for business travel, meals, and materials.