Budget & Finance

City approves $3,322 office furniture contract with HON Company

City commits general fund dollars to a sole-source office furniture purchase for one year. No direct impact on residents, but part of routine government spending transparency.

Summer Feeding Program approved for 2018

Kids in low-income families get free meals during summer break when school food programs end.

ITEM 1. A Resolution setting a public hearing on Thursday, May 10, 2018 at 5:30 o'clock p.m., in the Council Chambers on the Mayor's proposed budgets. (Submitted and Recommended by Council President Abbott, Chairperson, Budget and Finance Committee)

City pays Cassady & Self Glass $225 for dozer repair

Routine equipment maintenance keeps the city's landfill operations running smoothly. This glass replacement for a CAT dozer is a standard wear-and-tear repair.

Council approves $5,000 for website rebranding with Kinetic

City Council website gets a fresh look and enhanced features. The $5,000 vendor payment comes from general funds.

City pays Edwards Chevrolet $757.20 for vehicle wreck repair

Routine equipment maintenance spend from general fund for city fleet management.

City commits $93,775 for mosquito control equipment

Birmingham is purchasing specialized mosquito control equipment for Public Works on a one-year contract. The sole-source purchase from Clarke Mosquito Control Products ensures the city can maintain mosquito management operations.

City pays $158.48 to Cassady & Self for windshield repair

Routine equipment maintenance expense for city vehicle fleet.

City approves $1,224 chair mat purchase from Strickland Paper

City Clerk's Office gets new office seating equipment. No competitive bidding required for routine supplies purchases.

Council approves $1,316.70 office furniture purchase from Norstar

Routine spending decision on office furniture for city operations.

City pays Tractor and Equipment Co. $1,257 for vehicle filters

Equipment Management Department fleet maintenance; routine vendor payment from general fund.

Mayor presents 2018–2019 budget proposal for council review

Council will debate how $0 is spent across city services, taxes, and priorities. Details emerge in committee hearings and public comment.

Council approves $11,385 furniture contract with National Office Furniture

City spending public funds on office furniture through a no-bid contract. Citizens can track how municipal procurement decisions are made.

Council approves $1,453 furniture purchase from F E Hale

Routine spending from general fund for city furniture needs over one year at negotiated unit prices.

Budget amendment: $24,700 reallocated among Neighborhood Associations

Shifts funding between neighborhood projects for fiscal year 2018. Check if your neighborhood's allocation changed.

Council pays Alabama Construction Supply $1,690 for Public Works tools

Routine purchase of tools and equipment for the Public Works Department funded from the general budget.

Council approves employee expense accounts

City employees' travel, meal, and other business expenses are audited and approved. This routine review ensures public funds are spent appropriately.

Library furniture purchase: Virco contract, $285.30

City approves routine furniture purchases for the Library. One-year agreement with unit pricing on file.

Budget amendment: $266K for capital improvements

City moves $266,125 from general fund to capital projects. Affects how 2018 budget dollars are spent on facilities and infrastructure.

Equipment repair: $132.38 windshield replacement for city vehicle

Routine maintenance payment for a city vehicle. City uses general funds for fleet upkeep.