Budget & Finance

Budget amendment: $44,047.73 reallocated to Human Resources

City shifts funding from Public Works to HR personnel costs. This routine reallocation ensures payroll coverage in Human Resources.

Budget amendment: $3,982 to Hardy Corporation incentive agreement

City reallocates general fund money to pay Hardy Corporation under an incentive agreement. The details of the incentive—what Hardy is doing in return—aren't disclosed in this item.

CONSENT ITEM 63. A Resolution approving the itemized expense accounts of city employees.

City approves employee advance expense reimbursements

Reimburses city employees for out-of-pocket work expenses they have paid upfront. Ensures staff can recover costs for approved travel, supplies, and other job-related outlays.

City buys 2 brush trucks from Ingram Equipment for $152,757

Council approves purchase of two 2019 International brush trucks for street and right-of-way maintenance through a competitive bid process.

City pays $335.82 for Capital Projects Director's travel to Atlanta

Reimbursement for out-of-town expense by a city official. Routine travel cost from general fund.

Budget amendment: $1,300 reallocated across discretionary projects

Council shifts $1,300 between district discretionary funds for fiscal year 2019, allowing different neighborhoods to reprogram local project budgets.

Council shifts $3,000 from District 6 projects to Parks and Recreation

Budget reallocates discretionary funding from Council projects in District 6 to Parks and Recreation operations.

Council approves $1,803 office furniture purchase from Dar-ran

Routine city spending on office equipment. Item on consent agenda for routine approval without debate.

City approves advanced expense reimbursements for employees

Authorizes the city to reimburse employees for out-of-pocket business expenses they've paid in advance. Ensures workers aren't out of pocket for city-authorized costs.

City reimburses Kevin Moore $340.95 for Atlanta travel

Chief of Operations submits expense claim for September 26–27 travel to Atlanta on city business. Routine reimbursement from general fund.

Budget shift: $916.5K redirected from neighborhood projects to brush trucks

Nearly $1M in neighborhood revitalization funds is being reallocated away from community projects to purchase brush trucks for debris removal. This trade-off affects what local improvements get funded in fiscal 2019.

City pays $1,200 to repair equipment bucket

Equipment Management spent $1,200 on bucket repairs for machinery used in city operations.

City sets aside $500/year per neighborhood group for holiday events

Neighborhood associations get recurring funding for annual holiday celebrations, supporting community gathering events citywide.

$172K shifted from Crossplex Courts to track repairs

Capital improvement funds move from one facility project to another. Delays or redirects work at Crossplex Courts while accelerating track repairs.

City approves employee expense reimbursements

Council reviews and reimburses documented work-related expenses for city staff. Transparency on employee spending helps residents understand how public funds are used.

City pays Rich's Collision $639.80 for vehicle 174350 wreck repair

Equipment Management Department vehicle repair billed to general fund on routine consent approval.

Council approves $7,418 equipment repair parts from Tractor and Equipment

City authorizes no-bid purchase of replacement parts to repair three pieces of municipal equipment. Routine maintenance spending from general fund.

Council sets aside $145.5K for NCAA track championship expenses

Birmingham is reimbursing costs from hosting the NCAA Division 1 Men's and Women's Indoor Track and Field Championship, a major athletic event bringing national visibility and economic activity to the city.

City allocates $500 to Birmingham Public Library for Powderly community programs

Powderly Library receives funding for community engagement activities. Small appropriation approved as routine consent-calendar spending.