Budget & Finance

Chief of Operations travel reimbursement approved: $2,476

Covers Kevin Moore's travel expenses to St. Louis, May 5–10, 2018. Routine city reimbursement from general fund.

City approves employee travel and meal advance accounts

Employees can now draw advance funds for approved travel and meal expenses before spending their own money. This reimburses city staff promptly for out-of-pocket work costs.

Council approves employee expense accounts from general fund

City employees' itemized expenses are reimbursed from public funds. Approving these accounts ensures transparency in how tax dollars cover employee costs like travel, meals, and supplies.

City buys office furniture from Maxon for $14,706

Routine purchase of cubicles and office furniture for city operations. Adds to municipal spending from general budget.

Council approves $52K athletic equipment purchase for Crossplex

Birmingham Crossplex gets new equipment—gym, track, or field amenities—improving workout facilities for residents and athletes using the city facility.

General Fund budgets $1,350 equipment reimbursement to Equipment Management

Routine budget amendment reallocating reimbursement funds to equipment purchases. No direct impact on resident services or taxes.

Council pays Noland Co. $3,200 for maintenance warehouse supplies

General fund spending on routine maintenance inventory replenishment from a local vendor.

City buys 2018 Ford Taurus fleet from Stivers for $611,820

City commits over $611K from general fund to purchase Ford Taurus vehicles through competitive bid. Citizens fund routine fleet procurement.

Reimbursement: Steven Hoyt travel expenses, $3,544.64

Councilor reimbursed for out-of-pocket travel to Washington, D.C., March 2018. Public funding covers official travel by elected representatives.

Equipment vehicle repair: $2,083.50 to Rich's Collision

City spending on routine vehicle maintenance from the general fund. No direct impact on residents or services.

Council approves employee expense reimbursements

City pays approved work-related expenses for municipal staff using general fund money. These routine reimbursements cover items like mileage, meals, and materials for city operations.

City buys $1,661 Kubota tractor parts from Blount County Tractor

Equipment Management Department repair purchase funded from general budget. Routine maintenance spending on city equipment.

CONSENT ITEM 34. A Resolution approving the advanced expense accounts of city employees.

City pays Sansom Equipment $2,493 for street sweeper parts

Equipment maintenance keeps street cleaning services running. This purchase funds replacement parts for the city's Elgin sweepers.

City pays $62.43 supplement to Tucker Paint for vehicle repair

Routine spending on city fleet maintenance. This supplement covers additional repair costs on a city vehicle already in the shop.

Council reimburses Councilor Roberson $385 for Atlanta conference travel

Councilor Roberson attended the 2018 Meeting in Atlanta on January 30–31, 2018; the city covers his travel expenses from the general fund.

Council reimburses Councilor Hilliard $1,871 in travel expenses

City pays back Councilor Hilliard for March 2018 travel costs (likely conference or official business in Charlotte). Reflects routine council spending from the general fund.

Approve $1,351 travel reimbursement for Mayor's Senior Advisor

Reimburses Edward Fields for February trip to New York as part of Mayor's Office operations. Routine expense claim on consent agenda.

Council awards $49,995 HVAC retrofit contract to Trane U.S.

Youth Services Division gets upgraded heating and cooling system. The competitive bid process ensures taxpayer dollars are spent efficiently on this facility upgrade.

Council approves $126 equipment purchase for Planning Engineering & Permits

Planning Engineering & Permits Department receives small equipment supplies needed for permit processing and development reviews that affect residents' construction, renovation, and land-use projects.