Budget & Finance

January 23, 2018 · Item number:Item #56 $ Total cost: $2K

Council approves $2,000 locksmith supplies purchase from Alabama Lock and Key

City buying specialized locksmith hardware that general suppliers don't stock. Sole-source purchase approved on consent agenda.

January 23, 2018 · Item number:Item #68 $ Total cost: $2K

City pays Supreme Automotive $1,622 for vehicle repair

Equipment Management Department gets damaged vehicle repaired using general fund dollars.

January 23, 2018 · Item number:Item #31 $ Total cost: $300K

City allocates $300K state grant for East Lake Park improvements

East Lake Park receives $300,000 in state funding for upgrades. The money comes from an ADECA grant the city already secured.

January 23, 2018 · Item number:Item #29 $ Total cost: $6K

City sets aside $6,059 for Festival Center per incentive deal

General Fund spending on Festival Center under an economic incentive agreement. Citizens should know how public dollars support local venues and events.

January 23, 2018 · Item number:Item #74 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Approve employee expense reimbursements from general fund

City employees get reimbursed for work-related expenses (travel, supplies, meals). Public oversight ensures funds are spent appropriately.

January 23, 2018 · Item number:Item #30 $ Total cost: $283K

Budget amendment: $283K shifts from Mayor's Office to Community Development staf

City redirects personnel funding from the Mayor's Office to Community Development for fiscal 2018, affecting departmental payroll capacity.

January 23, 2018 · Item number:Item #115 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves advance expense accounts for city employees

City employees can draw advance funds for work-related expenses before reimbursement. Affects payroll and cash flow for staff across all departments.

January 23, 2018 · Item number:Item #106 $ Total cost: $10.8M

City commits $10.8M annually to Birmingham-Jefferson County Transit

Council approves three-year transit funding agreement, supporting bus service and regional transportation for Birmingham residents.

January 23, 2018 · Item number:Item #87 $ Total cost: $2K

City pays Tucker Paint and Body $2,034.88 for vehicle repair

Equipment Management repairs a damaged city vehicle using general funds. Routine maintenance spending.

January 23, 2018 · Item number:Item #60 $ Total cost: $381

City spends $381.25 for ice machine repair parts

Routine maintenance keeps public ice machines functioning across city facilities.

January 23, 2018 · Item number:Item #62 $ Total cost: $3K

City pays $3,238 to J W Auto Body for vehicle wreck repair

Equipment Management Department uses city funds to repair a damaged vehicle. Part of routine fleet maintenance spending.

January 23, 2018 · Item number:Item #67 $ Total cost: $743

City pays Supreme Automotive $743.99 for vehicle repair

Equipment Management Department vehicle repair funded from general budget.

January 23, 2018 · Item number:Item #69 $ Total cost: $585

City pays Tucker Paint and Body $585 for vehicle repair

Equipment Management Department repairs city vehicle 174316 using general fund dollars.

January 23, 2018 · Item number:Item #71 $ Total cost: $1K

Council approves $1,092.65 expense reimbursement to councilor O'Quinn

Public official travel and meal expenses paid from city funds; item was held over from prior meeting before final approval.

January 23, 2018 · Item number:Item #72 $ Total cost: $365

Council reimburses William Parker $365.60 in expenses

Councilor Parker receives reimbursement for approved travel or meeting expenses from the general fund.

January 23, 2018 · Item number:Item #83 $ Total cost: $30K

City approves $30K auto parts purchase from O'Reilly Automotive

Equipment Management Department restocks vehicle maintenance supplies. Routine operational spending from the general fund.

January 23, 2018 · Item number:Item #73 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves employee expense reimbursements

City employees get reimbursed for work-related expenses from the general fund. This is a routine accounting approval with no direct impact on residents.

January 23, 2018 · Item number:Item #76 $ Total cost: $837

Council approves $837.92 expense reimbursement to William Parker

Councilor Parker receives reimbursement for official expenses incurred January 1. This is routine spending from the general fund.

January 23, 2018 · Item number:Item #84 $ Total cost: $974

City pays J W Auto Body $974.30 to repair vehicle 134955

Routine equipment maintenance spending from the general fund. This repair keeps a city vehicle operational for the Equipment Management Department.

January 23, 2018 · Item number:Item #85 $ Total cost: $532

City pays $532.14 to J W Auto Body for vehicle repair

Equipment Management Department vehicle wreck repair supplement. Routine spending decision on city fleet maintenance.