Budget & Finance

City approves $125 for bulk messaging service to Smithfield Estates Association

Funds bulk text/call service for neighborhood organization outreach. This is routine neighborhood engagement spending on the consent agenda.

City spends $450 on 5,000 messages for Huffman Neighborhood Association

Council approved public funds to purchase bulk messaging service for neighborhood outreach. This spending supports community communication capacity in the Huffman area.

City approves advanced employee expense reimbursements

Employees receive reimbursement for work-related expenses paid upfront from personal funds. Routine payroll processing.

Council approves $1,445 travel reimbursement for Councilor Tyson

Councilor Tyson attended the National Urban League conference in New Orleans, July 6–8, 2018. The city reimbursed her travel and lodging expenses.

City pays Rich's Collision Repair $5,281.80 for vehicle 152201 repair

City spending from general fund on vehicle maintenance for Equipment Management Department fleet.

Council approves employee expense reimbursements

City employees receive reimbursement for work-related expenses. Public records show who spent what on city business.

City spends $102K on body armor for police

Police officers receive full-coverage body armor through a competitive state contract. Purchase protects officer safety during field operations.

Capital budget amendment: $20M for Bus Rapid Transit matching funds

City commits $20M in capital funds toward Bus Rapid Transit matching grants, enabling infrastructure investment. Combined with other amendments, the budget redirects $33.85M across transit, waste, and other city priorities for fiscal year 2019.

Council approves $4,592 excavator repair for Equipment Management

City pays Tractor and Equipment Company to fix a bucket on excavator PC400 used for city operations.

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

Equipment Management: $3,425 engine replacement for police Charger

City spends $3,425 from general fund to replace engine in police patrol vehicle. Standard fleet maintenance keeps emergency response capacity operational.

$197K moved from Harriman Park to Wylam Park improvements

Wylam Park gets upgraded while Harriman Park recreation work pauses. Both neighborhoods affected by the funding shift.

Budget amendment: $230K shifted from Parks, HR to other city services

City is reallocating funds within its budget for fiscal 2019, moving $230K from Parks and Recreation and HR to cover other expenses. These shifts can affect service delivery or staffing in affected departments.

Council approves $1,596 travel reimbursement for Councilor O'Quinn

Councilor Darrell O'Quinn receives reimbursement for June 2024 conference travel to Gigabit Cities event in Kansas City, Missouri.

City pays EventBooking.com $11,750 for CrossPlex booking software renewal

Annual subscription keeps the CrossPlex event calendar and booking system running. Routine vendor maintenance using general fund dollars.

City buys engine and alternators for Ford truck: $13,819

Equipment repairs keep city services running. This purchase replaces a diesel engine and alternators for a 2009 Ford F-450 used by the Equipment Management Department.

City approves employee expense reimbursements

City employees receive reimbursement for itemized work-related expenses from the general fund.

City buys remanufactured engines for two trucks: $4,960 to Advance Stores

City commits public funds to replace engines in two municipal trucks. No-bid purchase from out-of-state vendor.

City approves advanced employee expense accounts

Allows city employees to submit and receive reimbursement for work-related expenses before paying out-of-pocket. Affects how quickly staff can access funds for travel, supplies, and other job costs.

Council reimburses Councilor Hilliard $748 travel expenses

Councilor Hilliard attended a congressional conference in Tunica, Mississippi (August 9–12, 2018); the city covers approved travel costs from general funds.