Budget & Finance

January 9, 2018 · Item number:Item #59 $ Total cost: $502

City approves $502 payment to Buffalo Electric for lamps

Routine purchase of electric ballasts and fluorescent lamps for city operations.

January 9, 2018 · Item number:Item #27 $ Total cost: $93K

Capital budget amendment: $238K in repairs to city facilities

City commits $83,500 to Ramsey McCormick Repairs, $62,152 to Southern Museum of Flight Elevator Repair, and $92,896 to Boutwell Fre for deferred facility maintenance. These improvements preserve city assets and public spaces.

January 9, 2018 · Item number:Item #61 $ Total cost: undisclosed

City approves expense reimbursement for employees

Employee expense claims are paid from the city budget. This routine consent vote ensures workers are reimbursed for documented out-of-pocket costs.

January 3, 2018 · Item number:Item #38 $ Total cost: $93K

City awards $93,225 contract for intermodal parking control

Gorrie-Regan and Associates wins the competitive bid to design parking management systems for Phase 2 of the Birmingham Intermodal Facility, supporting transit hub operations.

January 3, 2018 · Item number:Item #59 $ Total cost: undisclosed

City approves expense reimbursement for employees

Employee expense claims are paid from the city budget. This routine consent vote ensures workers are reimbursed for documented out-of-pocket costs.

January 3, 2018 · Item number:Item #60 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves advanced expense accounts for city employees

Employees can draw funds in advance for authorized expenses, streamlining reimbursement. Sets spending rules for city operations.

January 3, 2018 · Item number:Item #57 $ Total cost: $1K

Council approves $1,270 travel reimbursement for Councilor Hilliard

Councilor Hilliard attended a Georgia Site V conference in Atlanta on city business in December 2017. The council approved reimbursement for the trip.

January 3, 2018 · Item number:Item #56 $ Total cost: $732

City pays Rich's Collision $732.87 for vehicle repair supplement

Equipment Management Department receives supplemental payment for wreck repair work on city fleet vehicle 154304. This is routine vehicle maintenance spending from the general fund.

January 3, 2018 · Item number:Item #53 $ Total cost: $4K

City pays J W Auto Body $3,878.70 to repair vehicle 144331

Equipment Management Department addresses wreck damage to city vehicle 144331. Routine maintenance ensures fleet availability for public services.

January 3, 2018 · Item number:Item #49 $ Total cost: $10K

City pays Helena Chemical $9,839 for pesticides and soil amendments

Public Works purchases routine maintenance supplies for city grounds and landscaping. These materials keep parks and public spaces usable.

January 3, 2018 · Item number:Item #58 $ Total cost: $3K

City pays Councilor William Parker $2,919 for advanced expenses

Public funds reimburse a council member for out-of-pocket expenses from official travel or duties. Citizens deserve to see who got paid public money and what for.

January 3, 2018 · Item number:Item #54 $ Total cost: $692

City pays $692.50 to Paul Pierce Paint and Body for vehicle repair

Equipment Management Department supplement for auto wreck repair on city vehicle 144302.

January 3, 2018 · Item number:Item #45 $ Total cost: $13K

City renews annual membership with National League of Cities for $13,400

Birmingham maintains membership in a national nonprofit advocacy network that helps cities access policy research, best practices, and federal funding opportunities.

January 3, 2018 · Item number:Item #55 $ Total cost: $194

City pays Rich's Collision Repair $194.62 for auto repair supplement

Equipment Management completes vehicle repairs with this supplement payment for damaged city vehicle 164901.

January 3, 2018 · Item number:Item #25 $ Total cost: $97K

City sets aside $97K for 2018 NCAA track & field event expenses

Birmingham reimburses Crossplex/NCAA for hosting the 2018 Men's and Women's Indoor Track and Field championships, a regional sporting event bringing competitors and visitors to the city.

January 3, 2018 · Item number:Item #50 $ Total cost: $13K

Council pays $12,917 to Red River Specialties for lawn care supplies

Public Works will use pesticides, fertilizers, and soil amendments to maintain city parks and green spaces. This no-bid purchase was processed through routine consent agenda.

January 3, 2018 · Item number:Item #47 $ Total cost: $12K

City pays $12,348 to Universal Pro for pesticides and soil amendments

Public Works Department maintenance purchase. Routine spending on landscaping and grounds care supplies.

January 3, 2018 · Item number:Item #44 $ Total cost: $171

Council approves $171.75 payment to Mayer Electric for light bulbs

Routine purchase of light bulbs for Public Works Department operations, funded from the general fund.

January 3, 2018 · Item number:Item #43 $ Total cost: undisclosed

City approves vehicle purchase contract with Donohoo Chevrolet

City commits funds to purchase 2018 Chevrolet Suburbans for municipal use over one year as needed.

January 3, 2018 · Item number:Item #40 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves 1-year janitorial supply contract with Budget Janitorial

City commits funds to janitorial services for government buildings over the next year at negotiated unit prices. Ensures cleaning supplies and services maintain city facilities.