Budget & Finance

July 31, 2018 · Item number:Item #69 $ Total cost: $15K

Council approves $15,017 traffic marking materials from Ozark Materials

City buys granular thermoplastic materials for road markings under an existing state contract.

July 31, 2018 · Item number:Item #38 $ Total cost: undisclosed

City sets aside funds for Birmingham Board of Education

Council directs general fund dollars to support school operations and programs. The specific purpose and amount will determine impact on classrooms, students, and property taxes.

July 31, 2018 · Item number:Item #73 $ Total cost: $3K

Council approves $3,050.65 travel reimbursement for Brown

Council Assistant Lozea Brown's travel expenses to Washington, DC (September 11–16, 2018) are reimbursed from the city budget.

July 31, 2018 · Item number:Item #68 $ Total cost: $19K

City approves $19,196 office furniture contract with Savoy

City commits $19,196 in general funds to purchase office furniture on a one-year standing order from Savoy Contract Furniture at negotiated unit prices.

July 31, 2018 · Item number:Item #32 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council appropriates funds to Birmingham Board of Education

General fund dollars support public schools' operations and programs. Exact amount and purpose not disclosed in the item summary.

July 31, 2018 · Item number:Item #75 $ Total cost: undisclosed

City approves advance expense accounts for employees

Employees can draw travel or event expenses upfront before reimbursement. Sets terms for how city workers manage out-of-pocket costs.

July 31, 2018 · Item number:Item #23 $ Total cost: $10K

City accepts $10K grant from National League of Cities

Federal grant funds a one-time program or initiative at no local cost. Specific use of funds not detailed in item.

July 31, 2018 · Item number:Item #39 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council sets aside funds for Birmingham Board of Education

General fund dollars support school operations and programs that serve Birmingham students and families.

July 31, 2018 · Item number:Item #31 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council appropriates funds to Birmingham Board of Education

Council is directing money to the school board for unspecified purposes. The dollar amount and intended use are not disclosed in this summary.

July 31, 2018 · Item number:Item #71 $ Total cost: $3K

Council approves $3,050.65 travel reimbursement for Brown

Council Assistant Lozea Brown's travel expenses to Washington, DC (September 11–16, 2018) are reimbursed from the city budget.

July 31, 2018 · Item number:Item #72 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves employee expense accounts from general fund

City employees' itemized expenses are reimbursed from public funds. This consent-agenda approval ensures transparent accounting of staff spending and lets residents know how general-fund dollars support city operations.

July 24, 2018 · Item number:Item #51 $ Total cost: $2K

City reimburses Chief Administrative Analyst $2,229.45 for work expenses

Kevin Owens, the Mayor's Chief Administrative Analyst, is being reimbursed for out-of-pocket expenses from late July through early August. This is a routine staff expense claim processed through the city's consent agenda.

July 24, 2018 · Item number:Item #53 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves advance expense reimbursement for city employees

Allows city staff to seek upfront reimbursement for work-related expenses instead of waiting for later payment. Affects cash flow for employees and city budget management.

July 24, 2018 · Item number:Item #52 $ Total cost: undisclosed

City reimburses employee expenses from general fund

Employees are reimbursed for itemized work-related expenses. This routine consent item appears monthly or quarterly.

July 24, 2018 · Item number:Item #50 $ Total cost: $4K

City approves $3,720 travel reimbursement for Economic Development director

Director of Economic Development Joshua Carpenter's trip to London (June 13–17, 2018) is reimbursed from the general fund. Citizens can see how public money covers city business travel.

July 24, 2018 · Item number:Item #31 $ Total cost: $500

Budget amendment: $500 transferred from District 5 projects to neighborhoods

District 5 discretionary funds shift to neighborhood initiatives. Small reallocation typical of mid-year budget management.

July 17, 2018 · Item number:Item #93 $ Total cost: $839

City pays Supreme Automotive $839.71 for vehicle repair

Equipment Management approves routine wreck repair for city fleet vehicle #124332. Funded from general fund.

July 17, 2018 · Item number:Item #23 $ Total cost: $500

District 5 transfer: $500 from discretionary projects to general fund

Reduces District 5's discretionary project budget by $500 for the fiscal year ending June 2019. The money moves to the general fund for unspecified city operations.

July 17, 2018 · Item number:Item #79 $ Total cost: $70K

City approves $70,000 automotive parts purchase from Advance Auto Parts

General fund spending on vehicle maintenance supplies through a competitive national purchasing program.

July 17, 2018 · Item number:Item #18 $ Total cost: $325K

Council sets aside $325K federal grant for court substance-abuse programs

Federal funding expands Birmingham's substance-abuse and mental-health services through the Municipal Court, helping reduce incarceration and connect defendants to treatment. Year 3 of existing program.