Budget & Finance

Council adopts Alabama Trust Fund budget for fiscal 2019

Sets spending plan for the Alabama Trust Fund's operations through June 30, 2019. Determines how the city manages this dedicated revenue stream for the fiscal year.

Parks allocates $60K to make Bessie Estell Park inclusive

City commits $60,000 for an accessible inclusive playground at Bessie Estell Park, expanding recreational access for children with disabilities and families in the area.

Council adopts $0 General Fund budget for fiscal 2019

Sets spending authority and revenue plans for all city operations over the next 12 months. This is how the city funds police, fire, parks, streets, and other core services.

Council awards $61.8K roof contract to Tecta America Southeast

Powderly Library gets a new roof through competitive bidding. Project is expected to extend the building's life and keep the library operational.

City pays Strickland Paper $7,231 for court office furniture

Routine purchase of office furniture for Municipal Court using city general funds.

ITEM 11. A Resolution confirming the previous Capital appropriations.

General Bond Debt Reserve Fund budget adopted for FY 2019

City sets aside reserves to manage future bond debt obligations and ensure fiscal stability.

Council adopts $0 General Fund budget for fiscal 2019

Sets spending authority and revenue plans for all city operations over the next 12 months. This is how the city funds police, fire, parks, streets, and other core services.

City pays $1,242.26 to Kenworth for truck parts

Equipment Management Department pays overdue invoice for vehicle maintenance parts.

Adopt fuel tax budget for fiscal year 2019

Sets spending plan for fuel tax revenue dedicated to transportation projects. Determines which road, transit, or mobility improvements get funded in the coming year.

Adopt fuel tax budget for fiscal year 2019

Sets spending plan for fuel tax revenue dedicated to transportation projects. Determines which road, transit, or mobility improvements get funded in the coming year.

Land Bank Authority budget approved for fiscal year 2019

Sets spending plan for the city's property-recovery agency. Land Bank powers affect which abandoned and tax-delinquent parcels get demolished, repurposed, or sold to stabilize neighborhoods.

City commits $80,000 match for Sloss Furnaces arts program

City funding secures grant match for Metal Arts Program at historic Sloss Furnaces, supporting public arts and cultural programming in Birmingham.

Council adopts capital improvement budget for FY 2019

Sets spending priorities for city infrastructure projects over the next year. Details which neighborhoods get road repairs, parks upgrades, and facility improvements.

Council adopts Corrections Fund budget for fiscal year 2019

Sets spending levels for Birmingham's jail and detention operations through June 2019. This determines resources available for inmate care, facility maintenance, and staffing.

City adopts Neighborhood Allocation Fund budget for FY2019

This law sets how the city will spend special-tax revenue dedicated to neighborhood improvements over the next fiscal year. Residents in targeted neighborhoods will see how these dedicated funds are allocated to local priorities.

City adopts Tax Increment Financing Fund budget for fiscal 2019

TIF funds support development in designated districts by dedicating property tax growth to infrastructure and blight remediation. This budget sets spending priorities for those projects in the coming year.

Council approves $1,247.91 office furniture payment to Indoff, Inc.

City spending from the general fund on office furniture for the Law Department.

City commits $44K/year to Jefferson County Mayors Association

Birmingham will spend $44,000 annually (renewable for up to 3 years) on membership dues to the Jefferson County Mayors Association, using general fund dollars. This membership supports regional collaboration on issues affecting the city.

City pays Strickland Paper Company $686 for office furniture

Routine office furniture purchase for the City Clerk's Office funded from the general budget.