Budget & Finance

November 14, 2017 · Item number:Item #58 $ Total cost: $40K

Budget amendment: $40,260 reallocated to Library VOIP upgrade

Library phone system upgrades funded through internal budget shifts ($6,098 from Central Library Phase I and $34,162 from Pratt City Library).

November 7, 2017 · Item number:Item #62 $ Total cost: $1.0M

Budget amendment: $1M bond-funded Intermodal project reimplementation

Bond proceeds now available to reapply toward the Intermodal Facility project. Affects capital spending timeline and project financing structure.

November 7, 2017 · Item number:Item #16 $ Total cost: $89K

City sets aside $88,825 for domestic violence court services

Grant funds will expand Municipal Court's domestic violence pretrial services, helping more residents access court support before trial. Funds are available through a grant award and require council approval to spend.

November 7, 2017 · Item number:Item #12 $ Total cost: $2K

City spends $1,544.65 on AC repair parts for City Hall

Routine maintenance of City Hall's computer cooling system keeps municipal IT infrastructure operational.

November 7, 2017 · Item number:Item #10 $ Total cost: $1K

City pays $1,345 to Johnstone Supply for Southern Museum AC repair

Funds routine maintenance of the Southern Museum of Flight's air conditioning system in the lobby area.

November 7, 2017 · Item number:Item #59 $ Total cost: $1.1M

Capital budget shifts $750K to Rickwood Field, $1.08M to Intermodal Facility

City redirects capital funds to upgrade Rickwood Field, a historic community recreation asset, and expand the Intermodal Facility for transit connectivity. These projects affect long-term neighborhood amenities and transportation infrastructure.

November 7, 2017 · Item number:Item #58 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves advanced expense account

Advanced expense accounts allow city officials to spend general-fund money quickly on urgent needs without waiting for standard budget approval. This account will be available for Councilor Parker's use.

November 7, 2017 · Item number:Item #13 $ Total cost: $1K

Council approves $1,155.97 expense reimbursement for city employee

Administrative Assistant R. Scott Colson's travel expenses are reimbursed from the city budget. This routine approval shows how public funds are spent on employee operations.

November 7, 2017 · Item number:Item #11 $ Total cost: $2K

City approves $2,500 for HVAC parts at Wittichen Supply

Funds purchase of heating and cooling equipment parts not in city inventory. Routine maintenance spending.

November 7, 2017 · Item number:Item #18 $ Total cost: $60K

City commits $60K to Avenue F Bridge study

State grant funds a feasibility study for the Avenue F Bridge, a key step toward potential repairs or replacement. Results will guide future infrastructure investment decisions.

October 31, 2017 · Item number:Item #60 $ Total cost: $40.0M

$40M approved for Birmingham Bus Rapid Transit Project

City commits $40 million toward bus rapid transit infrastructure. Cleaner, faster commutes and reduced traffic congestion expected once project launches.

October 31, 2017 · Item number:Item #66 $ Total cost: $881K

Council awards $881K contract to Coston for Memorial Park renovations

Memorial Park gets upgraded with this lowest-bid contract. Work improves a community gathering space for residents citywide.

October 31, 2017 · Item number:Item #54 $ Total cost: undisclosed

City approves advanced expense reimbursements for employees

City employees receive reimbursement for work-related expenses paid out of pocket. This routine approval affects payroll and employee benefits funded from the general budget.

October 31, 2017 · Item number:Item #71 $ Total cost: $1K

Council approves $1,340 travel reimbursement for Councilor Parker

Councilor Parker's expenses for a November 2017 out-of-town meeting are reimbursed from city funds. The trip purpose appears incomplete in the record.

October 24, 2017 · Item number:Item #41 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council adopts $0 Capital Improvement Fund budget for FY 2018

This vote sets the city's capital spending plan for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2018. The $0 amount suggests no new projects or allocations are included in this budget cycle.

October 24, 2017 · Item number:Item #44 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Land Bank Authority budget adopted for FY2018

Sets annual spending plan for Land Bank operations including acquisition, rehab, and sale of blighted properties. Funds recovery efforts for abandoned homes across the city.

October 24, 2017 · Item number:Item #53 $ Total cost: $1K

City reimburses Mayor's office staffer $1,279 for travel

Mayor's office administrative assistant gets reimbursed for travel expenses to Minneapolis, August 22–25, 2017.

October 24, 2017 · Item number:Item #54 $ Total cost: $530

City pays $530 for councilor's travel to Atlanta conference

Public funds reimburse Councilor Tyson for travel to the American Public Health conference in Atlanta (Nov. 5–6, 2017).

October 24, 2017 · Item number:Item #25 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Approves employee expense reimbursements

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

October 24, 2017 · Item number:Item #19 $ Total cost: $60K

City spends $60K on auto parts for Equipment Management

General fund payment to Adamson Ford for fleet maintenance parts. Routine vendor payment for city vehicle upkeep.