Budget & Finance

October 17, 2017 · Item number:Item #78 $ Total cost: $585

Council reimburses Councilor Parker $585.29 for EPA meeting travel

Councilor Parker attended federal EPA meetings in Atlanta on city business. This reimbursement covers documented travel and lodging costs from October 25–26, 2017.

October 17, 2017 · Item number:Item #81 $ Total cost: $14K

City pays $14,025 for 825 pedestrian barricades from Outdoor Event Specialties

Vendor purchase for event crowd control and public safety infrastructure. No-bid procurement; citizens should know who received the contract and what it covers.

October 17, 2017 · Item number:Item #98 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council adopts Neighborhood Allocation Fund budget for FY2018

This sets how $0+ in community development funds flow to neighborhoods. Budget details determine which areas get money for improvements.

October 17, 2017 · Item number:Item #59 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves employee advance expense accounts

Employees can now draw advances against future reimbursements for work-related expenses. Speeds up out-of-pocket cost recovery for city staff.

October 17, 2017 · Item number:Item #110 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council establishes rules for employee longevity pay raises

Sets up how city employees earn salary bonuses based on years of service. Affects pay budgets and retention of city workforce.

October 17, 2017 · Item number:Item #105 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council adopts Birmingham Fund budget for fiscal year 2018

Sets spending priorities and revenue plans for city operations in the coming year. This budget determines what services get funded and how much your tax dollars support police, parks, roads, and other essential services.

October 17, 2017 · Item number:Item #103 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Fair Trial Tax Fund budget approved for fiscal 2018

City adopts dedicated spending plan for legal defense funds. Ensures resources available for fair trial services in coming fiscal year.

October 17, 2017 · Item number:Item #100 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Fuel Tax Fund budget approved for fiscal year 2018

Sets spending for fuel-tax revenue dedicated to city operations. Affects how transportation and infrastructure funds are allocated through June 2018.

October 17, 2017 · Item number:Item #77 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves Advanced Expense Account from general fund

This creates a dedicated spending authority for the Mayor to manage unbudgeted or urgent expenses from the city's general fund. Residents should know when new financial flexibility is granted to the executive branch.

October 17, 2017 · Item number:Item #60 $ Total cost: undisclosed

City approves expense reimbursements for employees

Employees receive reimbursement for work-related expenses they've advanced. This routine payroll item ensures staff aren't out of pocket for city business.

October 17, 2017 · Item number:Item #56 $ Total cost: $60K

Council approves $60K for International truck parts

Equipment Management spends $60,000 on truck parts from sole-source vendor Southland International Trucks. City residents fund fleet maintenance through tax dollars.

October 17, 2017 · Item number:Item #28 $ Total cost: $291K

Fire Department gets $290,814 federal grant for equipment

Federal funding boost for firefighter training and equipment — no local tax dollars spent.

October 10, 2017 · Item number:Item #18 $ Total cost: $30K

City approves $30K truck parts purchase from Birmingham Freightliner

Equipment Management Department gets replacement truck parts via sole-source purchase from local vendor. Routine maintenance spending on city fleet.

October 10, 2017 · Item number:Item #12 $ Total cost: $507

City buys 507.50 in safety vests for P.E.P. Department

Routine purchase of printed safety vests for city staff. No direct resident impact.

October 10, 2017 · Item number:Item #23 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves city employee expense accounts

City employees submit itemized expenses for reimbursement (travel, meals, supplies). The council's approval confirms the spending is legitimate and clears payment from the general fund.

October 10, 2017 · Item number:Item #19 $ Total cost: $40K

City approves $40K truck parts order with Kurt's Truck & Parts

Equipment Management Department purchases replacement parts for heavy-duty vehicles through sole-source contract.

October 10, 2017 · Item number:Item #17 $ Total cost: $818

City pays Big Moe Spring & Alignment $819 for vehicle repair

Equipment maintenance keeps city fleet operational; routine spending on general fund.

October 10, 2017 · Item number:Item #15 $ Total cost: $5K

Council approves $5,367 repair contract with Altec Industries

City vehicle 014965 receives di-electric testing and hydraulic repair through sole-source procurement. Routine equipment maintenance funded from general budget.

October 10, 2017 · Item number:Item #21 $ Total cost: $2K

City pays Paul Pierce Paint Body $2,263 for auto repair

Equipment Management Department vehicle damage is being repaired through routine spending. This invoice payment is part of standard city fleet maintenance.

October 10, 2017 · Item number:Item #22 $ Total cost: $2K

City pays Trane Company $2,080 for chiller diagnostics

Routine maintenance spending keeps cooling systems operational at City Hall and other municipal buildings.