Budget & Finance

August 1, 2017 · Item number:Item #55 $ Total cost: $65K

City contracts with Birmingham Times for $65K annual ads

City spends $65,000 with sole-source contract to Birmingham Times Media Group for advertising services over one year—a routine spending decision on public notice placements and announcements.

August 1, 2017 · Item number:Item #15 $ Total cost: $1K

Council sets aside $1,000 for Birmingham Board of Education choir

General fund money goes to support music education and choir programs in Birmingham schools for 2017–2020.

August 1, 2017 · Item number:Item #49 $ Total cost: $10K

District 4 discretionary funds: $10K for neighborhood officers meeting

Council allocates $10,000 in District 4 discretionary funds for a neighborhood officers meeting, enabling local engagement on community priorities.

August 1, 2017 · Item number:Item #56 $ Total cost: $2K

City approves $1,581 travel expense for Mayor's assistant

Mayor's office spent public funds on staff travel to a conference in Nebraska. Routine expense reimbursement submitted for council approval.

August 1, 2017 · Item number:Item #52 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Rescind unused appropriations from 2017 resolution

Clears lapsed budget authority that was never spent, freeing general fund resources for other city priorities.

August 1, 2017 · Item number:Item #50 $ Total cost: $10K

Council sets aside $10,000 for District 4 neighborhood officer meeting

District 4 discretionary funds support neighborhood-led initiatives. This $10,000 allocation funds a meeting with local officers to discuss community priorities.

August 1, 2017 · Item number:Item #43 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves advanced expense accounts for city employees

Allows city employees to draw advance funds for work-related expenses from the general fund. Affects how employees manage business travel, supplies, and other authorized costs.

August 1, 2017 · Item number:Item #14 $ Total cost: $1K

City provides $1,000 to school board for band support

General fund money supports student band programs and equipment for the 2017–2018 school year.

August 1, 2017 · Item number:Item #42 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves employee expense accounts and reimbursements

Routine approval of itemized employee expenses ensures city staff are reimbursed for work-related costs and travel. Transparency on these accounts shows how public funds support city operations.

July 25, 2017 · Item number:Item #89 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves employee advance expense reimbursements

City employees can draw advance funds for work-related expenses before submitting receipts. Ensures staff aren't out of pocket during job duties.

July 25, 2017 · Item number:Item #81 $ Total cost: $192K

Council awards $192K bleachers upgrade contract to Sherrod Construction

City parks and recreation facilities get improved bleachers at multiple locations. Project funded through competitive bidding process.

July 25, 2017 · Item number:Item #97 $ Total cost: $10K

Council sets aside $10K for District 4 neighborhood outreach

City commits $10,000 in discretionary funds to support a meeting between District 4 neighborhood officers and volunteers — local capacity-building for community engagement.

July 25, 2017 · Item number:Item #87 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves employee expense reimbursements

City employees receive reimbursement for work-related expenses from the general fund. This routine approval ensures payroll and expense operations continue.

July 25, 2017 · Item number:Item #98 $ Total cost: $10K

District 4 gets $10K for neighborhood officer meetings

District 4 residents will get dedicated funding to convene neighborhood officers and volunteers for community engagement. Supports local organizing efforts in the district.

July 25, 2017 · Item number:Item #101 $ Total cost: $895

Council reimburses Pro-Tem Hoyt $895 for conference travel

City covers travel costs for City Council Pro-Tem Steven Hoyt to attend National Network for Safe Communities conference in New York, June 13–17, 2017.

July 25, 2017 · Item number:Item #83 $ Total cost: $409K

City allocates $408,909 for Birmingham Zoo construction phase

The city is committing nearly $409,000 in additional funds to support the Birmingham Zoo's capital construction project—a major public amenity and regional draw.

July 25, 2017 · Item number:Item #88 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves employee expense reimbursements

City employees' work-related expenses are reimbursed from the general fund. This routine approval ensures staffing continuity across all departments.

July 25, 2017 · Item number:Item #102 $ Total cost: $649

Council approves $649.84 travel reimbursement for Councilor Parker

Reimbursement for Councilor Parker's travel expenses to attend meetings July 26–28, 2017. Citizens can track how public officials spend city funds on travel and meetings.

July 25, 2017 · Item number:Item #96 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council rescinds unused discretionary funds from 2017 contracts

Frees up unspent money from contracts that were never finalized. This clears budget accounts and reduces carryover appropriations.

July 18, 2017 · Item number:Item #9 $ Total cost: $200

Approve $200 for District 7 holiday event

City allocates funds to support a holiday celebration in District 7.