Budget & Finance

January 31, 2017 · Item number:Item #30 $ Total cost: $100K

Budget: $100K shifted from Wahouma Park to capital fund

City is moving $100,000 away from Wahouma Park for other capital projects. The impact on the park depends on what was planned there.

January 31, 2017 · Item number:Item #51 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves employee expense reimbursements

City employees receive approved reimbursement for work-related expenses. This ensures transparent accounting of public funds spent on employee business costs.

January 31, 2017 · Item number:Item #53 $ Total cost: undisclosed

City approves advanced expense reimbursements for employees

Authorizes the city to reimburse employees for out-of-pocket business expenses they've paid in advance. Ensures workers aren't out of pocket for city-authorized costs.

January 31, 2017 · Item number:Item #68 $ Total cost: $2K

City approves $2,195.94 in travel expenses for Mayor's Office staff

Council approves reimbursement for an administrative assistant's business travel to Little Rock, Arizona in April 2017.

January 24, 2017 · Item number:Item #63 $ Total cost: $2K

City reimburses Cassandra Smith $1,643.84 for work expenses

Administrative assistant in the Mayor's Office receives reimbursement for travel or work-related costs incurred on March 25.

January 24, 2017 · Item number:Item #62 $ Total cost: $1K

City reimburses Committee Assistant $1,038.60 for travel

Committee Assistant Kandace Richards receives reimbursement for September 2016 travel to Kalamazoo, Michigan for city business.

January 24, 2017 · Item number:Item #67 $ Total cost: $2K

Budget amendment: $1,500 transfer in District 9 discretionary funds

District 9 discretionary spending shifts $1,500 within the general fund, affecting how neighborhood project money is allocated for fiscal year 2017.

January 24, 2017 · Item number:Item #64 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves employee expense reimbursements

City employees are reimbursed for work-related expenses from public funds. This routine approval ensures that documented spending by staff is paid back promptly.

January 24, 2017 · Item number:Item #65 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves employee advance expense reimbursements

Employees who advance personal funds for city business will be reimbursed from the general fund. This routine finance practice keeps city operations running smoothly.

January 24, 2017 · Item number:Item #66 $ Total cost: $43K

City sets aside $43,224 for AmeriCorps VISTA program

Federal grant funds AmeriCorps volunteers in the Mayor's Office for community service work. No direct tax or rate impact.

January 24, 2017 · Item number:Item #30 $ Total cost: $4K

Budget amendment: $3,500 transferred within general fund

City Council shifts $3,500 between budget lines in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2017. This is routine internal spending adjustment requiring council approval.

January 24, 2017 · Item number:Item #61 $ Total cost: undisclosed

City approves brush truck purchase from Petersen Industries

City adds specialized equipment for brush and debris removal, likely improving park maintenance and storm cleanup response capacity.

January 10, 2017 · Item number:Item #56 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves advance expense reimbursement for city employees

Employees can now request reimbursement for work-related expenses before submitting receipts, streamlining the expense claims process.

January 10, 2017 · Item number:Item #58 $ Total cost: $1.0M

Council funds $1M "New Start Reading Program" at Birmingham Public Library

Public library receives $1 million for a new reading initiative to expand literacy programs and services in the community.

January 10, 2017 · Item number:Item #49 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves employee expense reimbursements from general fund

City employees' work-related expenses are reimbursed from public funds. This routine approval ensures staff can be reimbursed for travel, meals, and other approved business costs incurred while serving residents.

January 10, 2017 · Item number:Item #50 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves advanced expense reimbursement for city employees

This allows employees to claim reimbursement for out-of-pocket work expenses before submitting receipts. Speeds up reimbursement process for staff while protecting the city's general fund through audit controls.

January 10, 2017 · Item number:Item #51 $ Total cost: $1.7M

Budget amendment: $1.7M set aside for Law Department claims

City commits $1.7 million from its fund balance to pay pending legal claims and settlements through the Law Department.

January 3, 2017 · Item number:Item #51 $ Total cost: $4K

City pays Housing Authority $3,500 for Elyton Village parking

City rents parking lot space at Elyton Village from the Housing Authority for public use. Residents and visitors benefit from designated parking near the site.

January 3, 2017 · Item number:Item #63 $ Total cost: $874

Council reimburses Councilor Lundy $874.59 for travel expenses

Councilor Lundy attended an official meeting in Washington, D.C. on January 12–13, 2017; the city covers documented travel costs from the general fund.

January 3, 2017 · Item number:Item #62 $ Total cost: $2K

City approves $2,040.71 travel reimbursement for Councilor Scales

Councilor Scales attended a conference in Washington, D.C., December 13–16, 2016; the city is reimbursing her travel and lodging expenses from the general fund.