Budget & Finance

City reimburses employee expenses from general fund

Approves itemized reimbursements for city employees' work-related expenses paid from public funds.

City approves $1,011.75 travel expense for Councilor Parker

Councilor William Parker's attendance at a Foundation event in Atlanta (June 12–15, 2016) is paid from the general fund. Citizens can track how public money funds official travel and representation.

Council approves reimbursement of employee business expenses

City employees get reimbursed for approved job-related travel, meals, and other business costs from the general fund. This is routine consent-calendar spending that keeps municipal operations running.

Capital budget amendment: $96,777 reallocated to equipment

Shifts funds from completed capital projects to equipment needs. Changes how fiscal 2016 improvement dollars are spent across city departments.

Approve advance expense reimbursements for city employees

City employees receive advance payments for work-related expenses. This routine approval allows the city to reimburse staff for out-of-pocket costs incurred on official business.

City awards $7,537 to school board for valedictorian recognition banquet

General fund money supports recognition of top high school graduates. Small annual contribution to public education celebration.

City approves advanced expense reimbursements for employees

Employees who paid out-of-pocket for work-related expenses get reimbursed from the city budget. This is routine accounting for travel, equipment, and other job costs.

City approves $526 expense reimbursement to committee aide

Committee assistant Kamilah Gray-Lewis receives $526 from general funds for approved work expenses.

City approves employee expense reimbursements

Authorizes payment of documented work-related expenses (travel, supplies, meals) submitted by city staff. Citizens fund these costs through taxes.

Council awards $331,850 to Safford for Georgia Landfill building

City commits $331,850 to build new administration building and shed at Georgia Landfill. Lowest competitive bid selected for infrastructure supporting municipal waste operations.

City approves $1,355 travel expense for Councilor Tyson

Council member Sheila Tyson's conference travel to Rochester, NY (June 6–8, 2016) paid from the general fund. Citizens can see how council expenses are spent.

Council approves employee expense reimbursements

City employees get reimbursed for approved job-related expenses from the general fund. This routine monthly or periodic vote ensures payroll and travel costs are processed on schedule.

Public hearing set on $0 2016-2017 city budget

Citizens will get to comment on the city's annual spending plan for the next fiscal year, which shapes service levels, staffing, and tax rates.

MESSAGE FROM THE BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN - Councilmember Marcus Lundy

Budget: $5,000 incentive payment to Hardy Corporation from sales tax

City commits $5,000 in sales tax revenue to Hardy Corporation under an incentive agreement. Part of the General Fund budget adjustment for fiscal year 2016.

Council discretionary fund allocated to community organizations

City Council distributes general fund money to local nonprofits and community groups. Dollar amount and recipient list not yet specified in this agenda item.

City approves employee advance expense accounts

Allows city employees to draw advance funds for approved expenses, improving cash flow for work-related costs. Details on eligibility, limits, and repayment terms determine fairness of the program.

City reimburses $954.79 for analyst's travel to Kansas City

Barbara Harris, Principal Analyst in the Mayor's Office, attended a Project Sa event April 11–13, 2016; the city is reimbursing her documented travel expenses from the general fund.

Operations Center renovation funded with $1.56M from school projects

City shifts $1.56 million from completed school improvements to renovate the Operations Center building. The move frees up capital funds but delays potential new school projects.

Budget amendment reallocates $144K across city departments

City shifts funds between Non-Departmental, PEP, and other accounts to cover equipment and maintenance needs in fiscal 2016. The specific allocation priorities affect which departments get resources.