Budget & Finance

City approves employee advance expense accounts

Allows city employees to draw advance funds for job-related expenses before submitting receipts, streamlining reimbursement processes for travel, training, and other authorized costs.

City pays Think Safe Inc. $1,656 for wall repairs at 118–120 Ave U

Two properties on Ave U get exterior wall repairs and a uniform retaining wall as part of neighborhood stabilization efforts.

Sole-source: ESO Solutions gets $39K contract for patient care reporting

City commits $39,264 to ESO Solutions for electronic patient care reporting software used by fire/EMS departments and partner agencies. Single-vendor contract on consent agenda.

City approves $15,080 consulting contract with Planet Technologies

City commits general fund dollars to IT consulting services; sole-source procurement method limits competitive bidding.

City approves $1,357 expense reimbursement for Mayor's office staff

Administrative assistant Tanika Harrell receives reimbursement for work-related travel expenses to Omaha, Nebraska in May 2016. Routine spending from city's general fund.

Budget amendment redirects $20K from George Ward park to Evergreen Community

Capital funds shift from a city park to Evergreen Community as part of the FY 2016 budget adjustment.

Council sets aside $2.45M for Carver Theatre and Civil Rights Institute upgrades

City invests in two major cultural landmarks in downtown Birmingham. Carver Theatre gets $1.2M and the Civil Rights Institute gets $1.25M for improvements and renovations.

Council Pro-Tempore Roberson reimbursed $1,491.36 for March expenses

City reimburses elected official for work-related expenses from general fund. Public visibility into official spending supports accountability.

City allocates $7.5M to Birmingham Zoo capital improvements

Zoo receives major funding boost for facility upgrades and expansion. Project prioritizes public recreation and wildlife conservation in Birmingham.

City buys $3,500 Ricoh print software for document processing

Upgrades printing system with new capabilities like page editing and 2-up layout. Affects city document workflows and administrative efficiency.

Capital fund amendment moves $1.4M between projects (FY2016)

Council is redirecting $1.4M in capital improvement funds from completed and available projects to other priorities. This shifts resources within the city's construction and infrastructure budget.

Council awards $26,798 flooring contract to Wolbach for Fire Station No. 1

Fire Station No. 1 gets its flooring replaced through a competitive bid process. Wolbach Flooring submitted the lowest-cost proposal.

Council approves employee expense accounts

Council reviews and approves itemized expenses for city staff. Ensures public accountability over how employee reimbursements are spent from the city budget.

Council discretionary fund: grants to community organizations TBD

City Council will direct general fund money to multiple organizations for public purposes. Full recipient list and amounts pending substitution before vote.

Budget amendment: $30K moved to capital improvements

Council redirects $30,000 from the Mayor's grant-match fund to capital improvements, shifting money away from grant-related spending.

CONSENT ITEM 44. WITHDRAWN A Resolution approving payment to Wright Line LLC, Worcester, Massachusetts, for the purchase of office furniture as needed for a period of one (1) year and month to month thereafter for the Information Management Services Depar

Council approves $613.32 expense reimbursement for Committee Assistant

City reimburses Committee Assistant Courtney Hunter for work-related expenses incurred March 15–17, 2016.

$2.4M capital budget boost: $1.9M for HealthSouth relocation, $500K for Lyric Th

City commits $1.9M to relocate HealthSouth operations and $500K to restore the historic Lyric Theatre, supporting downtown revitalization and employment.

General Fund budget amendment: $998,500 for HR medical fees

City redirects nearly $1 million in general fund money to cover medical and legal services. Where this money comes from affects other city services.

City approves employee advance expense reimbursement

Employees can seek advance reimbursement for job-related expenses from the general fund, streamlining cash-flow for out-of-pocket costs.