Budget & Finance

$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.

Mayor's office reimburses Kemp-Rotan $114.54 travel expense

Routine reimbursement for administrative staff travel. One-time expense from general fund.

City reimburses Community Development director $140.53 for Atlanta conference tr

Standard expense reimbursement for municipal staff travel. Director John Colon attended an environmental conference in Atlanta on February 17–18, 2016.

ITEM 32. A Resolution approving the following Advanced Expense Account:

City approves $18,635 landfill permit renewal

Birmingham keeps its solid waste permit current for the New Georgia Landfill, a key infrastructure asset for trash disposal. The annual permit renewal maintains the city's operating license to continue landfill operations.

City approves vehicle rental contract with Enterprise through Dec. 2020

Birmingham commits general-fund dollars to rent cars, trucks, SUVs, and vans for municipal operations through December 2020 on a competitive bid. This covers short-term fleet needs when city vehicles are unavailable.

Approve $281.54 expense reimbursement to Mayor's Administrative Assistant

City reimburses staff travel or business expenses from the general fund. This covers expenses for Bacarra Mauldin, Administrative Assistant to the Mayor, incurred in February 2016.

ITEM 35. A Resolution approving the following Advanced Expense Account:

City reimburses Committee Assistant $2,784 for DC trip expenses

Committee Assistant Melva Langford's travel and meal costs for a March 2016 City Council trip to Washington, DC are reimbursed from general funds.

Council approves Masters Solutions LLC lobbyist contract

City hires Masters Solutions LLC for lobbying services. Contract details and lobbyist registration are now available for public review.

Council shifts $67,400 from District 1 to capital improvements

City moves neighborhood discretionary funding from District 1 to pay for capital projects. Council member in District 1 loses discretion over that portion of local funds.

Council reallocates $293.7K from PIC projects to districts

Budget shift redirects neighborhood improvement funds from city-wide projects to specific districts, affecting which community priorities get funded in FY2016.

City approves on-call tech support contract with Daktronics for major events

Daktronics technicians will staff major city events like the Birmingham Bowl and Magic City Classic on an as-needed basis. Citizens pay hourly labor rates set at the time of each event.

Mayor's Office receives $25K for Cities of Service volunteering

Funds support the Love Your Block program, which mobilizes volunteers for neighborhood improvement projects and community service initiatives.

Council approves lobbying contract with Masters Solutions LLC

City hires Masters Solutions LLC as a lobbyist; contract requires registration. Residents deserve to know who represents the city's interests and how much it costs.

Budget amendment: City allocates $25,473.26 to Thornton Enterprises and Roebuck

City commits $25,473.26 in general-fund spending to two entities under existing incentive agreements. This is routine vendor payment on the consent agenda.

Council awards $123.5K roof contract to Construction Specialty Associates

City approves lowest bid for roof replacement at Maxway #639. Competitive procurement ensures taxpayer value on maintenance work.

Approve $1,508.25 expense reimbursement for Director of Communications

City reimburses April Odom for travel or official business expenses incurred in Washington, D.C.

Expense reimbursement approved: Gregory D. Jones, $0.00

Mayor's office employee reimbursement for travel to Atlanta, February 17–18, 2016. No public funds expended in this case.

City approves employee advance expense accounts

Allows city employees to draw advance payments for work-related expenses. Affects payroll administration and cash flow for staff.