Oxmoor Valley Community Center gets $150 sound system
Oxmoor special-tax funds support local community facilities. This purchase upgrades the center's audio equipment for events and programs.
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City spends $700 on plants for Sun Valley neighborhood sign
Public funds improve the appearance and upkeep of a neighborhood landmark in Sun Valley.
Mayor's Office gets $3,500 for marketing and economic development
Budget amendment adds $3,500 to the Mayor's Office for marketing and economic development work in fiscal year 2016.
Council approves employee expense reimbursements
Taxpayer funds reimburse city staff for work-related costs like mileage, meals, and conference travel.
Council approves $149.54 travel expense for economic development official
Reimbursement to city staff for business travel. Small routine expense from general fund.
City pays $3,865 to Outdoor Event Specialties for City Fest barricades
Sole-source contract funds equipment rental for City Fest and Birmingham Bowl events. This is routine event spending approved on reconsideration.
City approves employee advance expense accounts
Employees can draw advances against future earnings or reimbursable expenses. Affects payroll processes for city workforce.
City reimburses Kamilah Gray $703.44 for travel expenses
Committee Assistant reimbursed for February 2016 travel to Atlanta on city business.
City approves $114.54 expense reimbursement to Mayor's Office analyst
Routine reimbursement to city employee for travel expenses; minimal fiscal impact.
City spends $191.76 on Lite calling post for neighborhood alerts
Neighborhood associations will use the service to send monthly text and call reminders to residents about community activities and safety initiatives.
City funds Gate City Love Fest with $500 grant
City allocates $500 to the Gate City Neighborhood Association for food and supplies at the 2016 Love Fest community event.
Budget reporting rules updated for General and Capital funds
City will follow a consistent, transparent process for tracking how it spends and reports General and Capital fund dollars. This affects how residents can monitor city spending and financial decisions.
City spends $5,000 on Cumulus Birmingham advertisement
Public funds allocated for advertising through media company Cumulus Birmingham from the general fund.
City pays $3,865 for barricades at City Fest and Bowl
Sole-source purchase from Outdoor Event Specialties for crowd control at two major city events. No competitive bids were sought.
City sets aside $100 for NA reminder texting service
Funds a communication tool that helps Narcotics Anonymous reach members with monthly meeting reminders, supporting local recovery outreach efforts.
$13,975 shifted from Bessie Estell Park to Cooper Green for electrical work
Electrical improvements are coming to Cooper Green Park. Funds diverted from planned Bessie Estell Park work.
Capital budget amendment shifts $50K from park projects
The city is redirecting funds originally planned for park improvements in North Birmingham and Norwood. The $50,432 reallocation may delay or reduce planned maintenance or upgrades in those neighborhoods.
Council approves $3,471 expense reimbursement to Councilor Parker
Councilor Parker is reimbursed for travel and meal expenses from a January 2016 trip to Washington, D.C. These routine expense claims are part of public spending accountability.
Council reimburses Councilor Lundy $959.20 in travel expenses
Routine reimbursement for official travel by a City Council member. Citizens have a right to see how public funds support council operations.
Council awards $49,735 repair contract to Cross Building for Carver Theatre
City commits $49,735 to restore the Carver Theatre. This historic venue serves residents and the local arts community.