Budget & Finance

City sets aside $1,400 for recorder instruments at Tuggle Elementary

Funds music education at Tuggle Elementary School band program through direct appropriation from general fund.

Council approves expense account for Phil Amthor, Assistant to Mayor

City officials with expense accounts can charge business meals, travel, and other costs to the public without itemizing each one. This approval sets up an account for the Mayor's office staff.

City renews PMWeb software maintenance contract for $22K/year

Birmingham commits to 5 years of ongoing SaaS software support, locking in $110,000 in total spending through 2030 on essential systems maintenance.

WITHDRAWN CONSENT ITEM 34. A Resolution approving payment to Event Operations Group, Inc., Pelham, Alabama, in the amount of $3,887.17, to provide security personnel for the concert on October 23, 2015, in accordance with section 3-1-7 of the Birmingham C

$660K from bank tax fuels STRADA transportation initiative

City redirects unexpected bank excise tax revenue to the STRADA transportation program, expanding local mobility options without raising resident taxes.

Council sets aside $59,375 for library tech automation

Grants Fund receives an award and allocates it toward improving library technology infrastructure and systems.

City grants $6,000 to three neighborhood associations

Grants support community organizing in Crestwood South, Sherman Heights, and one additional neighborhood. Each group receives $2,000 for local initiatives.

City pays $19,663 workers' comp assessment to state

Routine payment from general funds to cover Birmingham's share of Alabama's workers' compensation insurance program for city employees.

City approves expense reimbursements for employees

Employees seeking reimbursement for work-related expenses incurred on city business will be paid. Decision confirms the city covers legitimate costs employees advance on official duties.

City awards $95,500 elevator maintenance contract to KONE, Inc.

Covers routine upkeep of 27 elevators across city buildings for one year with a two-year renewal option. Keeps critical building infrastructure operating safely and reliably for residents and city staff.

City sets aside $285,918 for Negro Southern League Baseball Museum operations

Council appropriated nearly $286K in general fund dollars to support the Baseball Museum's operations and mission as a cultural institution.

Council President Austin reimbursed $1,044.14 for October expenses

City approves expense reimbursement to Council President for travel and related costs in Washington, D.C. on October 2.

Council approves employee advance expense accounts

Allows city employees to draw advance funds for work-related expenses, then reconcile against actual costs. Streamlines reimbursement process for staff.

Mayor's office reimburses assistant $2,341.88 for expenses

Approves reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses for an executive staff member in the Mayor's office.

City pays $9,700 to All Events for Magic City Classic stage rental

Public funds cover event equipment for the Magic City Classic, a community celebration held October 31, 2015.

City sets aside $500 per neighborhood annually for holiday party expenses

Neighborhood associations get dedicated funding to hold holiday celebrations, strengthening community connections in each district.

City approves employee expense reimbursements

Authorizes reimbursement of work-related expenses for city employees. This routine spending decision affects payroll and operational costs funded from the general budget.

Capital budget: $44K shifts from Fairmont Park to Evergreen Community Center

Money earmarked for park improvements in North Birmingham gets redirected to the Evergreen Community Center. The shift reflects a change in capital spending priorities for FY2016.

Budget amendment: $1,500 transferred from district discretionary funds

Council is shifting $1,500 in General Fund money between district projects in FY2016. Affects allocation of local money for neighborhood priorities in Districts 3 and 9.

Sole-source: New World Systems software licenses, $28K for inventory system

City commits $28,000 in general fund dollars to software licenses for an expanded inventory management system. Sole-source purchase with no competitive bid.