Budget & Finance

City pays $1,124.49 for Councilor Parker's travel to Foundation

City reimburses a councilor's out-of-pocket expenses for attending a professional event in New York in July 2015.

ITEM 17. WITHDRAWN An Ordinance "TO FURTHER AMEND THE GENERAL FUND BUDGET" for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2015, by increasing Revenue by $4,281,616.00, transferring $1,445,000.00 from Equipment Management, Fleet Expenses, and appropriating $183,750.00

City approves advanced expense accounts for employees

Authorizes employees to submit reimbursable expenses ahead of payment. Affects how city workers recover out-of-pocket costs for authorized travel, meals, and supplies.

City pays High Museum of Art $35,000 for exhibition hosting costs

Birmingham funds cultural programming through the High Museum's "Rising Up" exhibition. The $35,000 covers crating, shipping, and insurance for the traveling show.

City to fund Birmingham schools goods and services

Council will commit general funds to support student programs and services through the Board of Education. The resolution was cut off and does not specify the dollar amount.

City reimburses Jacquelin French $789.64 for July conference travel

Staff expense reimbursement from general fund for conference attendance.

ITEM 18. WITHDRAWN An Ordinance "TO FURTHER AMEND THE CAPITAL FUND BUDGET" for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2015, by transferring $108,343.87 from Completed Projects and $841,906.13 from Funds Available and appropriating $950,250.00 to Legion Field Scor

City pays Sports Strategy $9,950 for CrossPlex marketing plan

Birmingham hires consultant to develop a marketing strategy for the CrossPlex recreation facility. Sole-source contract means no competitive bidding.

City approves $1,926.52 travel reimbursement for mayor's assistant

City funds approved for staff travel to Boston conference (July 12–15, 2015). Routine reimbursement from general fund.

Council reimburses Councilor Parker $486.42 for conference travel

Reimbursement to city councilor for approved July 2015 conference attendance in Atlanta on environmental protection.

City pays Event Operations Group $7,289.52 for Dalai Lama and Magic City Classic

City spending from general fund for event production services related to the Dalai Lama visit and Magic City Classic festival.

City sets aside $800 for music and entertainment

Allocates public funds for community entertainment and cultural events available to Birmingham residents.

Council reallocates $100K in disaster recovery grant funds to administration

Federal disaster recovery grant dollars are being redirected from their original community development purpose. The shift affects how Birmingham manages federal recovery funds after the 2013 Mississippi tornado disaster.

Budget amendment: $48K transfer to Fund 102

Council shifts $48,000 from equipment purchases to another fund, affecting how city money is spent this fiscal year.

Council pays $2,580 to A & J Steel for Dalai Lama event barricades

City spending on event security infrastructure. Payment covers labor to install barricades at Regions Field for the Dalai Lama visit.

City sets aside $800 for music and entertainment

Allocates public funds for community entertainment and cultural events available to Birmingham residents.

Council pays $2,580 to A & J Steel for Dalai Lama event barricades

City spending on event security infrastructure. Payment covers labor to install barricades at Regions Field for the Dalai Lama visit.

City approves $1,484 travel expense reimbursement for employee

Employee travel expense claim; routine reimbursement from general fund.

City spends $3,344 on golf bags and tables for conference pitch

Birmingham is using public funds to market itself as a host city for the 2017 NUSA Conference, buying promotional items like golf bags for board members. The spending is a discretionary marketing expense.

City approves $1,484 travel expense reimbursement for employee

Employee travel expense claim; routine reimbursement from general fund.