Budget & Finance

Library gets $500 for summer programs at Powderly Branch

Funds summer enrichment activities at Powderly Branch library, supporting youth programming during school break.

ITEM 1. A Resolution setting a public hearing on Thursday, May 28, 2015 at 5:30 o'clock p.m. in the Council Chambers on the Mayor's proposed budgets. (Recommended by the City Counci

City spends funds on Birmingham public schools goods and services

School funding directly supports students' education and classroom resources. Dollar amount not disclosed in agenda.

City sets aside funds for Birmingham schools goods and services

Council is directing general-fund money to the Board of Education to buy goods or services that benefit students. The dollar amount is listed as $0, which may indicate the specific amount was not disclosed in this title or will be determined separately.

City funds $2,250 summer programs at Roosevelt Recreation Center

Roosevelt neighborhood kids get access to enrichment activities this summer. Funding comes from special tax revenue dedicated to the neighborhood.

Council funds $1,125 summer programs at Roosevelt Recreation Center

East Brownville youth get access to enrichment activities this summer. Funds come from neighborhood special taxes.

City approves employee expense reimbursement accounts

Authorizes city staff to receive advance payments for authorized work expenses. Sets terms for how employee out-of-pocket costs are handled and reimbursed.

Print Shop: $1,500 approval for Mac Papers chemicals and supplies

Routine vendor payment for printing supplies used by city operations. Low-dollar routine spending.

Council approves employee expense reimbursements

City employees get reimbursed for work-related expenses from the general fund. This routine approval ensures staff can recover legitimate out-of-pocket costs.

Council approves employee expense accounts

City employees' business expenses — mileage, meals, travel — are reimbursed from general funds. Residents see which expenses were claimed and approved.

Approves $188.74 travel reimbursement for city PIO

Routine reimbursement of a city employee's travel expenses for official business attendance.

City approves $1,590 travel expense for staff attendee

Committee Assistant Kimberley Jenkins' trip to Houston for a neighborhood conference in May 2015 uses general fund dollars.

City approves $1,828 travel expense for Director of Economic Development

Reimburses Lisa Cooper for May 2015 travel to New York on city business. Standard expense approval from general fund.

Council discretionary fund grants to various organizations

Council directs general-fund money to community organizations through discretionary grants. Dollar amount and recipient details not provided in public agenda.

Council approves $6,926 travel reimbursement for President Austin

Covers Council President's June 2015 trip to France and Germany. Citizens have a right to see who was reimbursed and for how much.

City approves employee expense account reimbursements

Council reimburses city staff for pre-approved work expenses paid out-of-pocket. Standard budget item ensuring employees aren't out-of-pocket for city business.

City reimburses employee travel for Council Retreat

Committee assistant Kamilah Gray receives $219.10 reimbursement for travel to the March 2015 Council Retreat in Prattville. Routine expense approval.

City sets aside $316,763 for Form Based Code project

Grants funding supports planning work to guide mixed-use development and revitalize neighborhoods through better building standards and zoning rules.

Council sets aside $284K for Southwest Area Framework Plan

City funds regional planning work to guide development in southwest neighborhoods. Award builds on earlier framework decision per Resolution 412-15.

Janitorial supplies contract awarded to Budget Janitorial Supply

City commits general fund dollars to keep buildings clean. Competitive bid process ensures taxpayers get fair pricing on routine supplies.