Budget & Finance

City commits $10M in capital funds to Freedom Center

The city redirects $10 million from its capital improvement budget to Freedom Center, a significant reallocation of public funds from infrastructure or facilities projects.

City reclaims $250 from Central Park Neighborhood Association

Previously allocated funds to the neighborhood group are being unspent. The city is shifting $250 from this non-capital budget line back to the general fund for other uses.

Council awards $19.2K mechanical contract to H & M Mechanical

Repairs or upgrades HVAC systems at East Pinson Valley Recreation Center, keeping the facility operational for community use.

City hires Scottie McClaney as consultant for $30,000

The city is paying a sole-source consultant $30,000 to manage information flow between departments. Citizens deserve to know who received public funds and why the city chose a non-competitive hire.

City approves $1,597 travel reimbursement for MOCA director

Don Lupo, Director of the Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs (MOCA), attended a UN meeting in New York January 27–29, 2015. The city paid his travel expenses from the general fund.

City approves $52,080 for AT&T network security assessment

Information Management Services will evaluate the city's network defenses against cyberattacks and data breaches affecting resident services and data.

City approves $80,400 payroll software upgrade from New World Systems

City commits funds for Human Resources and Payroll system modules to improve employee record-keeping and compensation processing. Implementation includes software maintenance support.

City hires EPA consultant Erika Liles for $60K community outreach

City commits $60,000 in federal grant funds to hire EPA consultant for community outreach and environmental compliance work through June 2015.

City reimburses Mayor's Assistant $3,010 for expenses

Mayor's office staff reimbursement for business travel and related costs to Santa Barbara in late February.

CONSENT ITEM 34. A Resolution approving the advanced expense accounts of city employees.

Council awards $22K electrical contract to Titan Electric for Cooper Green Score

City spends $22,001 on electrical work at Cooper Green Scoreboard after competitive bidding. Maintenance of recreational facilities supports neighborhood amenities.

Council approves employee expense reimbursements

City employees receive reimbursement for work-related expenses. Public records show who spent what on city business.

City approves $2,642 travel reimbursement for Mayor's social media manager

Mayor's office reimbursed employee travel expenses for a February 2015 trip to Orlando. This routine spending decision is funded from the general fund.

Council approves employee expense reimbursements

City pays approved work-related expenses for municipal staff using general fund money. These routine reimbursements cover items like mileage, meals, and materials for city operations.

Approve $254.20 expense reimbursement for Barbara Harris

Reimburses the Mayor's Administrative Assistant for travel expenses to Atlanta on January 21-22, 2015.

Council allocates discretionary funds to community organizations

City Council distributes general fund money to support various community programs and services. Dollar amount and specific recipients will be listed in the vote record.

Council commits $10M in capital funds to Freedom Center

City dedicates $10 million from its capital improvement budget to Freedom Center, a major public investment in a key civic institution.

City approves employee expense reimbursements

Routine approval of itemized employee business expenses (travel, meals, supplies) charged to city operating budgets. This ensures public funds spent on legitimate city business are documented and processed.

Council approves estimated expense accounts for city employees

Routine approval of employee reimbursable expenses from the general fund. This ensures timely payment of city staff out-of-pocket costs.

City reimburses Kamilah Gray $427.88 for conference travel

Committee assistant's expense claim for January 2015 City Council attendance in Atlanta.