Budget & Finance

City workers get 1% cost-of-living raise, effective July 1

All city employees receive a 1% cost-of-living adjustment starting July 1, 2025, funded from the general budget. This affects payroll costs and tax-funded operations.

Community Development Block Grant budget adopted for fiscal year 2026

Sets how federal housing and community development dollars will be spent in your city through June 2026. The specific programs and projects funded will depend on the city's local priorities.

Approve employee advance expense accounts

City reimburses employees for out-of-pocket work expenses. This routine decision clears submitted expense claims from the general fund.

Council approves expense reimbursement for elected officials

City officials' work-related expenses are reimbursed from the general fund. Citizens can monitor how public money supports city leadership operations.

Council approves employee expense reimbursements

Taxpayer funds reimburse city staff for work-related costs like mileage, meals, and conference travel.

City awards $384K heating contract to Splawn Construction for 3 fire stations

Splawn Construction will install bay heaters at Fire Stations 1, 12, and 25, improving working conditions for firefighters and equipment maintenance.

General Fund budget amendment: $4,019 reallocated within District 4

City moves $4,019 between District 4 accounts, shifting funds from discretionary projects and supplies to other priorities. No direct resident impact, but shows how council adjusts spending mid-year.

Budget amendment: $6,434 transferred within District 2 discretionary accounts

City is shifting $6,434 between spending categories in District 2 — moving money out of discretionary projects and general supplies to cover other needs. This affects how public funds allocated to your district get spent.

Budget amendment shifts ~$25K between general fund accounts

Minor reallocation of office and administrative supplies funding within the fiscal 2025 budget. No direct impact on resident services or public programs.

Budget amendment transfers $14.6K among District 7 accounts

General Fund reallocates discretionary project money within District 7 to cover immediate needs. Affects how district spending priorities are balanced this fiscal year.

City renews LinkedIn Learning licenses for $45,629

Continued subscription funds professional-development platform for city employees, with 1,000–1,499 licenses available across the workforce.

City spends $1.7M federal grant on traffic and air-quality projects with ALDOT

Federal funding for congestion relief and air-quality improvements in transportation. No local tax dollars required.

Budget amendment: $119,921.82 to Capital Fund for 2021 AGO warrant

General Fund reallocates nearly $120K to pay outstanding 2021 obligations from the Attorney General's office. Routine budget adjustment on consent agenda.

Budget amendment: $3,540 transferred within District 5 discretionary funds

Reallocates money between District 5 spending categories (discretionary projects, consulting fees, and other accounts) without adding new costs.

Budget amendment: $2,000 transferred from District 9 professional fees

Reallocates general fund money within District 9's consulting and printing budget for fiscal year 2025. Amounts are small but the decision affects how public resources are spent in that district.

Budget amendment: $10,169 reallocated across District 6 funds

City is shifting money between District 6 accounts—from discretionary projects, consulting fees, and other line items. Check if your neighborhood priorities are affected.

CONSENT ITEM 33. A Resolution approving the itemized expense accounts of an elected and appointed officials.

City approves expense reimbursement for appointed officials

Reimburses appointed city officials for approved travel, meals, and other work-related expenses from the general fund.

City approves advanced expense reimbursements for employees

Reimburses city staff for out-of-pocket work expenses, maintaining cash flow for operations.

City approves advanced expense accounts for employees

Authorizes city staff to draw advance funds for work-related expenses. Affects how employees manage reimbursement and cash flow for business travel, meals, and materials.