Budget & Finance

City approves employee expense reimbursements

Authorizes reimbursement of advanced expenses claimed by city employees. This is routine payroll-adjacent spending from the general fund.

City extends animal control contract for $63,389/month

Animal control services ensure humane handling of stray and dangerous animals in Birmingham neighborhoods. Monthly cost is $63,389 from the general fund.

Council approves employee expense reimbursements

City pays back staff for work-related costs. Ensures employees aren't out of pocket for city business.

Council approves $1,211.72 travel reimbursement for Councilor Austin

Councilor Austin is reimbursed for official travel expenses (Washington, D.C., November 20–24, 2013). Citizens can track how public funds support council operations.

PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED 2013-2014 FISCAL YEAR CITY BUDGET

City awards $561K to Trinity Contractors for Harris Arena roof unit replacement

W. F. Bill Harris Arena gets new rooftop HVAC units after competitive bidding. The $561,000 project improves climate control for events and public gatherings at the city facility.

City commits $40K annually to Agape Foundation through 2019

General fund money flows to Agape Foundation for unspecified services over five years. Total potential spend: $200,000.

Budget amendment: $46K redirected to Boutwell from Museum, Park funds

Capital improvement funds are being shifted away from the Museum of Art security system and Wiggins Park toward Boutwell. Citizens deserve to know how public facility maintenance money is being reallocated.

City approves advance expense accounts for employees

Allows city employees to draw advance payments against future expense reimbursements. Affects payroll and cash flow for staff traveling or incurring work costs.

Travel expense approval: Gregory Jones, Mayor's Office, $0

Administrative Assistant travel to Atlanta, April 24–25, 2014. No cost to city (reimbursement or pre-funded).

Law Department: office furniture contract with Paoli, LLC

City commits to purchasing office furniture from Paoli, LLC for the Law Department under a state-awarded bid contract. Initial term runs one year, then month-to-month thereafter.

$195K HUD grant set aside for neighborhood property rehab

Federal housing funds will go toward buying and repairing blighted properties in neighborhoods designated for stabilization, increasing available housing stock.

Budget amendment: $150K shifted to capital improvement fund

Reallocates $150,000 from general fund miscellaneous revenue to the capital improvement fund, freeing money for building, infrastructure, or equipment projects.

Council awards $81,768 elevator maintenance contract to KONE Inc.

City commits $81,768 for one year of maintenance on 22 elevators in municipal buildings, with option to extend two additional years. Routine facility upkeep to ensure safe, reliable elevator service.

City approves $1,239 travel expense for Kevin Owens

Administrative assistant Kevin Owens attended a Humane Society conference in Dayton, Florida (May 21–23, 2014). City covers travel costs from general fund.

City approves employee expense reimbursements

City employees receive reimbursement for approved work-related expenses paid out of pocket. This routine budget item confirms which employee claims are paid from city funds.

City approves employee expense reimbursements

Council reviews and authorizes itemized expense claims filed by city employees. This is routine oversight of how public funds are spent on staff reimbursements.

Council approves advanced expense reimbursement for city employees

Allows city employees to seek advance payment for out-of-pocket work expenses before completing reimbursement documentation. Streamlines cash flow for staff who front personal funds for city business.

City approves employee advance expense accounts

Employees can now draw advances from the city's general fund for work-related expenses. Affects payroll and cash management for the city budget.

Council approves $547.59 travel expense for Records staff EPA visit

Connie Horn's trip to the Environmental Protection Agency in Atlanta (April 23–25, 2014) was approved for reimbursement from general funds. This is routine expense approval.