Budget & Finance

City hires Alice Gordon for $30K consulting services

Council approves sole-source consulting contract with Alice Gordon to strengthen city information flow. Public dollars go to this vendor without competitive bidding.

City hires Scottie McClaney for consulting: $30K (FY 2014)

City commits $30,000 from general fund to sole-source consultant for professional services to improve information flow.

Birmingham Museum exhibits Delacroix for $126K loan fee

The city is paying Santa Barbara Museum of Art $126,164 to display a major European art exhibition. The exhibition brings cultural programming to Birmingham's museum and enriches public access to fine art.

City approves advanced expense reimbursement for employees

Employees receive reimbursement for work-related expenses they advanced from personal funds. This ensures timely payback for travel, supplies, and other job costs.

City approves reimbursement of employee expense accounts

Reimburses city employees for work-related expenses from the general fund. No dollar amount specified in the agenda.

Council approves $400.76 travel reimbursement for Councilor Parker

Councilor William Parker's expenses for January 2014 travel to Montgomery to meet with Alabama officials are approved for reimbursement from the city budget.

City approves $1,040 travel reimbursement for Chief of Staff

Mayor's office reimburses Chief of Staff for attendance at official event in Arlington, Virginia on September 26–27, 2013.

Approve employee expense reimbursements from general fund

City pays itemized work expenses (travel, meals, supplies) for staff conducting municipal business. Routine reimbursement audit on consent.

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

Extends the city's animal control services for one month (Jan. 2014). Renewal decisions for public safety services affect neighborhood safety and stray animal management.

CONSENT ITEM 16. A Resolution approving the itemized expense accounts of city employees.

City approves employee expense reimbursements

Routine approval of itemized employee expense accounts from the general fund.

$186K for Oxmoor Valley K-8 school access improvements

Council approves reimbursement funding for accessibility upgrades at Oxmoor Valley K-8 School, improving student and staff access to campus facilities.

Council shifts $250 in District 7 discretionary funds

Budget amendment transfers $250 from District 7 Council discretionary projects to another fund. Affects how your council member's allocated project funds are used.

Budget amendment: $2.59M for McWane Science Center, Civil Rights Institute, Lyri

City commits $2.59M in bond funding to three cultural and educational institutions. McWane Science Center receives $1.6M, while Civil Rights Institute and Lyric Theater each get $500K.

Council discretionary fund appropriated to community organizations

Public funding allocated to support various community organizations and services. Specific recipients and amounts will be announced pending Mayor's contract execution.

Budget amendment: $100K for Municipal Court legal fees

City commits additional $100,000 in general-fund revenue to cover legal contract costs in Municipal Court operations.

City allocates $55,560 state grant for Court Referral Officer

Funds new court position to help defendants access social services and reduce recidivism through referrals to treatment, housing, and job programs.

City approves $238 travel expense for Council Administrator

Staff travel expenses are routine City spending from your tax dollars. This covers a December 2013 trip to Atlanta by the Council Administrator.

City funds Sickle Cell Disease Association $13K for 2014

The city commits $13,000 annually from general funds to the local Sickle Cell Disease Association to support patient services and health education for residents with this inherited blood disorder.

City awards $11,932 fence repair contract to Allen Iron Works

Arlington House gets fence repairs completed at competitive bid. City confirms lowest price and vendor selection on routine maintenance work.