Budget & Finance

Mug shot database: Council approves $48K/year contract with Data Works Plus

Birmingham will pay $48,000 annually for mug shot database services over five years. Impacts privacy and public records access for residents with arrest histories.

City commits $27K annually to Board of Education Family Involvement

The city will spend $27,000 per year to support family engagement programs through the school system. Annual renewal depends on budget availability.

Council funds Board of Education Workforce Development: $100K/year

City commits $100,000 annually to support workforce training programs run by Birmingham Board of Education. Funds are renewable subject to availability.

City extends animal control services contract for April 2013

Birmingham continues funding animal control operations through BJCAC, ensuring ongoing services for animal protection and public health. Monthly cost is $63,389.

Budget amendment: $300K redirected from school access funds

Council reallocates $519K from planned school facility improvements to other city priorities. Delays to accessibility upgrades at Council Elementary, Jackson Olin High, and Lincoln-Wilkerson Middle schools.

City commits $90K annually to Board of Education Fine Arts

City sets aside $90,000 per year to support fine arts programs through the Board of Education. Funds are renewable annually based on availability.

City budgets $900K for legal fees and lawsuit claims

Council is setting aside $900,000 in sales-tax revenue for the Law Department to cover attorney fees and pending litigation costs — a sign of significant legal exposure or ongoing disputes.

Council approves $56,900 budget amendment for Parks staff and athletic supplies

Parks and Recreation gets funding to upgrade a position and stock recreation supplies. A $30,000 salary increase supports park operations and community programming.

Budget amendment: $346K for Public Works salaries and facility maintenance

City sets aside $346,360 from general funds to cover staff position changes and routine upkeep of municipal buildings. Direct impact on maintenance quality of city facilities residents use.

Budget amendment: $27K for two Deputy Director positions in Planning

City sets aside $27,000 from sales tax revenue to fund two new Deputy Director roles in Planning, Engineering and Permits — positions that oversee permit processing and development review.

Budget amendment: $27K for two Deputy Director positions in Planning

City sets aside $27,000 from sales tax revenue to fund two new Deputy Director roles in Planning, Engineering and Permits — positions that oversee permit processing and development review.

City sets aside $14K for Boutwell Auditorium equipment

Council allocates $14,000 from sales tax revenue to purchase concession equipment, chairs, and curtains at Boutwell Auditorium, improving facilities for public events and performances.

Mayor's Office gets $49K for industrial park and security

City allocates $49,000 from sales tax to Mayor's Office for industrial park upkeep and security services. Affects how city maintains industrial facilities.

Council commits $33K to copier rental for Print Shop

Budget amendment to cover ongoing copier lease costs for the Finance Department's Print Shop. Routine operational expense.

City sets aside $1.1M for workers' compensation claims

Budget amendment dedicates $1.1 million in sales tax revenue to pay accumulated workers' compensation medical claims for city employees and former employees.

City spends $73.3M in bond funds on capital projects

Council is redirecting tens of millions in existing bond money toward improvement projects across the city, including economic development. Check the full breakdown to see which neighborhoods and infrastructure priorities are getting funded.

City sets aside $14K for Boutwell Auditorium equipment

Council allocates $14,000 from sales tax revenue to purchase concession equipment, chairs, and curtains at Boutwell Auditorium, improving facilities for public events and performances.

CONSENT ITEM 99. A Resolution approving the estimated expense accounts of city employees.

City approves employee expense accounts

Routine payroll authorization for city staff. Approved on consent agenda with no public debate.

Council approves $1 expense account for mayoral staff

Administrative expense reimbursement for Mayor's Office employee. Routine consent-agenda spending item.