Budget & Finance

Council sets aside discretionary funds for community organizations

General fund money flows to local nonprofits and community groups. Details on recipient organizations and amounts determine what services residents can access.

Budget amendment: $9M shifted to capital projects

General Fund money moves into capital infrastructure — funds repairs, equipment, and improvements across city departments. This shapes which projects get built or fixed in the next fiscal year.

Budget amendment: $50K for Mayor's Office marketing

City redirects $50,000 from reserves to fund Mayor's Office marketing and promotion for fiscal year 2013.

Council approves employee expense reimbursements

Routine approval of city staff travel, meals, and work-related expenses from the general fund. Residents can track how public money supports employee operations.

Budget: $10K allocated for Arlington food supplies

City commits $10,000 from general fund revenue for food supplies at Arlington. Routine budget adjustment on consent agenda.

Council reimburses Councilor Rafferty $831 for travel expenses

Routine expense reimbursement for a council member's official travel; citizens can track how public funds support elected officials' work.

City reimburses Council Assistant Jeanty $2,239 for Las Vegas travel

Council Assistant Kimberly Jeanty is reimbursed for May 2013 travel to Las Vegas. This is routine city spending on employee expenses.

Approval of employee expense accounts

City employees' itemized expense claims are reimbursed from the general fund. Citizens should see routine spending on city operations.

Approve $269.88 advanced expense reimbursement for Mayor's administrative assist

Administrative assistant Renee Kemp-Rotan receives reimbursement for approved business expenses from general fund. Routine expense approval for city staff operations.

Council approves $1,220 travel expense for Mayor's Chief of Staff

Travel expense reimbursement to Chief of Staff for February 2013 trip to Durham, North Carolina on city business.

$50K budget amendment: Mayor's Office marketing and promotion

City redirects $50,000 from reserves to fund Mayor's Office marketing and promotional activities for fiscal year 2013.

Bond funds approved for Park and Recreation facility upgrades

City commits bond money to renovate, design, and build Park and Recreation buildings across Birmingham. These improvements affect public recreation access and may require property tax support for bond repayment.

Council approves employee expense reimbursements from general fund

City employees get reimbursed for approved out-of-pocket work expenses. Spending is drawn from the general fund, which also covers core services like police, fire, and roads.

Budget amendment: $9M transferred to capital projects fund

Council shifts $9 million from general operations to capital improvements—money that will fund infrastructure, buildings, or equipment upgrades across the city.

City awards $29,270 reroofing contract to Mid-Western Commercial Roofers

Museum mechanical system repair using competitive bidding. Maintains building operations and protects public asset.

CONSENT ITEM 32. A Resolution approving the itemized expense accounts of city employees.

Harris Arena gets $20,710 flooring upgrade from Carpet Specialties

Council awards the low-bid contract for new flooring at Harris Arena, a public facility used for sports, events, and community gatherings.

City awards $14,687 doors & hardware order to Mullin's Building Products

Department of Planning, Engineering and Permits receives building materials through competitive bidding. This vendor won on price.

City discretionary fund allocated to various organizations

Council distributes general-fund dollars to community organizations for public purposes. Specific recipients and amounts not disclosed in agenda materials.

Advanced Expense Account approved for Tracey Morant Adams

Director of Economic Development gains authority to make advanced expenditures from the general fund as needed for mayoral office operations and economic development work.