Budget & Finance

October 23, 2012 · Item number:Item #47 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Approve advanced expense reimbursement for city employees

City employees get reimbursed for out-of-pocket work expenses (travel, meals, supplies). Approval lets them recover funds advanced from their own accounts.

October 23, 2012 · Item number:Item #31 $ Total cost: $6K

Capital budget amendment transfers $10K+ across fund accounts

City reshuffles bond funds and reserves, moving money from landfill improvements and general expenses to other capital priorities.

October 16, 2012 · Item number:Item #38 $ Total cost: $955

Council reimburses Councilor Rafferty $955 for conference travel

Councilor Rafferty attended the American Association conference October 22–25, 2012; the city covers approved travel expenses from the general fund.

October 16, 2012 · Item number:Item #35 $ Total cost: $15K

City buys Rhino Barriers for CrossPlex from PolyJohn, $14,739

Capital funds go toward equipment upgrades at the CrossPlex facility. Vendor selected through competitive bidding as lowest-cost option.

October 16, 2012 · Item number:Item #39 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves employee expense reimbursements

City pays back employees for work-related expenses. Residents see how public funds reimburse staff travel, meals, and other job costs.

October 16, 2012 · Item number:Item #37 $ Total cost: $2K

Council approves $2,136 travel expense reimbursement for Councilor Austin

Councilor Austin's travel to Washington, D.C. (Sept 19–23, 2012) is reimbursed from city funds. Routine expense approval.

October 9, 2012 · Item number:Item #38 $ Total cost: undisclosed

City approves employee expense accounts

Council reviews and approves itemized expenses claimed by city employees. This ensures public funds are spent appropriately and creates a public record of how employee expenses are used.

October 9, 2012 · Item number:Item #36 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Public Works: 1-year truck purchase agreement with Southland International

City commits to buying medium-duty trucks from a local vendor for ongoing Public Works fleet needs, with month-to-month renewal after year one.

October 9, 2012 · Item number:Item #40 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves city employee expense accounts

Allows the city to reimburse employees for work-related expenses they've incurred. These are routine operational costs necessary to keep city services running.

October 9, 2012 · Item number:Item #55 $ Total cost: $19K

Council awards $18,882 painting contract to Vulcan Painters

Vulcan Park and Museum of Art stairway railings will be repainted. The city selected the lowest competitive bid for this maintenance project.

October 9, 2012 · Item number:Item #27 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council discretionary fund grants to multiple organizations

City Council directs general-fund money to various nonprofits and programs. Dollar amounts and recipient organizations not disclosed in this summary.

October 9, 2012 · Item number:Item #39 $ Total cost: undisclosed

City approves employee expense accounts

Council votes on reimbursements for city staff travel, meals, and other business expenses. Affects how public funds are spent on employee operations.

October 9, 2012 · Item number:Item #37 $ Total cost: $951

Council approves $951 travel reimbursement to Charles James

City reimburses Committee Assistant Charles James for travel to Atlanta conference, October 9–11, 2012.

October 9, 2012 · Item number:Item #34 $ Total cost: $88K

City renews $88K annual software license for permit system

Tidmark keeps building permit and zoning approvals moving; $88K annual fee covers maintenance and updates for online permit processing.

October 2, 2012 · Item number:Item #28 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council sets aside general fund for community organizations

City Council is directing discretionary funding to various community organizations, declaring them a public purpose. The specific dollar amount and recipient list determine which neighborhoods or services benefit.

October 2, 2012 · Item number:Item #59 $ Total cost: undisclosed

City approves employee expense accounts

Confirms reimbursements for city staff business expenses from the general fund. This ensures employees are paid back for approved out-of-pocket costs.

October 2, 2012 · Item number:Item #57 $ Total cost: $64K

Sole-source: Physio-Control maintenance contract renewed, $64K/year for 5 years

City continues maintenance service for emergency medical equipment (likely defibrillators or cardiac monitors). Annual commitment of $64,000 approved for next 5 years subject to budget availability.

October 2, 2012 · Item number:Item #40 $ Total cost: $24K

Council approves $24,068 jail lock replacement with U.S. Security Systems

Birmingham awards a contract for jail lock replacement after competitive bidding. Modernizing facility security infrastructure.

October 2, 2012 · Item number:Item #58 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves employee expense reimbursements

Public disclosure of how city staff spent money on job-related expenses. Itemized accounts ensure accountability for public funds.

October 2, 2012 · Item number:Item #68 $ Total cost: $63K

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

Animal Control provides shelter, adoption, and public safety services for stray and dangerous animals citywide. Monthly payment continues essential operations.