Budget & Finance

City recognizes CrossPlex Kidz Club summer celebration as public purpose

City formally approves the CrossPlex Kidz Club's summer-ending celebration on July 24, clearing the way for the event to proceed with city support and goodwill endorsement.

ITEM 15. WITHDRAWN An Ordinance "TO ADOPT THE NEIGHBORHOOD ALLOCATION FUND BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2013," as presented by the Mayor on May 15, 2012.

ITEM 12. WITHDRAWN An Ordinance "TO ADOPT THE BIRMINGHAM FUND BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2013," as presented by the Mayor on May 15, 2012.

ITEM 16. A Resolution stating that there are no recommendations for Capital Improvement projects except those recommended and funded in the previous year?s Capital Budget.

Council rescinds 12-year-old $500 budget transfer

Reverses a 2012 General Fund amendment. Minimal fiscal impact ($500), but clears outdated appropriations from the books.

Airport Authority sets $X budget and 5-year capital plan through 2017

Airport funding priorities and infrastructure spending shape service quality and operational costs for travelers and cargo operations through 2017.

Fire Department gets $16K billboard ad budget for 'Get Alarmed' campaign

City will spend $16,245 on Lamar Outdoor billboards to promote fire safety awareness through the Get Alarmed Birmingham Program. Funds come from the general budget.

City approves employee expense accounts

Authorizes reimbursement of documented work-related expenses for city staff from the general fund.

Approve salary expense account for William Barnes, Administrative Assistant to M

Sets compensation for the Mayor's office staff from the general fund. This is routine payroll approval on the consent agenda.

Council approves expense accounts for city employees

Public review of employee travel, meal, and operational expenses ensures city funds spent on legitimate business costs. Routine monthly oversight of general fund spending.

Drug Court grant funding rescinded from 2012

This reverses a 12-year-old appropriation of $76,646 from a federal drug court grant. The practical impact depends on whether Municipal Court still depends on these funds or if the rescission is purely clerical.

Budget rescission: Reverse $11,075 transfer from 2010 warrant fund

Council corrects a 2012 budget transfer, restoring $11,075 to the 2010-B Warrants fund. The change has no direct impact on residents but cleans up legacy accounting.

City reimburses Director of Communication $1,159.28 in expenses

Routine reimbursement to city official for work-related expenses in Washington, D.C.

Council approves employee expense accounts from general fund

City employees' estimated work expenses are now approved for reimbursement from the general fund budget, covering routine operational costs.

City pays $1,188.42 to mayoral administrative assistant

Approves July reimbursement for R. Scott Colson's expenses as Administrative Assistant to the Mayor's Office in Jacksonville, Florida.

Fair Trial Tax Fund budget adopted for fiscal year 2013

City sets spending plan for Fair Trial Tax Fund, which supports legal defense and court operations. Budget allocation affects justice system capacity and case processing timelines.

Council reimburses Councilor Hoyt $1,819 for May conference travel

Councilor Hoyt attended the Neighborhoods United conference in Indianapolis May 23–26, 2012. This is routine reimbursement from city funds for official travel.

City approves employee expense reimbursements

Routine authorization for city employees to be reimbursed for approved business expenses from the general fund.

Council adopts Corrections Fund budget for fiscal year 2013

Sets spending limits for jail operations and inmate services. Budget determines staffing levels, maintenance, and programming that affect conditions for detained individuals.

City adopts Alabama Trust Fund budget for fiscal year 2013

Sets spending priorities for the Trust Fund's operations through June 2013. Determines what services or programs the fund supports for residents.