Budget & Finance

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.

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.

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.

Council adopts $0 budget for fiscal year ending June 30, 2013

Budget sets spending and revenue plans for all city services over the next fiscal year. Determines funding levels for police, fire, schools, infrastructure, and other essential services.

Council adopts neighborhood allocation budget for fiscal 2013

Sets the city's community investment priorities and funding levels for neighborhood programs and services for the coming fiscal year. Details how public dollars will be distributed across districts.

Council adopts Fuel Tax Fund budget for fiscal year 2013

Sets spending plan for fuel-tax revenue, typically dedicated to transportation and infrastructure projects. Budget details how city prioritizes road maintenance, transit, and related public works.

Highway Improvement Fund budget set for fiscal 2013

Council adopts the city's highway and road maintenance spending plan for the next fiscal year. This determines funding for street repairs, traffic safety projects, and transportation infrastructure across Birmingham.

Council adopts $1.8B general fund budget for fiscal year 2013

This budget sets spending for all city services — police, fire, parks, schools, and utilities — for the year ahead. It reflects the Mayor's priorities and determines where your tax dollars go.

Fire Department billboard ads: $16,245 Get Alarmed campaign

City funds public safety awareness campaign using Lamar billboard space. Part of Get Alarmed Birmingham fire-safety education outreach.

Council adopts federal CDBG budget for FY 2013

Sets how federal community development funds are spent on housing, infrastructure, and social services through June 2013. Residents in eligible neighborhoods may benefit from grants for home repairs, street improvements, or workforce programs.

Council adopts Birmingham Parking Authority budget for fiscal 2013

Sets spending and revenue strategy for city parking operations through June 2013, affecting parking fees and service levels across Birmingham.

City approves $1,612 expense reimbursement to community resource rep

General fund dollars paid to Gregory D. Jones, Community Resource Representative in the Mayor's Office, for May expenses. Citizens deserve transparency on how city staff spending is approved, even routine reimbursements.

Council approves employee expense accounts

City employees' travel, meals, and other approved work expenses are reimbursed from the general fund. This routine approval shows how public money is spent on day-to-day city operations.

Council approves itemized employee expenses

City employees' travel, meals, and other business expenses face public review. This routine approval ensures transparency in how public funds reimburse staff work.

City approves $50,000 annual membership in county mayors group

General fund dollars support the Mayor's participation in regional government networks. Annual renewal requires council approval and depends on budget availability.

CONSENT ITEM 49. A Resolution approving the itemized expense accounts of city employees.

Council approves $843 travel reimbursement for Councilor Parker

Reimbursement covers Councilor Parker's July 2012 travel to an Environmental Justice conference.

Council approves $946.63 for Councilor Austin's Washington conference trip

Public money spent on Councilor travel to a Washington policy conference. Expense is routine but on public record.

City awards $14,800 roof repair contract to Cochrane Roofing

North Birmingham Park's restroom pavilion roof gets repaired after competitive bidding. Upgrades public facilities used by residents in North Birmingham.