Budget & Finance

Mayor presents $1.1B general fund and capital budget for FY 2012–2013

Council will debate and vote on where city tax revenue goes — funding police, fire, roads, parks, and other services you rely on. Public input period coming.

$475K shifted from park improvements to recovery zone development

Dolomite-Westfield and Wiggins parks lose planned funding; city redirects $675K total to economic development projects in federally designated recovery zones.

Council approves employee expense accounts from general fund

City employees' itemized expenses are paid from taxpayer dollars. This approval confirms which staff travel, meals, and supplies were reimbursed and authorizes payment.

ITEM 1. A Resolution setting a public hearing in the Council Chambers on the Mayor?s proposed budgets.

City reimburses Chief of Staff $1,037 for Civil Rights conference travel

Mayor's office expense claim for 2012 Civil Rights conference attendance. Citizens can see how public funds are spent on staff travel and professional development.

CONSENT ITEM 42. A Resolution approving the estimated expense accounts of city employees

City reimburses Alice Williams $2,705 conference travel

Council committee assistant gets reimbursed for May 2012 travel to a Livable Communities conference.

City approves employee expense reimbursements

Employees receive reimbursement for work-related expenses from city funds. The itemized list shows how taxpayer money is spent on travel, meals, supplies, and other job costs.

Battle Miller Construction wins $136,650 ADA upgrade bid for W.C. Patton Park

Park accessibility improvements make facilities usable for people with disabilities. Work begins after contract execution.

City approves $718.99 travel reimbursement for Mayor's Chief of Staff

Reimbursement for official travel by the Mayor's Chief of Staff to Greenville, South Carolina on March 25–26, 2012.

Council awards $43,443 to Covington Flooring for Crossplex bleacher padding

City commits $43,443 to replace bleacher padding at Crossplex facility. Routine maintenance purchase on competitive bid.

Council approves employee expense reimbursements from general fund

City employees are reimbursed for work-related expenses (travel, meals, materials) from the general fund. Public oversight of these spending accounts ensures accountability for how city money supports operations.

Budget amendment: $1.615M to Sloss Furnace Visitor's Center

City redirects $1.615 million in capital funds to Sloss Furnace Visitor's Center, a historic industrial museum on the North Side. Allocation supports ongoing operations and visitor access to this regional cultural asset.

Council awards $624,891 to Monumental for recreation center upgrades

East Pinson Valley Recreation Center gets renovations and accessibility improvements to better serve the community. Work includes updates to make the facility welcoming for people with disabilities.

Council awards $5.8M construction contract for Sloss Furnace Visitors Center

Apex Construction Partners wins the lowest competitive bid to build a new visitors center at the historic Sloss Furnace site. The $5.8M project will expand public access to the restored industrial landmark.

Sole-source office furniture contract with Alabama Correctional Industries

City commits to buying office furniture exclusively from Alabama Correctional Industries for at least one year. Establishes an ongoing spending relationship without competitive bidding.

Council approves employee expense reimbursements

City employees get reimbursed for work-related expenses from the general fund. This is a routine monthly or periodic approval of documented claims for travel, supplies, and other job costs.

Summer Feeding Program approved for 2026

Ensures free meals for children during summer break when school food services stop. Helps families stretch food budgets during months when meal costs spike.

Mayor's Chief of Staff travel: $1,317.54 for economic development conference

City pays $1,317.54 from general funds for Chief of Staff travel to a May 2012 economic development conference.

General Fund budget amendment: $12,502.50 reallocated

Council discretionary spending in District 4 and other accounts redirected. Check if this affects projects you care about in your district.