Budget & Finance

Council approves employee expense accounts

Reimburses city workers for work-related travel, meals, and supplies. Routine payroll and expense processing from the general fund.

Approval of city employee expense accounts

City pays reimbursement claims submitted by employees for work-related travel, meals, and other approved expenses.

Sole-source: Ben Atkinson Inc. to supply SUVs for Mayor's Office and Weed & Seed

City will lease sport utility vehicles from a single vendor (no competitive bidding) for six months and month-to-month after, supporting the Mayor's Office and Weed & Seed operations.

Council approves employee expense reimbursements

City employees' estimated expense accounts are being approved. This covers reimbursements for work-related costs incurred by city staff.

Budget amendment: $30K transferred to Capital Improvement Fund

Redirects $30,000 from City Council District 3 operating budget to capital projects fund, freeing money for infrastructure or facility upgrades.

City rescinds $75K budget allocation for building repairs

The city is canceling a 12-year-old budget authorization for $75,000 originally earmarked for repairs to city buildings. This frees up funds that were never spent and clarifies the city's current budget picture.

City commits $250K to Fair Park Track/Pool from AHSAA revenue

Fair Park Track/Pool (Crossplex) gets $250,000 in upgrades or operations funded by Alabama High School Athletic Association agreement revenue—expanding youth athletic facilities.

Council sets aside $80K for Rockwell exhibition at Museum of Art

Museum of Art completes funding for Norman Rockwell exhibition. Uses unallocated general fund balance.

Council approves estimated expense accounts for general fund

Budget adjustments set aside funds for city operations and public services. Without approval, departments cannot pay committed expenses.

City commits $10K state grant to Municipal Court Drug Court Program

Birmingham receives state funding to expand Drug Court, which diverts eligible defendants from incarceration into treatment—potentially reducing jail costs and recidivism in the city.

WITHDRAWN ITEM 39. An Ordinance "TO FURTHER AMEND THE GENERAL FUND BUDGET" by appropriating ($560,000 SHOULD BE THE CORRECT AMOUNT)$1,934,000.00 to Community Development, Grant Expenditures Grant Match. This is to match Tax Credit grant from Alabama Hou

City approves E85 fuel contract with Cougar Oil, 6 months

Equipment fleet will use competitively-bid ethanol fuel for municipal vehicles over the next six months. Renewable fuel reduces emissions and supports sustainable city operations.

Approval of employee expense accounts

City employees receive reimbursement for approved travel, meals, and work-related expenses from the general fund. This is routine oversight of staff spending.

Council sets aside $3,500 from trade zone revenue for economic development marke

Council redirects foreign trade zone revenue to promote Birmingham's economic development and marketing efforts.

City approves employee expense reimbursements

Routine approval of estimated travel, meals, and other job-related costs for city employees. These expenses are budgeted annually and reimbursed as staff incur them.

Council approves estimated employee expense accounts

City employees' out-of-pocket costs are reimbursed from the general fund. This vote sets the estimated total for employee expenses city-wide.

Council approves employee expense reimbursements

City employees receive approved reimbursements for work-related expenses from the general fund. This routine consent item tracks spending on employee costs.

Council approves employee expense reimbursements

Covers city staff travel, meal, and other job-related costs funded from the general fund. Expenses are tracked and approved monthly as part of routine budget oversight.

Budget amendment: $120K for workers' compensation claims

City commits $120,000 in emergency funds to cover workers' compensation costs — a routine adjustment to handle injury and illness claims from city employees.

Animal control services contract renewed for $63,389/month

City extends services for handling stray, lost, and dangerous animals across Birmingham. Monthly cost increases operational spending on animal welfare and public safety.