Budget & Finance

City approves advanced expense accounts for employees

Permits city staff to receive upfront funds for travel, meals, and other business expenses rather than waiting for reimbursement. Speeds up employee workflow on city business.

Council approves Mayor's itemized expenses

Public oversight of how the Mayor spent general-fund money on official business. Itemized expense reports ensure accountability in taxpayer-funded executive travel and costs.

City awards $583,724 sealcoating contract for Greensprings Highway

Southeastern Sealcoating will repair and seal Greensprings Highway "Hawk" Signal intersection. Road maintenance protects pavement and improves safety for drivers using this major route.

Legions Field restroom expansion: $483,799 contract to Sherrod Construction

City awards construction contract for restroom renovations at Legions Field (400 Graymont Ave). Project is part of ongoing 2023 capital improvements to the facility.

Council awards $448K Legions Field stadium wall contract to Sherrod Construction

City approves $448,479 to replace the stadium wall at Legions Field, 400 Graymont Avenue West. Project part of 2023 renovation package.

CONSENT ITEM 10. WITHDRAWN A Resolution authorizing the City of Birmingham to take any and all necessary action, including initiation of appropriate court actions, against the McCalla Area Fire District for the purpose of seeking reimbursement, pursuant

Council awards $34,460 for Fire Station #10 dorm upgrade furniture

City approves competitive purchase of bedroom furniture for the Fire Station #10 dormitory. This is a routine capital improvement for firefighter facilities.

Council approves employee expense accounts

City employees' out-of-pocket spending — travel, equipment, meals — gets paid back from the general fund. This routine vote lets the mayor reimburse staff for approved expenses.

Council approves advance expense accounts for city employees

City employees can now draw advance funds for work-related expenses before reimbursement. Streamlines employee cash flow for travel, materials, and other job costs.

Council approves expense reimbursements for appointed officials

Taxpayers fund travel, meals, and other out-of-pocket costs for city appointees. This vote confirms which expenses were legitimate and how public money was spent.

Council approves $2,076 payment to Vulcan, Inc. for sign brackets

City replenishes sign bracket inventory for Central Stores Warehouse operations.

Council approves $21,163 to Alabama Power for Shades Creek Greenway project

Alabama Power will relocate utility lines at Shades Creek Greenway in District 2, clearing the way for the ARAP project to continue. This is part of ongoing improvements to the greenway.

Fire Station #22 dorm upgrade: $49,942 to Affordable Interior Systems

City spends $49,942 on dorm furniture upgrades at Fire Station #22. Improves living conditions for firefighters at the station.

Fire Station #11 dorm furniture contract: $37,019 to Affordable Interior Systems

Funds furniture upgrades for firefighter dormitory space at Fire Station #11. Routine capital maintenance for city facilities.

City pays B&H Photo $3,222 for Fire Rescue cameras and gear

Fire and Rescue Service receives new camera equipment, microphones, and power bank to support operations and incident documentation.

City pays Huffstutler Paint $12,916 to repair vehicle #194301

Equipment Management uses general funds to repair city fleet vehicle damage.

Approve advanced expense accounts for city employees

City employees receive advance payments for business expenses. This vote confirms those disbursements from the general fund are authorized.

City approves employee expense reimbursements

Employees receive reimbursement for itemized work expenses from the general fund.

Council approves advanced expense account for appointed official

Approves reimbursement authority for an official's out-of-pocket expenses before they're incurred, allowing faster claim processing for city business.

Budget amendment: $74,886 transfer to grant-match fund

Reallocates $74,886 from the Mayor's Office grant-match account to Fund 036 to support grant programs. This ensures available matching funds for federal or state grants.