Budget & Finance

February 28, 2012 · Item number:Item #44 $ Total cost: $1K

Council reimburses Councilor Austin $1,400 for travel

Councilor Austin attended an out-of-town conference March 7–8, 2012. The city reimburses eligible travel from the general fund.

February 28, 2012 · Item number:Item #46 $ Total cost: $120K

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.

February 21, 2012 · Item number:Item #37 $ Total cost: $625

City approves $625.78 travel reimbursement for Public Information Director

Routine reimbursement for official city business travel by the Mayor's communications director.

February 21, 2012 · Item number:Item #19 $ Total cost: $1K

Budget amendment: $2,500 reallocated among council discretionary funds

Council is shifting money between district discretionary projects, redirecting funds from Districts 3 and 8 to other priorities. These changes affect how much each district has to spend on local projects this year.

February 21, 2012 · Item number:Item #15 $ Total cost: $21K

City sets aside $21,250 state grant for Holiday Hills park

Holiday Hills neighborhood gets funding for park improvements and community development through a state grant, supporting neighborhood recreation and stability.

February 21, 2012 · Item number:Item #17 $ Total cost: $109K

North Birmingham Library gets $109K for HVAC and roof

State education grant funds HVAC and roof repairs at North Birmingham Library, improving facility conditions for residents and students.

February 21, 2012 · Item number:Item #14 $ Total cost: $3K

City spends $3,079 in economic development incentives for Applebee's

City budget directs public funds to restaurant chain Applebee's through economic development incentives. Taxpayers deserve transparency on who receives incentive spending.

February 21, 2012 · Item number:Item #51 $ Total cost: $14K

Council sets aside $13,500 for District 7 projects from Alpha Phi Alpha reimburs

Council directs $13,500 in reimbursed funds to discretionary projects in District 7. This money, returned by Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, becomes available for community initiatives in the district.

February 21, 2012 · Item number:Item #18 $ Total cost: $75K

City sets aside $75K to repair storm damage at municipal buildings

Funding repairs to city-owned buildings damaged in April weather events. Ensures municipal facilities remain safe and operational for residents.

February 21, 2012 · Item number:Item #16 $ Total cost: $325K

Municipal Court gets $325K federal grant for substance abuse, mental health serv

Year 2 of 3-year federal grant expands treatment and diversion programs for people with substance use and mental health challenges involved in municipal court proceedings. Helps reduce incarceration of people who need treatment, not jail time.

February 21, 2012 · Item number:Item #36 $ Total cost: $6K

Sole-source: AssetWorks fuel interface, $6,240 for vehicle fleet

City commits $6,240 for E85 fuel interface equipment from the only available supplier. Part of ongoing fleet management and fuel system maintenance.

February 21, 2012 · Item number:Item #38 $ Total cost: $3K

Approve $2,565 expense reimbursement for Mayor's Administrative Assistant

Reimburses Harhonda N. Pinkney for work-related expenses from April 19–25. Standard payroll processing on consent agenda.

February 21, 2012 · Item number:Item #40 $ Total cost: undisclosed

City approves employee expense accounts from general fund

Council is reviewing and approving how city employees spent reimbursable expenses. This ensures public money for travel, equipment, and other job-related costs is tracked and authorized transparently.

February 21, 2012 · Item number:Item #39 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves employee expense reimbursements

City employees' itemized business expenses are being reimbursed from the general fund. This ensures accountability for how public money covers work-related costs like travel, meals, and supplies.

February 21, 2012 · Item number:Item #41 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves employee expense reimbursement accounts

City employees' approved expenses and reimbursements are now official and payable from the general fund. This ensures staff can be reimbursed for legitimate work-related costs like travel and supplies.

February 21, 2012 · Item number:Item #24 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council sets aside discretionary funds for community organizations

City Council will distribute public funds to support various organizations advancing community goals. The specific organizations and dollar amounts will shape which neighborhoods and services receive investment.

February 21, 2012 · Item number:Item #25 $ Total cost: $15K

Council awards $15,480 to Parker Building Services for Museum of Art ceiling rep

City funds repairs to keep the Birmingham Museum of Art safe and in good condition for public use.

February 21, 2012 · Item number:Item #54 $ Total cost: $2K

City approves $2,103/month digital printer lease with Ricoh

Ricoh will supply and maintain a digital printer for city offices under a no-bid contract. Monthly cost is $2,103 plus $0.0024 per black-and-white copy.

February 14, 2012 · Item number:Item #36 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves employee expense reimbursements from general fund

City employees get reimbursed for work-related expenses from public money. This routine approval confirms the estimated accounts are correct before payment.

February 14, 2012 · Item number:Item #38 $ Total cost: $400K

Council sets aside $400K from fund balance for legal settlements

City pays claims through its Law Department using money reserved in fund balance instead of from this year's budget. The actual settlements will be handled separately.