Budget & Finance

Council approves $398.78 expense reimbursement for Councilor Rafferty

Routine reimbursement to city councilor for February travel expenses. Paid from general fund.

City amends budget, transfers $70,782.80 to Capital Improvement Fund

General Fund dollars redirected to capital projects; affects future spending priorities and what infrastructure improvements the city can afford.

City pays $15,225 landfill permit fee to ADEM

Routine environmental compliance payment to maintain Birmingham's landfill operating permits.

Sole-source: Stivers Ford Lincoln Mercury for city sedan leases

City commits to leasing compact sedans from a single vendor for Traffic Engineering and other departments over 6+ months. Citizens should know who supplies city vehicles and on what terms.

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.

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.

City awards $26,450 roofing contract to Alabama Roofing

Repairs to Howze Sanford Recreation Center's roof will improve facility conditions for residents using the recreation center.

Council approves $1,296 reimbursement to Director Adams

Expense reimbursement for the Director of Economic Development's official travel (March 7-8). Standard city spending disclosed on consent agenda.

Mayor redirects $50K from planning to legal fees

Council must approve moving $50,000 away from regional planning into attorney costs. The shift affects what the city can spend on long-term planning efforts.

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

Council approves city employee expense reimbursements

Authorizes reimbursement of work-related expenses (travel, meals, materials) incurred by city staff. Ensures employees are made whole for out-of-pocket costs on city business.

Council sets aside $70,000 for Print Shop equipment

Budget amendment redirects capital funds to replace or upgrade printing equipment used by city departments. This spending comes from the city's capital improvement reserves.

Council approves employee expense reimbursements

Authorizes reimbursement of verified work-related expenses for city staff. Ensures employees are made whole for costs incurred performing their jobs.

Approval of employee expense accounts from general fund

City employees' spending from the general fund gets public review and approval. This ensures accountability for how public money is used for employee-related costs.

City approves $3,981.75 reimbursement to Assistant to Mayor

Staff travel expense for U.S. Department event attendance in December 2011, approved for payment from general fund.

City renews veterinary contract with Davies Tucker and Associates, $30K/year

City commits $30,000 annually for veterinary services from sole-source vendor Davies Tucker and Associates, renewable subject to budget availability.

City extends animal control contract for $63,389/month

Birmingham funds animal control services through February. This ongoing contract ensures continued enforcement of animal welfare laws and response to animal incidents across the city.

City pays $2,024.53 for chief's travel expenses (Mar 11-14)

Routine travel reimbursement for city operations staff. Chief of Operations attending national conference.

City redirects $40K in budget funds to Sickle Cell Foundation

Council shifts $40,000 from athletic and event budgets to fund community health services for sickle cell patients.

Council approves employee expense reimbursements from general fund

City employees receive reimbursement for work-related expenses. This routine approval ensures spending is tracked and authorized before payments go out.