Budget & Finance

November 29, 2011 · Item number:Item #27 $ Total cost: $99K

City renews Logos software maintenance contract with New World Systems, $98,961

Annual software maintenance keeps the city's financial system running. Year 1 of a 5-year sole-source agreement costs nearly $99,000 from the general fund.

November 29, 2011 · Item number:Item #23 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council subpoenas Planning and Finance directors for Nov. 28 hearing

Directors of Planning and Finance will be required to testify before the Budget and Finance Committee about their departments' operations and budget decisions.

November 29, 2011 · Item number:Item #29 $ Total cost: $30K

City approves $30,471/year software maintenance deal with CA Technologies

City commits $121,884 over four years to maintain enterprise software systems (CA Endevor and CA Sysview). Funding availability may limit other budget priorities.

November 22, 2011 · Item number:Item #18 $ Total cost: $540K

Budget amendment: $540K shifted from parking deck repairs

Council is moving $540,000 away from parking deck maintenance and repairs. The full destination for these funds is not clear from the agenda text.

November 22, 2011 · Item number:Item #57 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Employee expense accounts approved for reimbursement

City employees are reimbursed for approved work-related expenses from the general fund. This routine vote confirms the estimated costs before payment.

November 22, 2011 · Item number:Item #26 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council discretionary fund: grants to various organizations

City Council allocates discretionary grants to community organizations. Dollar amount not specified in agenda; residents can review which groups receive funding and contest allocations during public comment.

November 22, 2011 · Item number:Item #56 $ Total cost: undisclosed

City approves employee expense reimbursements

Itemized employee expense accounts must pass council review before reimbursement from city funds. This is routine payroll and travel approval.

November 22, 2011 · Item number:Item #60 $ Total cost: $8K

City commits $8,500 to P.E.P. - Memorial Park improvements

Public funds directed to park upgrades and maintenance. Strengthens recreational amenities in Birmingham's neighborhoods.

November 22, 2011 · Item number:Item #54 $ Total cost: $15K

City pays $15,225 landfill permit fee for New Georgia site

Funds required state permit modifications for New Georgia Landfill's Unit 1, Phase 2. Supports continued waste disposal capacity for the city.

November 22, 2011 · Item number:Item #58 $ Total cost: $250

Council transfers $250 in District 9 discretionary funds

This small reallocation of Council discretionary budget for District 9 allows flexibility in how neighborhood funds are spent this fiscal year.

November 22, 2011 · Item number:Item #20 $ Total cost: $5K

Court Referral Officer grant: $4,687 appropriated

Adds funding to support a court-referral program that helps divert or manage cases. Improves municipal court capacity and case management.

November 22, 2011 · Item number:Item #74 $ Total cost: $26K

City redirects $26K to Children's Hospital from incentive fund

City moves money away from business incentive deals to give The Children's Hospital an additional $26,012 per existing agreement. Shifts spending priorities from economic development to healthcare.

November 22, 2011 · Item number:Item #70 $ Total cost: $403K

Park & Recreation staffing: $403K approved for 15 positions

City funds 15 Park and Recreation staff positions through June 2012 using general fund reserves. Ensures ongoing park maintenance and recreational programming.

November 22, 2011 · Item number:Item #81 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council subpoenas budget officials for Nov. 28 hearing

Directors of Planning and Finance must testify before Budget Committee, likely on budget or departmental performance issues. This signals Council scrutiny of city spending or planning operations.

November 22, 2011 · Item number:Item #86 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Budget Committee subpoenas planning, finance directors for Nov. 28 hearing

Two top city officials will be required to testify before the Budget and Finance Committee on Nov. 28, likely regarding departmental spending or operational matters under council scrutiny.

November 15, 2011 · Item number:Item #53 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves city employee expense accounts

City employees submit expense claims for reimbursement from the general fund. This vote confirms whether those claims are legitimate and paid.

November 15, 2011 · Item number:Item #49 $ Total cost: $244

City reimburses Council President $244.80 for Gateway Summit travel

Council President Roderick Royal attended an Oct. 20–21 Gateway Summit; the city is reimbursing his $244.80 in expenses from the general fund.

November 15, 2011 · Item number:Item #52 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves employee expense reimbursements

City employees are reimbursed for work-related expenses from the general fund. These routine approvals ensure staff can conduct city business and get paid back promptly.

November 15, 2011 · Item number:Item #50 $ Total cost: $1K

City pays $1,209.38 to Mayor's Assistant for Nov.-Dec. expenses

Reimbursement for work-related travel and expenses by a mayoral staffer from the general fund.

November 15, 2011 · Item number:Item #48 $ Total cost: $3K

Council approves $3,350.53 travel expense for Councilor Austin

Public funds reimburse Councilor Austin's September 2011 travel to a Congressional Black Caucus event.