Budget & Finance

City spends $16,415 on Mardi Gras passenger van rentals

City using general fund to rent passenger vans from Enterprise for Mardi Gras operations and support activities.

City commits $300K to Goram Air Conditioning for HVAC maintenance

Mobile facilities will receive upgraded HVAC maintenance and repairs funded by Capital Reserves. This spending supports reliable climate control across city buildings.

City approves $317.31 safety software license renewal for Fire & Rescue

Renews critical emergency-response software (Honeywell Safety Suite) that helps firefighters coordinate rescue operations and manage incident data.

Approve reimbursement for official travel and business expenses

Council members and appointed officials submit receipts for approved work-related expenses (travel, meals, conference fees); this votes to pay them from city funds. Part of routine oversight of how public money reimburses officials.

CONSENT ITEM 34. A Resolution approving the advanced expense accounts of city employees.

Mayor's advanced expense account approved

Authorizes spending from the Mayor's discretionary expense fund. Covers costs the Mayor incurs before submitting reimbursement requests.

Council approves employee expense reimbursements

City pays approved work-related expenses for municipal staff using general fund money. These routine reimbursements cover items like mileage, meals, and materials for city operations.

City approves 1-year sole-source auto parts deal with Hendrick Chevrolet

General Motors parts and services for city vehicles are purchased from a single vendor without competitive bidding. Sole-source procurement can limit cost control; citizens should know which vendors receive city contracts.

City purchases 2025 Isuzu truck from Truckworx for $82,183

City spends $82,183 in general-fund money to buy a new heavy-duty truck for municipal operations.

Mayor authorized to execute federal Reconnecting Communities grant agreement

City secures federal grant funds to reconnect communities; agreement details cost-sharing terms and grant administration with Birmingham J.

City buys 24 office chairs from Strickland Paper for $15,676

General fund dollars going to office furnishings; no-bid procurement method.

City extends Motorcraft parts supply agreement with The Parts House for 1 year

Ensures continued availability of replacement parts for city vehicle maintenance and repairs. Agreement uses competitive Sourcewell purchasing to control costs.

Budget: $1,000 transferred from McAlpine Park to Neighborhood Allocations

The city is moving $1,000 from park funds to neighborhood programs for fiscal year 2026. This affects how park and community resources are spent.

One-year parts contract with Altec Industries for equipment repairs

City commits funds to keep aerial and brush trucks running for equipment maintenance needs. Routine vendor payment on consent calendar.

City approves $2,507 office furniture purchase from Strickland Paper

General fund spending on office furniture for city operations. Routine procurement on consent agenda.

City approves one-year parts contract with The Parts House

The city commits to purchasing ACDelco and General Motors repair parts from TPH Holdings LLC through a Sourcewell competitive program for vehicle and equipment maintenance over the next year.

City approves 1-year contract for aerial truck parts and repairs from Terex USA

Extends city's ability to maintain and repair aerial and bucket trucks used in public works and emergency response. Contract is sole-source through Sourcewell Purchasing Program.

Budget amendment: Transfer $166,072 from grants to non-departmental fund

Redirects grant matching funds to another city account. No direct impact on resident services or taxes.

City buys 2 Ford pickup trucks for fire department; $101,020

Mobile Fire-Rescue Department acquires two new pickup trucks from Stivers Ford Lincoln to replace or expand fleet capacity.

Council awards $55,949 Ford pickup truck to MFRD

Mobile Fire-Rescue Department receives new vehicle for emergency response operations, funded through capital improvement budget.