Budget & Finance

Approval of employee expense reimbursements

City employees receive reimbursement for work-related expenses. This routine consent-agenda approval confirms the itemized accounts are accurate.

City buys 42 Ford F150 trucks from Stivers Ford for $1.58M

City fleet expands with 42 pickup trucks and 6 cargo vans purchased from local dealer. Spending on vehicles and equipment affects long-term city operations and maintenance budgets.

Holiday party funding: $500/neighborhood per year

City sets aside up to $500 annually per neighborhood for holiday party supplies and refreshments, supporting community gatherings year-round.

City approves expense accounts for appointed officials

Oversight of how appointed city leaders spend public funds. Citizens can review what officials claim for reimbursement—from travel to meals to other costs—as part of government transparency and accountability.

Public Works purchases floor burnisher from Budget Janitorial for $1,249

City commits general fund dollars to equipment purchase for department operations and facility maintenance.

City approves $224,240 Tanium software contract with SHI International

City commits $224,240 in general funds to software products for information management systems from sole-source vendor SHI International.

Mayor's Office receives $1.52M from Bloomberg Philanthropies for sustainability

City gets $1.52M in grant funding to staff a three-person sustainable cities initiative in the Mayor's Office, with no local tax dollars required.

Council approves $161,679 fire equipment purchase from NAFECO

Birmingham Fire and Rescue buys 21 circul-air soft mount extractors—equipment that reduces firefighter exposure to toxic smoke and gases. Standard equipment modernization paid from the general fund.

Budget amendment: $210,608 shift to grant-match fund

City redirects $210,608 from payroll to grant-match funding, freeing up state or federal grant opportunities for FY2025.

General Fund transfer: $756,143 moved to non-departmental

Budget amendment redirects $756,143 from miscellaneous clearing to non-departmental operations for fiscal year 2025.

Mayor gets $2,500/neighborhood/year for goods and services

Sets aside $2,500 annually per neighborhood for rentals and supplies (inflatables, etc.). Gives Mayor spending discretion on small community goods.

City approves employee expense accounts

Council votes to reimburse city staff for documented work-related expenses. Routine approval ensures employees are paid back promptly for purchases made on city business.

CONSENT ITEM 14. A Resolution approving the itemized expense accounts of appointed officials and an elected official.

Council approves advance expense accounts for appointed officials

Allows city-appointed officials to draw advance funds for work-related expenses before submitting receipts. Establishes how public funds flow to officials' advance accounts.

Approve employee advance expense reimbursements from general fund

City employees get reimbursed for out-of-pocket work expenses. This vote confirms those advances are legitimate and payable from city funds.

Mayor authorized to apply for and accept federal grant

City will pursue federal funding for a project or program; specific grant details and amount not disclosed in title.

Budget amendment: $500 to Parks and Recreation

Council moves $500 from a council member's discretionary account to Parks and Recreation for the 2025 fiscal year.

Council approves expense accounts for city employees

City employees' travel, meal, and other approved expenses are reimbursed from the general fund. Public oversight of these spending items ensures accountability for how taxpayer money is used.

CONSENT ITEM 14. A Resolution approving the advanced expense accounts of appointed officials.

City approves employee expense reimbursements

Employees receive reimbursement for work-related costs they've already paid out of pocket. This is routine personnel administration.