Budget & Finance

Printshop supplies contract with Intoprint Technologies

City commits spending on routine printing and copying supplies via sole-source procurement with Virginia vendor.

Council approves $4,999 for cordless window shades

Purchase of window coverings for City Council chambers using general fund dollars.

Council pays Cox Commercial Interiors $1,300 for office furnishings

City buys 4 seat cushions and 16 wall panels from a local vendor using general funds.

City approves $4,146 equipment purchase from Birmingham Restaurant Supply

City commits $4,146 in general funds to buy one microwave oven and two mobile proofer cabinets for kitchen operations.

CONSENT ITEM 109. A Resolution approving the itemized expense accounts of appointed officials.

City approves employee expense accounts

Council votes to pay back city employees for work-related expenses. The actual amounts aren't listed here, but the decision authorizes reimbursement from the general fund.

Council confirms capital budget appropriations

Confirms prior spending commitments for infrastructure projects. Ensures capital funds are properly documented and available for implementation.

Library receives $7,000 from Jefferson County for educational programs

The Library gets funded donation to expand educational offerings. The $7,000 comes from Jefferson County Commission for community programming.

Council approves advance expense accounts for appointed officials

Establishes advance spending authority for city appointed officials' expenses from the general fund. Details on which positions and spending limits are not provided in this summary.

Council approves employee expense reimbursements

City employees get reimbursed for job-related expenses from the general fund. This itemized approval provides public visibility into spending across city departments.

Council adopts Land Bank Authority budget for fiscal 2025

Sets spending plan for the Land Bank's blighted-property acquisition and remediation work. Determines how much the city commits to acquiring and reselling tax-delinquent parcels this year.

City approves $19,295.52 for 49 office chairs from Hon Company

Spending $19,295.52 of public funds on office furniture for Planning and Engineering departments. Part of routine consent-agenda purchasing decisions.

Budget: $9,162 shifted from Parks to Non-Departmental

Funds redirected from Parks & Recreation revenue to cover unspecified city operations. The exact use of the transferred amount is unclear from the agenda item.

Council adopts Fuel Tax Fund budget for 2024–25 fiscal year

Sets annual spending plan for fuel-tax revenue, typically dedicated to road and transportation maintenance. Determines funding available for projects residents depend on for safe, passable streets.

Council adopts $0 general fund budget for fiscal year 2025

This budget sets spending levels for all city services — schools, police, parks, roads — for the next fiscal year. The dollar amount shown as $0 likely reflects a placeholder; the actual budget governs tax rates and service levels citywide.

Council adopts Neighborhood Allocation Fund budget for FY 2025

This sets the spending plan for discretionary neighborhood funds in the fiscal year ahead. The specific allocation amounts determine what community projects and services your neighborhood can access.

City sets aside $50K state grant for workforce stabilization

Information Management Systems gets funding to support Alabama Workforce Stabilization Program, a state-backed employment initiative.

Council adopts Community Block Grant Fund budget for FY 2025

Sets spending plan for Community Block Grant funds in the coming fiscal year, directing federal and local resources to community development projects and programs.

Neighborhood Revitalization Fund budget adopted for fiscal 2025

Approves how the city will spend the Neighborhood Revitalization Fund in the year ahead. Details on how much money goes to which neighborhoods and projects will shape local investment priorities.

City buys 6 heavy-duty orange tarps from Amazon for Fire/Rescue

Fire and Rescue Department gets emergency equipment supplies. $541.80 from general fund.