Budget & Finance

City pays $19,200 to Utilicom for pedestrian countdown timers

Pedestrian countdown timers give walkers a few extra seconds to cross intersections safely. This purchase upgrades 16-inch displays for the Transportation Department.

Budget amendment: $4,000 transferred to fund non-departmental operations

Council is moving $4,000 from District 9 councilor funds to cover non-departmental expenses. This is routine rebalancing within the general fund.

City approves $94,950 software license payment to SHI International

City commits general funds to renew workload automation and mainframe software tools used by IT operations.

City buys 4 vehicles from McSweeney Auto for $352K

City spending $352,276.57 on four new SUVs (one Suburban, three Tahoes) for municipal fleet use. No competitive bidding process used.

Council approves $8,100 purchase of laundry detergent for Central Stores

City buys industrial laundry detergent for warehouse inventory to support operations.

Council approves truck repair parts & services contract with Southland Internati

Equipment Management will use general fund dollars for one year of truck repairs and parts as needed. Helps keep city vehicle fleet operational.

Budget shift: $4,517 moves from Redmont Park to Department of Tran

Redmont Park Neighborhood Association funds are being redirected to the Department of Transportation. The neighborhood group loses this allocation; check whether your area is affected.

Council pays Affordable Interior Systems $2,783 for office furniture

Routine vendor payment for office furniture supplies using no-bid procurement.

Council awards $2.3M contract for Shades Creek Walking Trail

City is building a new walking trail along Shades Creek using federal pandemic recovery funds. Project will create accessible outdoor recreation space in the area.

City approves $13,017 VOIP phone system rewiring for library

Library gets upgraded phone infrastructure. Funded from general budget.

Capital Projects buys bookcase from Hon Company for $193.29

Routine furniture purchase for the Capital Projects Department using capital improvement funds.

Council approves itemized expense accounts for appointed officials

Routine authorization of reimbursable expenses (travel, meals, professional fees) for city appointees. No direct impact on residents or taxpayer bills.

Council approves employee expense reimbursements

City employees are reimbursed for work-related expenses from the general fund. This routine approval ensures staff can recover documented costs for travel, supplies, and other authorized business expenses.

Council approves advance expenses for appointed official

City will reimburse an official's out-of-pocket expenses from the general fund. Taxpayers should know who received advances and for what purpose.

CONSENT ITEM 50. A Resolution approving the advanced expense accounts of city employees.

City buys 3 aerial bucket trucks from Ingram Equipment for $548,115

City expands fleet with new aerial bucket trucks to support public works and utility maintenance operations.

City pays PowerSports Plus $11,901.63 for motorcycle repair parts

General fund spending on equipment maintenance and repair parts for city motorcycles used in public safety or transportation operations.

Council awards $1.37M sealcoating contract to Southeastern Sealcoating

Southeastern Sealcoating wins the bid to seal and maintain streets in Hooper City Phase V using federal ARPA pandemic relief funds. Work is expected to improve road conditions and extend street lifespan.

City pays Huffstutler Paint & Body $11.4K–$13.4K for fleet repairs

City approves payments to a local repair shop for damage to municipal vehicles. Routine maintenance spending from the general fund.

CONSENT ITEM 29. A Resolution approving the itemized expense account of an appointed official.