Budget & Finance

$3,000 donation allocated to Ensley Recreation Center youth program

Ensley Park receives funding boost for Senior's Youth at Heart programs serving seniors and young people in the neighborhood.

Approve $3,732.92 payment to Uline for folding tables and chairs

City spending on office furniture and equipment. This purchase provides tables and chairs for municipal use.

City approves motorcycle parts payments to Powersports of Montgomery

Equipment Management Department secures motorcycle parts through a one-year vendor agreement with local supplier Powersports of Montgomery.

City accepts $10K donation for safety cameras at Memorial Park

Memorial Park gets new security infrastructure funded by Jefferson County Commission donation. Enhanced surveillance may improve visitor safety.

City Walk gets $250K ADECA grant for maintenance

State grant funds ongoing upkeep of City Walk public space. No new tax dollars required.

$1.5M budget shift from consulting fees to unspecified purpose

City is moving $1.5 million away from capital project consulting work. The intended use is unclear from the title alone, but residents should know what this money supports.

General Fund budget amended: $489K reallocated from IT spending

City is shifting money away from IT equipment and services to cover needs elsewhere in the budget. This is a routine adjustment that may affect which IT projects move forward.

Council approves Mayor's expense account

Transparency into elected officials' spending. The Mayor's itemized expenses are subject to public review.

CONSENT ITEM 21. A Resolution approving the itemized expense account of a city employee.

Council approves reimbursement of employee business expenses

City employees get reimbursed for approved job-related travel, meals, and other business costs from the general fund. This is routine consent-calendar spending that keeps municipal operations running.

Council approves city employee expense accounts

City employees' business expenses (travel, meals, supplies) are reimbursed from the general fund. Public oversight of these accounts ensures tax dollars are spent appropriately.

City awards $900K contract for Rickwood Field accessibility improvements

Rickwood Field, a historic baseball venue at 1137 2nd Avenue West, will become more accessible to visitors with disabilities through renovations by A.G. Gaston Construction Co.

City buys 10 Ford F350 trucks from Stivers Ford for $581K

City purchases 10 heavy-duty pickup trucks for municipal operations. No-bid procurement; citizens can track vendor selection and fleet spending.

Mayor authorized to pursue federal grant

Council grants the Mayor power to apply for and accept a federal grant, though the grant purpose is not specified in this item. Check the agenda for grant details and expected funding amount.

City buys 16 drone kits from Atlanta Drone Group Inc.

City is spending public funds on drone equipment (DJI aircraft, docks, batteries, and software licenses). The purchase represents a significant investment in aerial surveillance or inspection technology, though the specific public benefit or department use is not detailed in the

City approves employee expense accounts for reimbursement

Routine approval of city staff travel, meal, and supplies claims from the general fund. This monthly consent item processes itemized reimbursements to employees.

Council approves advanced expense reimbursement for city employees

City employees can now request advance reimbursement for work-related expenses, improving cash flow for staff who pay out-of-pocket before getting reimbursed.

Council approves expense accounts for appointed and elected officials

City officials will have funds available to cover work-related expenses. Reimbursement policy affects how public money is spent on administrative operations.

City buys replacement pads from Amazon for $21.90

Routine purchase of office supplies (Trodat stamp pads) for city operations.

City approves $14,627 payment to Adorama for camera equipment

Purchase of photography and video equipment (cameras, backpacks, shoulder bags) for city operations. Details on intended use not specified in agenda item.