Budget & Finance

City approves $60,849 for Club Car golf cart parts

Allocates $60,849 from general funds to replenish golf cart supplies through a competitive contract. Covers miscellaneous parts needed to maintain city fleet vehicles.

City pays $406 to Paul Pierce Paint and Body for Explorer repair

Equipment Management Department approves wreck repair supplement for city vehicle. Routine spending decision on consent agenda.

Council approves $1,450 purchase of office chairs from Strickland Paper

Routine spending from the general fund for office furniture. This is a procedural consent-agenda item with minimal direct impact on residents.

CONSENT ITEM 16. A Resolution amending Resolution No. 498-23, adopted by the Council on March 21, 2023, authorizing the Mayor to take any and all actions and to execute such documents as are appropriate and necessary to execute for and as the act of said C

City approves $115,581 furniture panels order for dorm upgrades

Dorm room upgrades improve housing conditions for student residents. Purchase uses pre-negotiated unit pricing from vendor agreement on file.

Fire truck wreck repair: $7,574 to Brindlee Mountain

Equipment repair keeps fire services operational. This wreck-damage supplement on a 2022 fire truck restores vehicle 222216 to service.

City approves $114.4K for Volvo repair parts and services

City fleet maintenance contract with Cowin Equipment ensures vehicles stay operational. No-bid purchasing under state master agreement.

City pays Huffstutler Paint $232.01 for vehicle 154904 wreck repair

Routine vendor payment for repair of city fleet vehicle (2015 Ford F350, Equipment Management Department). Small dollar amount with no direct resident impact.

City authorizes $48,561 to Rush Truck Centers for heavy-duty repair parts

City commits funds to purchase truck repair parts and services through an existing procurement contract. This spending decision ensures vehicle fleet maintenance capacity.

City approves STEM equipment purchase from Eduporium

City schools receive robotics and 3D printing equipment for hands-on STEAM learning. Purchase includes Bee-Bot hive bundle, Strawbees robotics kit, and FlashForge 3D printer.

CONSENT ITEM 33. A Resolution approving the itemized expense account of an appointed official.

Council approves expense accounts for appointed officials

Allows city appointees to file reimbursement claims for work-related travel, meals, and supplies from the general fund. Establishes which officials can claim expenses and sets the approval process for those claims.

Council approves employee expense accounts

Routine approval of itemized reimbursements to city employees for work-related expenses. Citizens can review how public funds are spent on employee costs.

City approves $1,046 vehicle repair payment to J.W. Autobody

City fleet maintenance; two vehicles repaired after accidents using general fund dollars.

City approves employee expense reimbursements

Employees receive reimbursement for work-related costs they advanced from personal funds. This is routine payroll/expense processing.

CONSENT ITEM 34. A Resolution approving advanced expense accounts of an appointed and an elected official.

City approves $2,694.50 vehicle repair payment to Paul Pierce Auto Paint

Equipment Management Department pays for wreck repair on city vehicle 052212. Routine maintenance expense covered by general fund.

City accepts state grant for Birmingham Rapid Transit

State funding supports Birmingham Rapid Transit operations or expansion. Grant amount not disclosed in agenda item.

City awards $943K pool-repair contract to Syms Construction

Harris Pool at John McMahon Park will get major repairs under this competitive bid. Work keeps the pool operational for residents in the area.

City buys office furniture from Hon Company for $3,185

General fund spending decision on office furniture for the Information Management department. Routine consent-agenda vendor payment.