Budget & Finance

Budget amendment: $2.6M transfer to non-departmental fund

City shifts $2.6M within the general fund to cover non-departmental expenses. This routine reallocation affects how tax dollars are spent across city operations.

Fire & Rescue buys LUCAS chest compression systems for $102,712

Birmingham Fire & Rescue purchases 11 LUCAS automated chest compression devices to improve cardiac arrest response capability. Equipment accelerates CPR delivery during emergency calls.

City approves $28,758 office furniture purchase from Teknion

Transportation Department gets new office furniture funded from general fund. No-bid procurement method used.

City approves advanced employee expense reimbursements

Employees receive reimbursement for work-related expenses paid upfront from personal funds. Routine payroll processing.

Approve expense accounts for city officials

Reimburses appointed and elected officials for approved out-of-pocket spending on city business. Sets the terms for what expenses officials can charge back to taxpayers.

Council approves employee expense reimbursements

City employees receive reimbursement for work-related expenses. Public records show who spent what on city business.

Budget amendment: $1,470 from Kingston to Department of Transportation

Neighborhood funds reallocated from Kingston to transportation—residents should know where their tax money is going, even in routine budget shifts.

City approves $592.60 payment to Graybar for HR window graphics

Human Resources Department purchases customized window graphics from vendor Graybar Electric Company, Inc. using general fund dollars.

City approves $3,558 collision repair payment to Rich's

Authorizes spending from the general fund to repair a city vehicle after a wreck.

City buys firefighter extrication equipment from KLK Fire Solutions for $28,860

Fire department receives new spreader and cutter tools for vehicle rescue operations.

CONSENT ITEM 48. A Resolution approving the itemized expense account of an appointed official.

Council approves $11,165 office furniture purchase from Kimball

City spends $11,165 on office furniture from Kimball International Brands under a no-bid purchasing method.

Capital Projects buys office furniture from Strickland Paper for $6,336

City commits $6,336 in capital improvement funds to office furniture for the Capital Projects Department.

City pays PowerSports Plus $10,632 for motorcycle repair parts

Equipment Management maintains the city's motorcycle fleet. This purchase keeps police and traffic motorcycles operational for public safety patrols.

City approves $163.97 payment to Amazon for TV mounts at Boutwell Auditorium

Routine vendor payment for auditorium equipment. Allows facility upgrades to proceed.

Approval of employee expense reimbursements

City reimburses employees for authorized work-related expenses. Taxpayers have a right to see who was reimbursed and for what.

Council approves advanced expense reimbursements for city staff

City employees get reimbursed for out-of-pocket expenses they've advanced on behalf of city operations. This routine approval keeps payroll and vendor payments flowing.

CONSENT ITEM 27. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to apply for, submit, execute, expend, accept, and to take any and all actions as are appropriate and necessary in accordance with the terms of the Grant submission requirements and Grant Agreement with t

City approves $1,304 drafting table purchase from Strickland Paper

Spending approval for Planning and Engineering department office equipment from general fund.

Finance buys office furniture from Corona Group for $2,127

City spends $2,127 in general fund money on office furniture for the Finance Department using a no-bid contract with The Corona Group, Inc.