Budget & Finance

City approves advanced expense reimbursements for employees

Reimburses city staff for out-of-pocket costs incurred during official business. Routine payroll-adjacent spending on consent agenda.

Council approves employee advance expense accounts

Sets up how city employees can request and receive advance payment for authorized job expenses. Affects payroll processing and employee cash flow for work-related costs.

Council approves expense accounts for elected and appointed officials

Reimburses official travel, meal, and miscellaneous expenses. Citizens can track how public funds cover day-to-day costs of city government.

CONSENT ITEM 25. A Resolution approving the advanced expense accounts of appointed officials and elected officials.

Council approves employee expense reimbursements from general fund

City employees get reimbursed for work-related expenses (travel, meals, supplies). This routine approval ensures the payroll and reimbursement process keeps running.

Approve advance expense accounts for appointed officials

Reimbursement process for appointed officials' out-of-pocket costs. Routine administrative approval on consent.

CONSENT ITEM 27. A Resolution approving the itemized expense accounts of city employees.

City buys 11 LED pole lights from Mayer Electric for $5,252.50

Public Works upgrades street lighting with energy-efficient LED fixtures across the city.

City approves $28,833 fire truck repair with Brindlee Mountain

Fire truck 222214 (2022 Ferrara Igniter) gets wreck repair to restore emergency response capacity. Repair cost comes from general fund.

City purchases two 2024 Isuzu landscape trucks for $165,646

City buys two new work trucks from Truckworx Kenworth-Birmingham to replace or expand fleet capacity for landscaping and grounds maintenance operations.

Council awards $227.5K renovation contract to Sherrod Construction

Willow Wood Recreation Center will undergo renovations under a $227,485 contract awarded to the lowest bidding contractor. Work improves a public recreation facility used by residents.

City awards $234,685 construction contract to Sherrod for Germania Park

Germania Park gets upgrades and improvements via competitively bid contract. Sherrod Construction won with the lowest responsible bid.

City pays $40,000 to Alabama for solid waste disposal fees

Routine payment to the state for solid waste management costs under state law. Part of the city's general fund operating expenses.

City awards $452,798 Wiggins Park renovation contract to Sherrod Construction

Sherrod Construction will renovate Wiggins Park under a competitive bid process. This is the lowest responsible bid received.

Council approves employee expense accounts

Routine reimbursement of documented city staff expenses (meals, mileage, materials). Consent-agenda spending that residents deserve to see itemized.

Advanced expense accounts approved for city employees

City employees can now request advance payments for work-related expenses. Settles out-of-pocket costs without requiring staff to wait for reimbursement.

City buys 2 new garbage trucks from Ingram Equipment for $876K

City commits $876,210 to purchase two new 28-yard Kenworth garbage trucks for equipment operations. This is a no-bid purchase from Ingram Equipment Company in Pelham, Alabama.

City sets aside $2,250 for Central Pratt holiday decorations

Funds seasonal holiday decor installation and storage in Central Pratt neighborhood this November. Part of routine annual community beautification spending.

CONSENT ITEM 19. A Resolution approving the itemized expense accounts of an appointed official and an elected official.

Transfer $250 from Apple Valley Neighborhood Association funds

Budget adjustment reallocates $250 from the Apple Valley Neighborhood Association fund to general municipal operations for the 2025 fiscal year.