Budget & Finance

City pays Ingram Equipment $204,725 for mechanic truck

City acquires new specialized maintenance vehicle for municipal fleet operations. One-time capital purchase funded from city budget.

City approves $6,444 vehicle repair with Paul Pierce Paint and Body

Equipment Management pays sole-source vendor for damage repairs to city 2017 Ford Explorer. Routine fleet maintenance funded from general budget.

City approves employee travel and meal advance accounts

Employees can now draw advance funds for approved travel and meal expenses before spending their own money. This reimburses city staff promptly for out-of-pocket work costs.

Budget amendment: $5.07M in HOME-ARP funds for community development

City approves spending $5.07 million in federal American Rescue Plan housing funds on community development programs. These federal grants support affordable housing initiatives and local housing needs.

City approves $19,846 greenhouse repair to Alchemy Greenhouse Solutions

Maintenance of the city's horticulture propagation greenhouse ensures continued operation of plant production and research facilities.

City pays $34,796 for 100 EMS recruit training books

Spending $34,796 from general funds for EMS recruit training materials. Ensures new emergency responders have access to standardized training resources.

CONSENT ITEM 34. A Resolution approving the advanced expense accounts of city employees.

Council approves employee expense reimbursements

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

City approves advanced employee expense reimbursements

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

Council approves advanced expense account for elected official

Elected officials receive advance funding for business expenses from the general fund. Residents should know how public money is allocated for official operations.

Council approves expense accounts for appointed officials

Public officials' spending is reviewed and approved each period. This resolution confirms itemized expenses from the general fund are appropriate and on record.

Fire truck repair: $30,400 to Brindlee Mountain Fire Apparatus

City approves $30,400 to repair Fire Truck 132203 (2013 Pierce Arrow XT), keeping firefighting equipment operational. Sole-source vendor due to specialized wreck repair needs.

City pays $150K for flooring at Information Management Systems facility

Renovation of office facility floors; general fund expenditure supports internal operations infrastructure.

City approves $192K purchase of weapon detection systems

Birmingham is buying 10 Opengate Weapon detection systems for public safety facilities. The $192,059 spend comes from general funds.

City approves tractor repair contract with Thompson for Equipment Management

City commits to one year of tractor repair parts and services through a sole-source procurement with Thompson Tractor Company. Ensures equipment maintenance continues for city operations.

Council adopts Land Bank Authority budget for fiscal 2025

The budget sets spending and priorities for the Land Bank Authority, the city agency that acquires and repurposes tax-delinquent and blighted properties. This budget determines how many properties the Land Bank can process and what resources support neighborhood revitalization.

CONSENT ITEM 100. A Resolution approving the itemized expense account of an elected official.

City approves employee expense reimbursements

Confirms itemized spending by city staff on approved work-related expenses from the general fund.

Rebuild Alabama grant budget adopted for fiscal year 2025

City receives state grant funds under the Rebuild Alabama Act to support local projects and services in the 2025 fiscal year. This budget allocation determines how those state dollars are spent.

Council approves $11,407 office furniture purchase from Hon Company

City spending on office furniture for Innovation and Economic Opportunity department. Routine capital expense.