Budget & Finance

Council approves employee expense reimbursements

Employees receive reimbursement for work-related expenses. This consent-agenda vote confirms the itemized claims are accurate before payment.

Approve advanced expense accounts for city employees

City reimburses employees for work-related expenses they've paid out of pocket. This is routine payroll and expense management.

1-year heavy equipment rental contract with Thompson Tractor

City commits to rent/purchase trailers and heavy equipment from Thompson Tractor for Department of Equipment Management operations over one year.

Council approves $6,747 furniture purchase from Hon Company

City purchases 20 chairs, 1 cart, and 6 tables for municipal facilities using general funds.

City pays Project B Sports $19,700 for umpire fees

Parks and Recreation uses contractor umpires to staff city sports programs. This payment covers officiating services.

CONSENT ITEM 32. A Resolution approving payment to Strickland Paper Company, Inc., Birmingham, for the purchase of one (1) signature stamp and two (2) replacement ink pads, in the amount of $49.05, at unit prices on file in the office of the Assistant Purc

Library pays $367.11 Amazon invoice from general fund

Resolves outstanding library service charges using city funds; routine vendor payment for public library operations.

Birmingham Public Library: $24,797 for books and supplies

Council approves spending for library materials and resources that support public access to books, reading programs, and community services.

City awards $8,057 office furniture contract to Lindsey

City commits $8,057 in general funds to purchase office furniture from Lindsey Office Furnishings through competitive bidding.

CONSENT ITEM 34. A Resolution approving the itemized expense accounts of an appointed and elected 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 employee expense reimbursements

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

CONSENT ITEM 38. A Resolution approving the advanced expense account of a city employee.

City approves $22.5K pool chemical contract with Cox Pool Service

City pools need treatment chemicals to stay safe and open for residents; this sole-source purchase keeps chemicals flowing to Park and Recreation facilities.

Council approves $490 trophy purchase for Birmingham Public Library

The city is buying trophies and medals for the library's events and programs. This is a routine vendor payment on the consent agenda.

Budget amendment: $6,000 shifts from District 2 discretionary funds

Reallocates $6,000 in District 2 discretionary spending to a neighborhood-focused fund, redirecting money from local representative control to a citywide pool.

City gets $8K Alabama Historical grant for planning

Birmingham receives a state grant to fund historic preservation planning and permits, strengthening the city's ability to document and protect historically significant properties.

Council redirects $10K from District 2 to neighborhood fund

$10,000 moves from District 2's discretionary budget to support neighborhood services. Affects how District 2 spending is allocated.

City buys 12 office chairs from Indoff for $3,056

Planning and engineering department gets replacement furniture using general fund dollars.