Budget & Finance

January 31, 2023 · Item number:Item #12 $ Total cost: $6.0M

Council transfers $6M to capital improvement fund

Moves $6 million from general operations to infrastructure projects, enabling repairs and upgrades across city facilities.

January 31, 2023 · Item number:Item #16 $ Total cost: $8.0M

Budget amendment: $8M transferred to capital improvement fund

The city is redirecting $8 million from the general fund to capital projects for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023. This shift may affect funding available for routine city operations.

January 31, 2023 · Item number:Item #31 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves official's itemized expenses

This vote confirms spending by an appointed city official from the general fund. Residents should see what public money officials claim for reimbursement.

January 31, 2023 · Item number:Item #33 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves employee expense reimbursements

City employees receive reimbursement for work-related expenses. This routine approval ensures staff are paid back promptly for authorized costs.

January 31, 2023 · Item number:Item #28 $ Total cost: $530

Capital Projects buys 2 bookcases from Strickland Paper for $530

Routine purchase of office furniture for city operations using capital improvement funds.

January 31, 2023 · Item number:Item #27 $ Total cost: $790

Council approves $790 payment to Innovative Graphic Solutions for supplies

Routine approval of office supply payment for book binding materials and tools.

January 31, 2023 · Item number:Item #10 $ Total cost: $4K

Budget amendment: $3,500 transferred from Sherman Heights Neighborhood Associati

Reallocates $3,500 between neighborhood and capital improvement budgets. Affects how public funds are spent in Sherman Heights and related infrastructure priorities.

January 31, 2023 · Item number:Item #29 $ Total cost: $1K

Pay W.W. Grainger $1,103 for small tools to restock Central Stores

City restocks maintenance tools and equipment at Central Stores Warehouse using general fund dollars. Routine inventory replenishment for municipal operations.

January 31, 2023 · Item number:Item #13 $ Total cost: $15.0M

Budget amendment: $15M transfer to capital improvement fund

Council is moving $15 million from the general operating budget to fund capital projects for fiscal year 2023. The shift may affect spending on roads, buildings, or other infrastructure improvements.

January 31, 2023 · Item number:Item #11 $ Total cost: $13.5M

General Fund budget amended: $13.5M for cost-of-living pay raises

City commits $13.5M to 5% pay raises for employees and $2.5M more to Birmingham Fire and Rescue staffing. Funded from the general budget without new taxes.

January 31, 2023 · Item number:Item #14 $ Total cost: $5.0M

Budget: $5M transfer to capital improvements fund

City moves $5 million from general operations to capital projects. This redirects ongoing funding toward infrastructure, repairs, or equipment purchases.

January 31, 2023 · Item number:Item #17 $ Total cost: $750K

City transfers $750K to cover legal claims

City is tapping reserves to fund legal settlement and defense costs handled by the Office of City Attorney. May affect available funds for other city services.

January 24, 2023 · Item number:Item #2025-259 $ Total cost: $107K

City approves $107K marketing contract with Spire LLC for events and parks

City is spending $107,000 in public funds on marketing services for Events and Parks Departments. This money could otherwise support direct programs or services.

January 24, 2023 · Item number:Item #2025-258 $ Total cost: $19K

Mobile Fire buys pulse oximeter kits from Masimo Americas; $18,789

Fire department upgrades emergency medical equipment to improve patient care at scenes. No-bid purchase needed specialized medical devices.

January 24, 2023 · Item number:Item #2025-283 $ Total cost: $447K

MPD approves $447K robot vehicle purchase from Remotec

Police department adds remote-controlled robot to hazmat and tactical response toolkit. Funds come from general budget.

January 24, 2023 · Item number:Item #2025-265 $ Total cost: $32K

City buys Granicus compliance software for Revenue, $32,018/year

Revenue Department gets a one-year subscription to compliance-tracking software. Sole-source purchase from general fund.

January 24, 2023 · Item number:Item #2025-264 $ Total cost: $28K

City awards $28,500 tree-planting contract to Top Notch Tree Care

Airport Boulevard will get new trees as part of the city's urban forestry program. The vendor was selected as sole source.

January 24, 2023 · Item number:Item #2025-268 $ Total cost: $21K

City renews Thinkgard cybersecurity contract for $21,060

Annual renewal of network monitoring and protection software keeps city IT systems safe from cyber threats. Sole-source procurement continues existing security protections without competitive bidding.

January 24, 2023 · Item number:Item #2025-266 $ Total cost: $55K

City approves $54,770 contract with Dogwood Productions for website hosting and

City commits $54,770 to upgrade website hosting, livestreaming, and accessibility compliance for the MIT (municipal information technology). This improves residents' online access to city services and public meetings.

January 24, 2023 · Item number:Item #2025-250 $ Total cost: $17K

City buys traffic video detection system from Arcadis for $17,263

Traffic Engineering gains real-time video monitoring tools to detect congestion and incidents. Helps the city respond faster to accidents and manage traffic flow.