Budget & Finance

Fire pumper truck engine replacement from Gulf Coast: $59,861

City spends $59,861 to replace a fire engine component, keeping emergency response equipment operational.

City approves $16,988 annual FMLive software renewal for Municipal Garage

Extends software that manages fleet maintenance operations at the Municipal Garage. Sole-source renewal ensures continuity of vehicle maintenance tracking and scheduling for city operations.

Council approves spending to Africatown Community Development Corporation

Public funds support community development in Africatown neighborhood. Dollar amount and specific uses not listed in available detail.

City purchases $26,719 in wireless mics for police department

Police department upgrades communication equipment used during calls and operations. Part of routine department procurement.

City buys Ford Bronco SUVs for enforcement; $59,991

City commits nearly $60,000 in general funds to purchase vehicles for municipal enforcement operations.

Mayor's advanced expense account approved

Sets allowance for the Mayor's out-of-pocket spending on city business before reimbursement. Transparency checkpoint for taxpayer funds.

CONSENT ITEM 49. A Resolution approving the itemized expense accounts of elected and appointed officials.

City sets aside $50,000 AmeriCorps VISTA grant

Federal grant funds a year of AmeriCorps VISTA service members to support community programs. Award was already received; this action formalizes the spending.

Council approves employee expense reimbursement accounts

Sets the policy for how city employees are reimbursed for work-related costs like travel and supplies. Affects payroll and operational budgets.

City approves employee expense reimbursement

Confirms public funds reimbursed a city employee for work-related expenses.

City pays $375 for Alabama League of Municipalities annual membership

Annual membership dues support the city's participation in the League, which provides advocacy and resources for municipal governance.

City approves payment to Ludgood Masonry, Inc.

General fund dollars go to masonry services. The specific dollar amount and project location are not disclosed in the agenda materials available.

City determines Building Kingz Foundation serves public purpose

This vote clears the way for the city to make a payment to Building Kingz Foundation from general funds. The specific dollar amount will be set in a separate vote.

City funds payment to Ben C. Rain High School

The city is spending general fund money on this public school. The specific purpose and amount are missing from the docket record, making it unclear how this affects student programs or city finances.

MPD gets new Chevrolet Tahoe from Donohoo for $64,550

Mobile Police Department is buying a new patrol vehicle using general fund dollars. The no-bid purchase is routine fleet replacement.

FY25 General Fund and Capital Budgets amended

Budget amendments shift how city tax dollars are spent across operations and capital projects. Details on specific spending changes and amounts are not provided in this summary.

City buys 4 Ford F150 trucks for parks dept., $121,365

Parks and Recreation Department gets new vehicles for maintenance and operations. Purchase is no-bid, using general fund money.

City buys 7 Ford Bronco Sport SUVs for police and code enforcement

Municipal Enforcement and Parks & Recreation will get new vehicles for patrols and service calls. Purchase totals $181,449 from competitive bid.

City funds Franklin Primary Health Center with appropriation

City commits public funds to Franklin Primary Health Center for health services. Dollar amount was not disclosed in agenda materials.

City purchases Chevrolet vans for Motor Pool fleet; $86,424.90

City commits $86,424.90 in general funds to replace or expand Motor Pool passenger vehicles used for municipal operations.