Budget & Finance

City approves $59,241 maintenance contract with Stryker for chest compression de

Fire-rescue department equipment stays ready for emergency cardiac response. Preventative maintenance ensures devices are reliable when crews need them.

CONSENT ITEM 17. A Resolution approving the itemized expense accounts of elected and appointed officials.

City buys 2 office chairs from Raynor Marketing for $1,793

Routine spending from the general fund for Mayor's Office furniture through a no-bid vendor. Low-dollar procurement on the consent agenda.

City approves $348.78 payment to Alabama Graphics for plotter paper

Routine vendor payment for office supplies to the Planning, Engineering and Permits Department.

Council approves employee expense accounts

City employees' reimbursable expenses are now approved for payment from the general fund. Affects payroll processing and budget reconciliation.

Sole-source: Strickland Paper Company contract approved

City commits general funds to purchase office paper supplies (paper, cut paper, offset wide format, and envelopes) from Strickland Paper Company on an as-needed basis at pre-set unit prices.

City approves 1-year Dodge parts contract with Taz Automotive

City commits to buying Dodge automotive parts from a Kentucky vendor at set unit prices. Affects fleet maintenance costs for the Equipment department.

Council approves expense accounts for appointed officials

Appointed officials' spending is submitted to public review. This vote confirms the itemized expenses (travel, meals, fees, etc.) are legitimate and paid from city funds.

City pays $10,507 to Paul Pierce Auto Paint for wreck repairs

City authorizes payment to repair two damaged municipal vehicles (184329, 164321). Routine vehicle maintenance funded from general budget.

City pays J. W. Autobody $9,640 to repair vehicle 204310

Equipment repair and maintenance are routine city expenses paid from the general fund. Citizens can track spending on city fleet maintenance.

Council approves $1,474 heater purchase from W.W. Grainger

Public Works buys an electric wall/ceiling heater unit through a cooperative purchasing contract.

City presents $0 FY2024 budget proposal

Council will review spending plans for city services and operations in the coming fiscal year. Public hearings and comment period will follow.

Final 10% of FY2023 budget approved for Vestavia Hills

Completes the city's fiscal year 2023 budget, finalizing spending authority for the remaining portion of the year. Public hearing required before final Council vote.

24-484 Presentation of the FY 25 Budget Message

FY2024 final budget adjustment approved for Vestavia Hills

Council locks in the last 10% of the city's 2024 spending plan. Public hearing required before final vote.

City approves $57,626 office furniture purchase from Kimball International

City commits $57,626 in general funds to buy office furniture for the Community Development office.

Council approves advanced expense account for appointed official

Establishes or refreshes spending authority for a city official's out-of-pocket business expenses. Citizens deserve transparency on which officials receive advance accounts and the fund sources backing them.

City approves reimbursement of employee business expenses

City employees receive reimbursement for approved work-related expenses such as travel, meals, and supplies incurred on official business.

Advanced expense accounts approved for elected officials

Sets the amount elected and appointed officials can spend from their advance expense accounts before seeking reimbursement. Transparency about how public funds are spent on official business.

City purchases Doosan excavator for $183,960

Council approves equipment purchase from capital funds to support city public works operations and maintenance.