Council approves $330 million municipal budget for FY25

Published on September 26, 2024

The budget, proposed by Mayor Tommy Battle, included two amendments. Council voted to increase its discretionary fund from $375,000 to $500,000 and to contribute $150,000 to the Food Bank of North Alabama to offset expenses incurred for its new building campaign. To cover the increase and remain within a balanced budget, the Council voted to reduce a bridge repair fund by $125,000 and to reduce the road resurfacing budget by $150,000.

The approved budget also included $33,059,674 in special appropriations for 57 outside agencies.

Mayor Battle expressed his appreciation to Council for their thoughtful review of the budget and for supporting the City’s fiscally conservative position for FY25.

“We anticipate a tighter revenue stream this coming year and we’ve worked hard to belt-tighten across all our departments while still providing for growth and the high-quality services our residents expect,” said Mayor Battle.

FY25 Budget Highlights  

• $18.3M for street resurfacing
• 12.5% increase in sidewalk construction funding
• $2.2M for the Makers’ Space construction at the Robert Shurney Legacy Center
• Parks and recreational projects, including expansion of Big Spring Park and the Wilcoxon Municipal Ice Complex
• 2% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for City employees
• $30.1 million in road improvements for Eastern Bypass, Northern Bypass (U.S. 231 to Winchester Road), Winchester Road widening, Old Big Cove Road, Resolute Way (I-565 to Redstone Arsenal) and Holmes Avenue
• Drainage improvements for areas around Broglan Branch, Spring Branch, Pinhook Creek and Five Points
• Affordable housing efforts — Choice Neighborhood Initiative (Mill Creek phase 1)
• Multiple greenway improvements
• Cummings Research Park Master Plan improvements
• North Memorial Parkway real estate investment for new retail developments

The City’s fiscal year runs from Oct. 1 through Sept. 30.

View the budget ordinance here . More information is available on the Finance & Budget webpage .