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For the water and sewer department, the council approved a transfer of $200,000 from the Buttermilk Road system improvements line and $184,000 from the Ed Love Raw Water Upgrade Phase 1 line to create planning and design funding for lift stations 40 and 41. Miss Standridge said the Buttermilk Road allocation clears that line item entirely after the project encountered delays; the Ed Love funds were described as leftover amounts from a previously awarded contract.

During discussion, a water-and-sewer staff member identified as Ashley said staff found a large water leak during work on a service line inventory in the Buttermilk Road area, which addressed part of the area’s pressure problems and contributed to the decision to pause that project and reassign funds to the lift-station planning effort.

Separately, the council approved closing the Watermelon Road to Riceland Road utility-relocation project and returning $256,000 to ALDOT under its funding contract. The council also approved closing the 69 South utility-relocation project under the TCRIC contract and returning $736,000 to CCRC.

All items were approved by voice vote; the transcript records that the projects will be closed and funds returned to the original grantor agencies under contract terms.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Tuscaloosa Finance Committee Meeting - Apr 08, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The council approved budget revisions moving $384,000 from two water projects into planning for lift stations 40 and 41, and closed two utility-relocation projects, returning $256,000 to ALDOT and $736,000 to CCRC under existing contracts.","taxTitle","Tuscaloosa City, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama","taxId",4830,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6081577,"Council moves $95,000 from ambulance franchise revenue to fire department for equipment and training",148,123000,271000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2941822-f28de0ca0dd7f2edbdd9311b8f67e846&start=123&end=271","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2941822-f28de0ca0dd7f2edbdd9311b8f67e846/thumbnail_123000.jpg","/articles/6081577/Tuscaloosa-City/Tuscaloosa-County/Alabama/Council-moves-95000-from-ambulance-franchise-revenue-to-fire-department-for-equipment-and-training","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6081577-f8ce75256c4e8886e769f30c488e016d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771203245&Signature=WLV1jucWtF9jNVCH~ri3zxJcHEbnXORslhaFIYSIRXL7-iP7gjmS-hJ1HoUVJo16IuPfI3vhKzxJakq47E7YVodgUsSVSQRpywC7YEzq67bhAspJO5OEJjTCE4euTRqXgdu~q61Sp8peBzESjWXML5ibDoyGD7wRKYrKJO9aRqlwReOcr6Tlw8y-wlf7YyOINaNoGNG0tMDxjbylbqoPPTyGOwKrW~NMKctsfbt7BOsZ83IqBz87efuW8hpQvaxVmzU1VLFbFyyHCC78dByjbNza4qpZ2pArfUxyV7aS27lUQFSaCEoNCIB6Sij5MeZq43luQ-QWYiQ6A9ZB5PxXeg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Tuscaloosa City Council approved General Fund Budget Revision No. 9, reallocating $95,000 from the ambulance franchise revenue line to the fire department to cover equipment repairs and training.

Miss Standridge presented the revision, saying it moves $95,000 out of the ambulance franchise revenue line to the fire department, with $56,500 allocated for repairs and supplies for blood-administration equipment and $48,400 for travel and education related to paramedic training.

A fire department official identified in the transcript as the chief said the department started carrying blood about a year ago and has administered blood roughly 30 to 35 times to trauma patients, including gunshot and stabbing victims. The chief said the updated blood-administration equipment will make administration easier and is expected to lower long-term costs related to perishable supplies and replacements.

On training, the chief said the city has seen a “sudden influx” of personnel seeking paramedic and advanced EMT education and described that trend as beneficial for city services. When asked how many trainees the $48,400 would support, the chief said, “I think that’s about 7 or 8,” and noted the exact number depends on the mix of paramedic versus advanced courses.

Council members moved and seconded the budget revision and approved it by voice vote.

The transcript does not record a roll-call tally or a formal breakdown of how many seats in paramedic programs will be funded; the chief’s estimate (7 to 8) was given on the record but characterized as uncertain in the discussion.","Tuscaloosa City Council approved General Fund Budget Revision No. 9 to transfer $95,000 from ambulance franchise revenue to the fire department: $56,500 for blood-administration equipment repairs/supplies and $48,400 for paramedic and advanced EMT training.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6081581,"Council approves small discretionary disbursements to local schools and programs",116,0,116000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2941822-f28de0ca0dd7f2edbdd9311b8f67e846&start=0&end=116","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2941822-f28de0ca0dd7f2edbdd9311b8f67e846/thumbnail_0.jpg","/articles/6081581/Tuscaloosa-City/Tuscaloosa-County/Alabama/Council-approves-small-discretionary-disbursements-to-local-schools-and-programs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6081581-8e5aef51e3bc660b71a0917f34008a69/orig.mp4?Expires=1771203245&Signature=LnTU5DrrgyOWB1eqW~fY6SYgOHLO81Sb6MIpLeoTm37IANI4gpKwcDQanO7I24qb7aB~8PGupMe0xIlWxofeeAmiidW5CwULQ1liMh6fL15dNO4eYSqmWzZZnJV4Adi1Be2lv-mkqRdWFTju0SKBm7s2N47ztQyIBSXxvjpTgBEsNsiNTaRDuXJcxBg50DAPauIx5bh845VT8FdyeiDm68sKFq8qo~Lqx11UKDnlh2xWIudne2jJfEK8GH1j0KedXxzJ9c0pWRNMb4ahRkVYFLKqGjQctacPmH8o77OeJhJcCHOAD8hL~PVwDTJOLoP1audsQwyLeRM-T9DRo7ewKA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Tuscaloosa City Council approved a series of discretionary disbursements from council district improvement funds, including a $500 donation to STARS Academy and $3,000 awards to Bryant High School’s band from two separate district funds.

Counselor Howard said the $500 request came from STARS Academy to support a teacher appreciation lunch and moved that amount from district 2 improvement funds. The council approved the payment by voice vote.

Council members also approved two $3,000 disbursements for the Bryant High School band from district 6 and district 7 improvement funds. During discussion, one council member noted the high cost of a tuba—\"Tubas are, like, $8,000\"—while another said the band would appreciate the support. The council approved both disbursements by voice vote.

Votes were taken by voice with all members saying “aye”; no roll-call tallies were recorded in the transcript.

The disbursements were presented as routine uses of district improvement funds to support school programs and occasional teacher- or student-focused events.","Tuscaloosa City Council approved several small disbursements from council district improvement funds, including $500 for STARS Academy teacher appreciation and $3,000 awards for Bryant High School band from two districts.","actionData","errors"]

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Council reallocates water and sewer funds, closes projects and returns contract balances to grantors

Council moves $95,000 from ambulance franchise revenue to fire department for equipment and training

Council approves small discretionary disbursements to local schools and programs