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Hidden on consent

Items the AI flagged as high-public-interest — but council placed them on the consent agenda anyway.

Volume timeline

Hidden on consent — items per month

Indexed so far 2509 items in last 85 months
Total dollars $826.7M where disclosed
Notice: Hatched months are still being indexed (30.8% of agenda items processed so far).
20 10 0 2022-01-01: 8 items, $3.8M 2022-02-01: 9 items, $163,076 2022-03-01: 9 items, $31,938 2022-04-01: 9 items, $163,679 2022-05-01: 17 items, $6.6M 2022-06-01: 11 items, $9.1M 2022-07-01: 4 items, $4.0M 2022-08-01: 18 items, $23.1M 2022-09-01: 13 items, $1.5M 2022-10-01: 16 items, $2.4M 2022-11-01: 17 items, $11.3M 2022-12-01: 3 items, $10.0M 2023-01-01: 17 items, $73.5M 2023-02-01: 17 items, $9.4M 2023-03-01: 9 items, $57,564 2023-04-01: 18 items, $5.1M 2023-05-01: not indexed yet 2023-06-01: not indexed yet 2023-07-01: not indexed yet 2023-08-01: not indexed yet 2023-09-01: not indexed yet 2023-10-01: not indexed yet 2023-11-01: not indexed yet 2023-12-01: not indexed yet 2024-01-01: 12 items, $52.0M 2024-02-01: 14 items, $2.8M 2024-03-01: 1 items 2024-04-01: 8 items, $171,057 2024-05-01: 9 items, $7.6M 2024-06-01: 6 items, $29,581 2024-07-01: 20 items, $11.3M 2024-08-01: 5 items, $252,756 2024-09-01: 27 items, $29.0M 2024-10-01: 16 items, $9.7M 2024-11-01: 22 items, $14.5M 2024-12-01: 14 items, $24.1M 2025-01-01: 16 items, $5.9M 2025-02-01: 15 items, $6.8M 2025-03-01: 22 items, $3.5M 2025-04-01: 19 items, $18.8M 2025-05-01: 9 items, $3.3M 2025-06-01: 17 items, $13.5M 2025-07-01: 23 items, $15.6M 2025-08-01: 18 items, $9.3M 2025-09-01: 23 items, $1.1M 2025-10-01: 75 items, $11.1M 2025-11-01: 29 items, $702,729 2025-12-01: 72 items, $4.3M 2026-01-01: 9 items, $4.7M 2026-02-01: 9 items, $4.6M 2026-03-01: 40 items, $9.8M 2026-04-01: 45 items, $49,515 2026-05-01: 74 items, $40.1M 2026-06-01: not indexed yet 2026-07-01: not indexed yet 2026-08-01: not indexed yet 2026-09-01: not indexed yet 2026-10-01: not indexed yet 2026-11-01: not indexed yet 2026-12-01: not indexed yet 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026
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June 30, 2026 · Upcoming · Item number:Item #12 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Council to authorize removal of inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

If approved, the city would remove an abandoned white Ford Crown Victoria from 2409 N 36th Ave and bill the registered owner for removal costs. Addresses blight and public safety concerns from inoperable vehicles in the neighborhood.

Counterparty: registered owner of vehicle Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 2409 N 36TH AVE 35207
June 30, 2026 · Upcoming · Item number:Item #14 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Council to authorize removal of inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Would authorize removal of a white and blue 2004 GMC Suburban at 2413 N 36th Ave. If approved, removal costs would be assessed against the registered vehicle owner.

Counterparty: registered owner of the vehicle Funding source: General Fund Action type: Weed abatement Location: 2413 N 36TH AVE 35207
June 30, 2026 · Upcoming · Item number:Item #36 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Council to consider Corrections Fund budget for fiscal year 2027

Sets spending levels for city jail, detention, and corrections operations. Would determine funding available for staff, maintenance, inmate services, and facility operations through June 30, 2027.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
June 23, 2026 · Item number:Item #10 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $39.5M

Council to vote on $39.5M KultureCity accessibility campus and technical college

If approved, Birmingham would invest up to $7 million to help fund a national accessibility campus, including the first U.S. technical college designed to train and employ people with disabilities. The project would create jobs and add sensory-inclusive public spaces like playgro

Counterparty: KultureCity Funding source: Mixed Action type: Resolution
June 23, 2026 · Item number:Item #4 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $1.9M

Council to approve $1.85M mixed-use redevelopment at 1909 14th Avenue North

If approved, Baldwin Properties would redevelop a vacant or underutilized structure into residential and commercial space, creating an estimated 25–30 jobs and generating ~$492K in annual revenue. The City would provide up to $300K in forgivable loan support.

Counterparty: Baldwin Properties, LLC Funding source: Mixed Action type: Contract award Location: 1909 14th Avenue North, Birmingham, Alabama 35235
June 23, 2026 · Item number:Item #13 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $992K

City to lease replacement timeclocks from Vertosoft for 5 years, $991.7K

If approved, the city would enter a five-year timekeeping system lease across all departments, modernizing aging hardware. The contract would commit $245.5K annually for Years 1–3, with declining payments in Years 4–5.

Counterparty: Vertosoft, LLC. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
June 23, 2026 · Item number:Item #9 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $177K

3-year Hootsuite social media contract: $176,968 to Carahsoft

Would authorize the city to spend $176,968 over three years on Hootsuite social media management licenses for Parks and Recreation and Public Information. If approved, these departments would gain centralized tools for managing municipal social accounts.

Counterparty: Carahsoft Technology Corp. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
June 23, 2026 · Item number:Item #15 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $100K

Settlement: City to pay Southern Natural Gas $100K for claim

If approved, the city would pay Southern Natural Gas Company $100,000 from the general fund to settle a claim. The payout would reduce available general fund resources.

Counterparty: Southern Natural Gas Company, LLC Funding source: General Fund Action type: Settlement
June 23, 2026 · Item number:Item #24 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $38K

Fire Department turnout gear: $37,960 budget correction

Would increase spending on protective gear for Fire and Rescue recruits by $19,960 due to pricing correction. If approved, the Fire Department would complete the equipment purchase needed to outfit new firefighters.

Counterparty: Municipal Emergency Services, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Budget amendment
June 23, 2026 · Item number:Item #14 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $25K

City to settle State Auto claim for up to $25,000

If approved, the city would pay up to $25,000 from the general fund to settle a claim filed by Wilber & Associates on behalf of State Auto Company and UAB. The funds come from existing city accounts.

Counterparty: Wilber & Associates o/b/o State Auto Company a/s/o The Board of Trustees of the University of Alabama at Birmingham Funding source: General Fund Action type: Settlement
June 23, 2026 · Item number:Item #23 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $1

Council to authorize $1 transfer of surplus fire equipment to Brighton FD

If approved, would transfer a surplus piston intake relief valve to Brighton Fire Department for $1, enabling the neighboring department to serve residents with additional equipment resources.

Counterparty: Brighton Fire Department Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
June 23, 2026 · Item number:Item #1 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Council to consider towing license for West-Side Towing

If approved, would authorize Amanda Peterson to operate one wrecker under the West-Side Towing license on Birmingham streets. The Public Safety Committee and Chief of Police recommend the application.

Counterparty: Amanda Peterson / West-Side Towing Funding source: Unknown Action type: Other Location: 2812 Fields Avenue, Gadsden, Alabama 35903
June 23, 2026 · Item number:Item #6 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Council to authorize free National Night Out events August 4

If approved, the city would host free National Night Out events featuring food, entertainment, and police engagement across Birmingham. Residents would have free access to community safety resources and local vendors.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
June 23, 2026 · Item number:Item #5 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

BPD Back-to-School Bookbag Giveaway at Birmingham Crossplex

If approved, would allow BPD to distribute free school supplies and bookbags to low-income children citywide at an August 1, 2026 community event, partnering with local vendors to provide care and resources.

Counterparty: Birmingham Police Department Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution Location: Birmingham Crossplex
June 23, 2026 · Item number:Item #7 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Council to authorize Ice Cream With A Cop events on July 14, 2026

If approved, the city would fund and host free Ice Cream With A Cop events in housing communities. The events would allow residents to interact with police officers in a low-pressure setting and would be open to all city residents.

Counterparty: Birmingham Police Department Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution Location: housing communities
June 16, 2026 · Item number:Item #8 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $1.4M

Budget amendment: $1.4M shift to capital improvement projects

If approved, would redirect $1.4M from consulting fees to unspecified capital improvement projects via the Department of Community Prosperity. The shift would affect fund allocation for FY2026.

Funding source: Capital Improvement Plan Action type: Budget amendment
June 16, 2026 · Item number:Item #25 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $202K

Council to accept $201,826 settlement for A.G. Gaston Park fire damage

If approved, the city would receive $201,826.25 from insurers to cover fire damage to the A.G. Gaston Park Concessions building. The settlement would recover full costs for the March 2026 incident.

Counterparty: McGriff Insurance Services, LLC and AIG Specialty Insurance Company Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement Location: 916 Washington Avenue SW, Birmingham, Alabama 35211
June 16, 2026 · Item number:Item #26 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $192K

Fire protection repair contract amendment for Central Library

Would authorize the city to proceed with a $192,279 fire safety repair at the Birmingham Central Library. If approved, the work would help ensure the building meets current fire code and protection standards.

Counterparty: Johnson Controls Fire Protection LP Funding source: Capital Improvement Plan Action type: Contract amendment Location: 2100 Park Place, Birmingham, 35203
June 16, 2026 · Item number:Item #34 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $18K

Fire Department: $18K rental gear for recruits

If approved, would fund protective equipment rental for Fire and Rescue recruits during training, ensuring new firefighters have proper gear to safely complete their academy program.

Counterparty: Municipal Emergency Services, Inc., Charlotte, North Carolina Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
June 16, 2026 · Item number:Item #20 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $12K

Software maintenance contract: BPD evidence tracking system, $11,594

Would authorize one-year renewal of evidence management software for the Police Department. If approved, BPD can continue tracking and storing evidence using the current system.

Counterparty: MCM Technology, LLC Funding source: Capital Improvement Plan Action type: Contract award
June 16, 2026 · Item number:Item #18 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $1K

City would fund South East Lake neighborhood meeting space at local church

Would allocate $1,200 from the South East Lake Neighborhood Association Fund to provide meeting space at East Lake United Methodist Church for the neighborhood group's regular and special events.

Counterparty: East Lake United Methodist Church, Inc. Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Resolution Location: South East Lake
June 16, 2026 · Item number:Item #5 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Chelsea Blues Liquor 2 applies for Class II lounge license at 3rd Ave location

If approved, would authorize a new Class II lounge retail liquor license at 1312 3rd Avenue West. The decision follows Public Safety Committee review and a hearing for all interested parties.

Counterparty: Chelsea Blues Liquor 2, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Liquor license Location: 1312 3rd Avenue West, Suite B, Birmingham, Alabama 35208
June 16, 2026 · Item number:Item #7 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Council to consider towing license for Magic City Towing LLC

If approved, Paul Dewayne Sanders would be licensed to operate three towing wreckers on Birmingham streets under Magic City Towing. The license grant would allow the company to provide wrecker services citywide.

Counterparty: Paul Dewayne Sanders / Magic City Towing, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 1395 Union Grove Road, Adamsville, Alabama 35005
June 16, 2026 · Item number:Item #4 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Liquor license decision: Lucky Stranger lounge at 4036 5th Ave South

Council will vote on whether to grant a Class I lounge retail liquor license for Lucky Stranger, LLC. If approved, the business would be authorized to serve alcohol at 4036 5th Avenue South.

Counterparty: Lucky Stranger, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Liquor license Location: 4036 5th Avenue South, Birmingham, Alabama 35222
June 16, 2026 · Item number:Item #3 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Liquor license application: Sticks & Bourbon lounge at 2nd Ave North

Council will vote on whether to issue a Class I Lounge Retail Liquor License for the establishment at 2008 2nd Avenue North. If approved, the business would be authorized to serve liquor at that location.

Counterparty: Alaga Holdings Group, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Liquor license Location: 2008 2nd Avenue North, Birmingham, Alabama 35203
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