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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 4015 items in last 117 months
Total dollars $1056.7M where disclosed
Notice: Hatched months are still being indexed (45.2% 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 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 #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 #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 #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 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 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 #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
June 16, 2026 · Item number:Item #2 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Pike Road Market license transfer: off-premise beer and wine permit

Would allow Pike Road Market & Meats to sell beer and wine at 2800 Pike Road if approved by council. The Public Safety Committee has recommended the transfer.

Counterparty: Pike Road Market, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Liquor license Location: 2800 Pike Road, Birmingham, Alabama 35208
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 #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 9, 2026 · Item number:Item #31 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $100K

Settlement: City to pay $100K in Williams v. Birmingham case

If approved, the city would pay $100,000 to settle a civil claim brought by Carlton Tyler Williams against the city. The settlement would use general funds.

Counterparty: Carlton Tyler Williams Funding source: General Fund Action type: Settlement
June 9, 2026 · Item number:Item #23 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $50K

Jones Valley Teaching Farm contract: $50K for youth education through 2026

If approved, would commit $50,000 (split between Districts 3 and 4 discretionary funds) to fund community educational workshops and exhibits by Jones Valley Teaching Farm for families and youth through June 2026. Would focus on food-based learning for healthy community developmen

Counterparty: Jones Valley Teaching Farm (JVTF) Funding source: Mixed Action type: Resolution
June 9, 2026 · Item number:Item #22 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $46K

Water sampling contract: City to engage Guardian Systems for $46,480

Council would authorize a 13-month water quality testing contract for stormwater management. The testing helps ensure the city meets federal and state environmental standards required by the EPA and ADEM.

Counterparty: Guardian Systems, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
June 9, 2026 · Item number:Item #17 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $30K

Council to authorize $30K arts facility agreement with Bare Hands Gallery

If approved, would fund Bare Hands Gallery to establish and operate a cultural arts facility with public programming in District 4 through June 2026. Uses discretionary funds from District 4 allocation.

Counterparty: Bare Hands Gallery, Inc. Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Contract award Location: District 4
June 9, 2026 · Item number:Item #65 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $26K

Emergency electrical upgrade for Fire Station #20 SCBA compressor ($25,766)

Would fund an urgent electrical panel upgrade needed to operate a new breathing apparatus compressor at Fire Station #20 in Ensley, supporting firefighter safety equipment.

Counterparty: McCloud Electric Funding source: General Fund Action type: Emergency procurement Location: 4825 Avenue W, Ensley, Birmingham, Alabama
June 9, 2026 · Item number:Item #32 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $20K

Settlement authorization: $20K payout for Sloan claim

If approved, the city would pay $20,000 from the general fund to settle Fransesta Sloan's affidavit of claim. Funds come from city reserves and require no additional appropriation.

Counterparty: Fransesta Sloan Funding source: General Fund Action type: Settlement
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