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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 1971 items in last 76 months
Total dollars $756.5M where disclosed
Notice: Hatched months are still being indexed (26.7% 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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May 4, 2021 · Item number:Item #58 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Sole-source: MHC Software license amended for payroll services

City renews payroll software with MHC as sole vendor, continuing reliance on this system for employee compensation processing.

Counterparty: MHC Software, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract amendment
April 27, 2021 · Item number:Item #24 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $10K

Sole-source payments approved for election services ($10K+)

City commits funds to sole-source vendors (Jefferson County, Election Systems & Software, Pinnacle Data Systems) for election-related goods and services. Blanket approval for payments exceeding $10,000 without competitive bidding.

Counterparty: Jefferson County, Election Systems & Software, Pinnacle Data Systems Funding source: Unknown Action type: Appropriation
April 27, 2021 · Item number:Item #25 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $7K

City renews Civil Suite software license for $6,525

Planning and Engineering departments rely on this software to process permits and development reviews. Annual renewal is a routine operational expense.

Counterparty: Carlson Equipment & Software, Saint Augustine, Florida Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
April 27, 2021 · Item number:Item #10 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $3K

Council awards $3,000 contract to Children's Village, Inc.

City contracts with Children's Village, Inc. for goods and services under sole-source procurement rules.

Counterparty: Children's Village, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
April 27, 2021 · Item number:Item #13 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $2K

City approves $2,500 contract with Youth Towers, Inc.

City is awarding a sole-source contract to Youth Towers, Inc. for goods and services. The specific services are not fully detailed in the agenda materials.

Counterparty: Youth Towers, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
April 27, 2021 · Item number:Item #19 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City settles Angela Eason claim (dollar amount undisclosed)

The city is settling a legal claim brought by Angela Eason. The specific dollar amount and claim details are not disclosed in this summary.

Counterparty: Angela Eason Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
April 27, 2021 · Item number:Item #17 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City settles claims from incident under General Code §2-3-27

The City Attorney is authorized to settle legal claims against the city. Dollar amounts and incident details are not publicly disclosed in the agenda summary.

Counterparty: unknown Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
April 27, 2021 · Item number:Item #33 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City hires Terri Tran as district field consultant

City will pay consultant Terri Tran to conduct field interviews and collect concerns from constituents across districts. Details on cost and scope of work not fully disclosed in agenda item.

Counterparty: Terri Tran Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
April 27, 2021 · Item number:Item #18 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Settlement: City resolves legal claim (details redacted)

The city is settling a claim against it, using public funds. The full details of the incident and settlement amount are not disclosed in this agenda summary.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
April 27, 2021 · Item number:Item #20 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City settles Maurice Carter claim

The city will pay settlement funds from the general fund to resolve a legal claim brought by Maurice Carter. Settlement terms are not disclosed in the agenda item.

Counterparty: Maurice Carter Funding source: General Fund Action type: Settlement
April 6, 2021 · Item number:Item #18 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $1.2M

Budget amendment: $1.2M transferred to General Fund

City is reallocating $1.2 million between funds for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021. This adjusts how public money is distributed across city operations.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Budget amendment
March 23, 2021 · Item number:Item #30 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $125K

City spends $125K to register 495 neighborhood officers with NUSA

City is funding professional registration and training for neighborhood volunteer leaders through a national nonprofit. This supports civic engagement infrastructure in local associations citywide.

Counterparty: Neighborhoods, USA (NUSA) Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
March 23, 2021 · Item number:Item #29 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $15K

City contracts with Christian Service Mission for $15,000

City commits $15,000 in public funds to Christian Service Mission for goods and services. Purpose details are incomplete in the agenda.

Counterparty: Christian Service Mission Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
March 23, 2021 · Item number:Item #46 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $512

City pays Tucker Paint and Body $512.20 for vehicle repair

Routine maintenance payment for city fleet vehicle. This spending decision is on consent agenda for quick approval.

Counterparty: Tucker Paint and Body, Birmingham Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
March 23, 2021 · Item number:Item #26 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Council hires BGrace Media for District 4 communications, through June 2021

City commits to a media and communications firm to handle public information about COVID-19 and the 2020 Census in Council District 4. Contract covers advertising, crisis messaging, and community outreach.

Counterparty: BGrace Media, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: City Council District 4
March 23, 2021 · Item number:Item #63 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City Council hires 02 Ideas for media and communications services

City taxpayers are funding a media production and advertising vendor. The contract covers studio time, scripting, and ad placement services for Council communications.

Counterparty: 02 Ideas Incorporated Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
March 23, 2021 · Item number:Item #27 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Sole-source: City hires Mary Beth Young as growth consultant for District 4

District 4 will use outside consulting to drive economic growth and development. Dollar amount not disclosed in agenda materials.

Counterparty: Mary Beth Young Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
March 23, 2021 · Item number:Item #62 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Council authorizes agreement with Girls Life Unlimited for job training

City partners with Girls Life Unlimited to deliver workforce development and job readiness training to residents facing hardship.

Counterparty: Girls Life Unlimited Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
March 16, 2021 · Item number:Item #46 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $1.5M

City applies for $1.5M CARES Act community development grant

Federal funding could support affordable housing, infrastructure, or pandemic relief in underserved neighborhoods. City seeks grant through Alabama's CDBG-CV program.

Counterparty: Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) Funding source: Cares Action type: Resolution
March 16, 2021 · Item number:Item #34 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $1.2M

$1.25M HUD HOME funds allocated to Zimmerman Properties for 244 affordable units

City commits federal housing funds to create up to 244 affordable homes through Zimmerman Properties. Expands affordable housing stock using HUD grants that don't require local tax dollars.

Counterparty: Zimmerman Properties Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Resolution
March 9, 2021 · Item number:Item #9 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City licenses Inmate Inquiry software from Tyler Technologies

City buys and maintains web-based inmate information system. Dollar amount and contract term not disclosed in agenda.

Counterparty: Tyler Technologies, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
March 2, 2021 · Item number:Item #8 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $53K

Sole-source: Neighborly Software contract extended, $53K

City commits $53,000 to Neighborly Software for web-based services. This sole-source agreement means no competitive bidding took place.

Counterparty: Benevate, Inc. (d.b.a. Neighborly Software) Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
February 23, 2021 · Item number:Item #11 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City settles legal claim from unreported incident

The city is using public funds to resolve a lawsuit. Details of the incident and settlement amount are not public in this summary.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Settlement
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