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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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February 23, 2021 · Item number:Item #13 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City settles Kenneth Ellis lawsuit

Settlement terms unknown; dollar amount and admission/release details not disclosed in public summary. Citizens entitled to settlement amount and conditions.

Counterparty: Kenneth Ellis Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
February 23, 2021 · Item number:Item #12 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Settlement approved: City Attorney settles Mobley v. Stafford lawsuit

City Attorney gained authority to settle a lawsuit involving Cordell Mobley and former employee Cullen Stafford. Settlement terms and cost to taxpayers are not specified in the agenda item.

Counterparty: Cordell Mobley Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
December 22, 2020 · Item number:Item #41 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $457K

Budget shift: $456K moved from police to library staff

City transfers $456,502 in personnel funding from police to library services. This reallocation affects staffing levels in both departments.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Budget amendment
December 22, 2020 · Item number:Item #59 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $13K

City approves $12,679.68 hoist parts from Peterson Industries

Department of Equipment Management replaces hoist assemblies on two city vehicles. Routine maintenance spending from general fund.

Counterparty: Peterson Industries, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
December 22, 2020 · Item number:Item #48 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $2K

City funds $2,500 in disaster relief kits for Maple Grove

Maple Grove residents gain emergency supplies for natural disasters or community crises. The kits support neighborhood preparedness.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution Location: Maple Grove Neighborhood
December 22, 2020 · Item number:Item #51 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $2K

City contracts with Vulcan Park Foundation for $2,500

The city enters a sole-source agreement with Vulcan Park Foundation. The specific goods or services are not detailed in the public record.

Counterparty: Vulcan Park Foundation Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
December 22, 2020 · Item number:Item #33 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance; owner pays removal costs

Abandoned or broken-down vehicles clutter neighborhoods and reduce property values. This action removes one from the public right-of-way and holds the registered owner financially responsible for cleanup.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
December 22, 2020 · Item number:Item #58 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City awards traffic-control parts contract to Transportation Control Systems

City funds replacement parts and hardware for traffic signals and street lighting across Birmingham. Competitive bid process ensures taxpayer value on routine infrastructure maintenance.

Counterparty: Transportation Control Systems, Tampa, Florida Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
December 22, 2020 · Item number:Item #34 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Abandoned cars pose safety and blight risks to neighborhoods. This removal clears a hazard and passes costs to the registered owner.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Other
December 22, 2020 · Item number:Item #54 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

LED traffic signal lamp contract awarded to General Traffic Equipment

City commits to LED traffic signal upgrades for one year, improving visibility and safety at intersections while reducing energy costs.

Counterparty: General Traffic Equipment Corporation, Newburgh, New York Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
December 22, 2020 · Item number:Item #55 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City awards traffic signal parts contract to General Traffic Equipment Corp

Keeps traffic lights and pedestrian signals functioning across the city. Replacement parts ensure safe intersections and reliable signal timing.

Counterparty: General Traffic Equipment Corporation, Newburgh, New York Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
December 15, 2020 · Item number:Item #20 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $1.0M

City commits $1M to Dell Financial Services for equipment lease

The city is committing over $1 million in public funds to lease computer equipment from Dell under a multi-year agreement.

Counterparty: Dell Financial Services, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
December 15, 2020 · Item number:Item #46 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $18K

City buys emergency care textbooks from Jones & Bartlett Learning for $18,071

Spending on training materials for emergency responders. Covers advanced emergency care and transportation manuals used by fire and EMS personnel.

Counterparty: Jones & Bartlett Learning, LLC. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
December 15, 2020 · Item number:Item #12 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable motor vehicle as public nuisance

Eliminates abandoned vehicle from neighborhood streets; removal costs billed to the registered owner.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
December 15, 2020 · Item number:Item #13 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Abandoned vehicles are cleared from neighborhoods and the owner is billed for removal costs, reducing blight and improving street safety.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
December 15, 2020 · Item number:Item #14 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Remove inoperable vehicle declared public nuisance

City removes abandoned or inoperable cars that create neighborhood blight and safety hazards; removal costs charged to the vehicle owner.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Other
December 15, 2020 · Item number:Item #16 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance; owner pays costs

Abandoned cars clutter neighborhoods and attract crime. The city removes the vehicle and bills the registered owner to recover costs.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Weed abatement
December 15, 2020 · Item number:Item #19 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City partners with Crime Stoppers for recurring public safety advertising

Expands public awareness of Crime Stoppers resources and tip-reporting options in Birmingham. Agreement brings recurring promotional support at no stated cost.

Counterparty: Crime Stoppers of Metro Alabama, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
December 15, 2020 · Item number:Item #32 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Police fleet: 2020 Ford Interceptor Hybrids approved from Stivers Ford

City renews contract with Stivers Ford for police SUVs. Spending details (unit price and quantity) are on file but not disclosed in the summary.

Counterparty: Stivers Ford Lincoln Mercury, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
December 8, 2020 · Item number:Item #21 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $15K

Fire Department purchases Honda supervac fan from NAFECO for $14,538

Birmingham Fire & Rescue Department acquires equipment for emergency operations. Routine capital purchase from general fund.

Counterparty: North American Fire Equipment Co., Inc. (NAFECO) Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
December 8, 2020 · Item number:Item #19 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $14K

Fire & Rescue buys $14,455 in medical supplies from Bound Tree

City spends $14,455 on medical equipment and supplies for the Fire & Rescue Department.

Counterparty: Bound Tree Medical, LLC Funding source: General Fund Action type: Appropriation
December 8, 2020 · Item number:Item #20 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $1K

City pays Dana Safety Supply $1,316 for light bars on police vehicles

Department of Equipment Management upgrades emergency vehicle visibility with safety light bar packages for two patrol vehicles.

Counterparty: Dana Safety Supply Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
December 8, 2020 · Item number:Item #10 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

JB Williams Enterprises applies for lounge liquor license at 1st Ave

JW Package Store seeks permission to sell alcohol for on-premises consumption (lounge license) at 7300 1st Avenue. The license type and location will determine impact on neighborhood foot traffic and local regulations.

Counterparty: JB Williams Enterprises Corp. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Liquor license Location: 7300 - 1st Avenue Suite B, Birmingham
December 8, 2020 · Item number:Item #17 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Council awards firefighter gear contract to Municipal Emergency Services

Ensures Birmingham firefighters have proper protective equipment for rescue operations. Contract covers turnout gear, technical rescue gear, and EMS rescue gear as needed.

Counterparty: Municipal Emergency Services, Inc., Southbury, Connecticut Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
December 8, 2020 · Item number:Item #18 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Firefighter turnout gear contract awarded to Sunbelt Fire, Inc.

City approves competitive contract to supply firefighter protective equipment as needed. Ensures emergency responders have essential safety gear available.

Counterparty: Sunbelt Fire, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
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