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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 5718 items in last 164 months
Total dollars $1253.5M where disclosed
Notice: Hatched months are still being indexed (62.3% 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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October 4, 2022 · Item number:Item #50 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Mayor authorized to sign film consulting deal with Create Birmingham

City hires Create Birmingham to attract film and TV productions, which can boost local jobs and tax revenue. No contract value disclosed in consent item.

Counterparty: Create Birmingham, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
October 4, 2022 · Item number:Item #23 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Sole-source: Sign Shop to create 3 neighborhood flags

City will commission three neighborhood flags from The Sign Shop under a sole-source contract. Project details and final cost not disclosed in agenda.

Counterparty: The Sign Shop, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
October 4, 2022 · Item number:Item #24 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Mayor authorized to hire The Sign Shop for neighborhood traffic signs

City will commission new traffic-calming signs in six neighborhoods to improve pedestrian safety and traffic management.

Counterparty: The Sign Shop, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
October 4, 2022 · Item number:Item #26 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Police parking ticket software: annual maintenance with Tyler Technologies

Keeps the city's parking enforcement system running smoothly. Affects ticket issuance and collection for city revenue.

Counterparty: Tyler Technologies, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
October 4, 2022 · Item number:Item #25 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Tyler Technologies: 3-year maintenance contract for New World ERP

City commits to ongoing software support for its financial system. Dollar amount not yet disclosed in agenda materials.

Counterparty: Tyler Technologies, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
September 27, 2022 · Item number:Item #36 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $15K

Sole-source contract: McCain, Inc. awarded $14,950

City commits $14,950 to McCain, Inc. under a sole-source contract. The item does not specify the service or good being purchased.

Counterparty: McCain, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
September 27, 2022 · Item number:Item #41 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $10K

City settles lawsuit: accepts $10,000 in civil costs from Ramsuyog, LLC

City receives $10,000 payment resolving a civil dispute in Circuit Court. The settlement closes out litigation expenses from the case.

Counterparty: Ramsuyog, LLC, et al. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Settlement
September 27, 2022 · Item number:Item #43 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City Attorney authorized to settle pending claims

This gives the City Attorney power to resolve legal claims without further Council votes. The dollar amount and specific claims are not disclosed in the agenda.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Settlement
September 27, 2022 · Item number:Item #39 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Tyler Technologies: 3-year New World software maintenance deal

City commits to multi-year software support contract with sole vendor. Affects ongoing operations and IT budget allocation through 2027.

Counterparty: Tyler Technologies, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract amendment
September 27, 2022 · Item number:Item #42 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Settlement authorized in Turk v. City lawsuit

City Attorney is authorized to settle a civil lawsuit brought by Martin Turk. The settlement amount is not disclosed in the agenda item.

Counterparty: Martin Turk Funding source: General Fund Action type: Settlement
September 27, 2022 · Item number:Item #57 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City hires IMC Financial Consulting for joint project with school board

The city and Birmingham Board of Education are bringing in an outside consultant to provide financial expertise. This is a sole-source contract with no competitive bidding process.

Counterparty: IMC Financial Consulting, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
September 20, 2022 · Item number:Item #26 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $1.2M

City funds Magic City Classic event at Legion Field with $1.2M

The city is spending $1.2 million in public funds to support the 81st Annual Magic City Classic, a large sporting event held at Legion Field on October 29, 2022. The decision recognizes the event as serving a public purpose through community goodwill and engagement.

Counterparty: Magic City Classic Funding source: General Fund Action type: Proclamation Location: 400 Graymont Avenue West
September 20, 2022 · Item number:Item #50 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $29K

City buys crime-prevention cameras from Project NOLA for $29,400

Council is spending $29,400 in general fund dollars on surveillance cameras through a sole-source purchase. The cameras are intended to support crime prevention efforts citywide.

Counterparty: Project NOLA Funding source: General Fund Action type: Appropriation
September 20, 2022 · Item number:Item #12 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $5K

City commits $5,000 to Birmingham Board of Education for student services

General fund spending supports educational programs for Birmingham students. The sole-source procurement bypasses competitive bidding.

Counterparty: Birmingham Board of Education Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
September 20, 2022 · Item number:Item #19 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $1K

City awards $1,000 contract to Royal Divinity Ministries Industries

Sole-source spending decision; citizens should see who received city funds and for what purpose.

Counterparty: Royal Divinity Ministries Industries, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
September 20, 2022 · Item number:Item #16 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City renews 3-year ShotSpotter gunshot detection contract

ShotSpotter locations will continue receiving automated gunshot detection and location data to speed police response. Contract term and cost details are not disclosed in this summary.

Counterparty: ShotSpotter, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
September 6, 2022 · Item number:Item #16 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $200K

City pays $200K to Bridgestone for tire repairs

General fund spends $200,000 on vehicle maintenance through sole-source contract with Bridgestone Americas for tire repair services supporting the Equipment Management Department.

Counterparty: Bridgestone Americas Tire dba Southern Tire Mart, LLC Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution Location: Birmingham
September 6, 2022 · Item number:Item #17 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $62K

City buys 3M Scott Safety cylinders from Emergency Equipment Professionals for $

Public safety equipment purchase for emergency response. Sole-source procurement from Houston-Galveston Area Council contract.

Counterparty: Emergency Equipment Professionals, Pelham, Alabama Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
August 30, 2022 · Item number:Item #73 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $10.0M

City commits $250K local match for $10M railroad crossing elimination grant

City pledges $250,000 to leverage a $10 million federal grant for eliminating at-grade railroad crossings, which reduces traffic delays and improves safety at dangerous crossing locations.

Counterparty: unknown Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Resolution
August 30, 2022 · Item number:Item #70 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $1.6M

Budget amendment: $1.6M moved from consulting to general fund

City shifts $1.6 million from capital consulting fees to general operations for fiscal year ending June 2023.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Budget amendment
August 30, 2022 · Item number:Item #36 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $15K

City leases assisted patrol service from Assisted Patrol, LLC for $15K over 3 ye

City commits general fund dollars to a three-year patrol services contract. Residents should know how public safety resources are being deployed and funded.

Counterparty: Assisted Patrol, LLC, Beavercreek, Ohio Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
August 30, 2022 · Item number:Item #41 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City authorizes Accurint software contract with LexisNexis for background checks

Police and other city agencies will use LexisNexis's Accurint software to conduct background investigations. This sole-source contract gives one vendor exclusive access to provide this service.

Counterparty: LexisNexis Risk Solutions FL, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
August 30, 2022 · Item number:Item #38 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City joins McKeeson opioid settlement nationwide agreement

Birmingham joins multi-state opioid litigation settlement with McKeeson, resolving claims over the company's role in the opioid crisis. Settlement details and any financial recovery for the city will be determined through the agreement.

Counterparty: McKeeson Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
August 30, 2022 · Item number:Item #37 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City joins Janssen/J&J opioid settlement agreement

Birmingham will receive a share of a nationwide settlement addressing opioid manufacturer practices. Settlement funds typically support addiction treatment and prevention programs.

Counterparty: Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Johnson & Johnson Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
August 30, 2022 · Item number:Item #59 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

ADS Security contract rescinded for city facility monitoring

City ends security monitoring agreement with ADS Security. This removes an existing contractor's role in managing electronic security and installation services across city buildings.

Counterparty: ADS Security (ADS) Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
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