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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 2011 items in last 77 months
Total dollars $761.1M where disclosed
Notice: Hatched months are still being indexed (27.0% 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 20, 2020 · Item number:Item #62 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Police Department renews software license with Business Systems & Consultants

City continues software service for police operations through June 2021. Sole-source agreement with BSC; dollar amount not yet confirmed.

Counterparty: Business Systems & Consultants, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
October 20, 2020 · Item number:Item #8 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City renews Motorola software and equipment licenses (details pending)

Motorola systems support 911 dispatch, police radio communications, and evidence management. The renewal cost and contract terms are not disclosed in this agenda summary.

Counterparty: Motorola Solutions, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
October 20, 2020 · Item number:Item #13 · 💰 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
October 20, 2020 · Item number:Item #20 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

MCM Technology: One-year sole-source contract for evidence management system

City commits public funds to maintain an evidence management platform used by police and other departments. Sole-source procurement limits competitive bidding.

Counterparty: MCM Technology, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
October 20, 2020 · Item number:Item #39 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City awards fire hose & appliances contract to NAFECO

Fire department gets competitive pricing on equipment replacements & repairs. As-needed contract ensures reliable supply without emergency procurement delays.

Counterparty: North America Fire Equipment Co., Inc. (NAFECO), Decatur, Alabama Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
October 20, 2020 · Item number:Item #40 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Fire hose & appliances contract awarded to Sunbelt Fire, Inc.

City renews supply agreement for fire department equipment on a competitive bid, keeping emergency response gear stocked. One-year contract at unit prices to be determined.

Counterparty: Sunbelt Fire, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
October 13, 2020 · Item number:Item #19 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $9.0M

City allocates $9M in federal coronavirus relief funds

Birmingham receives $9 million in CARES Act funding from Jefferson County to address pandemic impacts. The allocation goes to the Mayor's Office for coronavirus relief spending.

Counterparty: Jefferson County Funding source: Cares Action type: Budget amendment
October 13, 2020 · Item number:Item #45 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $12K

City charges property owner $12,070 for building demolition at 920 Hickory

Unsafe building demolished; owner billed for full cost. The property at 920 Hickory Street will be cleared, removing a public safety hazard from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 920 Hickory Street, Birmingham
October 13, 2020 · Item number:Item #21 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $840

Bush Hills gets $840 for 6,000 emergency alert calls

Bush Hills neighborhood receives emergency notification service funding to reach residents quickly in urgent situations.

Counterparty: Calling Post Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Appropriation Location: Bush Hills
October 13, 2020 · Item number:Item #20 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City donates protective equipment to Yerkwood Volunteer Fire Department

Yerkwood Volunteer Fire Department receives equipment donations that support emergency response capacity in Quin.

Counterparty: Yerkwood Volunteer Fire Department Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
October 6, 2020 · Item number:Item #20 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $200K

City commits $200K for tire repairs under state master agreement

Sole-source contract continues tire maintenance for city vehicles through Bridgestone Americas, part of routine fleet upkeep funded from the general fund.

Counterparty: Bridgestone Americas Tires dba Southern Tire Mart Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award Location: Birmingham
October 6, 2020 · Item number:Item #23 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $150K

City approves $150K payment to NAPA for automotive parts

City commits $150,000 in general funds to purchase automotive parts under an existing state contract. This is routine fleet maintenance spending on a consent-agenda item.

Counterparty: NAPA Genuine Auto Parts, Atlanta, Georgia Funding source: General Fund Action type: Appropriation
October 6, 2020 · Item number:Item #24 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $100K

City approves $100K auto parts purchase from O'Reilly Auto

City fleet maintenance requires ongoing automotive supplies. This sole-source purchase from O'Reilly Auto Parts covers miscellaneous parts under state contract.

Counterparty: O'Reilly Auto Enterprises dba O'Reilly Auto Parts Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
October 6, 2020 · Item number:Item #15 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $1K

City awards $1,000 contract to Rising West Princeton Corporation

Routine vendor payment approved on consent agenda; specifics of goods or services not disclosed in public summary.

Counterparty: Rising West Princeton Corporation Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
October 6, 2020 · Item number:Item #33 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $298

City renews CorVel workers' comp contract for $298K annually

City employees and retirees rely on this third-party administrator to process workers' compensation claims. The sole-source contract renewal ensures continuity of claim handling without competitive bidding.

Counterparty: CorVel Corporation Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
October 6, 2020 · Item number:Item #17 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City awards body armor supply contract to Galls, LLC

Police and public safety officers get protective equipment from this vendor for one year. Contract price and unit costs are on file with the Purchasing Agent.

Counterparty: Galls, LLC, Birmingham Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
October 6, 2020 · Item number:Item #10 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Council cancels Johnson Control fire protection agreement due to contract error

City is rescinding a fire protection contract from 2020 because of terms mistakes, then will execute a corrected agreement with the same vendor. Ensures fire protection services have proper contractual foundation.

Counterparty: Johnson Control Fire Protection LP Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
October 6, 2020 · Item number:Item #9 · 💰 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
September 29, 2020 · Item number:Item #42 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $68K

City approves $67,975 aerial bucket repair for fire truck 162205

Williams Fire Apparatus repair keeps emergency response equipment operational. Funded from general budget.

Counterparty: Williams Fire Apparatus, Ashland, Alabama Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
September 29, 2020 · Item number:Item #52 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Police, Fire, Detention get Kronos software contract

City commits to Kronos software for police, fire, and detention operations. Dollar amount and contract duration not disclosed in summary.

Counterparty: Kronos Incorporated Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
September 29, 2020 · Item number:Item #7 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Remove inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Abandoned vehicles clutter neighborhoods and attract blight. Removal costs are charged to the registered owner.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
September 29, 2020 · Item number:Item #10 · 💰 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
September 29, 2020 · Item number:Item #13 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Demolition approved: 1404 3rd Street West declared unsafe

City is tearing down a building deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Removes blight and hazard from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1404 - 3rd Street West, Birmingham
September 29, 2020 · Item number:Item #15 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 205-61st Street South

Building declared unsafe and a public nuisance; demolition will remove blight and safety hazard from neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 205 - 61st Street South, Birmingham
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