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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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July 28, 2020 · Item number:Item #39 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Building at 8017 3rd Avenue North declared unsafe, demolition ordered

City will demolish a blighted structure on 3rd Avenue North. Removal of unsafe buildings improves neighborhood safety and opens land for potential redevelopment or green space.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 8017 - 3rd Avenue North, Birmingham
July 28, 2020 · Item number:Item #38 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 549–55th Pl South demolished

City removes a building deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Demolition clears blight and improves neighborhood safety.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 549 - 55th Place South, Birmingham
July 28, 2020 · Item number:Item #29 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 3519 Avenue B unsafe, orders demolition

The building at 3519 Avenue B has been deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. The city will proceed with demolition to remove the hazard from the neighborhood.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 3519 Avenue B, Birmingham
July 28, 2020 · Item number:Item #27 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 6116 Grove Ave ordered demolished

City will demolish a condemned building in the RC neighborhood, removing a public hazard and blighted property.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 6116 Grove Avenue
July 28, 2020 · Item number:Item #23 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City accepts equipment donation from Jefferson County Emergency Management Agenc

Birmingham receives equipment donation from JCEMA at no cost, potentially strengthening emergency response capacity.

Counterparty: Jefferson County Emergency Management Agency Funding source: Private Action type: Resolution
July 28, 2020 · Item number:Item #15 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City approves ADS Security contract for building security systems

ADS Security will install and monitor electronic security systems across City of Birmingham facilities. This improves building access control and surveillance but raises privacy considerations for city employees and visitors.

Counterparty: ADS Security Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
July 28, 2020 · Item number:Item #14 · 💰 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
July 28, 2020 · Item number:Item #11 · 💰 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
July 28, 2020 · Item number:Item #24 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City clears blighted building at 2328 South Park Drive for demolition

Unsafe structure declared a public nuisance and scheduled for removal. Demolition clears a blight hazard in the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 2328 South Park Drive aka 3 South Park Road, Birmingham
July 28, 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
July 28, 2020 · Item number:Item #77 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City seizes land for temporary construction easement (0.037 acres)

City will use eminent domain to take private property for construction access. Property owner(s) will be entitled to fair-market compensation, but the taking is permanent for right-of-way purposes.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Right-of-way easement
July 21, 2020 · Item number:Item #47 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $200K

City approves $200K tire repair contract with Southern Tire Mart

Equipment fleet maintenance gets funding under a state master agreement. Keeps city vehicles road-ready for emergency and service operations.

Counterparty: Bridgestone Americas Tires dba Southern Tire Mart, Birmingham Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
July 21, 2020 · Item number:Item #48 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $100K

City buys $100K in tires from Goodyear for vehicle fleet

Routine equipment purchase for city vehicles using general funds. Spending tracked on public record.

Counterparty: Goodyear Commercial Tire and Service Center, Birmingham Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
July 21, 2020 · Item number:Item #52 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $100K

Council approves $100K payment to Terex Utilities for equipment repairs

City spends $100,000 on maintenance and repairs for heavy equipment managed by Equipment Management Department under existing Sourcewell contract.

Counterparty: Terex Utilities, Chicago, IL Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract amendment
July 21, 2020 · Item number:Item #53 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $100K

City pays $100K to Long Lewis Ford for vehicle parts

Equipment Management buys replacement Ford parts via a standing Sourcewell contract to keep city vehicles in service.

Counterparty: Long Lewis Ford, Decatur, AL Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
July 21, 2020 · Item number:Item #24 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $80K

Sole-source: Forensic Technology contract extended for $80,216

City commits $80,216 to Forensic Technology, Inc. for services. The sole-source procurement method means no competitive bidding occurred.

Counterparty: Forensic Technology, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
July 21, 2020 · Item number:Item #20 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $64K

City spends $64,347 federal HIDTA grant on police drug operations

City receives federal funding to support high-intensity drug trafficking enforcement. Grant money supports police operations targeting drug distribution networks.

Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Budget amendment
July 21, 2020 · Item number:Item #50 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $25K

City buys $25K in automotive parts from Town and Country Ford

Equipment Management buys parts for city vehicles through Sourcewell contract. Citizens fund routine fleet maintenance.

Counterparty: Town and Country Ford, Bessemer Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
July 21, 2020 · Item number:Item #32 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement contract renewed with Bham Co Properties

City continues clearing overgrown weeds and debris from vacant lots to reduce blight and improve neighborhood safety. Contract covers one year on unit-price basis.

Counterparty: Bham Co Properties, Gardendale, Alabama Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
July 21, 2020 · Item number:Item #71 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City hires Marigny Capital Services for consulting work

City commits to a sole-source consulting contract with Marigny Capital Services, a division of Advantage Capital. Without the specific dollar amount or scope of services, the public impact is unclear, but all vendor agreements deserve transparency.

Counterparty: Marigny Capital Services, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
July 21, 2020 · Item number:Item #63 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City hires Marigny Capital Services for consulting work

City commits to a sole-source consulting contract with Marigny Capital Services, a division of Advantage Capital. Without the specific dollar amount or scope of services, the public impact is unclear, but all vendor agreements deserve transparency.

Counterparty: Marigny Capital Services, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
July 14, 2020 · Item number:Item #58 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $36K

City buys 2020 Chevy Bolt EV from National Auto Fleet Group, $36,423

City adds electric vehicle to its fleet, reducing fuel costs and emissions. Sole-source purchase from out-of-state vendor.

Counterparty: National Auto Fleet Group, Watsonville, California Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
July 14, 2020 · Item number:Item #44 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $8K

City bills property owner $8,188 for demolition at 67th Street North

Unsafe building at 301 - 67th Street North has been demolished; the property owner now owes the city for cleanup costs. This is part of Birmingham's ongoing effort to clear blight and improve neighborhood safety.

Counterparty: 301 - 67th Street North, Birmingham Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 301 - 67th Street North, Birmingham
July 14, 2020 · Item number:Item #23 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $64

City secures $64K state drug-enforcement grant from ALEA

Birmingham receives $64,000 in state funding to support law enforcement drug-trafficking operations in partnership with Alabama's Gulf Coast task force.

Counterparty: Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) and the Alabama Gulf Coast High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Funding source: State Grant Action type: Resolution
July 14, 2020 · Item number:Item #28 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City approves traffic calming project with Redmont Historic District Foundation

Slower traffic in Redmont Historic District through new calming measures. Improves safety for pedestrians and residents in the neighborhood.

Counterparty: Redmont Historic District Foundation, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: Redmont Historic District
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