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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 2509 items in last 85 months
Total dollars $826.7M where disclosed
Notice: Hatched months are still being indexed (30.8% 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 5, 2026 · Item number:Item #44 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Thompson Tractor: 1-year heavy equipment rental for Department of Equipment Mana

City commits to a one-year sole-source contract for trailers and heavy equipment rental through Thompson Tractor Company. This is a routine operational expense for equipment needs.

Counterparty: Thompson Tractor Company, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
May 5, 2026 · Item number:Item #45 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

1-year heavy equipment rental contract with Thompson Tractor

City commits to rent/purchase trailers and heavy equipment from Thompson Tractor for Department of Equipment Management operations over one year.

Counterparty: Thompson Tractor Company, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
April 28, 2026 · Item number:Item #35 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $22K

City approves $22.5K pool chemical contract with Cox Pool Service

City pools need treatment chemicals to stay safe and open for residents; this sole-source purchase keeps chemicals flowing to Park and Recreation facilities.

Counterparty: Cox Pool Service, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
April 28, 2026 · Item number:Item #37 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $490

Council approves $490 trophy purchase for Birmingham Public Library

The city is buying trophies and medals for the library's events and programs. This is a routine vendor payment on the consent agenda.

Counterparty: United Trophy & Specialties, Birmingham Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
April 28, 2026 · Item number:Item #20 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City approves Magnet Forensics software contract for digital forensics

Police will gain access to GrayKey and AXOIM digital forensics tools for device extraction and analysis in investigations. This affects the scope and speed of evidence collection in criminal cases.

Counterparty: Magnet Forensics, LLC. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
April 28, 2026 · Item number:Item #26 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City settles Kenisha Germany lawsuit

Settlement resolves a legal claim against the City. Details of the case, terms, and any city payment are not disclosed in this agenda item.

Counterparty: Kenisha Germany Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
April 28, 2026 · Item number:Item #27 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City settles Affinity Hospital lawsuit

The city and Affinity Hospital (Grandview Hospital) are resolving a legal dispute. Settlement terms—including any payment—have not been disclosed in the public agenda.

Counterparty: Affinity Hospital, LLC d/b/a Grandview Hospital Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
April 28, 2026 · Item number:Item #14 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Abandoned or inoperable vehicles are removed from neighborhoods and costs charged to the registered owner, helping clean up blight.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition
April 28, 2026 · Item number:Item #24 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Settlement: City pays Infor, LLC to resolve contract dispute

City resolves financial dispute with software vendor Infor using general fund dollars. Final settlement amount not disclosed in agenda.

Counterparty: Infor, LLC Funding source: General Fund Action type: Settlement
April 28, 2026 · Item number:Item #25 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City settles Cal-Ark International lawsuit

Settlement resolves litigation with Cal-Ark International; terms not disclosed in public summary.

Counterparty: Cal-Ark International Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
April 28, 2026 · Item number:Item #28 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City settles workers' comp claim with department employee

City resolves workplace injury claim through settlement, keeping the outcome confidential per legal agreement.

Counterparty: Department Employee (workers' compensation claimant) Funding source: General Fund Action type: Settlement
April 28, 2026 · Item number:Item #10 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Council removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

City removes abandoned vehicle from residential or commercial property; owner pays removal costs.

Counterparty: unknown Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
April 28, 2026 · Item number:Item #13 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Abandoned or broken-down vehicles create safety hazards and neighborhood blight. This removes a junk car and charges the registered owner for the cost of removal.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Other
April 28, 2026 · Item number:Item #21 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City applies for federal Safe Streets grant funding

FY 2026 federal grant could fund road safety improvements to reduce crashes and injuries in Birmingham neighborhoods.

Counterparty: United States Department of Transportation Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Resolution
April 21, 2026 · Item number:Item #27 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $18K

BPD buys K9 detection training for $18,000

Birmingham Police Department invests in canine detection and tracking capabilities. New dual-handler training enhances public safety response capacity.

Counterparty: Central Alabama Police K9 Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award Location: Thornsby, Alabama
April 21, 2026 · Item number:Item #23 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $3K

City pays $3K to Goodwill for construction easement damage

City reimburses Alabama Goodwill Industries for loss of landscaping and use of property on Greensprings Highway during construction work.

Counterparty: Alabama Goodwill Industries, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Settlement Location: Greensprings Highway
April 21, 2026 · Item number:Item #24 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City joins settlement in Associated Pharmacies case

Birmingham resolves legal claims as one of six defendants in a case involving Associated Pharmacies, avoiding prolonged litigation and potential costs.

Counterparty: Associated Pharmacies and American Associat Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
April 21, 2026 · Item number:Item #37 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Fire hydrant installed on Redding Ridge Circle

New fire hydrant improves emergency response times and water pressure for fire suppression in the Redding Ridge neighborhood.

Funding source: Capital Improvement Plan Action type: Resolution Location: Redding Ridge Circle approximately 410' north of Railway Drive
April 14, 2026 · Item number:Item #77 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $6K

Council awards $5,525 to 9to5 Seating for Fire Dept chairs

Fire Department gets eight new chairs to replace worn equipment, improving workplace conditions for firefighters.

Counterparty: 9to5 Seating, LLC. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
April 14, 2026 · Item number:Item #70 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City awards firefighter ladder equipment contract to US Fire Services

Fire department gets competitive pricing on essential equipment. Bid accepted for ladder gear purchased as needed over the contract term.

Counterparty: US Fire Services, Newport, Rhode Island Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
April 14, 2026 · Item number:Item #71 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City awards fire hose & equipment contract to NAFECO

Fire Department gets competitive-bid pricing on hoses and appliances as needed. Keeps emergency equipment sourced through tested vendor at pre-set prices.

Counterparty: North American Fire Equipment Co., Inc. (NAFECO), Decatur, Alabama Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
April 14, 2026 · Item number:Item #72 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Fire hose & appliances: 1-year contract awarded to Sunbelt Fire

City fire department secures emergency response equipment through competitive bidding. Ensures reliable supply of hoses and appliances needed for firefighting operations.

Counterparty: Sunbelt Fire, Inc., Fairhope, Alabama Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
April 14, 2026 · Item number:Item #73 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Council awards fire hose & equipment contract to US Fire Services

City secures competitive supply of fire hoses and equipment needed by the Fire Department. Improves emergency response readiness.

Counterparty: US Fire Services, Newport, Rhode Island Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
April 14, 2026 · Item number:Item #13 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City donates surplus firefighting gear to Empire FD

Empire Fire Department gains equipment needed for emergency response; Birmingham clears storage of surplus materials at no cost.

Counterparty: Empire Fire Department Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
April 14, 2026 · Item number:Item #20 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 3509 1st St N

Unsafe structure at 3509 1st Street North will be demolished, removing a public hazard from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 3509 1st Street North, Birmingham 35061
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