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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 5778 items in last 164 months
Total dollars $1254.3M 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 26, 2021 · Item number:Item #56 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $100K

City buys $100K in automotive parts from Long Lewis Ford

General fund dollars go to equipment maintenance through a Sourcewell purchasing contract. Routine vehicle parts supply for city fleet operations.

Counterparty: Long Lewis Ford, Decatur, Alabama Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
October 26, 2021 · Item number:Item #58 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $100K

City pays $100K to Stivers Ford for vehicle parts

City purchasing automotive parts via sole-source contract through Sourcewell program. Part of routine fleet maintenance spending from general fund.

Counterparty: Stivers Ford Lincoln Mercury, Montgomery, Alabama Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
October 26, 2021 · Item number:Item #29 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Settlement: City Attorney authorized to settle Davis-Hudson case

City resolves litigation with Feletha Davis-Hudson and others. Settlement terms and dollar amount not disclosed in public agenda.

Counterparty: Feletha Davis-Hudson, et al. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Settlement
October 26, 2021 · Item number:Item #26 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City settles Belinda J. Brooks lawsuit

City resolves a legal claim brought by Belinda J. Brooks. The settlement terms are not disclosed in the public agenda.

Counterparty: Belinda J. Brooks Funding source: General Fund Action type: Settlement
October 26, 2021 · Item number:Item #27 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City settles Davis-Hudson lawsuit

City Attorney authorized to resolve legal claim brought by Feletha Davis-Hudson and others. Settlement terms not disclosed in consent agenda item.

Counterparty: Feletha Davis-Hudson, et al. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Settlement
October 26, 2021 · Item number:Item #25 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Settlement claim: City Attorney authorized to settle dispute

City will spend general fund dollars to resolve a legal claim. Details of the incident and settlement amount are not public in this summary.

Counterparty: unknown Funding source: General Fund Action type: Settlement
October 26, 2021 · Item number:Item #24 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City settles claim from unreported incident

The City Attorney will settle a legal claim against the city. Specific details about the incident and settlement amount are not disclosed in this summary.

Counterparty: unknown Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
October 26, 2021 · Item number:Item #28 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City settles Belinda J. Brooks litigation

The City is resolving a lawsuit brought by Belinda J. Brooks. Settlement terms and dollar amount were not disclosed in the agenda item.

Counterparty: Belinda J. Brooks Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
October 19, 2021 · Item number:Item #50 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $1.0M

City applies for $1M Bloomberg Mayors Challenge grant

Mayor authorized to pursue $1 million in private philanthropic funding for a competitive innovation grant. Outcome will determine if the city wins funding for a public services or infrastructure improvement project.

Counterparty: Bloomberg Philanthropies Funding source: Private Action type: Resolution
October 19, 2021 · Item number:Item #33 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $258K

City awards $257,700 to McAbee Construction for City Hall chiller replacement

Birmingham City Hall's backup cooling system gets replaced, ensuring continued operation of the building that houses city government and public services.

Counterparty: McAbee Construction, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award Location: Birmingham City Hall
October 19, 2021 · Item number:Item #52 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $40K

City awards $40K sole-source contract to Penny Foundation

General fund dollars go to a local nonprofit foundation; contract purpose is incomplete in source documents.

Counterparty: Penny Foundation Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
October 19, 2021 · Item number:Item #53 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $10K

City awards sole-source contract to East Lake Initiative, $10K+

City commits general fund dollars to East Lake Initiative, a local nonprofit. No project scope provided in agenda text.

Counterparty: East Lake Initiative Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
October 19, 2021 · Item number:Item #40 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $6K

City approves $5,630 Rocket Software purchase for terminal editions

City buys desktop and web terminal software licenses from sole-source vendor Rocket Software.

Counterparty: Rocket Software, Waltham, Massachusetts Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
October 12, 2021 · Item number:Item #72 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Website maintenance contract extended 3 years with Kinetic Communications

City extends its website hosting and maintenance contract for birminghamal.gov. This sole-source agreement covers technical updates and enhancements to the city's main digital platform.

Counterparty: Kinetic Communications, LLP Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
October 12, 2021 · Item number:Item #76 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City authorized to pursue PFAS/PFOS contamination claims

City gains legal authority to sue manufacturers and polluters for PFAS and PFOS contamination. Residents' drinking water and soil may be affected; litigation could recover cleanup costs and damages.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
October 5, 2021 · Item number:Item #30 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $4.1M

City sets aside $4.1M for community development grants and shelter aid

Federal CDBG and ESG funds support neighborhood improvements and emergency housing. This budget amendment enables the city to spend grants already received from the federal government.

Counterparty: Community Development Funding source: Mixed Action type: Budget amendment
October 5, 2021 · Item number:Item #36 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $29K

City contracts with Positive Maturity, Inc. for $29,000

Sole-source contract awards public funding to a private vendor. The purpose of goods or services is not specified in available records.

Counterparty: Positive Maturity, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
October 5, 2021 · Item number:Item #34 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Sole-source: CA Technologies mainframe scheduling software agreement

City relies on this software to manage nightly mainframe batch jobs that power core operations. Sole-source purchasing limits competition and price-checking.

Counterparty: CA Technologies (Broadcom) Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
October 5, 2021 · Item number:Item #37 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves VertiGIS software maintenance contract

City commits to one-year maintenance and technical support for GCX Analytics T2 software used in municipal operations. Exact dollar amount not disclosed in agenda item.

Counterparty: VertiGIS North America Ltd. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract amendment
September 28, 2021 · Item number:Item #62 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $1.0M

City approves $1M grant to Birmingham Board of Education

General fund money supports education programs; exact purpose incomplete in source document.

Counterparty: Birmingham Board of Education Funding source: General Fund Action type: Appropriation
September 28, 2021 · Item number:Item #64 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $47K

City awards $47K consulting contract to Synergy Consulting Group

Council District 9 will receive consulting services to assist constituents. The contract is sole-source procurement from general funds.

Counterparty: Synergy Consulting Group, LLC Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
September 28, 2021 · Item number:Item #47 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City settles Argent lawsuit

The city and Dawn Gaye Argent have agreed to end her legal claim against Birmingham. Settlement terms are not disclosed in this item.

Counterparty: Dawn Gaye Argent Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
September 28, 2021 · Item number:Item #48 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City settles subrogation claim with Geico Casualty Company

Closes a lawsuit brought by Geico on behalf of an insured party; specific settlement terms and dollar amount not disclosed in the public record excerpt.

Counterparty: Geico Casualty Company Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
September 28, 2021 · Item number:Item #45 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City settles Rashad Albright lawsuit from general fund

City agrees to settle a lawsuit brought by Rashad Lamar Albright. Details of the settlement amount and claim basis are not disclosed in the agenda item.

Counterparty: Rashad Lamar Albright Funding source: General Fund Action type: Settlement
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