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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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March 24, 2026 · Item number:Item #54 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $4K

Fire department buys $4,106 rescue training dummy from NAFECO

Fire department gets a specialized training tool (LION SmartDummy with voice box) to improve rescue drills and readiness.

Counterparty: North American Fire Equipment Company, Inc. (NAFECO) Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
March 24, 2026 · Item number:Item #24 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City hires Info-Tech Research Group for cybersecurity consulting

City brings in external expertise to assess and strengthen cybersecurity defenses. Protects resident data and critical city services from cyberattacks.

Counterparty: Info-Tech Research Group Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
March 24, 2026 · Item number:Item #35 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City to seize right-of-way at 505 Morgan Street via eminent domain

Property owner at 505 Morgan Street will lose land rights for a public right-of-way. The City Attorney is authorized to use eminent domain to acquire the easement or property interest needed for city infrastructure or development.

Counterparty: City Attorney Funding source: Unknown Action type: Right-of-way easement Location: 505 Morgan Street, Birmingham, Alabama 35214
March 24, 2026 · Item number:Item #34 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City acquires temporary construction easement at 637 Pratt Highway

City gains right to use private property for construction work. Owners may receive compensation under eminent domain law.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Right-of-way easement Location: 637 Pratt Highway, Birmingham, Ala
March 24, 2026 · Item number:Item #28 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City renews SurveyMonkey software agreement with SHI International

The city continues its sole-source contract with SurveyMonkey for survey and data collection software. Dollar amount and contract term not specified in available materials.

Counterparty: SHI International Corp., d/b/a Survey Monkey Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
March 10, 2026 · Item number:Item #40 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $424K

City awards 3-year professional services contract to United Consulting Group for

City commits $424,000 in public funds to a consulting firm under a sole-source agreement. The contract runs nearly four years, so residents should know who received the work and what services are being purchased.

Counterparty: UNITED CONSULTING GROUP LTD. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
March 10, 2026 · Item number:Item #83 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $21K

City approves $20,943 wreck repair on Fire Truck Unit #Q22

Repairs a 2015 Pierce Arrow XT fire truck through sole-source vendor Brindlee Mountain Fire Apparatus. Essential for maintaining emergency response capacity.

Counterparty: Brindlee Mountain Fire Apparatus Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution Location: Union Grove, Alabama
March 10, 2026 · Item number:Item #37 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Sole-source: Infax, Inc. contract for hardware, software, and support services

City commits to a sole-source agreement with Infax for IT hardware, software, and ongoing support. Taxpayers should know when the city skips competitive bidding.

Counterparty: Infax, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
March 10, 2026 · Item number:Item #73 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Mayor authorized to buy custom floor system via sole-source

City will purchase a specialized floor coating without competitive bidding under state law exemption. Exact cost and vendor name not disclosed in public record.

Counterparty: unknown Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
March 10, 2026 · Item number:Item #36 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Sole-source: AHEAD Inc. Veeam data cloud services for Microsoft 365

City will pay AHEAD Inc. for cloud data backup and recovery services to protect Microsoft 365 data. Without these services, city data could be lost in a cyberattack or system failure.

Counterparty: AHEAD Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
March 3, 2026 · Item number:Item #19 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City settles auto insurance claim against Progressive

Progressive driver collision on May 15, 2025 resulted in damages the city is now recovering through settlement. Details of the claim amount and incident location are incomplete.

Counterparty: Progressive Insurance Company Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
March 3, 2026 · Item number:Item #28 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Sole-source: Gravely mower parts contract, Tri-County Turf Equipment, 1 year

City equipment maintenance continues under sole-source agreement with Tri-County Turf Equipment for Gravely mower parts and services over one year.

Counterparty: Tri-County Turf Equipment, Leeds, Alabama Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
February 24, 2026 · Item number:Item #27 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $2.0M

City commits $2M to Innovation and Economic Opportunity SEEDS program

City sets aside $2,015,625 for site evaluation and economic development strategy to support business growth and job creation.

Counterparty: Innovation and Economic Opportunity Funding source: Unknown Action type: Budget amendment
February 24, 2026 · Item number:Item #28 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $2.0M

Budget amendment: $2M grant-match transfer in FY2026

City reallocates $2M in grant-match reserves to a dedicated fund, freeing up matching money for pending grant awards. Move doesn't change total spending but clears a budget bottleneck.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Budget amendment
February 24, 2026 · Item number:Item #34 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $420K

City extends HouseProud Atlanta contract $420K for services

HouseProud will continue providing city services under an expanded agreement. The contract amendment is on the consent agenda and requires no public hearing.

Counterparty: HouseProud Atlanta Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract amendment
February 24, 2026 · Item number:Item #42 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City settles claim with Anna Claire

The city is resolving a legal claim filed by Anna Claire. Settlement terms are not disclosed in the agenda item.

Counterparty: Anna Claire Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
February 24, 2026 · Item number:Item #40 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City settles Courtney Yellock claim

The city has resolved a legal claim brought by Courtney Yellock. Settlement details and cost to the city are not disclosed in the public agenda summary.

Counterparty: Courtney Yellock Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
February 24, 2026 · Item number:Item #41 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City settles lawsuit with Jerry Booker

The city is resolving a legal claim brought by Jerry Booker. Settlement terms are not disclosed in the agenda item.

Counterparty: Jerry Booker Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
February 17, 2026 · Item number:Item #31 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves registration fees for neighborhood volunteers

Removes cost barriers for residents who volunteer with neighborhood organizations and community safety programs. Helps boost participation in local civic engagement.

Counterparty: various vendors Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
February 10, 2026 · Item number:Item #21 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $192K

City awards $192K fire protection repair contract to Johnson Controls

Birmingham Central Library's fire safety systems get fixed under a sole-source contract with Johnson Controls Fire Protection. Work addresses critical safety infrastructure at the public library at 2100 Park Place.

Counterparty: Johnson Controls Fire Protection LP Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award Location: 2100 Park Place, Birmingham
February 10, 2026 · Item number:Item #18 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Sole-source SaaS contract: Tyler Technologies software, services, and support

City commits to multi-year software services from Tyler Technologies for ongoing operations. Contract terms, renewal costs, and service scope deserve public visibility, especially for sole-source awards.

Counterparty: Tyler Technologies, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
January 27, 2026 · Item number:Item #19 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $2.0M

City authorizes $2M loan to RPG Birmingham under business development program

City commits $2 million in business development lending to RPG Birmingham, LLC. Loan terms and conditions are not fully detailed in the agenda text provided.

Counterparty: RPG Birmingham, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
January 20, 2026 · Item number:Item #73 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $2.6M

Council awards $2.6M to Gillespie for Pratt Alley improvements

City commits $2.6 million to improve roads and utilities in the Pratt Alley subdivision area of Birmingham.

Counterparty: Gillespie Construction, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award Location: Pratt Alley and Subdivision, Birmingham
January 20, 2026 · Item number:Item #61 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $28K

Museum of Art Plaza: $28,500 roof and waterproofing contract to B&B Roofing

City commits $28,500 to repair the roof and waterproofing of the Museum of Art Plaza at 2000 Reverend Abraham Woods Jr. Boulevard. Protects the building from water damage and extends its lifespan.

Counterparty: B&B Roofing, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award Location: 2000 Reverend Abraham Woods Jr. Boulevard
January 20, 2026 · Item number:Item #60 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City settles workers' compensation claim with department employee

The city is resolving a workers' compensation dispute. Settlement terms are not disclosed in the public agenda.

Counterparty: Departm Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
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