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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 5796 items in last 165 months
Total dollars $1254.4M 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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November 19, 2019 · Item number:Item #71 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $39K

City buys $38.8K protective gear from Gulf States Distributors

Birmingham purchases advanced body armor, helmets, and related safety equipment through competitive state bidding. Strengthens law enforcement protective capabilities.

Counterparty: Gulf States Distributors, Montgomery, Alabama Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
November 19, 2019 · Item number:Item #75 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $25K

City spends $25K on automotive parts via Iron City Ford

Equipment Management Department purchases vehicle parts through sole-source contract. Routine maintenance spending on city fleet vehicles.

Counterparty: RDM dba Iron City Ford Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award Location: Birmingham
November 19, 2019 · Item number:Item #77 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $25K

City spends $25K on automotive parts via Iron City Ford

Equipment Management Department purchases vehicle parts through sole-source contract. Routine maintenance spending on city fleet vehicles.

Counterparty: RDM dba Iron City Ford Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award Location: Birmingham
November 19, 2019 · Item number:Item #27 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $10K

City awards $10K sole-source contract to Urban Impact, Inc.

City commits $10,000 in general funds to Urban Impact, Inc. for unspecified goods or services under sole-source procurement rules.

Counterparty: Urban Impact, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
November 19, 2019 · Item number:Item #26 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $8K

City funds community outreach: $7,500 agreement with The Links Foundation

The city is spending $7,500 on community outreach services and exhibitions through a sole-source agreement with The Links Foundation, a community organization.

Counterparty: The Links Foundation Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
November 19, 2019 · Item number:Item #28 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $800

City approves $800 contract with Tailored Fitness, LLC

Sole-source purchase from Tailored Fitness using general fund dollars. Citizens deserve visibility into who receives city money and for what goods or services.

Counterparty: Tailored Fitness, LLC Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
November 19, 2019 · Item number:Item #16 · 💰 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
November 19, 2019 · Item number:Item #20 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Remove inoperable vehicle as public nuisance; costs charged to owner

City will tow and dispose of an abandoned or broken-down vehicle cluttering a neighborhood. The registered owner will be billed for removal costs.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
November 19, 2019 · Item number:Item #24 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Abatement of abandoned vehicles clears neighborhood blight and improves street safety. Removal costs are charged to the vehicle's registered owner.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
November 19, 2019 · Item number:Item #25 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Tyler Technologies: 3-year software support agreement for New World

City extends maintenance contract for New World software without competitive bidding (sole-source). Dollar amount and funding source not disclosed in agenda item.

Counterparty: Tyler Technologies, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
November 19, 2019 · Item number:Item #64 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City awards safety-work shoes contract to Hayes Shoes

City departments get standardized safety footwear through competitive bidding. Contract covers one year of procurement for employee safety equipment.

Counterparty: Hayes Shoes, Birmingham Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
November 19, 2019 · Item number:Item #82 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

159 blighted properties declared public nuisance; weed abatement ordered

City is clearing dangerous weeds from 159 abandoned or neglected properties across Birmingham. This removes fire hazards and improves neighborhood safety.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
November 12, 2019 · Item number:Item #9 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Lounge liquor license approved for Hong Kong Package Store

HK Store LLC gains permission to sell alcohol for off-premise consumption (lounge retail) at 1101 3rd Avenue West. Neighbors and residents can review the license conditions.

Counterparty: HK Store LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Liquor license Location: 1101 - 3rd Avenue West Suite E, Birmingham
November 12, 2019 · 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
November 12, 2019 · Item number:Item #16 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City, County sign mental health care coordination agreement

Birmingham and Jefferson County formalize how police and jails respond to residents in mental health crisis. This agreement coordinates care between city, county sheriff, and local health agencies.

Counterparty: Jefferson County, Alabama; Sheriff of Jefferson County, Alabama; The Board Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
November 12, 2019 · Item number:Item #17 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City approves court reporting services contract with Veritext

City will use Veritext for court reporting support in litigation cases. This sole-source contract commits general fund dollars to a single vendor without competitive bidding.

Counterparty: Veritext Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
November 12, 2019 · Item number:Item #32 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City, County sign mental health care coordination agreement

Birmingham and Jefferson County formalize how police and jails respond to residents in mental health crisis. This agreement coordinates care between city, county sheriff, and local health agencies.

Counterparty: Jefferson County, Alabama; Sheriff of Jefferson County, Alabama; The Board Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
November 12, 2019 · Item number:Item #11 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Half Shell Oyster House: Restaurant liquor license applied

Half Shell Oyster House Lakeview LLC is seeking a restaurant retail liquor license for its location at 616–29th Street South. This decision affects local alcohol sales and licensing.

Counterparty: Half Shell Oyster House Lakeview LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Liquor license Location: 616 - 29th Street South, Birmingham
November 5, 2019 · Item number:Item #11 · 💰 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
November 5, 2019 · Item number:Item #24 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Traffic Parts bid renewed for lighting replacements

City continues purchasing replacement parts for street lighting maintenance. Keeps public roads and neighborhoods safely lit.

Counterparty: Traffic Parts, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
October 29, 2019 · Item number:Item #35 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $11K

Public Works buys $10,746 drain cleaning machine from Noland

City spends $10,746 in general funds for equipment to maintain Birmingham's storm drains and sewer lines. Sole-source purchase from local vendor.

Counterparty: Noland Company, Birmingham Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
October 29, 2019 · Item number:Item #37 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $7K

City pays $6,610 to State Industrial Products for car wash supplies

General fund spending on Central Stores inventory replenishment via sole-source purchase.

Counterparty: State Industrial Products, Corp Funding source: General Fund Action type: Other
October 29, 2019 · Item number:Item #36 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $240

Council approves $240 auto repair payment to Quick Motors

City vehicle 938381 gets wreck repair covered from the general fund. Routine equipment maintenance expense.

Counterparty: Quick Motors, Birmingham Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
October 29, 2019 · Item number:Item #29 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Demolition order: Unsafe building at 1415 23rd Street North

City will demolish a building deemed unsafe and a public nuisance in your neighborhood. Removes blighted property and addresses safety hazards.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 1415 - 23rd Street North, Birmingham
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