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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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25 items of many

January 13, 2026 · Item number:Item #24 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Remove inoperable vehicle as public nuisance; costs charged to owner

City removes abandoned or disabled vehicle from neighborhood; removal costs billed to the vehicle's registered owner instead of taxpayers.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
January 13, 2026 · Item number:Item #97 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Settlement authorized with RJ Young Company

City settles a claim with RJ Young Company. Dollar amount not disclosed in this agenda item.

Counterparty: RJ Young Company Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
January 13, 2026 · Item number:Item #38 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Cellebrite software deal: BPD gets digital forensics access via sole-source agre

Birmingham Police will use Cellebrite's subscription service to extract and analyze data from phones and devices—a capability that directly affects surveillance and investigation practices. Sole-source procurement means no competitive bidding.

Counterparty: Cellebrite Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
January 13, 2026 · Item number:Item #47 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City settles auto insurance claim against State Farm

City recovers damages from a May 2025 collision involving a State Farm-insured driver. Settlement amount not disclosed in agenda materials.

Counterparty: State Farm Insurance Company Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
January 13, 2026 · Item number:Item #41 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City contracts Mitchell's Place Inc. for therapeutic support services

City funds specialized behavioral and educational support services through sole-source agreement with Mitchell's Place Inc. Agreement details not fully disclosed in available text.

Counterparty: Mitchell's Place Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
December 30, 2025 · Item number:Item #12 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $298K

City extends Offender Alumni Association contract for $297,582

OAA provides services to formerly incarcerated residents re-entering the community. This amendment continues that support, though full program details are incomplete in the public record.

Counterparty: Offender Alumni Association (OAA) Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract amendment
December 30, 2025 · Item number:Item #19 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $2K

City approves $2,485 wreck repair for vehicle 253404

Equipment Management Department will repair a 2025 Toyota Camry Hybrid using city funds.

Counterparty: Huffstutler Paint and Body, Birmingham Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
December 30, 2025 · Item number:Item #8 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $520

Council authorizes $520 payment to Community Affairs Committee

Funds Community Affairs Committee of Birmingham for nonprofit services. Routine sole-source spending on general city operations.

Counterparty: The Community Affairs Committee of Birmingham, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
December 16, 2025 · Item number:Item #27 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $3.6M

City sets aside $3.6M for employee premium pay in FY2026 budget

City commits $3.6M from fund balance reserves to boost employee compensation in the coming fiscal year, signaling workforce investment during ongoing budget pressures.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Budget amendment
December 16, 2025 · Item number:Item #35 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $150K

City funds Birmingham Police Athletic Teams $150K amendment

City extends funding to Police Athletic Teams, a nonprofit supporting youth programs through the police department. Amendment commits $150K from the general fund.

Counterparty: Birmingham Police Athletic Teams, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract amendment
December 16, 2025 · Item number:Item #48 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $88K

City pays ConvergeOne $88K for Azure cloud migration servers

IT infrastructure upgrade moves city systems to cloud storage, improving data security and system reliability for residents and city services.

Counterparty: ConvergeOne, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
December 16, 2025 · Item number:Item #47 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $86K

City renews ePermithub software subscription for $86,210

City pays $86,210 annually to keep its digital permit-review system running. Supports faster permit processing for residents and businesses.

Counterparty: Carahsoft Technology Corp. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
December 16, 2025 · Item number:Item #46 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $12K

Police Department buys inmate clothing for $12,392

Police Department procures uniforms and apparel for detainees in custody. Routine operating expense under city-wide vendor agreement.

Counterparty: Bob Barker Company, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
December 16, 2025 · Item number:Item #50 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $2K

Printshop supplies: $1,573 to Intoprint Technologies

Routine purchase of printshop supplies for city operations. Sole-source procurement from Virginia vendor.

Counterparty: Intoprint Technologies Funding source: General Fund Action type: Appropriation
December 16, 2025 · Item number:Item #43 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Council awards MCPTT contract to Southern Communications Services

City adopts statewide push-to-talk radio system for emergency communications. Improves response coordination across police, fire, and other public safety agencies.

Counterparty: Southern Communications Services, Inc., Atlanta, Georgia Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
December 16, 2025 · Item number:Item #33 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City approves Flock Safety camera installation on public streets

Four surveillance cameras (PTZ and license plate readers) will be installed on city right-of-way. Expands police monitoring capacity but raises privacy considerations for residents and drivers.

Counterparty: Flock Safety Funding source: Unknown Action type: Right-of-way easement
December 16, 2025 · Item number:Item #40 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City settles lawsuit with Catherine Holton

The City will pay settlement funds from the general budget to resolve Catherine Holton's lawsuit. The settlement amount is not disclosed in this agenda item.

Counterparty: Catherine Holton Funding source: General Fund Action type: Settlement
December 16, 2025 · Item number:Item #23 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Clears abandoned or junk vehicles from neighborhoods, reducing blight and improving local safety and appearance. Removal costs charged to vehicle owner.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition
December 16, 2025 · Item number:Item #22 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Abates dangerous or unsightly abandoned vehicle; removal costs billed to registered owner.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
December 16, 2025 · Item number:Item #21 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable vehicles as public nuisance

Abandoned or inoperable vehicles clutter neighborhoods and can attract illegal activity. This removal clears those hazards and charges the registered owner for the cost.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition
December 16, 2025 · Item number:Item #20 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City abates inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Abandoned vehicles are removed from neighborhoods and costs charged to the owner, helping clean up blight and improve street safety.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
December 9, 2025 · Item number:Item #55 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $9K

Sole-source signage contract: $8,550 to Brand Resource Inc

City commits $8,550 for signage services from Brand Resource Inc under a sole-source agreement, bypassing competitive bidding.

Counterparty: Brand Resource Inc dba Signage Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
December 9, 2025 · Item number:Item #57 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $1K

City spends $1,000 on solar lights for Industrial Center

Four solar light panels will improve street lighting in the Industrial Center neighborhood, enhancing safety and visibility in that area.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Appropriation Location: Industrial Center
December 9, 2025 · Item number:Item #67 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Fire suppression products contract awarded to R. Nickson Enterprises

City locks in pricing for fire suppression equipment through competitive bidding. Ensures fire department has reliable access to critical firefighting supplies at pre-negotiated rates.

Counterparty: R. Nickson Enterprises-Novacool, Wellesley, Massachusetts Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
December 9, 2025 · Item number:Item #65 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 1318 20th Street South unsafe, orders demolition

This property will be demolished after being deemed a public nuisance and safety hazard. The action removes a blighted structure from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1318 20th Street South, Birmingham 35205
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