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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 5718 items in last 164 months
Total dollars $1253.5M where disclosed
Notice: Hatched months are still being indexed (62.4% 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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July 21, 2026 · Item number:Item #20 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Council to authorize removal of abandoned vehicle at 2027 SW Princeton Ave

If approved, the inoperable green Dodge Durango would be removed from 2027 SW Princeton Ave as a public nuisance, with removal costs assessed to the registered owner. Reduces blight and safety hazards on the property.

Counterparty: registered owner of vehicle Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 2027 SW PRINCETON AVE 35211
July 21, 2026 · Item number:Item #1 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Council to consider beer and wine license transfer for Alpha Food Mart 3

If approved, would allow Alpha United, Inc. to transfer an off-premise beer and wine license to the Alpha Food Mart 3 location at 1101 Bankhead Highway West, enabling the sale of packaged beer and wine at that address.

Counterparty: Alpha United, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Liquor license Location: 1101 Bankhead Highway West, Birmingham, Alabama 35204
July 14, 2026 · Item number:Item #43 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $10.0M

City to seek $10M HUD grant for affordable housing production

If approved, would enable the city to apply for up to $10 million in federal funding to produce and preserve affordable housing—no local match required. Would directly expand housing access for low- and moderate-income residents.

Counterparty: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Resolution
July 14, 2026 · Item number:Item #37 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $3.5M

City would authorize $3.5M contract with Small Magic for early childhood learnin

Would fund a one-year program providing enrichment activities for children birth through age 5 and support for childcare and learning centers. If approved, would invest heavily in early childhood capacity building and quality enhancement.

Counterparty: Small Magic Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
July 14, 2026 · Item number:Item #42 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $2.6M

Council to authorize $2.6M FEMA grant for Village Creek floodplain restoration

If approved, would authorize the Mayor to accept up to $2.6M in federal flood-mitigation funding for the Village Creek Stormwater Park project. The city would need to contribute 25% in matching funds (~$660K). The project aims to restore floodplain and reduce flood risk in the ar

Counterparty: Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Resolution
July 14, 2026 · Item number:Item #36 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $1.2M

Routeware routing system contract for DPW vehicles: $1.2M, 3-year term

If approved, the city would provide DPW crews with updated routing hardware and software to streamline task management and daily operations across the fleet. The three-year subscription is part of the city's technology maintenance budget.

Counterparty: Routeware, Inc. Funding source: Capital Improvement Plan Action type: Contract award
July 14, 2026 · Item number:Item #34 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $462K

Council to establish $462.5K buffer-zone fund for neighborhoods near industrial

If approved, the city would receive a $462,500 state grant to create green buffer zones—trees, vegetation, and green space—between residential areas and nearby industrial sites to reduce pollution, noise, and traffic health impacts across Jefferson County.

Counterparty: Jefferson County Board of Health, Health Officer for Jefferson County Funding source: State Grant Action type: Resolution
July 14, 2026 · Item number:Item #41 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $50K

Council to authorize mayor to accept $50K state grant for Police Athletics Youth

If approved, would enable the Birmingham Police Athletics Youth Program to access $50,000 in state funding with no local match required, supporting youth engagement and public safety initiatives.

Counterparty: Alabama Legislature Funding source: State Grant Action type: Resolution
July 14, 2026 · Item number:Item #44 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $14K

Council to settle Allen v. City lawsuit for $14,000

If approved, the city would pay $14,000 from the general fund to resolve a civil claim. The settlement would close out the case without further litigation costs or court proceedings.

Counterparty: Denisha Allen Funding source: General Fund Action type: Settlement
July 14, 2026 · Item number:Item #51 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Council to approve Stinger MS appliance supply contract with Fire Department

If approved, would authorize an on-call appliance supply agreement with Stinger MS for Birmingham Fire and Rescue for up to three years, ensuring equipment availability as needed.

Counterparty: Stinger MS, LLC Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
July 7, 2026 · Item number:Item #4 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $120K

City to authorize $120K home repairs for low-income residents via HouseProud Atl

Would provide up to $120,000 in critical home repairs—roof, electrical, plumbing, accessibility—for low-to-moderate-income homeowners. If approved, eligible Birmingham residents could address urgent health and safety needs in their homes.

Counterparty: HouseProud Atlanta, Inc. Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Contract award
July 7, 2026 · Item number:Item #53 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $21K

Fire Department electric scissor lift purchase: $20,866.95

Council would approve $20,866.95 from the general fund to equip the Fire Department with a 26-foot electric scissor lift for rescue and emergency operations.

Counterparty: Craneworks, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
July 7, 2026 · Item number:Item #46 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Council to vote on demolishing unsafe building at 521 80th Street South

If approved, would authorize demolition of a structure deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Removal would clear the site and reduce blight in the neighborhood.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 521 80th Street South, Birmingham, Alabama 35206
July 7, 2026 · Item number:Item #20 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Council to vote on demolition of unsafe structure at 837 79th Place South

If approved, the city would demolish a building deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Would remove a blighted property from the neighborhood and address public safety concerns.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 837 79th Place South, Birmingham, Alabama 35206
July 7, 2026 · Item number:Item #26 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Council to vote on demolition of unsafe structure at 1402 34th Street

If approved, the building would be declared unsafe and a public nuisance, and would be demolished. This would remove a blighted structure from the Ensley neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1402 34th Street Ensley, Birmingham, Alabama 35208
July 7, 2026 · Item number:Item #61 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Sole-source motorcycle parts contract with Power Sports Plus

Council would authorize Equipment Management to purchase motorcycle parts and services from Power Sports Plus for one year under a state master agreement. The contract covers routine maintenance and repairs needed to keep city motorcycle fleet operational.

Counterparty: Power Sports Plus of Montgomery, Montgomery, Alabama Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
July 7, 2026 · Item number:Item #10 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Council to vote on demolition of unsafe building at 1608 Pike Road

If approved, the city would demolish the structure deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Removal would clear a blighted property and reduce public health and safety risks in the neighborhood.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 1608 Pike Road, Birmingham, Alabama 35218
July 7, 2026 · Item number:Item #11 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Council to vote on unsafe-building demolition at 2609 Avenue H

If approved, would direct demolition of a structure deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Removal would clear the property and reduce neighborhood blight and safety risks in the area.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 2609 Avenue H, Birmingham, Alabama 35218
July 7, 2026 · Item number:Item #14 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Council to vote on demolition of unsafe building at 2372 23rd St W

If approved, the city would demolish the building designated as unsafe and a public nuisance. Removal would clear blight from the neighborhood and reduce potential hazards.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 2372 23rd Street West, Birmingham, Alabama 35208
July 7, 2026 · Item number:Item #17 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Council to vote on unsafe building demolition at 133 Lawson Road

Council will decide whether to declare the building at 133 Lawson Road unsafe and a public nuisance, then direct demolition. If approved, the structure would be removed and the site cleared.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 133 Lawson Road, Birmingham, Alabama 35215
July 7, 2026 · Item number:Item #18 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Council to vote on demolition of unsafe building at 220 51st Street

If approved, would authorize demolition of a structure deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Removal would clear blight and potential hazards in the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 220 51st Street, Birmingham, Alabama 35212
July 7, 2026 · Item number:Item #19 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Council to consider demolition of unsafe structure at 1035 44th Street

If approved, the city would demolish the building at 1035 44th Street, removing a structure deemed unsafe and a public nuisance from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1035 44th Street, Birmingham, Alabama 35208
July 7, 2026 · Item number:Item #21 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Council to vote on demolition of unsafe building at 3525 65th Street North

If approved, the city would demolish the structure and remove a blighted property from the neighborhood. The demolition would address a public safety hazard and begin recovery of the site.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 3525 65th Street North, Birmingham, Alabama 35206
July 7, 2026 · Item number:Item #25 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Council to vote on demolition of unsafe building at 3109 Avenue C

If approved, the city would demolish the structure and remove a property designated as unsafe and a public nuisance. Demolition would clear blight from the neighborhood and reduce public safety risks.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 3109 Avenue C, Birmingham, Alabama 35218
July 7, 2026 · Item number:Item #29 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Council to vote on demolishing unsafe building at 5745 Martin Luther Ave

If approved, the city would demolish the structure at 5745 Martin Luther Avenue, which has been deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. This would remove a blighted property from the neighborhood.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 5745 Martin Luther Avenue, Birmingham, Alabama 35228
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