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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 5832 items in last 166 months
Total dollars $1260.6M where disclosed
Notice: Hatched months are still being indexed (62.6% 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 19, 2019 · Item number:Item #50 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City settles Lomax lawsuit (CV-2018-900465)

City Attorney resolves long-standing civil claim against Birmingham. Settlement terms and cost to taxpayers not disclosed in consent agenda item.

Counterparty: Terry Lomax Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
March 19, 2019 · Item number:Item #46 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Abandoned or inoperable vehicles are eyesores and safety hazards in neighborhoods. Removal costs are recovered by billing the registered owner.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Other
March 19, 2019 · Item number:Item #44 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable vehicle; owner pays removal costs

Clears abandoned vehicles that blight neighborhoods and pose safety risks. Costs are recovered from the vehicle's registered owner.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
March 19, 2019 · Item number:Item #43 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Abandoned vehicles on streets create safety hazards and reduce neighborhood livability. This item authorizes removal of the vehicle and charges the registered owner for the cost.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
March 19, 2019 · Item number:Item #42 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Inoperable vehicle removal from neighborhood property

City removes abandoned, inoperable vehicle from residential property and bills the registered owner for removal costs.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition
March 5, 2019 · Item number:Item #47 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $2.6M

Budget amendment: $2.6M moved to capital improvements fund

Council is redirecting $2.6 million from general operations to fund capital projects like infrastructure, buildings, and equipment. Affects how the city spends on long-term assets in fiscal year 2019.

Funding source: Capital Improvement Plan Action type: Budget amendment
March 5, 2019 · Item number:Item #50 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $59K

City commits $59,404 state grant to domestic violence pretrial program

State grant funds expand access to pretrial release support for domestic violence cases in Municipal Court, helping reduce jail detention while cases proceed.

Counterparty: ADECA Funding source: State Grant Action type: Budget amendment
March 5, 2019 · Item number:Item #105 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $50K

Fire Station #14 gets $50K for repairs; #8 Kingston loses same amount

Redirects $50,000 from Fire Station #8 Kingston to repair work at Fire Station #14. Both stations serve Birmingham residents — the shift may affect maintenance timelines at the Kingston location.

Funding source: Capital Improvement Plan Action type: Budget amendment
March 5, 2019 · Item number:Item #94 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $34K

Fire & Rescue gets $33.7K for emergency equipment from Safeware

City spending $33,741 on public safety gear and services for the Fire & Rescue Department.

Counterparty: Safeware, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
March 5, 2019 · Item number:Item #90 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $2K

Fire & Rescue buys $1,610 fire hose coupling from MES

Routine equipment purchase for Birmingham Fire & Rescue's operations and safety readiness.

Counterparty: Municipal Emergency Services, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
March 5, 2019 · Item number:Item #84 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $1K

Fire & Rescue buys heat sensor dots for ladder equipment, $1,239.50

Specialized thermal imaging equipment helps firefighters detect heat signatures during rescue operations, improving safety during hot-structure work.

Counterparty: Emergency Equipment Professionals (EEP), Pelham, Alabama Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
March 5, 2019 · Item number:Item #92 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $620

Fire & Rescue: $620 hose roller purchase from NAFECO

Birmingham Fire & Rescue gets equipment needed for daily operations and emergency response.

Counterparty: North American Fire Equipment Co., Inc. (NAFECO), Decatur, Alabama Funding source: General Fund Action type: Appropriation
March 5, 2019 · Item number:Item #39 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Inoperable vehicle removal from neighborhood property

City removes abandoned, inoperable vehicle from residential property and bills the registered owner for removal costs.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition
March 5, 2019 · Item number:Item #40 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Abandoned vehicles on streets create safety hazards and reduce neighborhood livability. This item authorizes removal of the vehicle and charges the registered owner for the cost.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
March 5, 2019 · Item number:Item #41 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable vehicle; owner pays removal costs

Clears abandoned vehicles that blight neighborhoods and pose safety risks. Costs are recovered from the vehicle's registered owner.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
March 5, 2019 · Item number:Item #43 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Abandoned or broken-down vehicles are cited for safety and blight concerns. Removal costs will be charged to the registered owner.

Counterparty: unknown Funding source: General Fund Action type: Weed abatement
March 5, 2019 · Item number:Item #45 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Remove inoperable vehicle deemed public nuisance

City removes abandoned or broken-down vehicles from residential areas that attract crime and blight. Owner pays removal costs.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
March 5, 2019 · Item number:Item #37 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Inoperable vehicle removal: costs billed to owner

City removes abandoned or inoperable vehicles from streets and assesses removal costs to the registered owner, reducing neighborhood blight and safety hazards.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
March 5, 2019 · Item number:Item #35 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves removal of inoperable vehicles as public nuisance

City removes abandoned or broken-down vehicles from neighborhoods, improving safety and appearance. Costs are billed to the vehicle owner.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
March 5, 2019 · Item number:Item #58 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 207 27th Street, Ensley

Unsafe structure declared public nuisance and removed from neighborhood. Clears blight and potential safety hazard in Ensley.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 207 - 27th Street Ensley, Birmingham
March 5, 2019 · Item number:Item #59 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 1344 Avenue T in Ensley

Unsafe structures threaten resident safety and neighborhood stability. Demolition removes the hazard and opens the site for potential reuse.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1344 Avenue T Ensley, Birmingham
March 5, 2019 · Item number:Item #61 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 2867 40th Ave North slated for demolition

Property declared a public nuisance and safety hazard; demolition will remove blight from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 2867 - 40th Avenue North, Birmingham
March 5, 2019 · Item number:Item #62 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Council orders demolition of unsafe building at 4000 Fairmont Place

City will demolish a structure deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Removal clears blight from the neighborhood and reduces hazards to residents nearby.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 4000 Fairmont Place, Birmingham
March 5, 2019 · Item number:Item #64 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

1023 5th Street North designated unsafe; demolition ordered

City will tear down this blighted building, removing a hazard from the neighborhood and freeing the land for potential reuse or redevelopment.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 1023 - 5th Street North, Birmingham
March 5, 2019 · Item number:Item #70 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 5008 Craig Avenue

Unsafe structure declared a public nuisance; demolition will remove blight and hazard from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 5008 Craig Avenue, Birmingham
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