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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 5865 items in last 166 months
Total dollars $1263.0M where disclosed
Notice: Hatched months are still being indexed (62.9% 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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February 27, 2018 · Item number:Item #15 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Settlement: City authorizes Christina Smith lawsuit resolution

City Council will decide whether to settle a 2016 lawsuit brought by Christina Smith. The terms and dollar amount are not disclosed in the consent agenda item.

Counterparty: Christina Smith Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
February 20, 2018 · Item number:Item #25 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $2.5M

City applies for $2.5M federal loan to fund community development

Birmingham seeks federal funding through HUD's Community Development Block Grant program. The loan could support affordable housing, infrastructure, or other neighborhood improvements, depending on how the city chooses to deploy it.

Counterparty: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Resolution
February 20, 2018 · Item number:Item #23 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $325K

City spends $325K federal grant on SAMHSA substance abuse programs

Municipal Court receives year 2 federal SAMHSA funding to support substance abuse and mental health services. Expands treatment access for residents involved in the justice system.

Counterparty: Municipal Court, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services (SAMHSA) Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Budget amendment
February 20, 2018 · Item number:Item #21 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $17K

Code Enforcement gets $17K budget boost for fiscal 2018

General Fund sets aside $17,010 for Code Enforcement to tackle blighted and unsafe properties across the city. Spending goes to enforcement operations aimed at improving neighborhood conditions.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Budget amendment
February 20, 2018 · Item number:Item #62 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $11K

Council awards $11,325 cable rail contract to Alabama Guardrail

Safety upgrade on Lomb Avenue: lowest-bid contractor will install cable railings to protect pedestrians and vehicles at a hazardous location.

Counterparty: Alabama Guardrail, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award Location: Lomb Avenue
February 20, 2018 · Item number:Item #53 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $3K

Special demolition assessment: $3,115.80 for unsafe building, 2716 Avenue J

Property owner will be billed for the cost to demolish an unsafe structure at 2716 Avenue J in Ensley. This special assessment becomes a lien against the property.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 2716 Avenue J Ensley (Rear Structure), Birmingham
February 20, 2018 · Item number:Item #45 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 3521 39th Place North

Building deemed unsafe and a public nuisance will be demolished, removing a blight hazard from the neighborhood and improving public safety.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 3521 39th Place North, Birmingham
February 20, 2018 · Item number:Item #46 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Council declares 3832 39th Ave N unsafe; orders demolition

City will demolish a blighted building declared unsafe and a public nuisance. Removes hazard from neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 3832 39th Avenue North, Birmingham
February 20, 2018 · Item number:Item #48 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 3913 40th Ave N

Building declared unsafe and a public nuisance; demolition will remove hazard from neighborhood and clear property for potential redevelopment.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 3913 40th Avenue North, Birmingham
February 20, 2018 · Item number:Item #16 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Abandoned or disabled vehicles blighting neighborhoods get cleared; removal costs are charged to the vehicle's registered owner.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition
February 20, 2018 · Item number:Item #18 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Inoperable motor vehicle removed as public nuisance

City removes abandoned or disabled vehicle from neighborhood street or property; removal costs charged to the vehicle owner.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition
February 20, 2018 · Item number:Item #19 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Abandoned vehicles clutter neighborhoods and pose safety risks. The city will remove an inoperable car and bill the registered owner for removal costs.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
February 20, 2018 · Item number:Item #26 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Fund neighborhood officer training registrations

Supports professional development for up to 600 volunteer neighborhood officers and community resource officers through training attendance. Strengthens local leadership capacity in community safety and neighborhood engagement.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
February 20, 2018 · Item number:Item #42 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

4419 42nd Street North ordered demolished as unsafe nuisance

Unsafe building at 4419 42nd Street North will be demolished. Removes a blighted property and public safety hazard from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 4419 42nd Street North, Birmingham
February 20, 2018 · Item number:Item #43 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 4113 41st Avenue North unsafe; demolition approved

Unsafe building at 4113 41st Avenue North will be demolished, clearing a public nuisance from the neighborhood and reducing blight.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 4113 41st Avenue North, Birmingham
February 20, 2018 · Item number:Item #44 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 4148 40th Ave North ordered demolished

City will demolish a property deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Removal of blighted structures improves neighborhood safety and appearance.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 4148 40th Avenue North, Birmingham
February 20, 2018 · Item number:Item #65 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Council rescinds 2018 extrication equipment contract

Cancels a standing contract for fire department extrication and lighting gear. Likely signals transition to new supplier or updated equipment standards.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
February 20, 2018 · Item number:Item #66 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Council cancels 2018 extrication equipment contract

Removes standing authorization for emergency responder gear purchases, likely freeing up budget or consolidating vendor relationships for firefighting and rescue equipment.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
February 20, 2018 · Item number:Item #68 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City accepts Kenco Fire Equipment bid for extrication & lighting gear

Fire department gets competitive pricing on essential rescue equipment for one year. Supports faster response times to vehicle accidents and extrication emergencies.

Counterparty: Kenco Fire Equipment, Inc., Springfield, Missouri Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
February 20, 2018 · Item number:Item #67 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City awards extrication & lighting equipment contract to Municipal Emergency Ser

Fire and rescue crews gain new extrication and lighting gear to respond faster to vehicle crashes and emergencies. Equipment purchased on an as-needed basis.

Counterparty: Municipal Emergency Services, Inc., Charlotte, North Carolina Funding source: Unknown Action type: Bid rejection
February 20, 2018 · Item number:Item #12 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Remove inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Clears abandoned vehicle from neighborhood streets. Removal cost will be charged to the vehicle's registered owner.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
February 20, 2018 · Item number:Item #14 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Remove inoperable vehicle; assess removal cost to owner

City removes abandoned or broken-down vehicles that become neighborhood hazards and public nuisances. Removal costs are charged to the registered owner.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
February 13, 2018 · Item number:Item #26 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $5K

Fire Department buys $4,800 medical supplies from Arrow International

Routine purchase of medical supplies and equipment needed for Fire Department emergency operations.

Counterparty: Arrow International, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
February 13, 2018 · Item number:Item #28 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $643

Fire Department buys medical oxygen supplies from Southern Gas for $643.50

Ensures Fire Department has oxygen equipment needed for emergency medical response and patient care.

Counterparty: Southern Gas and Supply of Birmingham, LLC Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award Location: Birmingham
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