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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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August 22, 2017 · Item number:Item #27 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 1653 Matt Leonard Drive approved for demolition

City will demolish a condemned structure deemed unsafe and a public nuisance, clearing the property from your neighborhood.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 1653 Matt Leonard Drive S.W., Birmingham
August 22, 2017 · Item number:Item #26 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 17 Rev. Abraham Woods Jr. Boulevard

Property declared public nuisance; demolition will clear blight from downtown corridor and improve neighborhood safety.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 17 - 8th Avenue North aka 17 Rev. Abraham Woods Jr. Boulevard, Birmingham
August 22, 2017 · Item number:Item #32 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

232 - 47th Place North building ordered demolished as unsafe nuisance

City will remove a blighted building deemed unsafe. This clears a property that negatively impacts the neighborhood and opens the way for potential redevelopment or stabilization of the block.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 232 - 47th Place North, Birmingham
August 15, 2017 · Item number:Item #31 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

6152 Grove Avenue declared unsafe; demolition ordered

Building at this Bessemer address has been declared unsafe and a public nuisance. The city will demolish it to remove blight and improve neighborhood safety.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 6152 Grove Avenue, Bessemer, Birmingham
August 15, 2017 · Item number:Item #36 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 1528 Court P unsafe, orders demolition

Property at 1528 Court P is being removed as a public safety and blight hazard. The demolition clears a dangerous structure from the neighborhood.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 1528 Court P, Birmingham
August 15, 2017 · Item number:Item #35 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Council orders demolition of unsafe building at 813 23rd Street

Unsafe structure at 813 23rd Street / 2300 Avenue I will be demolished. Removes blight and potential hazard from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 813 - 23rd Street aka 2300 Avenue I, Birmingham
August 15, 2017 · Item number:Item #34 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City declares building at 3424 39th St unsafe; orders demolition

The city is tearing down an unsafe structure in your neighborhood. This clears blight and reduces neighborhood hazards.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 3424 - 39th Street North, Birmingham
August 15, 2017 · Item number:Item #33 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Demolition ordered for unsafe building at 2531 Avenue C

City moving to tear down a condemned structure deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Removal reduces neighborhood blight and safety hazards.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 2531 Avenue C aka 2515 Avenue C, Birmingham
August 15, 2017 · Item number:Item #32 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Demolition approved for unsafe building at 1414 Avenue L

City will remove a structure declared unsafe and a public nuisance. This clears blight and improves neighborhood safety.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1414 Avenue L, Birmingham
August 15, 2017 · Item number:Item #18 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City settles lawsuit with Florida Rock & Tank Lines

Settlement resolves a federal court case. Without the settlement amount or claim details in the record, residents cannot yet assess the financial or operational impact, but the City Attorney's recommendation for closure suggests the case is concluded.

Counterparty: Florida Rock & Tank Lines, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
August 15, 2017 · Item number:Item #11 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Beer and wine license sought for Mom's Basement Arcade and Lounge

Mom's Birmingham LLC is applying for a license to serve beer and wine at its venue on 3rd Avenue South. Residents can comment during the hearing period if they have concerns about the new license.

Counterparty: Mom's Birmingham LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Liquor license Location: 4411 - 3rd Avenue South, Birmingham
August 15, 2017 · Item number:Item #16 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Bridge-rail retrofit: City accepts federal safety grant from state

Safer bridges for drivers. The project upgrades railings on a city bridge using federal highway-safety funds administered by Alabama DOT.

Counterparty: State of Alabama, Alabama Department of Transportation Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Resolution
August 8, 2017 · Item number:Item #18 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $5K

City recovers $4,547 demolition cost from blighted property at 6214 4th Court No

Property owner billed for unsafe building demolition. Special assessment recovers public safety expense tied to the property itself.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 6214 - 4th Court North, Birmingham
August 8, 2017 · Item number:Item #10 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Inoperable vehicle removed as public nuisance; cost assessed to owner

Abandoned or broken-down vehicles are removed from neighborhoods and the cost is billed to the registered owner. Keeps streets cleaner and safer.

Counterparty: unknown Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
August 8, 2017 · Item number:Item #8 · 💰 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
August 1, 2017 · Item number:Item #55 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $65K

City contracts with Birmingham Times for $65K annual ads

City spends $65,000 with sole-source contract to Birmingham Times Media Group for advertising services over one year—a routine spending decision on public notice placements and announcements.

Counterparty: Birmingham Times Media Group Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
August 1, 2017 · Item number:Item #9 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Inoperable vehicle removed as public nuisance; cost assessed to owner

Abandoned or broken-down vehicles are removed from neighborhoods and the cost is billed to the registered owner. Keeps streets cleaner and safer.

Counterparty: unknown Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
August 1, 2017 · Item number:Item #7 · 💰 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
August 1, 2017 · Item number:Item #20 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City settles Wardlow v. Whiten federal lawsuit

The city resolves a federal civil rights case (2:15-CV, U.S. District Court Northern District of Alabama). Settlement terms and dollar amount not yet disclosed in this consent item.

Counterparty: Larry Wardlow v. Michael Whiten, et al. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
August 1, 2017 · Item number:Item #21 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Settlement approved for 2015 injury claim against city

City resolves a negligence or premises-liability lawsuit dating to February 2015. The terms and dollar amount remain undisclosed in the title, but residents fund all city settlements through taxes.

Counterparty: Plaintiff in Case Number CV-2016-901561 Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
August 1, 2017 · Item number:Item #12 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City abates inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Removal of abandoned vehicles from residential areas reduces blight and safety hazards. Costs are recovered from the registered owner.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
July 25, 2017 · Item number:Item #79 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $4K

Special demolition assessment: $4,099 charged to 3413–31st St North

Property owner at 3413–31st Street North will be assessed $4,099 to cover the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building. The charge will be attached to the property tax bill.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 3413 - 31st Street North, Birmingham
July 25, 2017 · Item number:Item #60 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City accepts state highway safety grant for median crossover protection

State funding will improve crash safety on local roads by adding protective barriers at median crossovers, reducing head-on collisions.

Counterparty: State of Alabama, Alabama Department of Transportation Funding source: State Grant Action type: Resolution
July 25, 2017 · Item number:Item #59 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City accepts HSIP-I459 interstate safety grant from Alabama DOT

State funding for highway safety improvements on I-459. No local match or spending required in this authorization step.

Counterparty: State of Alabama, Alabama Department of Transportation Funding source: State Grant Action type: Resolution
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