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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 (31.1% 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

October 21, 2025 · Item number:Item #16 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance; owner pays costs

Abandoned cars clutter neighborhoods and attract crime. The city removes the vehicle and bills the registered owner to recover costs.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Weed abatement
October 21, 2025 · Item number:Item #12 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Liquor license approved for Village Bar & Grill at 873 Dennison Ave SW

Pyramid Lib, LLC's application to operate a restaurant retail liquor license at this Dennison Avenue location is approved. Residents can provide feedback on the licensed establishment's operations.

Counterparty: Pyramid Lib, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Liquor license Location: 873 Dennison Avenue SW, Suite 121, Birmingham, Alabama 35211
October 21, 2025 · Item number:Item #50 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City settles Breana Young lawsuit

The City resolves a legal claim brought by Breana Young and others through settlement. Details of the settlement amount and terms are not disclosed in this item.

Counterparty: Breana Young, et al Funding source: General Fund Action type: Settlement
October 21, 2025 · Item number:Item #49 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City settles workers' comp claim with Planning Department employee

Settlement resolves workplace injury claim filed by city employee; terms protect public funds and close litigation.

Counterparty: Planning Department employee (workers' compensation claimant) Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
October 21, 2025 · Item number:Item #29 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Inoperable vehicle removed as public nuisance; costs charged to owner

City removes abandoned or disabled vehicles that create safety and blight hazards in neighborhoods. Removal costs are recovered from the registered owner.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
October 21, 2025 · Item number:Item #27 · 💰 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
October 21, 2025 · Item number:Item #26 · 💰 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
October 21, 2025 · Item number:Item #25 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Council removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

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

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
October 21, 2025 · Item number:Item #24 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Abatement of abandoned vehicles clears neighborhood blight and improves street safety. Removal costs are charged to the vehicle's registered owner.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
October 21, 2025 · Item number:Item #20 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Remove inoperable vehicle as public nuisance; costs charged to owner

City will tow and dispose of an abandoned or broken-down vehicle cluttering a neighborhood. The registered owner will be billed for removal costs.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
October 14, 2025 · Item number:Item #31 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $1.0M

City commits $1M to Birmingham Board of Education agreement

City will spend up to $1 million with the school board under a new agreement. Details on the program or service are incomplete from the agenda text.

Counterparty: The Birmingham Board of Education Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
October 14, 2025 · Item number:Item #34 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $24K

City awards $24K sole-source contract to ProntoTrak for electronic monitoring

City spends $24,000 on electronic monitoring services from ProntoTrak without competitive bidding. Service details (what it monitors, who benefits, duration) not disclosed in agenda.

Counterparty: ProntoTrak, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
October 14, 2025 · Item number:Item #38 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $6K

City approves $6,000 sole-source payment to Bare Hands Gal

City is spending $6,000 without competitive bidding. The vendor name and purpose are incomplete in public documents.

Counterparty: Bare Hands Gal Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
October 14, 2025 · Item number:Item #42 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $6K

City contracts with Southern Music Research Center for $6,000

City spending $6,000 from general funds on music research services through sole-source contract.

Counterparty: Southern Music Research Center Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
October 14, 2025 · Item number:Item #43 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City settles Geraldine Floyd lawsuit

City agrees to settle a legal claim brought by Geraldine Floyd. Settlement amount and terms were not disclosed in the public record.

Counterparty: Geraldine Floyd Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
October 14, 2025 · Item number:Item #46 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Settlement authorized in Dracye Ware v. City case

City Attorney is authorized to settle a lawsuit involving Dracye Ware. Settlement terms and dollar amount are not disclosed in the agenda.

Counterparty: Dracye Ware Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
October 14, 2025 · Item number:Item #94 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Settlement: City collects insurance claim from Progressive Insurance

City vehicle damaged on January 19, 2025 by a Progressive-insured driver. Settlement recovers damage costs for taxpayers.

Counterparty: Progressive Insurance Company Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
October 14, 2025 · Item number:Item #45 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Settlement: City Attorney OK'd to resolve Henderson v. City case

City is settling a legal dispute with Shawn Henderson. Settlement terms and dollar amount are not disclosed in the agenda item, but citizens have a right to know when the city resolves litigation.

Counterparty: Shawn Henderson Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
October 14, 2025 · Item number:Item #32 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City approves 3-year vendor agreement with SimsUshare

Equipment Simulations LLC will provide services under a sole-source contract. Budget impact and service details not available in agenda description.

Counterparty: Equipment Simulations LLC dba SimsUshare Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
October 14, 2025 · Item number:Item #44 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City settles Affidavit of Claim filed by Cornelia

Settlement resolves a legal claim against the city funded from the general fund. Claim details and settlement amount will be finalized by the City Attorney.

Counterparty: Cornelia Funding source: General Fund Action type: Settlement
October 14, 2025 · Item number:Item #85 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City hires Freshwater Land Trust for consulting and project management

City commits to a sole-source consulting deal with Freshwater Land Trust for land and water project management. Specific dollar amount and project scope are incomplete in the agenda.

Counterparty: Freshwater Land Trust Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
October 14, 2025 · Item number:Item #47 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City settles State Farm auto insurance claim

City Attorney authorized to resolve a dispute with State Farm over auto insurance coverage or a claim. Settlement details and any financial impact to the city are not disclosed in this agenda item.

Counterparty: State Farm Automobile Insurance Company Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
October 14, 2025 · Item number:Item #7 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Remove inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Abandoned vehicles clutter neighborhoods and attract blight. Removal costs are charged to the registered owner.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
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