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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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May 19, 2026 · Item number:Item #82 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Council to vote on demolition of unsafe building at 5520 Court P

If approved, the city would demolish the building deemed unsafe and a public nuisance, removing a blighted structure from the neighborhood and improving public safety in the area.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 5520 Court P, Birmingham, 35208
May 19, 2026 · Item number:Item #85 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Council to vote on demolition of unsafe building at 5313 Avenue P

If approved, the city would demolish the structure as a public nuisance and safety hazard. Would remove an unsafe building from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 5313 Avenue P, Birmingham, 35208
May 19, 2026 · Item number:Item #25 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Council to vote on demolition of unsafe structure at 1121 Lawson Road

If approved, the city would demolish the building at 1121 Lawson Road, which has been deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Removal would help address blight and improve safety in the neighborhood.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 1121 Lawson Road, Birmingham, 35217
May 19, 2026 · Item number:Item #27 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Council to vote on demolition of unsafe building at 7141 Naples Ave

If approved, the city would demolish the property and remove a structure deemed unsafe and a public nuisance in the neighborhood, addressing blight and potential public health risks.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 7141 Naples Avenue, Birmingham, 35206
May 19, 2026 · Item number:Item #33 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Council to demolish unsafe building at 740 76th Street South

If approved, the city would declare the property unsafe and a public nuisance, directing its demolition. Removal would eliminate a blighted structure in the neighborhood.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 740 76th Street South, Birmingham, 35206
May 12, 2026 · Item number:Item #41 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $40.0M

City seeks $40M federal grant for port infrastructure upgrades

Birmingham is applying for federal funding to improve port facilities, which can boost freight and commercial activity. Grant approval expands local infrastructure capacity without using city tax dollars.

Counterparty: Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP) Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Resolution
May 12, 2026 · Item number:Item #30 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $35K

Park camera monitoring extended with We R Smart for $35,280

City renews video surveillance contracts across multiple parks to enhance safety and monitor activity. Residents using city parks will have increased camera coverage for security and incident documentation.

Counterparty: We R Smart, LLC Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
May 12, 2026 · Item number:Item #10 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Sole-source: Allseating Corporation renovations under State of Alabama MA2200000

City enters sole-source Master Agreement with Allseating Corporation for facility renovations. Specific scope and budget details are incomplete in the agenda.

Counterparty: Allseating Corporation Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
May 12, 2026 · Item number:Item #12 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City approves workspace renovation contract with Corporate Interiors

City workspace renovations will improve employee conditions and operational efficiency. Contract uses sole-source procurement, limiting competitive bidding.

Counterparty: Corporate Interiors of Alabama Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
May 12, 2026 · Item number:Item #15 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City authorizes DocuSign software deal with SHI International

Sole-source purchase of DocuSign for city operations. One-year agreement with pricing and budget impact not disclosed in the agenda.

Counterparty: SHI International Corp. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
May 12, 2026 · Item number:Item #19 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Settlement: City recovers auto insurance claim from Country Financial

City resolves a vehicle damage claim against Country Financial from a March 2026 accident involving one of the insurer's drivers. Settlement terms not disclosed in the item summary.

Counterparty: Country Casualty Insurance Company Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
May 5, 2026 · Item number:Item #45 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

1-year heavy equipment rental contract with Thompson Tractor

City commits to rent/purchase trailers and heavy equipment from Thompson Tractor for Department of Equipment Management operations over one year.

Counterparty: Thompson Tractor Company, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
May 5, 2026 · Item number:Item #44 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Thompson Tractor: 1-year heavy equipment rental for Department of Equipment Mana

City commits to a one-year sole-source contract for trailers and heavy equipment rental through Thompson Tractor Company. This is a routine operational expense for equipment needs.

Counterparty: Thompson Tractor Company, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
April 28, 2026 · Item number:Item #35 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $22K

City approves $22.5K pool chemical contract with Cox Pool Service

City pools need treatment chemicals to stay safe and open for residents; this sole-source purchase keeps chemicals flowing to Park and Recreation facilities.

Counterparty: Cox Pool Service, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
April 28, 2026 · Item number:Item #37 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $490

Council approves $490 trophy purchase for Birmingham Public Library

The city is buying trophies and medals for the library's events and programs. This is a routine vendor payment on the consent agenda.

Counterparty: United Trophy & Specialties, Birmingham Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
April 28, 2026 · Item number:Item #20 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City approves Magnet Forensics software contract for digital forensics

Police will gain access to GrayKey and AXOIM digital forensics tools for device extraction and analysis in investigations. This affects the scope and speed of evidence collection in criminal cases.

Counterparty: Magnet Forensics, LLC. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
April 28, 2026 · Item number:Item #26 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City settles Kenisha Germany lawsuit

Settlement resolves a legal claim against the City. Details of the case, terms, and any city payment are not disclosed in this agenda item.

Counterparty: Kenisha Germany Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
April 28, 2026 · Item number:Item #27 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City settles Affinity Hospital lawsuit

The city and Affinity Hospital (Grandview Hospital) are resolving a legal dispute. Settlement terms—including any payment—have not been disclosed in the public agenda.

Counterparty: Affinity Hospital, LLC d/b/a Grandview Hospital Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
April 28, 2026 · Item number:Item #13 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Abandoned or broken-down vehicles create safety hazards and neighborhood blight. This removes a junk car and charges the registered owner for the cost of removal.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Other
April 28, 2026 · Item number:Item #10 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Council removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

City removes abandoned vehicle from residential or commercial property; owner pays removal costs.

Counterparty: unknown Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
April 28, 2026 · Item number:Item #14 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Abandoned or inoperable vehicles are removed from neighborhoods and costs charged to the registered owner, helping clean up blight.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition
April 28, 2026 · Item number:Item #24 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Settlement: City pays Infor, LLC to resolve contract dispute

City resolves financial dispute with software vendor Infor using general fund dollars. Final settlement amount not disclosed in agenda.

Counterparty: Infor, LLC Funding source: General Fund Action type: Settlement
April 28, 2026 · Item number:Item #28 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City settles workers' comp claim with department employee

City resolves workplace injury claim through settlement, keeping the outcome confidential per legal agreement.

Counterparty: Department Employee (workers' compensation claimant) Funding source: General Fund Action type: Settlement
April 28, 2026 · Item number:Item #21 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City applies for federal Safe Streets grant funding

FY 2026 federal grant could fund road safety improvements to reduce crashes and injuries in Birmingham neighborhoods.

Counterparty: United States Department of Transportation Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Resolution
April 28, 2026 · Item number:Item #25 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City settles Cal-Ark International lawsuit

Settlement resolves litigation with Cal-Ark International; terms not disclosed in public summary.

Counterparty: Cal-Ark International Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
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