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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 2521 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 14, 2025 · Item number:Item #12 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Remove inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

City removes abandoned car from street or property; owner pays removal cost. Clears visual blight and safety hazard from neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
October 14, 2025 · Item number:Item #10 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable vehicle; costs billed to owner

Abandoned or broken-down vehicles are removed from neighborhoods as public nuisances, with removal costs charged to the registered owner. This helps improve neighborhood safety and appearance.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
October 14, 2025 · Item number:Item #9 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable vehicle; owner charged removal costs

Abandoned vehicles are cleared from neighborhoods as public nuisances. The registered owner pays the removal cost.

Counterparty: unknown Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
October 14, 2025 · Item number:Item #11 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Remove inoperable vehicle as public nuisance; costs billed to owner

City removes abandoned or broken-down vehicles from neighborhoods, charging the vehicle owner for removal costs. Keeps streets clearer and safer.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
October 7, 2025 · Item number:Item #24 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $3K

City pays B&H Photo $3,222 for Fire Rescue cameras and gear

Fire and Rescue Service receives new camera equipment, microphones, and power bank to support operations and incident documentation.

Counterparty: B&H Photo & Electronics, Corp. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
October 7, 2025 · Item number:Item #16 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City joins Secondary Manufacturers settlement agreement

Birmingham will become part of a multistate settlement with manufacturers. Details of the settlement terms and how residents benefit are not yet publicly disclosed.

Counterparty: Secondary Manufacturers Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
September 30, 2025 · Item number:Item #43 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $13K

City pays Paul Pierce Paint $12,610 for vehicle #244312 wreck repair

Equipment Management spent $12,610 on sole-source wreck repair for a city vehicle, using general-fund dollars.

Counterparty: Paul Pierce Paint and Body Co., Birmingham Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
September 30, 2025 · Item number:Item #41 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $2K

Police paint jobs: $1,700 per Interceptor with Huffstutler Paint

City spending $1,700 per vehicle for custom paint on new police cars. Part of routine fleet maintenance and equipment purchases.

Counterparty: Huffstutler Paint and Body, Birmingham Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
September 30, 2025 · Item number:Item #44 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City approves sole-source John Deere parts contract with Warrior Tractor

Equipment Management gets authorized to buy tractor parts and maintenance services for one year. Sole-source contract means only one vendor can provide the work.

Counterparty: Warrior Tractor and Equipment Co., Pelham, Alabama Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
September 30, 2025 · Item number:Item #30 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City extends DataWorks Plus contract for MUG hardware and support

Renewal of software and IT maintenance services for city systems. Dollar amount not disclosed in agenda.

Counterparty: DataWorks Plus, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
September 23, 2025 · Item number:Item #41 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $1.0M

City expends $1M to Birmingham Board of Education and IMC Financial Consulting

The city spends $1 million in public funds on education and financial consulting services. The full purpose and breakdown are unclear from the title alone.

Counterparty: Birmingham Board of Education and IMC Financial Consulti Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
September 23, 2025 · Item number:Item #15 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $6K

City funds Space One Eleven art education with $6,000

Underserved students gain access to art education programs. Spending approved through sole-source contract with Space One Eleven Program.

Counterparty: Space One Eleven Program Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
September 23, 2025 · Item number:Item #20 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Settlement: City authorizes claim payout to State Farm Insurance

City settles an insurance claim; amount and specific incident details are not disclosed in the public docket summary.

Counterparty: State Farm Insurance Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
September 23, 2025 · Item number:Item #44 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City approves short-term rental software contract with Granicus

City will use Granicus software to track and manage short-term rentals, including address identification and compliance tools. Software helps enforce rental regulations.

Counterparty: Granicus LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
September 23, 2025 · Item number:Item #31 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City approves 1-year contract for aerial truck parts and repairs from Terex USA

Extends city's ability to maintain and repair aerial and bucket trucks used in public works and emergency response. Contract is sole-source through Sourcewell Purchasing Program.

Counterparty: Terex USA LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract amendment
September 23, 2025 · Item number:Item #18 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City settles workers' compensation claim

City will pay a settlement on a workers' compensation dispute. The actual amount and claimant details are redacted from the public record.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Settlement
September 23, 2025 · Item number:Item #27 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City approves 1-year sole-source auto parts deal with Hendrick Chevrolet

General Motors parts and services for city vehicles are purchased from a single vendor without competitive bidding. Sole-source procurement can limit cost control; citizens should know which vendors receive city contracts.

Counterparty: Hoover CH LLC d/b/a Hendrick Chevrolet, Duluth, Georgia Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
September 23, 2025 · Item number:Item #19 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City settles Ezeikiel Nevitt lawsuit

City will pay settlement funds from general budget to resolve a legal claim by Ezeikiel Nevitt. Settlement terms were not disclosed in the agenda item.

Counterparty: Ezeikiel Nevitt Funding source: General Fund Action type: Settlement
September 16, 2025 · Item number:Item #26 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $65K

City awards sole-source contract to Birmingham Time Media Group, $65K

City commits $65,000 from general fund to Birmingham Time Media Group under sole-source agreement, bypassing competitive bidding process.

Counterparty: Birmingham Time Media Group, LLC Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
September 16, 2025 · Item number:Item #79 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

ShotSpotter gunshot detection system renewed with SoundThinking for 3 years

City continues funding SoundThinking's gunshot-detection service across patrol zones. Contract renews surveillance technology that police use for emergency response in high-crime areas.

Counterparty: SoundThinking, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
September 16, 2025 · Item number:Item #69 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Approve equipment repair parts & service contract with Ingram

Department of Equipment Management gets authorized ongoing repair parts and service through the Sourcewell cooperative purchasing program, keeping city equipment operational at negotiated rates.

Counterparty: Ingram Equipment Co., LLC, Pelham, Alabama Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
September 16, 2025 · Item number:Item #36 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Sole-source: Vertosoft contract for Workforce Central software update

City commits to upgrade payroll and workforce management system with Vertosoft. This affects how HR and payroll processes operate and may impact employee records and system reliability.

Counterparty: Vertosoft, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
September 16, 2025 · Item number:Item #37 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City settles with Purdue, executes shareholder agreement

Settlement with Purdue Pharma resolves city claims related to the opioid litigation. Clears path for city to participate in broader pharma settlement fund distribution.

Counterparty: Purdue Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
September 9, 2025 · Item number:Item #49 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $35K

City awards $35,078 to Johnson Controls for Public Safety Center gate access

Upgrades security access control at Birmingham Public Safety Center, a key public facility. Sole-source procurement at mid-five-figure cost.

Counterparty: Johnson Controls Security Solutions, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award Location: Birmingham Public Safety Center
September 9, 2025 · Item number:Item #14 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves SaaS contract with Accela for cloud-based permitting system

City will move permitting operations to Accela's cloud platform, likely streamlining application processing and reducing manual paperwork for residents and businesses. Contract is sole-source, meaning no competitive bidding.

Counterparty: Accela Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
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