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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 2538 items in last 86 months
Total dollars $827.1M 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

July 29, 2025 · Item number:Item #52 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Sole-source Ford parts contract for Equipment Management

City commits to buying Ford OEM parts and services from Stivers Ford Lincoln Mercury for one year. This is a routine vendor renewal for city vehicle maintenance.

Counterparty: Stivers Ford Lincoln Mercury Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: Montgomery, Alabama
July 29, 2025 · Item number:Item #50 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Sole-source: O'Reilly Automotive supplies contract extended

City renews its exclusive deal with O'Reilly Automotive for fleet maintenance parts over the next year.

Counterparty: O'Reilly Automotive Stores, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution Location: Springfield, Missouri
July 29, 2025 · Item number:Item #53 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Sole-source: Town and Country Ford to supply OEM automotive parts for 1 year

City commits to a sole-source supplier for vehicle maintenance parts and services for the Equipment Management Department. Typical consent-agenda spending decision with no immediate resident impact.

Counterparty: Town and Country Ford, Bessemer, Alabama Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
July 29, 2025 · Item number:Item #48 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Sole-source: Ford parts & service contract for Equipment Management

City commits to buying miscellaneous OEM Ford parts and services from Long Lewis Ford for one year. Department of Equipment Management uses this for fleet maintenance and repairs.

Counterparty: Long Lewis Ford Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award Location: Hoover, Decatur, Alabama
July 29, 2025 · Item number:Item #51 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Truck repair contract: sole-source to Southland International, 1 year

City commits to repair and parts services for its truck fleet through Southland International. Sole-source procurement means no competitive bidding.

Counterparty: Southland International Trucks, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
July 29, 2025 · Item number:Item #46 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Sole-source: Edwards Chevrolet GM parts contract approved for 1 year

City commits general funds to Edwards Chevrolet for vehicle parts and maintenance through the Equipment Management Department under a sole-source agreement.

Counterparty: Edwards Chevrolet, Birmingham Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
July 29, 2025 · Item number:Item #44 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Sole-source Volvo repair contract awarded to Cowin Equipment

City commits to buy Volvo repair parts and services from Cowin Equipment for one year. This is a routine equipment maintenance spending decision for the Department of Equipment Management.

Counterparty: Cowin Equipment Company, Inc., Birmingham Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
July 22, 2025 · Item number:Item #30 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $4.5M

City awards $4.5M road resurfacing contract to Dunn Construction

Dunn Construction will resurface streets across Birmingham through contract ENG 2025-014. Project scope and timeline not yet detailed in available materials.

Counterparty: Dunn Construction, Company, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award Location: 3905 Airport Highway, Birmingham
July 22, 2025 · Item number:Item #31 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $4.3M

Dunn Construction awarded $4.26M citywide road resurfacing contract

Smoother streets ahead: City approves $4.26M to resurface roads across Birmingham. Work begins soon under contract ENG 2025-015.

Counterparty: Dunn Construction Company, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award Location: Birmingham, Alabama
July 22, 2025 · Item number:Item #29 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $4.0M

Council awards $4M citywide road resurfacing to Dunn Construction

Dunn Construction will resurface multiple streets across Birmingham under a $4.0M contract. Road work typically begins within weeks and affects commute times during construction phases.

Counterparty: Dunn Construction Company, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award Location: 3905 Airport Highway, Birmingham, Alabama
July 22, 2025 · Item number:Item #19 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $42K

City awards $42,300 to demolish College Hills Grocery Store

Hazardous materials removal and demolition of abandoned building in College Hills neighborhood. Clears blighted property and public safety hazard.

Counterparty: Steadfast Resources, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 73
July 22, 2025 · Item number:Item #12 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $5K

City approves $5,000 services contract with Urban Impact, Inc.

City commits $5,000 to Urban Impact, Inc. for unspecified services under sole-source procurement.

Counterparty: Urban Impact, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
July 22, 2025 · Item number:Item #13 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City settles workers' compensation claim

Settlement resolves a worker's injury or illness claim against the city. Amount not disclosed in public summary.

Counterparty: workers' compensation claimant Funding source: General Fund Action type: Settlement
July 22, 2025 · Item number:Item #15 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City Attorney settles dam-related claim

City settles a legal claim tied to a dam. Details about the amount and nature of the claim are incomplete, but residents may want to know what liability was resolved.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
July 22, 2025 · Item number:Item #14 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City settles Perry Lavaughn Collier lawsuit

Settlement resolves a legal claim against the city. Specific terms including the settlement amount are not disclosed in the public agenda.

Counterparty: Perry Lavaughn Collier Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
July 15, 2025 · Item number:Item #104 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $47K

Council awards $47K to Gillespie Construction for Court O drainage work

Drainage improvements at Court O and 57th Street address stormwater management in that intersection. Work is being completed by sole-source contract with a Jasper-based contractor.

Counterparty: Gillespie Construction, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award Location: Court O and 57th Street Ensl
July 15, 2025 · Item number:Item #132 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $11K

City awards $11,180 Aiphone security system contract to Johnson Controls

City commits $11,180 to upgrade Aiphone system, card access control, and security equipment at Finance Department; sole-source purchase approved by consent.

Counterparty: Johnson Controls Security Solutions, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
July 15, 2025 · Item number:Item #126 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City approves short-term rental software contract with Granicus LLC

City will use the software to track and manage short-term rental registrations, addresses, and compliance across the city.

Counterparty: Granicus LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
July 15, 2025 · Item number:Item #17 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City seizes property at 4222 Shiloh Drive for public walking trail

Eminent domain takes the property owner's land to build a public trail. You'll have access to new green space, but the owner may contest the seizure or compensation amount.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 4222 Shiloh Drive
July 1, 2025 · Item number:Item #12 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $1.0M

$1M federal grant approved for Birmingport infrastructure

City receives $1 million HUD grant to fund Community Development infrastructure work in Birmingport.

Counterparty: HUD Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Budget amendment
June 24, 2025 · Item number:Item #25 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $3K

Mayor authorized to spend $3,000 with Grace Club Community Development

City commits $3,000 in general funds to Grace Club Community Development Corporation under sole-source contract. No specific project or service scope provided in item title.

Counterparty: Grace Club Community Development Corporation Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
June 24, 2025 · Item number:Item #40 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $2K

City approves $1,861 flooring project for Finance Department

Sole-source purchase covers new flooring installation and floor prep at the Finance Department office.

Counterparty: Interface Americas, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
June 24, 2025 · Item number:Item #23 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $750

City awards $750 to Travelers Aid Society of Greater Birmingham

City funds support Travelers Aid's services for people in crisis—emergency assistance, transportation, and temporary shelter. This is routine annual support for community safety net services.

Counterparty: Travelers Aid Society of Greater Birmingham Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
June 24, 2025 · Item number:Item #24 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City approves 3-year contract with Village Creek Human and E

City commits to professional services from Village Creek Human and E for up to three years. No dollar amount disclosed in the agenda.

Counterparty: VILLAGE CREEK HUMAN AND E Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
June 17, 2025 · Item number:Item #17 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $7.0M

$7M transferred from Police salaries to Non-Departmental

City moves $7 million from police personnel budgets to unspecified non-departmental uses, a significant reallocation of public safety funds that may affect staffing levels or operational capacity.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Budget amendment
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