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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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25 items of many

March 31, 2026 · Item number:Item #51 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 2509 21st St. W. ordered demolished

City removes a condemned structure deemed unsafe and a public nuisance from the neighborhood, clearing the property for recovery or redevelopment.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 2509 21st St. W. Ens., Birmingham, 35208
March 31, 2026 · Item number:Item #17 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Abandoned or broken-down vehicles are removed from neighborhood streets; costs charged to the vehicle owner.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
March 31, 2026 · Item number:Item #14 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Abandoned or broken-down vehicles are removed from the street; costs billed to the registered owner. Clears blight and improves neighborhood appearance.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Other
March 31, 2026 · Item number:Item #13 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable vehicle; cost charged to owner

Abandoned cars are removed from neighborhoods and the owner pays for cleanup, reducing visual blight and hazards.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
March 31, 2026 · Item number:Item #12 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Abandoned or inoperable vehicles are removed from neighborhoods when they pose safety or blight risks; removal costs are charged to the registered owner.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Weed abatement
March 31, 2026 · Item number:Item #10 · 💰 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
March 24, 2026 · Item number:Item #29 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $1.3M

City awards 3-year contract to TTL, Inc. for $1.29M professional services

City commits $1.29 million over three years to TTL, Inc. for unnamed professional services on consent agenda without public debate.

Counterparty: TTL, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
March 24, 2026 · Item number:Item #48 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $106K

City approves $85,543 final payment to Brindlee Mountain Fire Apparatus for wrec

Fire department vehicle repair completed at total cost of $106,487. This final payment settles the outstanding balance from the original contract amendment.

Counterparty: Brindlee Mountain Fire Apparatus, Union Grove, Alabama Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract amendment
March 24, 2026 · Item number:Item #27 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $100K

City approves $100K contract with LRY Media Group

Birmingham commits $100,000 in public funds to LRY Media Group, LLC for media services. The item appears on the consent calendar, meaning the full service scope is not detailed in the public description.

Counterparty: LRY Media Group, LLC Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
March 24, 2026 · Item number:Item #55 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $86K

City renews GPS subscription with Samsara for $85,878

Department of Equipment Management relies on this GPS service to track and manage city vehicle fleets. Renewal ensures continued access to location data for operational planning and cost control.

Counterparty: Samsara, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
March 24, 2026 · Item number:Item #53 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $35K

Library gets $35K digital access deal with Midwest Tape

Birmingham Public Library expands digital collections through a sole-source purchase. Residents gain broader online access to audiobooks, ebooks, and streaming media.

Counterparty: Midwest Tape, LLC Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
March 24, 2026 · Item number:Item #54 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $4K

Fire department buys $4,106 rescue training dummy from NAFECO

Fire department gets a specialized training tool (LION SmartDummy with voice box) to improve rescue drills and readiness.

Counterparty: North American Fire Equipment Company, Inc. (NAFECO) Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
March 24, 2026 · Item number:Item #24 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City hires Info-Tech Research Group for cybersecurity consulting

City brings in external expertise to assess and strengthen cybersecurity defenses. Protects resident data and critical city services from cyberattacks.

Counterparty: Info-Tech Research Group Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
March 24, 2026 · Item number:Item #35 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City to seize right-of-way at 505 Morgan Street via eminent domain

Property owner at 505 Morgan Street will lose land rights for a public right-of-way. The City Attorney is authorized to use eminent domain to acquire the easement or property interest needed for city infrastructure or development.

Counterparty: City Attorney Funding source: Unknown Action type: Right-of-way easement Location: 505 Morgan Street, Birmingham, Alabama 35214
March 24, 2026 · Item number:Item #34 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City acquires temporary construction easement at 637 Pratt Highway

City gains right to use private property for construction work. Owners may receive compensation under eminent domain law.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Right-of-way easement Location: 637 Pratt Highway, Birmingham, Ala
March 24, 2026 · Item number:Item #28 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City renews SurveyMonkey software agreement with SHI International

The city continues its sole-source contract with SurveyMonkey for survey and data collection software. Dollar amount and contract term not specified in available materials.

Counterparty: SHI International Corp., d/b/a Survey Monkey Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
March 10, 2026 · Item number:Item #40 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $424K

City awards 3-year professional services contract to United Consulting Group for

City commits $424,000 in public funds to a consulting firm under a sole-source agreement. The contract runs nearly four years, so residents should know who received the work and what services are being purchased.

Counterparty: UNITED CONSULTING GROUP LTD. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
March 10, 2026 · Item number:Item #83 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $21K

City approves $20,943 wreck repair on Fire Truck Unit #Q22

Repairs a 2015 Pierce Arrow XT fire truck through sole-source vendor Brindlee Mountain Fire Apparatus. Essential for maintaining emergency response capacity.

Counterparty: Brindlee Mountain Fire Apparatus Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution Location: Union Grove, Alabama
March 10, 2026 · Item number:Item #37 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Sole-source: Infax, Inc. contract for hardware, software, and support services

City commits to a sole-source agreement with Infax for IT hardware, software, and ongoing support. Taxpayers should know when the city skips competitive bidding.

Counterparty: Infax, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
March 10, 2026 · Item number:Item #73 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Mayor authorized to buy custom floor system via sole-source

City will purchase a specialized floor coating without competitive bidding under state law exemption. Exact cost and vendor name not disclosed in public record.

Counterparty: unknown Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
March 10, 2026 · Item number:Item #36 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Sole-source: AHEAD Inc. Veeam data cloud services for Microsoft 365

City will pay AHEAD Inc. for cloud data backup and recovery services to protect Microsoft 365 data. Without these services, city data could be lost in a cyberattack or system failure.

Counterparty: AHEAD Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
March 3, 2026 · Item number:Item #19 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City settles auto insurance claim against Progressive

Progressive driver collision on May 15, 2025 resulted in damages the city is now recovering through settlement. Details of the claim amount and incident location are incomplete.

Counterparty: Progressive Insurance Company Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
March 3, 2026 · Item number:Item #28 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Sole-source: Gravely mower parts contract, Tri-County Turf Equipment, 1 year

City equipment maintenance continues under sole-source agreement with Tri-County Turf Equipment for Gravely mower parts and services over one year.

Counterparty: Tri-County Turf Equipment, Leeds, Alabama Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
February 24, 2026 · Item number:Item #27 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $2.0M

City commits $2M to Innovation and Economic Opportunity SEEDS program

City sets aside $2,015,625 for site evaluation and economic development strategy to support business growth and job creation.

Counterparty: Innovation and Economic Opportunity Funding source: Unknown Action type: Budget amendment
February 24, 2026 · Item number:Item #28 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $2.0M

Budget amendment: $2M grant-match transfer in FY2026

City reallocates $2M in grant-match reserves to a dedicated fund, freeing up matching money for pending grant awards. Move doesn't change total spending but clears a budget bottleneck.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Budget amendment
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