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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 5920 items in last 168 months
Total dollars $1265.1M where disclosed
Notice: Hatched months are still being indexed (63.6% 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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July 14, 2015 · Item number:Item #13 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Special Events Liquor License approved for Tin Roof concert, Aug 8-9

Tin Roof Acquisition Company can serve alcohol at The Roof Concert on August 8–9, 2015 at 2700 Block of 7th Avenue South.

Counterparty: Tin Roof Acquisition Company LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Liquor license Location: 2700 Block of 7th Avenue South, Birmingham
July 14, 2015 · Item number:Item #25 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 7413 4th Avenue North

Unsafe building at 7413 4th Avenue North will be torn down, removing a blighted property from the neighborhood and reducing public safety risk.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 7413 4th Avenue North, Birmingham
July 14, 2015 · Item number:Item #26 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 7413 4th Avenue North

Unsafe building at 7413 4th Avenue North will be torn down, removing a blighted property from the neighborhood and reducing public safety risk.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 7413 4th Avenue North, Birmingham
July 14, 2015 · Item number:Item #30 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 2317 16th Street in Ensley

Unsafe structure and storage house in Ensley will be demolished, removing a public nuisance from the neighborhood and improving local safety.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 2317 - 16th Street Ensley, Birmingham
July 14, 2015 · Item number:Item #31 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 5432 12th Avenue ordered demolished

City declares the structure a public nuisance and orders its removal. Demolition will clear a blighted property from the Wylam neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 5432 - 12th Avenue Wylam aka 5428 - 12th Avenue Wylam and Storage House, Birmingham
July 14, 2015 · Item number:Item #36 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City clears blighted property at 713 9th Court South for demolition

Unsafe building will be demolished to remove public health and safety hazard from neighborhood. Action clears one property toward reducing blight in Birmingham.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 713 - 9th Court South, Birmingham
July 14, 2015 · Item number:Item #42 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City buys Altosid XR mosquito control briquets from Univar

Routine 1-year supply contract for mosquito abatement. Univar's bid was accepted through competitive bidding.

Counterparty: Univar Environmental Sciences, Birmingham Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
July 7, 2015 · Item number:Item #32 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $15K

Council hires consultant for Councilor Scales' office: $15,000

City commits $15,000 in general funds to hire Vatrice Chestnut as a consultant providing community outreach, educational and technical support for Councilor Lashunda Scales' office through June 30, 2016.

Counterparty: Vatrice Chestnut Funding source: General Fund Action type: Appointment executive
July 7, 2015 · Item number:Item #19 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $2K

City charges property owner $2,435 for demolition of unsafe building

Property owner at 112 2nd Avenue SW must pay $2,435.40 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe structure. The bill becomes a special assessment against the property.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 112 2nd Avenue SW, Birmingham
July 7, 2015 · Item number:Item #17 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City to demolish unsafe building at 2800 30th Street SW

Building declared unsafe and a public nuisance; demolition will remove a blight hazard from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 2800 30th Street SW
July 7, 2015 · Item number:Item #31 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Historic survey contract with Schneider Preservation

City will fund a historical and architectural survey to evaluate properties for National Register of Historic Places listing, potentially protecting them from demolition and opening tax-credit opportunities for restoration.

Counterparty: Schneider Historic Preservation, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
July 7, 2015 · Item number:Item #10 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

1764 Pearson Ave building ordered demolished as unsafe public nuisance

A vacant or deteriorated building at 1764 Pearson Avenue SW will be demolished. This clears a blighted property and helps stabilize the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1764 Pearson Avenue SW, Birmingham
July 7, 2015 · Item number:Item #11 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

1764 Pearson Ave building ordered demolished as unsafe public nuisance

A vacant or deteriorated building at 1764 Pearson Avenue SW will be demolished. This clears a blighted property and helps stabilize the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1764 Pearson Avenue SW, Birmingham
June 30, 2015 · Item number:Item #13 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $1.2M

Budget amendment: $1.19M for Finley Boulevard Extension land acquisition

City will acquire right-of-way land for Finley Boulevard Extension using state grant funds. This step clears the path for the infrastructure project to move forward.

Funding source: State Grant Action type: Budget amendment Location: Finley Boulevard Extension
June 30, 2015 · Item number:Item #46 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $37K

City awards $36,725 X-ray screening system to Astrophysics, Inc.

Municipal Court gets upgraded security screening equipment via competitive bid. Astrophysics, Inc. won with the lowest qualifying bid.

Counterparty: Astrophysics, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
June 30, 2015 · Item number:Item #22 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $4K

City buys tables for neighborhood officers: $3,700

Supports community policing programs in Fairview, Rising West Princeton, Evergreen, and College neighborhoods by equipping neighborhood officers with meeting tables.

Counterparty: Fairview Neighborhood Association, Rising West Princeton Neighborhood Association, Evergreen Neighborhood Association, College Funding source: General Fund Action type: Appropriation Location: Fairview, Rising West Princeton, Evergreen, College
June 30, 2015 · Item number:Item #8 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable motor vehicle as public nuisance

Eliminates abandoned vehicle from neighborhood streets; removal costs billed to the registered owner.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
June 30, 2015 · Item number:Item #51 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Fire hydrants installed at Leaf Lake Parkway

New fire hydrants improve emergency response capacity and water access for fire suppression at Leaf Lake Parkway, enhancing public safety in the area.

Funding source: Capital Improvement Plan Action type: Resolution Location: Leaf Lake Parkway approximately 100 feet East of Leaf Lake Drive, Birmingham
June 30, 2015 · Item number:Item #9 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Abandoned vehicles are cleared from neighborhoods and the owner is billed for removal costs, reducing blight and improving street safety.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
June 30, 2015 · Item number:Item #70 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City hires Ambulance Billing Services for claim collection

The city is paying a contractor to recover money from insurance claims and billing appeals for ambulance services—effectively outsourcing debt collection to boost revenue without spending public funds upfront.

Counterparty: Ambulance Billing Services, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
June 23, 2015 · Item number:Item #18 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $282K

City pays $282K for emergency management services

Birmingham's share of county emergency management operations covers 911 response, disaster planning, and community safety coordination.

Counterparty: Jefferson County Emergency Management, Birmingham Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
June 23, 2015 · Item number:Item #12 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $200K

City contracts Sain Associates for $199.8K Sterilite Drive industrial access

City is spending $199,800 on professional services for industrial access planning at Sterilite Drive, a sole-source contract awarded without competitive bidding.

Counterparty: Sain Associates, Inc., Birmingham Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: Sterilite Drive
June 16, 2015 · Item number:Item #45 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $600K

City applies for $600K federal grant for 150 body-worn cameras

Funds would equip Birmingham police with body cameras to record officer-civilian interactions. Grant requires no local match; approval opens path to enhanced accountability and evidence documentation.

Counterparty: unknown Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Resolution
June 16, 2015 · Item number:Item #42 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $400K

Budget shift: $400K moved from HR to police professional fees

Council reallocates $400,348 within the general fund, moving medical professional-fee dollars from Human Resources to Police operations. Affects how the city spends taxpayer money on police services.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Budget amendment
June 16, 2015 · Item number:Item #14 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $28K

City hires Segal Company for $28K liability consulting

City is spending $28,000 on professional consulting to calculate its annual liability for employee benefits — a routine finance function that helps set aside reserves for future obligations.

Counterparty: The Segal Company, Atlanta, Georgia Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
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