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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 5951 items in last 168 months
Total dollars $1266.0M 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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25 items of many

June 16, 2015 · Item number:Item #15 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $25K

Council hires Segal Consulting for $25K accounting audit

City contracts with specialized firm to prepare required pension accounting disclosures (GASB 67/68) for fiscal year 2015. Required by federal accounting standards.

Counterparty: Segal Consulting, Atlanta, Georgia Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
June 16, 2015 · Item number:Item #47 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $12K

Vulcan Park: $11.7K camera upgrade awarded to ion 247

Vulcan Park gets new security cameras and encoders. Project is routine facility maintenance funded through sole-source procurement.

Counterparty: Interactive Video Technologies, dba ion 247 LLC. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award Location: Vulcan Park, Birmingham
June 16, 2015 · Item number:Item #20 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $2K

City assesses $2,479 demolition cost to 6433 5th Court South

Property owner at 6433 5th Court South faces a special assessment bill of $2,479 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building. The charge will be collected against the property.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 6433 - 5th Court South, Birmingham
June 16, 2015 · Item number:Item #18 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $300

City funds $300 health walk event at Five Points West

Council approves $300 in public funds for a community health walk at Five Points West, a neighborhood wellness initiative.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Appropriation Location: Five Points West
June 16, 2015 · Item number:Item #35 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Sole-source: Brother Pocket Jet Printer Kits for police mobile data units

City approves one-year contract (month-to-month after) with Pinnacle Networx for printer supplies used by law enforcement. No dollar amount specified in the item.

Counterparty: Pinnacle Networx, Wetumpka, Alabama Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
June 9, 2015 · Item number:Item #17 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $252K

Police Department secures $252.5K federal grant for explosives detection

Birmingham Police gains federal funding to enhance explosives detection capabilities, strengthening public safety infrastructure without local tax burden.

Counterparty: Department of Homeland Security Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Resolution
June 9, 2015 · Item number:Item #19 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $11K

City awards $11,432 software contract to Peak Software Systems

City commits $11,432 for software delivery, installation, and initial licenses from Peak Software Systems. Consent-agenda approval means minimal public debate.

Counterparty: Peak Software Systems, Inc., Sandy, Utah Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
June 9, 2015 · Item number:Item #14 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Remove inoperable vehicle as public nuisance; costs charged to owner

City will tow and dispose of an abandoned or broken-down vehicle cluttering a neighborhood. The registered owner will be billed for removal costs.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
June 9, 2015 · Item number:Item #20 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 1242 Tuscaloosa Ave. S.W.

City Council declared the structure a public nuisance and safety hazard. Demolition removes a blighted property from the neighborhood and addresses long-standing code violations.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1242 Tuscaloosa Avenue S.W. aka 1240 Tuscaloosa Avenue S.W., Birmingham
June 9, 2015 · Item number:Item #13 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Towing license: McCrory permitted to operate 2 wreckers in Birmingham

Winfield Towing and Recovery gains permission to dispatch two tow trucks on city streets—affecting roadside recovery services and traffic management for Birmingham residents.

Counterparty: Michael Shane McCrory Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: Winfield, Alabama
June 9, 2015 · Item number:Item #6 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Club liquor license approved for Thirty Something on Carline Avenue

Claudia Agee's bar, Thirty Something in Pratt City, gets approval to serve liquor. Neighbors and residents should know which establishments hold these licenses in their area.

Counterparty: Claudia Agee Funding source: Unknown Action type: Liquor license Location: 736 Carline Avenue, Pratt City, Birmingham
June 2, 2015 · Item number:Item #9 · 💰 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
May 26, 2015 · Item number:Item #46 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $23K

Fire alarm system repair at Bill Harris Arena: $23,238 to Simplex Grinnell

City awards lowest-bid competitive contract for fire alarm repairs at the arena. Ensures safety equipment is maintained and operational for public events.

Counterparty: Simplex Grinnell Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award Location: Bill Harris Arena
May 26, 2015 · Item number:Item #25 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $534

City pays Alabama Power $534 to replace vandalized street lights

Public funds repair neighborhood infrastructure damaged by vandalism. Keeps streets lit for resident safety and pedestrian visibility.

Counterparty: Alabama Power Company Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
May 26, 2015 · Item number:Item #10 · 💰 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
May 26, 2015 · Item number:Item #11 · 💰 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
May 19, 2015 · Item number:Item #7 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $200K

Capital budget: $199,800 redirected to Sterilite Drive

Council shifts funds from 40th Street design work to Sterilite Drive improvements. Check the city budget tracker to see which street project gets priority this fiscal year.

Funding source: Capital Improvement Plan Action type: Budget amendment
May 19, 2015 · Item number:Item #20 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $1K

City funds Angela Y. Davis Historical Home community center with $1,000

Birmingham sets aside $1,000 to support a new social justice community center at the Historical Home of Angela Y. Davis, Inc., expanding civic space for organizing and dialogue.

Counterparty: Historical Home of Angela Y. Davis, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
May 19, 2015 · Item number:Item #32 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City awards body armor contract to McCain Uniforms

Birmingham police and public safety officers will be equipped with full-coverage body armor for the next year under this contract. The competitive bid ensures cost control for protective equipment.

Counterparty: McCain Uniforms, Birmingham Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
May 12, 2015 · Item number:Item #13 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Remove inoperable vehicle as public nuisance; costs charged to owner

City will tow and dispose of an abandoned or broken-down vehicle cluttering a neighborhood. The registered owner will be billed for removal costs.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
May 12, 2015 · Item number:Item #7 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Lounge liquor license approved for Mamanoes Tasting Parlor on 2nd Avenue

New retail liquor lounge opens at 2301 2nd Avenue North. Public hearing held to review the license application.

Counterparty: Neighborhood Necessities LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Liquor license Location: 2301 BB - 2nd Avenue North, Birmingham
May 12, 2015 · Item number:Item #40 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Club liquor license approved for The Pearl Lounge

Merrick O. Sims LLC gains approval to serve liquor at the new establishment at 3132 Boise Avenue.

Counterparty: Merrick O. Sims LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Liquor license Location: 3132 Boise Avenue, Birmingham
May 5, 2015 · Item number:Item #26 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $1.1M

Contract amendment increases construction oversight to $1.13M

City spending $1.13 million more for engineering inspection and contract administration services on a construction project. Contractor and project location not disclosed in available documents.

Counterparty: unknown Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract amendment
May 5, 2015 · Item number:Item #28 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $10K

City hires Morgan Title Services for condemned-property searches, $9,900

Title searches on condemned properties help the city clear ownership records and move seized or blighted houses toward demolition or rehabilitation. This streamlines Land Bank and blight-removal operations.

Counterparty: Morgan Title Services, Pelham, Alabama Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
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