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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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June 17, 2025 · Item number:Item #29 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $2.4M

$2.4M contract amendment with Disability Rights and Resources, Inc.

City commits $2.4 million through June 2025 to support disability services and resources in the community.

Counterparty: Disability Rights and Resources, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract amendment
June 17, 2025 · Item number:Item #34 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $1.8M

Amendment: Woodlawn United receives $1.8M contract through June 2025

City extends its agreement with Woodlawn United and commits $1.8M in public funds through mid-2025. The specific services and impact on residents remain unclear from the item description.

Counterparty: Woodlawn United Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract amendment
June 17, 2025 · Item number:Item #37 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $428K

Workers' comp insurance renewed with Midwest Employers for $427,737

City commits $427,737 for one year of excess workers' compensation coverage starting July 1, 2025. This protects municipal operations and ensures employee injury claims are covered beyond standard limits.

Counterparty: Midwest Employers Casualty Company Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract amendment
June 17, 2025 · Item number:Item #42 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $46K

City renews LinkedIn Learning licenses for $45,629

Continued subscription funds professional-development platform for city employees, with 1,000–1,499 licenses available across the workforce.

Counterparty: Carahsoft Technology Corporation Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract amendment
June 17, 2025 · Item number:Item #28 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City extends software license with Cycom Data Systems for 2 years

City continues using Cycom's software for ongoing operations; product updates included through 2-year renewal.

Counterparty: Cycom Data Systems Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
June 10, 2025 · Item number:Item #24 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $110K

City awards $110K to demolish Hill Elementary hazmat site

CJ's Ventures LLC will remove hazardous materials and demolish the closed Hill Elementary building at 507 3rd Street North, clearing a blighted property in the neighborhood.

Counterparty: CJ's Ventures LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 507 3rd Street North, Birmingham
June 10, 2025 · Item number:Item #18 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City settles claim with Josefina Corrilo Alvarez and Saul Hernandez

City Attorney authorized to resolve a legal claim. Settlement terms and dollar amount not disclosed in agenda.

Counterparty: Josefina Corrilo Alvarez & Saul Hernandez Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
June 3, 2025 · Item number:Item #28 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $8K

City buys used Hyundai trailer from Weil Wrecker for $7,500

City purchases equipment for operations using general funds. Sole-source procurement from Weil Wrecker Service, Inc.

Counterparty: Weil Wrecker Service, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
June 3, 2025 · Item number:Item #19 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Mayor authorized to buy HVAC repair services without competitive bid

City will purchase HVAC repairs and equipment through sole-source contract, bypassing competitive bidding. Dollar amount not disclosed.

Counterparty: HVAC service provider Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
June 3, 2025 · Item number:Item #17 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Three-year ambulance billing contract with EMS Management & Consultants

The city will pay EMS Management & Consultants to handle ambulance billing, processing, and fee collection over the next three years. This affects how quickly the city collects ambulance fees and recovery costs from patients and insurance companies.

Counterparty: EMS Management & Consultants, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
June 3, 2025 · Item number:Item #18 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City approves 3-year software deal with Salamander Technologies

City commits to a sole-source software purchase and maintenance contract with Salamander Technologies for the next three years. Dollar amount and specific software purpose not disclosed in available records.

Counterparty: Salamander Technologies, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
May 27, 2025 · Item number:Item #31 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $11K

City pays Huffstutler Paint and Body $11,228.55 for vehicle repair

Equipment Management Department commits $11,228.55 in general funds to repair vehicle 234342 through sole-source purchase from Huffstutler Paint and Body.

Counterparty: Huffstutler Paint and Body, Birmingham Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
May 27, 2025 · Item number:Item #20 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City settles Richard Brad Allen lawsuit

Settlement resolves a legal claim against the city funded from the general fund. Terms of the settlement are not disclosed in the agenda item.

Counterparty: Richard Brad Allen Funding source: General Fund Action type: Settlement
May 27, 2025 · Item number:Item #18 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Settlement: City authorizes payment in Vernetta McKinley claim

The City has resolved a legal claim filed by resident Vernetta McKinley. The settlement amount was not disclosed in the item text.

Counterparty: Vernetta McKinley Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
May 27, 2025 · Item number:Item #19 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Settlement approved in Cooper v. Mason case

City Attorney will settle a legal dispute involving Ronald Cooper and Jerri Mason. Settlement terms and cost to the city are not disclosed in this agenda item.

Counterparty: Ronald Cooper v. Jerri Mason, et al. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
May 20, 2025 · Item number:Item #59 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $1.5M

$1.5M budget shift from consulting fees to unspecified purpose

City is moving $1.5 million away from capital project consulting work. The intended use is unclear from the title alone, but residents should know what this money supports.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Budget amendment
May 20, 2025 · Item number:Item #39 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City approves 1-year auto parts contract with Advance Stores Company

Equipment Management will purchase miscellaneous auto parts from Advance Stores Company under a sole-source contract, sourcing vehicle maintenance materials for city fleet upkeep.

Counterparty: Advance Stores Company, Inc., Roanoke, Virginia Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
May 6, 2025 · Item number:Item #15 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $1.8M

Budget amendment: $1.8M shifted from Fire Capital to Fund 102

City moves $1.8 million from Fire Department capital projects to capital improvements in Fund 102. The impact on fire services depends on what capital work gets delayed.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Ordinance
May 6, 2025 · Item number:Item #22 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $300

City hires Sean Burrell as disk jockey for $300

City spending $300 from the general fund for disk jockey services. Contract is sole-source.

Counterparty: Sean Burrell Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
May 6, 2025 · Item number:Item #23 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City settles auto insurance claim against National General Insurance

The city recovers funds from an insurance claim stemming from an October 23, 2024 vehicle incident involving National General Insurance (Allstate Company).

Counterparty: National General Insurance (an Allstate Company) Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
April 29, 2025 · Item number:Item #42 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City settles legal dispute with Casey Graham/Heritage Freight Warehousing

City resolves ongoing legal matter involving Heritage Freight Warehousing. Settlement terms not disclosed in agenda.

Counterparty: Casey Graham (Heritage Freight Warehousing) Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
April 29, 2025 · Item number:Item #41 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Mayor authorized to sign 3-year professional services agreement with The Wat

City will contract with The Wat for professional services for up to three years. Dollar amount and specific services not disclosed in public summary.

Counterparty: The Wat Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
April 22, 2025 · Item number:Item #14 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $14.6M

$14.6M federal transit grant appropriated for Reconnecting Communities program

City receives $14.6 million in federal funding to improve transportation and neighborhood connectivity through the Reconnecting Communities and Neighborhood (RCN) Program, focused on infrastructure projects that strengthen underserved areas.

Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Budget amendment
April 22, 2025 · Item number:Item #16 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $2.1M

$2.1M ALDOT grant appropriated for industrial access roads and bridges

City receives $2.1 million in state transportation funds to improve industrial access roads and bridges, boosting freight connectivity and economic development.

Counterparty: ALDOT Funding source: State Grant Action type: Budget amendment
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