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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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May 20, 2014 · Item number:Item #53 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Inoperable vehicle removal; costs charged to owner

City removes abandoned or non-working vehicles from streets and neighborhoods, charging owners for the cost. Helps reduce blight and improves public safety.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
April 22, 2014 · Item number:Item #50 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $10K

City hires consultant for Legion Field Stadium proposal strategy

Hannah Benak will develop marketing and sponsorship strategy ahead of Legion Field redevelopment proposals. The $10,000 consulting contract is part of the city's early planning for the stadium project.

Counterparty: Hannah Benak Funding source: Unknown Action type: Appointment executive Location: Legion Field Stadium
April 22, 2014 · Item number:Item #97 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $4K

City hires Washington Appraisal Services for $4,000 animal shelter assessment

Appraisal will help determine the value and condition of the Birmingham Jefferson County Animal Control building ahead of potential repairs, renovations, or asset management decisions.

Counterparty: Washington Appraisal Services, Birmingham Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award Location: 6227 5th Avenue
April 22, 2014 · Item number:Item #80 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $3K

City bills property owner $3,305 for demolition at 47th Way South

Property owner at 913 - 47th Way South is charged for the cost of demolishing an unsafe building. The assessment becomes a lien against the property.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 913 - 47th Way South, Birmingham
April 22, 2014 · Item number:Item #63 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $1K

Council funds $1,000 for South East Lake neighborhood meetings at church

City sets aside $1,000 to help South East Lake Neighborhood Association hold public meetings at East Lake United Methodist Church facility.

Counterparty: East Lake United Methodist Church Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
April 22, 2014 · Item number:Item #41 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Inoperable vehicle removed as public nuisance; owner charged

Abandoned cars can harbor crime, pests, and environmental hazards in your neighborhood. This action clears a vehicle from a residential or commercial property, with removal costs billed to the owner.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
April 22, 2014 · Item number:Item #66 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 516 Athens Avenue ordered demolished

City declares the structure a public nuisance and safety hazard, triggering demolition. Removes blight from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 516 Athens Avenue, Birmingham
April 15, 2014 · Item number:Item #56 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $251K

Police gets $250,880 armored vehicle from Lenco Industries

Birmingham Police Department acquires a tactical armored vehicle (Bearcat) as sole-source purchase. The spending and police equipment deployment may affect perceptions of public safety priorities and policing tactics in the community.

Counterparty: Lenco Industries, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
April 15, 2014 · Item number:Item #72 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $14K

City hires Major Phillips as veteran workforce consultant for $14,000

City funds new training and employment program for military veterans through a local consultant. Program aims to improve job readiness and career pathways for veterans in Birmingham.

Counterparty: Major Kenneth Phillips Funding source: General Fund Action type: Appointment executive
April 15, 2014 · Item number:Item #55 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $10K

Council approves $10K+ sole-source spending with Jefferson County

Council grants blanket authority for open-ended contracts with Jefferson County and other sole-source vendors above $10,000, bypassing competitive bidding. This limits price transparency and public input on how tax dollars are spent.

Counterparty: Jefferson County Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
April 15, 2014 · Item number:Item #21 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Abandoned vehicles are cleared from neighborhoods; removal costs charged to registered owner.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition
April 15, 2014 · Item number:Item #71 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City revokes Larry's Limo certificate for failing insurance requirement

Larry's Limo can no longer legally operate as a limousine service in Birmingham after losing its operating license due to failure to maintain required liability insurance.

Counterparty: Larry's Limo, Springville, Alabama Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
April 15, 2014 · Item number:Item #28 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable motor vehicle as public nuisance

Abandoned vehicles clutter neighborhoods and attract illegal activity. Removal costs are charged to the vehicle owner.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
April 15, 2014 · Item number:Item #26 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Inoperable vehicle removal ordered; cost charged to owner

City removes abandoned or non-working vehicles from streets and properties as public nuisances; cleanup costs are billed to the registered owner.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
April 15, 2014 · Item number:Item #25 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Inoperable vehicle removed as public nuisance; costs billed to owner

City removes an abandoned or broken-down vehicle from a neighborhood and charges the owner for removal costs. Helps reduce blight and safety hazards.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
April 15, 2014 · Item number:Item #24 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Inoperable vehicle removal ordered; costs charged to owner

Abandoned or broken-down vehicles are removed from neighborhoods and cleanup costs are recovered from the registered owner.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
April 15, 2014 · Item number:Item #14 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City grants 25 certificates for medical transport service in Birmingham

Medical Transporters of AL can now operate non-emergency medical transport throughout Birmingham. Residents needing medical rides have expanded service options.

Counterparty: MTA LLC d/b/a Medical Transporters of AL, Bessemer, Alabama Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
April 15, 2014 · Item number:Item #16 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Remove inoperable vehicle; assess costs to owner

City removes abandoned or non-working vehicles cluttering streets and neighborhoods. Removal costs billed to the registered owner.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
April 15, 2014 · Item number:Item #20 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Abandoned or broken-down vehicles harm neighborhood appearance and safety. Removal costs are charged to the vehicle owner.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
April 15, 2014 · Item number:Item #44 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City demolishes unsafe building at 8047 5th Avenue South

Building declared a public nuisance and safety hazard will be torn down. Removes blight and potential danger from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 8047 - 5th Avenue South, Birmingham
April 15, 2014 · Item number:Item #43 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Duplex at 107 18th Way S.W. declared unsafe; demolition ordered

City is demolishing an unsafe duplex in your neighborhood. This removes a blighted property and potential public hazard.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 107 - 18th Way S.W., Birmingham
April 15, 2014 · Item number:Item #40 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 209 4th Terrace North

Blighted structure at this address will be torn down to remove a public nuisance and safety hazard from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 209 - 4th Terrace North, Birmingham
April 15, 2014 · Item number:Item #41 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Building at 1134 Princeton Avenue declared unsafe; demolition approved

City will demolish a condemned building on Princeton Avenue to remove a safety hazard and blighted property from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1134 Princeton Avenue, Birmingham
April 15, 2014 · Item number:Item #35 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Inoperable vehicle removal: costs charged to registered owner

City removes abandoned or non-functioning vehicles from streets and neighborhoods, charging the owner for removal costs. Keeps neighborhoods cleaner and safer.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
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