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Items the AI flagged as high-public-interest — but council placed them on the consent agenda anyway.

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Indexed so far 934 items in last 56 months
Total dollars $660.2M where disclosed
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October 1, 2024 · Item number:Item #62 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City hires IMC Financial Consulting for Board of Education services

City and school board are contracting with IMC Financial Consulting under a sole-source agreement. Details on scope, budget, and term are cut off in the source text.

Counterparty: IMC Financial Consulting, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
September 24, 2024 · Item number:Item #9 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $21.7M

City sets aside $23.5M for transit infrastructure from federal grant

Federal grant funding for roads, transit, and sustainable transportation projects. Money goes to Department of Transportation for rebuilding infrastructure.

Counterparty: Department of Transportation Funding source: Arpa Action type: Budget amendment
September 24, 2024 · Item number:Item #12 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $100K

Sole-source: City awards CHORE $100K for Champion Habits program

City contracts with CHORE to expand its Champion Habits program, using $100,000 in general funds. Program details are cut off in the agenda description.

Counterparty: CHORE Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
September 24, 2024 · Item number:Item #10 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $97K

City awards $97K contract to Bama Wellness for nutrition program

Sole-source contract funds "Eat Your Way to Better Performance" nutrition initiative. Details on program scope and beneficiaries not specified in agenda text.

Counterparty: Bama Wellness Advocacy, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
September 24, 2024 · Item number:Item #15 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $76K

City contracts Goodr, Inc. for poor relief services, $75,500

City commits $75,500 from general funds to Goodr, Inc. for care of low-income residents. Sole-source contract requires council approval.

Counterparty: Goodr, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
September 24, 2024 · Item number:Item #37 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $72K

City contracts with Better Basics, Inc. for $72,000

City commits $72,000 to Better Basics, Inc. for implementation of Better Basics program. Details of the program's scope and public benefit are incomplete in the agenda item.

Counterparty: Better Basics, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
September 24, 2024 · Item number:Item #40 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $50K

City approves $50,000 agreement with The Salvation Army for services

City funds social services through The Salvation Army. Details of what specific services are being provided are not fully disclosed in the agenda text.

Counterparty: The Salvation Army Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
September 24, 2024 · Item number:Item #38 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $45K

City awards $45K contract to Mercy Deliverance Ministries

City commits $45,000 to Mercy Deliverance Ministries for unspecified services under a sole-source agreement.

Counterparty: Mercy Deliverance Ministries Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
September 24, 2024 · Item number:Item #26 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $30K

Fire truck repair: $30,400 to Brindlee Mountain Fire Apparatus

City approves $30,400 to repair Fire Truck 132203 (2013 Pierce Arrow XT), keeping firefighting equipment operational. Sole-source vendor due to specialized wreck repair needs.

Counterparty: Brindlee Mountain Fire Apparatus, Union Grove, Alabama Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
September 24, 2024 · Item number:Item #28 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City approves tractor repair contract with Thompson for Equipment Management

City commits to one year of tractor repair parts and services through a sole-source procurement with Thompson Tractor Company. Ensures equipment maintenance continues for city operations.

Counterparty: Thompson Tractor Company, Birmingham Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
September 24, 2024 · Item number:Item #11 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City approves 2-year Neighborly Software contract for financial management

City will use Neighborly's web-based platform for financial and project management. No dollar amount disclosed; sole-source award means no competitive bidding.

Counterparty: Benevate, Inc. d/b/a Neighborly Software Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
September 24, 2024 · Item number:Item #18 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City settles Hopson civil rights suit (CV-2023-000097)

City agrees to settle a lawsuit filed by Betsy Hopson in Jefferson County Circuit Court. Settlement details and financial terms are not disclosed in this item.

Counterparty: Betsy Hopson Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
September 17, 2024 · Item number:Item #104 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $4.2M

Police Real Time Crime Center gets $4.2M federal grant

The city receives $4.2M in federal Byrne Discretionary Grant funds to expand the Real Time Crime Center, enhancing police response capabilities for residents.

Counterparty: BJA (Bureau of Justice Assistance) Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Budget amendment
September 17, 2024 · Item number:Item #28 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $2.0M

City sets aside $2M state grant for court substance-abuse and mental health serv

Municipal Court receives $2M in state funding to expand substance-abuse and mental-health services, addressing root causes in the criminal-justice system.

Counterparty: Municipal Court Funding source: State Grant Action type: Budget amendment
September 17, 2024 · Item number:Item #37 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $55K

City pays $55K to Monica P. Russell for Pratt Highway property

City acquires fee simple title and street right to residence and improvements at Tract No. 10 on Pratt Highway, likely for public works or right-of-way expansion.

Counterparty: Monica P. Russell Funding source: General Fund Action type: Settlement Location: Pratt Highway
September 17, 2024 · Item number:Item #109 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $45K

City awards $44,850 contract to Swarco McCain Inc. (3 years)

City commits $44,850 in general funds to Swarco McCain for a 3-year agreement. Specific goods or services not fully detailed in available text.

Counterparty: Swarco McCain Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
September 17, 2024 · Item number:Item #115 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $10K

Council approves $9,647 mainframe repair payment to IBM

City spends $9,647 on emergency hardware repair for its mainframe computer system that manages critical information databases.

Counterparty: International Business Machines Corp (IBM) Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
September 17, 2024 · Item number:Item #35 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City settles workers' comp claim with DPW employee

Settlement resolves workplace injury dispute for Department of Public Works employee claiming on-the-job injuries. Dollar amount and claim details not disclosed in agenda.

Counterparty: Department of Public Works employee Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
September 10, 2024 · Item number:Item #62 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $370K

City approves $370K contract with Cornerstone Revitalization Foundation

City commits $370,000 to Cornerstone Revitalization Foundation for revitalization services under a sole-source agreement. Specific scope of work is unclear from the limited description provided.

Counterparty: Cornerstone Revitalization Foundation Inc Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
September 10, 2024 · Item number:Item #51 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $30K

City renews radar sign software subscriptions for $30,218

Keeps SpeedAlert 24 radar message signs operating — devices that display vehicle speeds to encourage safer driving on city streets.

Counterparty: All Traffic Solution, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract amendment
September 10, 2024 · Item number:Item #29 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $17K

USAA settles police vehicle damage claim for $16,811

City recovers insurance proceeds for damage to a 2017 police vehicle. Settlement closes the insurance claim.

Counterparty: USAA Insurance Company Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
September 10, 2024 · Item number:Item #26 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City purchases up to 1,200 UAB football tickets per home game for 2024

The city is buying football tickets directly from University of Alabama at Birmingham for the 2024 season as a sole-source purchase. This is a public spending decision on a non-essential service with no disclosed budget amount.

Counterparty: University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
September 10, 2024 · Item number:Item #28 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Settlement approved in Calvin Bowman lawsuit

City resolves legal claim brought by Calvin Bowman. Settlement amount and terms not disclosed in agenda.

Counterparty: Calvin Bowman Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
September 3, 2024 · Item number:Item #31 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $126K

Police department buys 3 Ford Interceptor vehicles for $125,790

City purchases three patrol vehicles to replace aging police fleet. Spending from general fund committed to public safety operations.

Counterparty: Stivers Ford Lincoln Mercury, Inc., Montgomery, Alabama Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
September 3, 2024 · Item number:Item #18 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $2K

City funds Birmingham Board of Education coordination with Carver, $2,500

City spends $2,500 from general funds to pay the Board of Education for coordination services at Carver (likely a school or community site). Service scope is incomplete in available text.

Counterparty: Birmingham Board of Education Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
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