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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 5718 items in last 164 months
Total dollars $1253.5M where disclosed
Notice: Hatched months are still being indexed (62.4% 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

December 16, 2025 · Item number:Item #43 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Council awards MCPTT contract to Southern Communications Services

City adopts statewide push-to-talk radio system for emergency communications. Improves response coordination across police, fire, and other public safety agencies.

Counterparty: Southern Communications Services, Inc., Atlanta, Georgia Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
December 16, 2025 · Item number:Item #33 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City approves Flock Safety camera installation on public streets

Four surveillance cameras (PTZ and license plate readers) will be installed on city right-of-way. Expands police monitoring capacity but raises privacy considerations for residents and drivers.

Counterparty: Flock Safety Funding source: Unknown Action type: Right-of-way easement
December 16, 2025 · Item number:Item #40 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City settles lawsuit with Catherine Holton

The City will pay settlement funds from the general budget to resolve Catherine Holton's lawsuit. The settlement amount is not disclosed in this agenda item.

Counterparty: Catherine Holton Funding source: General Fund Action type: Settlement
December 16, 2025 · Item number:Item #23 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Clears abandoned or junk vehicles from neighborhoods, reducing blight and improving local safety and appearance. Removal costs charged to vehicle owner.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition
December 16, 2025 · Item number:Item #22 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Abates dangerous or unsightly abandoned vehicle; removal costs billed to registered owner.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
December 16, 2025 · Item number:Item #21 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable vehicles as public nuisance

Abandoned or inoperable vehicles clutter neighborhoods and can attract illegal activity. This removal clears those hazards and charges the registered owner for the cost.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition
December 16, 2025 · Item number:Item #20 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City abates inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Abandoned vehicles are removed from neighborhoods and costs charged to the owner, helping clean up blight and improve street safety.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
December 9, 2025 · Item number:Item #55 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $9K

Sole-source signage contract: $8,550 to Brand Resource Inc

City commits $8,550 for signage services from Brand Resource Inc under a sole-source agreement, bypassing competitive bidding.

Counterparty: Brand Resource Inc dba Signage Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
December 9, 2025 · Item number:Item #57 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $1K

City spends $1,000 on solar lights for Industrial Center

Four solar light panels will improve street lighting in the Industrial Center neighborhood, enhancing safety and visibility in that area.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Appropriation Location: Industrial Center
December 9, 2025 · Item number:Item #67 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Fire suppression products contract awarded to R. Nickson Enterprises

City locks in pricing for fire suppression equipment through competitive bidding. Ensures fire department has reliable access to critical firefighting supplies at pre-negotiated rates.

Counterparty: R. Nickson Enterprises-Novacool, Wellesley, Massachusetts Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
December 9, 2025 · Item number:Item #65 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 1318 20th Street South unsafe, orders demolition

This property will be demolished after being deemed a public nuisance and safety hazard. The action removes a blighted structure from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1318 20th Street South, Birmingham 35205
December 9, 2025 · Item number:Item #64 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 1314 20th Street South

Building deemed unsafe and a public nuisance will be demolished. Removal reduces blight and improves neighborhood safety in the area.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1314 20th Street South, Birmingham 35205
December 9, 2025 · Item number:Item #62 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 3913 Willow Avenue

Building at 3913 Willow Avenue declared unsafe and a public nuisance; city will demolish it. Removes blight and hazard from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 3913 Willow Avenue, Birmingham 35221
December 9, 2025 · Item number:Item #59 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City settles Jaylin Davis et al. v. Jacob McKee case

City Attorney will resolve a lawsuit involving Jaylin Davis and others against Jacob McKee. Settlement terms and any financial impact to city budget will be determined by the City Attorney.

Counterparty: Jaylin Davis, et al. v. Jacob McKee & C Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
December 9, 2025 · Item number:Item #61 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Council orders demolition of unsafe building at 2212 26th Street

Condemned structure will be removed from neighborhood, improving public safety and reducing blight. Property clears the way for future development or community use.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 2212 26th Street, Birmingham 35208
December 9, 2025 · Item number:Item #52 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City extends VertiGIS mapping software contract 3 years

Sole-source renewal of GIS software that supports city planning, permitting, and emergency response systems. Contract value not disclosed.

Counterparty: VertiGIS North America Ltd. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
December 9, 2025 · Item number:Item #50 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City approves sole-source services deal with Carahsoft Technology

Carahsoft will help set up privacy protections for city systems. Dollar amount and specific services not disclosed in public summary.

Counterparty: Carahsoft Technology Corporation Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
December 9, 2025 · Item number:Item #49 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City approves 3-year body camera deal with Axon Enterprises

Body cameras expand police video recording and accountability in Birmingham. Agreement locks in Axon's technology for three years.

Counterparty: Axon Enterprises, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
December 9, 2025 · Item number:Item #47 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Abandoned vehicles are cleared from neighborhoods to improve safety and appearance. Removal costs are charged to the registered owner.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Weed abatement
December 9, 2025 · Item number:Item #46 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Inoperable vehicle removed as public nuisance

City removes an abandoned car from a neighborhood and bills the vehicle owner for removal costs. Improves property conditions and public safety.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition
December 9, 2025 · Item number:Item #44 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Inoperable vehicle abated as public nuisance; owner pays removal costs

City removes abandoned or non-functioning vehicles from neighborhoods to reduce blight and safety hazards. Cost of removal is billed to the registered owner.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition
December 9, 2025 · Item number:Item #43 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Vehicle abatement: inoperable car removed as public nuisance

City removes abandoned or inoperable vehicles from neighborhoods to reduce blight and improve public safety. Removal costs are charged to the vehicle's registered owner.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition
December 9, 2025 · Item number:Item #42 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Inoperable vehicle removal authorized; costs charged to owner

City will remove a junk vehicle designated a public nuisance. Removal costs will be billed to the registered owner.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
December 9, 2025 · Item number:Item #41 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Inoperable vehicle declared public nuisance and removed

City removes abandoned cars from neighborhoods to reduce blight and improve safety. Removal costs are charged to the vehicle's registered owner.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
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