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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 5968 items in last 170 months
Total dollars $1266.2M where disclosed
Notice: Hatched months are still being indexed (63.9% 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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February 18, 2014 · Item number:Item #57 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 2028 Dawson Ave S.W.

Unsafe structure declared public nuisance and slated for removal. Demolition clears blight and safety hazard from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 2028 Dawson Avenue S.W., Birmingham
February 18, 2014 · Item number:Item #58 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 1519 W 10th Street unsafe; orders demolition

Property at 1519 West 10th Street has been deemed a public nuisance and safety hazard. The building will be demolished to eliminate the threat and improve the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1519 - 10th Street West Thomas, Birmingham
February 18, 2014 · Item number:Item #12 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Lenell's seeks Class II lounge liquor license at 32nd Street North

Lenell's, Inc. is applying for a retail liquor license to operate a lounge at 1210 32nd Street North. City Council will hear from the applicant and the public before deciding whether to approve the license.

Counterparty: Lenell's, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Liquor license Location: 1210 - 32nd Street North, Birmingham
February 18, 2014 · Item number:Item #34 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Municipal Court contracts with ATG for drug & alcohol testing

Court-ordered drug and alcohol testing is a key part of probation and sentencing for many residents facing charges. This contract sets the vendor and standards for those tests.

Counterparty: Analytical Testing Group (ATG) Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
January 28, 2014 · Item number:Item #17 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $35

City publishes notices in The Birmingham News at $35.70/inch

The city will pay The Birmingham News (Alabama Media Group) to publish legal notices, ordinances, and resolutions. This is a routine but necessary spending for public notice.

Counterparty: The Birmingham News d/b/a the Alabama Media Group Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
January 28, 2014 · Item number:Item #20 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $25

City renews notice-publication contract with Montgomery Advertiser

Legal notices, ordinances, and resolutions must be published in a newspaper of public record. This renewal sets the rate at $25.20 per column inch for the year starting January 1, 2014.

Counterparty: Montgomery Advertiser Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
January 28, 2014 · Item number:Item #19 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $1

City extends legal notice contract with Huntsville Times

The city will pay the Huntsville Times to publish legal notices, ordinances, and resolutions at rates of $1.36–$1.66 per line depending on publication day. This is a routine expense that ensures public access to city legal filings.

Counterparty: Huntsville Times Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
January 21, 2014 · Item number:Item #8 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $23.7M

City receives $23.7M federal grant for PEP Intermodal Facility Phase 2

Birmingham advances the PEP Intermodal Facility project with a major federal transit investment. Phase 2 construction now funded.

Counterparty: U.S. Department of Transportation Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Budget amendment
January 21, 2014 · Item number:Item #6 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $4.5M

$4.5M disaster recovery grant appropriated to Community Development

City sets aside $4.5 million in federal disaster recovery funding for Community Development projects. This money supports recovery and rebuilding efforts in areas impacted by disaster.

Counterparty: Community Development Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Budget amendment
January 21, 2014 · Item number:Item #7 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $2.0M

Capital budget: $2M shifted from street work to intermodal facility

Downtown street resurfacing delayed as $2 million redirected to Intermodal Facility Phase 2 project management. Affects timing of street repairs in downtown corridor.

Funding source: Capital Improvement Plan Action type: Budget amendment
January 21, 2014 · Item number:Item #40 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $295K

Council approves $295K architecture contract with MBA Engineers

City commits $295,400 to design professional services for 16th Street project through June 2014. Funds engineering and architecture work to move the initiative forward.

Counterparty: MBA Engineers, Inc., Birmingham Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
January 21, 2014 · Item number:Item #49 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $60K

City hires RPCGB for North Birmingham planning services ($60K)

Sole-source contract brings professional planning and management support to North Birmingham Community Fraternals. Focus on local capacity-building and neighborhood development strategies.

Counterparty: Regional Planning Commission of Greater Birmingham (RPCGB) Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: North Birmingham
January 21, 2014 · Item number:Item #31 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $47K

Council awards $46,761 to Alabama Power for Sydney Drive underground lighting

Underground lighting installation on Sydney Drive improves nighttime visibility and safety for residents and vehicles in that area.

Counterparty: Alabama Power Company Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award Location: Sydney Drive Part II
January 21, 2014 · Item number:Item #32 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $38K

Fire Station #6 generator: $38.5K contract to Marathon Electrical

Fire Station #6 gets backup power capacity to maintain operations during outages. Marathon Electrical won the competitive bid at $38,480.

Counterparty: Marathon Electrical Contractors, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award Location: Fire Station #6
January 21, 2014 · Item number:Item #13 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $15K

City funds Red Cross emergency relief for $15,000

Birmingham commits funds to American Red Cross for disaster response and emergency shelter services available to residents during crises.

Counterparty: American Red Cross Jefferson Shelby Chapter, Birmingham Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
January 21, 2014 · Item number:Item #11 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Mayor to hire Hoar Program Management for BJCTA bus terminal expansion

BJCTA bus terminal gets upgraded facilities. Hoar will manage design and construction under a sole-source contract with the transit authority.

Counterparty: Hoar Program Management, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
January 21, 2014 · Item number:Item #20 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Community Policing Revitalization Program continues at East Precinct

City affirms continued operation of the Community Policing Revitalization Program (formerly Weed and Seed) at the East Precinct facility on Red Lane Road, supporting neighborhood safety and community engagement.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 600 Red Lane Road
January 21, 2014 · Item number:Item #19 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Boutwell Auditorium opens as emergency warming and cooling center

City activates free shelter during extreme heat or cold at Boutwell Auditorium. Protects vulnerable residents from dangerous temperatures.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution Location: Boutwell Auditorium
January 21, 2014 · Item number:Item #34 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City awards asbestos abatement contract to Montgomery Environmental

Montgomery Environmental will handle asbestos removal at city facilities as needed over the next year. Proper abatement protects workers and residents from exposure to hazardous materials.

Counterparty: Montgomery Environmental, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
January 14, 2014 · Item number:Item #61 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $42K

City hires Erika Liles for EPA outreach consulting, $42,000

City commits $42,000 to a consulting contract for EPA community outreach support. Sole-source procurement; contract runs through June 30, 2014.

Counterparty: Erika Liles, New York, New York Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
January 14, 2014 · Item number:Item #59 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $30K

City hires EPA Superfund consultant for North Birmingham cleanup

North Birmingham residents face ongoing industrial contamination from decades of steel and foundry operations. This $30K consulting contract helps the city navigate EPA remediation requirements to protect public health and prepare properties for future development.

Counterparty: Gizelle Bryant, Bethesda, Maryland Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
January 14, 2014 · Item number:Item #62 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $30K

City hires Scottie McClaney for consulting: $30K (FY 2014)

City commits $30,000 from general fund to sole-source consultant for professional services to improve information flow.

Counterparty: Scottie McClaney Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
January 14, 2014 · Item number:Item #60 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $30K

City hires Alice Gordon for $30K consulting services

Council approves sole-source consulting contract with Alice Gordon to strengthen city information flow. Public dollars go to this vendor without competitive bidding.

Counterparty: Alice Gordon Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution Location: Birmingham
January 14, 2014 · Item number:Item #30 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Council orders demolition of unsafe building at 3901 Grasselli Ave S.W.

Property at 3901 Grasselli Avenue deemed unsafe and a public nuisance will be demolished. Removes hazardous structure from neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 3901 Grasselli Avenue S.W., Birmingham
January 14, 2014 · Item number:Item #41 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Council recognizes 2014 Central Alabama Sickle Cell Gala as public purpose event

City formally designates the sickle cell gala as serving a public interest, enabling the event to proceed with city support or recognition on February 1 at the Sheraton Hotel Grand Ballroom.

Counterparty: Central Alabama Sickle Cell Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: Sheraton Hotel Grand Ballroom
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