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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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25 items of many

March 18, 2025 · Item number:Item #19 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $2K

City contracts with Children's Village, Inc. for $1,800

City spends $1,800 with Children's Village, Inc. for services; contract awarded without competitive bidding.

Counterparty: Children's Village, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
March 18, 2025 · Item number:Item #39 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City settles legal claim (details withheld)

The City Attorney is authorized to settle a claim against the city. The claim amount and counterparty are not disclosed in this consent-agenda item.

Counterparty: unknown Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
March 18, 2025 · Item number:Item #27 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Mayor authorized to sign equipment financing agreement with Navitas Credit Corp.

City will secure financing through Navitas Credit Corp. for parking equipment purchased by Traffic and Parking Control Co. (TAPCO). Dollar amount not specified in available materials.

Counterparty: Navitas Credit Corp. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
March 18, 2025 · Item number:Item #38 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City settles workers' comp claim with Communications employee

City attorney resolves on-the-job injury claim brought by Communications Department employee. Settlement terms and dollar amount not disclosed in agenda item.

Counterparty: Communications employee (worker) Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
March 18, 2025 · Item number:Item #30 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City approves agreement with ZOOM Motorsports for Indy Racing League event

ZOOM Motorsports will manage the Indy Racing League event May 2–4, 2025. The city will provide support for the event, bringing racing competition and economic activity to the area.

Counterparty: ZOOM Motorsports Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
March 18, 2025 · Item number:Item #37 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City settles workers' compensation claim with fire employee

A Birmingham firefighter's on-the-job injury claim is being resolved through settlement. The terms and amount were not disclosed in the item title.

Counterparty: Birmingham Fire & Rescue Service employee Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
March 18, 2025 · Item number:Item #26 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Sole-source DocuSign software license with SHI International Corp.

City will spend unspecified amount on electronic signature software for up to one year. Critical vendor, but dollar amount missing from public record.

Counterparty: SHI International Corp. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
March 4, 2025 · Item number:Item #63 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $1.6M

City buys 42 Ford F150 trucks from Stivers Ford for $1.58M

City fleet expands with 42 pickup trucks and 6 cargo vans purchased from local dealer. Spending on vehicles and equipment affects long-term city operations and maintenance budgets.

Counterparty: Stivers Ford of Birmingham, Inc., Montgomery, Alabama Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
March 4, 2025 · Item number:Item #19 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $1.5M

Mayor's Office receives $1.52M from Bloomberg Philanthropies for sustainability

City gets $1.52M in grant funding to staff a three-person sustainable cities initiative in the Mayor's Office, with no local tax dollars required.

Counterparty: Bloomberg Philanthropies Funding source: Sponsorship Action type: Budget amendment
March 4, 2025 · Item number:Item #62 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $224K

City approves $224,240 Tanium software contract with SHI International

City commits $224,240 in general funds to software products for information management systems from sole-source vendor SHI International.

Counterparty: SHI International Corporation Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
March 4, 2025 · Item number:Item #58 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $29K

Landfill pump replacement: $28,790 contract to J.H. Wright

Eastern Area Landfill gets a new leachate pump to prevent environmental contamination. Maintenance keeps the facility operational for the city's waste disposal.

Counterparty: J.H. Wright and Associates, 27395 Pollard Road, Daphne, Alabama 36526 Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award Location: Eastern Area Landfill, Birmingham
March 4, 2025 · Item number:Item #28 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City settles Deramus v. Hood litigation (Case 01-CV-2023-902425)

Settlement resolves lawsuit Arnesia Deramus and others brought against Michaela Hood and others. Dollar amount not disclosed in agenda item.

Counterparty: Arnesia Deramus, et al.; Michaela Hood, et al. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
February 25, 2025 · Item number:Item #15 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City settles claim with Talisha Sanders (C23-100)

The city is resolving a legal claim filed by Talisha Sanders. Settlement details, including any payment amount and terms, are not disclosed in this summary.

Counterparty: Talisha Sanders Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
February 25, 2025 · Item number:Item #16 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Settlement approved in Peggy B. George v. City lawsuit

City resolves legal dispute with plaintiff class. Settlement terms and financial impact are not yet disclosed in this item.

Counterparty: Peggy B. George, et al. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
February 25, 2025 · Item number:Item #14 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Settlement: City to resolve Banks v. Birmingham lawsuit (Case CV-2018-901114)

City agrees to settle a long-running civil case. Settlement terms are not disclosed in the agenda, but residents should know the City is resolving litigation.

Counterparty: Donyell Banks Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
February 18, 2025 · Item number:Item #15 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Sole-source: Police mobile app maintenance agreement with OCV, LLC

Police will continue using a custom mobile application for field operations; OCV, LLC will handle all maintenance. No competitive bidding used.

Counterparty: OCV, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
February 11, 2025 · Item number:Item #32 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $6K

City awards $5,682 roof repair contract to Tecta America Southeast

Repairs to the Birmingham Police West Precinct roof will keep the facility operational and protect city property from water damage.

Counterparty: Tecta America Southeast, LLC Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award Location: 509 40th Street South, Birmingham, AL
February 11, 2025 · Item number:Item #25 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Settlement: City sues FedEx for property damage

City recovers funds from FedEx after a driver damaged city property. Citizens benefit when the city collects damages rather than absorbing costs.

Counterparty: FedEx Corp., FedEx Ground, Expediter Management Services Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
February 4, 2025 · Item number:Item #91 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $1.5M

City awards $1.54M homeless outreach contract to Urban Alchemy

City commits $1.54M to Urban Alchemy for homeless outreach services. This is a sole-source contract, meaning no competitive bidding—worth noting as public spending accountability.

Counterparty: Urban Alchemy Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
February 4, 2025 · Item number:Item #93 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $1.5M

City awards $1.54M homeless outreach contract to Urban Alchemy

City committing $1.54M to expand homeless outreach services through Urban Alchemy. This spending shapes how the city addresses homelessness on streets and shelters.

Counterparty: Urban Alchemy Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
February 4, 2025 · Item number:Item #15 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $1.3M

Budget amendment: $1.3M transferred from tech services

City is moving $1.3 million from its Information Management Systems and technology professional services budget to other fund uses. The purpose of the transfer is not detailed in the item title.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Budget amendment
February 4, 2025 · Item number:Item #92 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $1.2M

City approves $1.2M agreement with Faith Chapel Cares

City commits $1.2M to Faith Chapel Christian Center for services. Details of what services will be provided are not specified in the item title.

Counterparty: Faith Chapel Christian Center dba Faith Chapel Cares, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
February 4, 2025 · Item number:Item #90 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $1.2M

City awards $1.2M contract to Faith Chapel Cares

City commits $1.2 million in public funds to Faith Chapel Christian Center for services. Contract details — including what services are provided and who benefits — are not included in the item text.

Counterparty: Faith Chapel Christian Center dba Faith Chapel Cares, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
February 4, 2025 · Item number:Item #68 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $51K

City buys $51,275 emergency lighting kits for vehicles

Brighter emergency lights on police and fire vehicles improve visibility in nighttime response, making response safer for both responders and the public.

Counterparty: Dana Safety Supply, D/B/A Fleet Safety Equipment Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
February 4, 2025 · Item number:Item #66 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $8K

Fire truck wreck repair: $7,574 to Brindlee Mountain

Equipment repair keeps fire services operational. This wreck-damage supplement on a 2022 fire truck restores vehicle 222216 to service.

Counterparty: Brindlee Mountain Fire Apparatus, Union Grove, Alabama Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
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