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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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February 4, 2025 · Item number:Item #69 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $232

City pays Huffstutler Paint $232.01 for vehicle 154904 wreck repair

Routine vendor payment for repair of city fleet vehicle (2015 Ford F350, Equipment Management Department). Small dollar amount with no direct resident impact.

Counterparty: Huffstutler Paint and Body Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
February 4, 2025 · Item number:Item #19 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Sole-source: DocuSign Enterprise Pro software agreement with Carahsoft

City commits to multi-year DocuSign licensing and support services through Carahsoft. Specific dollar amount and contract term not disclosed in agenda item.

Counterparty: Carahsoft Technology Corporation Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
January 28, 2025 · Item number:Item #46 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $1.8M

City awards $1.82M HVAC contract to McAbee Construction

Highland Park Pro Shop will get new heating and cooling equipment as part of a capital facilities upgrade. The sole-source bid approach means no competitive bidding occurred.

Counterparty: McAbee Construction, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award Location: 3300 Highland Avenue, Birmingham, Alabama 35205
January 28, 2025 · Item number:Item #23 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $56K

CrossPlex pool heater repiping contract: $56,464 to Comfort Systems USA

City awards sole-source contract to repair CrossPlex pool heating system. Ensures continued operation of the public facility.

Counterparty: Comfort Systems USA Mid-South, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award Location: CrossPlex
January 28, 2025 · Item number:Item #19 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $5K

City accepts $5,000 settlement from Relax Inn

City collects $5,000 in civil costs from Relax Inn (Shivsai Purav, LLC) to resolve a dispute or claim.

Counterparty: Shivsai Purav, LLC (agent for Relax Inn) Funding source: Private Action type: Settlement
January 28, 2025 · Item number:Item #31 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $1K

City approves $1,046 vehicle repair payment to J.W. Autobody

City fleet maintenance; two vehicles repaired after accidents using general fund dollars.

Counterparty: J. W. Autobody and Collision Funding source: General Fund Action type: Settlement Location: Birmingham
January 28, 2025 · Item number:Item #21 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Sole-source janitorial contract extension with Hill's Service

City extends janitorial services at Police Headquarters and other facilities without competitive bidding. Taxpayers deserve transparency on vendor selection and renewal terms.

Counterparty: Hill's Janitorial Service, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract amendment
January 28, 2025 · Item number:Item #20 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Settlement approved: Ivey and Owens vs. Kadarri case

City settles a dispute involving residents Tameka Ivey and Alberta Owens. Settlement terms and dollar amount not disclosed in public record.

Counterparty: Tameka Ivey and Alberta Owens Funding source: General Fund Action type: Settlement
January 21, 2025 · Item number:Item #20 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $173K

City buys SeeClickFix software from CivicPlus for $173,283

Residents get an online and smartphone app to report potholes, graffiti, and other city issues directly. SeeClickFix tracks complaints and makes service requests faster.

Counterparty: CivicPlus, LLC Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
January 21, 2025 · Item number:Item #33 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $4K

City pays Paul Pierce Auto Paint $3,850 for wreck repair

Equipment Management Department authorizes sole-source repair of city vehicle 204316 through general fund spending.

Counterparty: Paul Pierce Auto Paint and Body, Birmingham Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
January 21, 2025 · Item number:Item #12 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Off-premise beer and wine license for 6th Avenue Meat & Grocery

Kowey LLC is seeking a license to sell beer and wine at 326 6th Avenue South. The decision determines whether alcohol sales are allowed at this grocery location.

Counterparty: Kowey LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Liquor license Location: 326 - 6th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35205
January 21, 2025 · Item number:Item #31 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Fire Department furniture contract extended with Dream Seats

City commits to a 3-year furniture supply agreement with Dream Seats for Fire Department facilities. Dollar amount not disclosed in public materials.

Counterparty: Dream Seats, LLC. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
January 14, 2025 · Item number:Item #14 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $5K

City awards $5K contract to Ballard House Project Inc.

City spending $5,000 from general funds to contract with Ballard House Project Inc. for unspecified promotional services.

Counterparty: Ballard House Project Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
January 14, 2025 · Item number:Item #15 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City contracts with Big Brothers/Big Sisters for youth mentoring services

City partners with Big Brothers/Big Sisters to provide mentoring programs for local youth, supporting community development and youth engagement.

Counterparty: Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Greater Birmingham Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
January 7, 2025 · Item number:Item #30 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $2.6M

Council awards $2.6M infrastructure contract to SDAC

City commits $2.6 million to 25th Street North infrastructure improvements. Project is located on Selma property serving the community.

Counterparty: South Dade Air Conditioning and Refrigeration, Inc. DBA SDAC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award Location: 910 Landline Road, Selma, Alabama, 36701
January 7, 2025 · Item number:Item #14 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $1.2M

City orders 4 refuse trucks from Ingram Equipment for $1.2M

City will spend $1.2 million to replace or expand its garbage collection fleet with four new Heil Durapack 25CY rear-loaded trucks, improving waste management capacity.

Counterparty: Ingram Equipment Company, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
January 7, 2025 · Item number:Item #17 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $86K

Sole-source: Samsara GPS subscription renewal $85,878

City commits $85,878 to renew GPS tracking licenses for fleet vehicles. Service enables real-time location data for city operations.

Counterparty: Samsara, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract amendment
January 7, 2025 · Item number:Item #9 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City settles lawsuit by Hardin and Moore (Case 2:21-cv-01002)

City agrees to settle a federal civil-rights case filed by two residents. Settlement terms and dollar amount are not disclosed in the agenda.

Counterparty: Samantha Hardin and Moneka Chante Moore Funding source: General Fund Action type: Settlement
December 23, 2024 · Item number:Item #34 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Printshop supplies contract with Intoprint Technologies

City commits spending on routine printing and copying supplies via sole-source procurement with Virginia vendor.

Counterparty: Intoprint Technologies, Roanoke, Virginia Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
December 17, 2024 · Item number:Item #37 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $20.2M

City sets aside $20.2M federal Recompete Grant for IEO Department

The city receives a competitive federal grant to fund economic opportunity initiatives managed by the IEO Department. This $20.2M investment supports job creation and economic development programs through fiscal year 2025.

Counterparty: IEO Department Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Budget amendment
December 17, 2024 · Item number:Item #94 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $47K

Council approves $47K flooring contract for Don Hawkins Recreation Center

Don Hawkins Recreation Center in District 1 gets new flooring. The $47,064 sole-source contract with Covington Flooring Company covers materials and installation.

Counterparty: Covington Flooring Company Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award Location: District 1
December 17, 2024 · Item number:Item #95 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $5K

City awards $9,600 sole-source contract to Global Industrial for park equipment

City commits $9,600 in public funds to Global Industrial for operations supplies and equipment at Dolomite Park in District 9, selected without competitive bidding.

Counterparty: Global Industrial, Buford, Georgia Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award Location: Dolomite Park
December 17, 2024 · Item number:Item #60 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City joins Publix settlement agreement

Birmingham will participate in a settlement involving Publix and related entities. The city's financial and legal obligations under this settlement are not detailed in the available information.

Counterparty: Publix and its related entities Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
December 10, 2024 · Item number:Item #23 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $2.3M

Council awards $2.3M contract for Shades Creek Walking Trail

City is building a new walking trail along Shades Creek using federal pandemic recovery funds. Project will create accessible outdoor recreation space in the area.

Counterparty: Gillespie Construction, Inc. Funding source: Arpa Action type: Contract award Location: 4565 Highway 5, Jasper, Alabama 35503
December 10, 2024 · Item number:Item #42 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $100K

City approves $100K agreement with Central Alabama Redevelopment Alliance

City commits $100,000 to Central Alabama Redevelopment Alliance for unspecified services on a sole-source contract.

Counterparty: Central Alabama Redevelopment Alliance Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
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