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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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December 10, 2024 · Item number:Item #20 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $37K

Giffen Recreation wins $37K sole-source contract for Wylam Park supplies

Wylam Park (District 9) receives $37,012 in American Rescue Plan funds for park supplies and equipment. Funded entirely by federal COVID relief money.

Counterparty: Giffen Recreation, Inc. Funding source: Arpa Action type: Contract award Location: Wylam Park
December 10, 2024 · Item number:Item #17 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $3K

City approves $3,318 audio-visual purchase from Best Buy for McAlpine Center

McAlpine Recreation Center in District 9 gets new audio-visual equipment and services. Routine facility upgrade funded through city procurement.

Counterparty: Best Buy for Business, Richfield, Minnesota Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award Location: District 9
December 10, 2024 · Item number:Item #21 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $2K

Sole-source: PC Connection supplies printer and software for McAlpine Recreation

City buys printer, software, and related items for District 9 recreation facility using sole-source procurement from New Hampshire vendor.

Counterparty: PC Connection Sales Corp. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award Location: McAlpine Recreation Center
December 10, 2024 · Item number:Item #47 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $151

Council awards $151.5K to Giffen Recreation for Bessie Estell Park equipment

Sole-source contract funds recreation supplies and equipment at District 3's Bessie Estell Park, supporting community recreation access.

Counterparty: Giffen Recreation, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award Location: Bessie Estell Park
December 10, 2024 · Item number:Item #13 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City hires Poole & Company to create master plan for 11 blocks

City is planning major development or redevelopment of 11 blocks. Master plan will guide zoning, building, and public space decisions in this area for years to come.

Counterparty: Poole & Company Architects, PC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
December 3, 2024 · Item number:Item #45 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $1.4M

Council awards $1.37M sealcoating contract to Southeastern Sealcoating

Southeastern Sealcoating wins the bid to seal and maintain streets in Hooper City Phase V using federal ARPA pandemic relief funds. Work is expected to improve road conditions and extend street lifespan.

Counterparty: Southeastern Sealcoating, Inc. Funding source: Arpa Action type: Contract award Location: Hooper City
December 3, 2024 · Item number:Item #19 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City approves mainframe hosting deal with Mainline Information Systems

City enters sole-source agreement for cloud-based mainframe services to run municipal IT systems. Terms and dollar amount not disclosed in this agenda.

Counterparty: Mainline Information Systems, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
November 26, 2024 · Item number:Item #23 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $5.9M

Council awards $5.9M ARPA contract to Russo for Caldwell Park drainage

Russo Corporation will improve drainage and utilities at Caldwell Park and 26th Street South using federal pandemic recovery funds. Project reduces flooding risk in the area.

Counterparty: Russo Corporation Funding source: Arpa Action type: Contract award Location: Caldwell Park/26th Street South
November 26, 2024 · Item number:Item #22 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $1.1M

City awards $1.1M trail construction contract to Bulls Construction

Clairmont Connector Trails project moves forward with federal funding. New walking and cycling paths will improve neighborhood connectivity and recreation access.

Counterparty: Bulls Construction Group, LLC Funding source: Arpa Action type: Resolution
November 26, 2024 · Item number:Item #45 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $194K

Sole-source contract: TRAINFO railroad-crossing system, $193.6K/3 years

City commits to a three-year railroad-crossing safety or prediction system with sole vendor TRAINFO. Without competition, residents and council should know why this technology cannot be obtained elsewhere.

Counterparty: TRAINFO Corporation Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
November 26, 2024 · Item number:Item #44 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $118K

City contracts Love Joy Ministries for $117,625 in services

Sole-source contract awards public funds to a nonprofit provider. The incomplete description makes it unclear what services residents will receive.

Counterparty: Love Joy Ministries, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
November 26, 2024 · Item number:Item #20 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $31K

Boutwell Auditorium side canopy replacement: $30,616 to Tennessee Valley Metals

The city will replace the deteriorating side canopy at Boutwell Auditorium, a historic cultural venue. The work protects the building and maintains usable public space.

Counterparty: Tennessee Valley Metals, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award Location: 1930 Reverend Ab
November 26, 2024 · Item number:Item #21 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $3K

Boutwell Auditorium side canopy replacement: $3,000 to C.P. Construction

Council approves repair work on a public auditorium's exterior structure. The replacement is a routine maintenance project for the facility at 1930 Reverend Abraham Woods Jr Boulevard.

Counterparty: C.P. Construction, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award Location: 1930 Reverend Abraham Woods Jr Boulevard, Birmingham
November 26, 2024 · Item number:Item #18 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City settles Melissa Fendley lawsuit

The city is resolving a legal dispute involving resident Melissa Fendley. Settlement terms were not disclosed.

Counterparty: Melissa Fendley Funding source: General Fund Action type: Settlement
November 26, 2024 · Item number:Item #17 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City settles Eric Brown lawsuit; funding source: general fund

City agrees to resolve a legal dispute with Eric Brown. Settlement terms and payment amount are not disclosed in the agenda item.

Counterparty: Eric Brown Funding source: General Fund Action type: Settlement
November 19, 2024 · Item number:Item #42 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $1.5M

City awards $1.46M sealcoating contract to Southeastern Sealcoating

Southeastern Sealcoating will resurface sidewalks and transit corridors in District 3. Work improves pedestrian safety and accessibility across the district.

Counterparty: Southeastern Sealcoating, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award Location: District 3
November 19, 2024 · Item number:Item #28 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $83K

City purchases two 2024 Isuzu landscape trucks for $165,646

City buys two new work trucks from Truckworx Kenworth-Birmingham to replace or expand fleet capacity for landscaping and grounds maintenance operations.

Counterparty: Truckworx Holding Co, LLC dba Truckworx Kenworth-Birmingham Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award Location: Birmingham, Alabama
November 19, 2024 · Item number:Item #13 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $2K

City approves $2,000 contract with Help 2 Others Foundation

City commits $2,000 to Help 2 Others Foundation for unspecified services under a sole-source agreement.

Counterparty: Help 2 Others Foundation Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
November 19, 2024 · Item number:Item #14 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Settlement authorization (details incomplete)

The city is settling a legal claim, but the title and description are truncated. Citizens need to know the defendant, claim amount, and what the settlement covers.

Counterparty: unknown Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
November 19, 2024 · Item number:Item #16 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City Attorney authorized to settle claim

City will resolve a legal claim; the settlement terms are not disclosed in the public title.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
November 19, 2024 · Item number:Item #15 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City joins Target settlement agreement

City council approves participation in a settlement with Target and related entities. Details of the settlement terms, claims resolved, or financial implications are not specified in the available information.

Counterparty: Target Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
November 19, 2024 · Item number:Item #17 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Settlement: City authorizes Attorney to resolve Vincent and McDonald case

City Attorney has discretion to settle a legal claim brought by Andrarius Vincent and Martez McDonald. The dollar amount and terms are not disclosed in the public agenda.

Counterparty: Andrarius Vincent and Martez McDonald Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
November 5, 2024 · Item number:Item #12 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $4.5M

$4.5M set aside for Carraway Infrastructure debt service

City commits $4.5 million to pay down debt on Carraway Infrastructure project through fiscal year 2025.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Budget amendment
November 5, 2024 · Item number:Item #15 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $1.0M

Council rescind prior resolution, authorize $1M agreement

Council is replacing an earlier May 2024 decision with a new $1 million spending or contract authorization. Without full details of the underlying agreement, the specific impact on residents is unclear.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
November 5, 2024 · Item number:Item #14 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $125K

City approves $125K sole-source contract with HouseProud Atlanta Inc.

HouseProud will provide services to the city under a sole-source agreement (no competitive bidding). The contract amount and service scope determine whether this affects residents directly or represents routine city operations.

Counterparty: HouseProud Atlanta Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
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