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Items the AI flagged as high-public-interest — but council placed them on the consent agenda anyway.

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Indexed so far 934 items in last 56 months
Total dollars $660.2M where disclosed
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March 21, 2023 · Item number:Item #16 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Sole-source: Gray Quarter Inc. contract for network infrastructure and software

City commits to professional services contract with Gray Quarter Inc. for network and software expertise. Dollar amount not disclosed in item text.

Counterparty: Gray Quarter, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
March 14, 2023 · Item number:Item #28 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $15K

LinkedIn employment ads: City pays $15,275

The city spends $15,275 on LinkedIn job postings to fill Human Resources Department positions. This is routine hiring support for city recruitment.

Counterparty: LinkedIn Corporation Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
March 14, 2023 · Item number:Item #30 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $2K

City approves $2,205 wreck repair for rescue unit 082210

Sole-source payment to fix emergency vehicle. Keeps rescue equipment operational for public safety response.

Counterparty: Southern Emergency Consultants, Roanoke, Alabama Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
March 14, 2023 · Item number:Item #10 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City hires Black Warrior Riverkeeper for consulting services

City contracts with environmental nonprofit to advise on riverkeeper development initiatives. Exact scope and cost not specified in public agenda.

Counterparty: Black Warrior Riverkeeper Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
March 7, 2023 · Item number:Item #13 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $500

City approves $500 YMCA contract for community health fair

Northeast YMCA will organize a community health fair for residents. Low-dollar sole-source purchase.

Counterparty: YMCA Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
February 28, 2023 · Item number:Item #54 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $13K

Fire department buys $12,686 restraint package from Stryker

Spending public funds on specialized equipment for emergency response. Sole-source purchase from Stryker Sales Corporation.

Counterparty: Stryker Sales Corporation Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
February 28, 2023 · Item number:Item #53 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Police vehicle upfitting contract: Stivers Ford (1 year)

City approves sole-source deal with Stivers Ford to upfit police vehicles with black-and-white paint and equipment for one year.

Counterparty: Stivers Ford of Birmingham Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
February 28, 2023 · Item number:Item #39 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Settlement authorized for on-the-job claim against city

City will pay a settlement for an alleged on-the-job injury or incident. The specific dollar amount and claimant details are not disclosed in this item.

Counterparty: unknown Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
February 28, 2023 · Item number:Item #34 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City joins Teva, Allergan, CVS, Walgreens opioid settlement

Birmingham will recover settlement funds from major pharmaceutical and retail companies for opioid damages. The exact amount and how the city will use the recovered money remain to be seen.

Counterparty: Teva, Allergan, CVS and Walgreens Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
February 28, 2023 · Item number:Item #37 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City settles Voldavia Roberts lawsuit; amount withheld

The city is resolving a legal claim brought by Voldavia Roberts and others. Settlement details—including the city's payment or liability—are not disclosed in the agenda summary.

Counterparty: Voldavia Roberts, et al. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
February 28, 2023 · Item number:Item #38 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City settles legal claim (amount not disclosed)

The City will use general fund dollars to resolve a lawsuit. Details are redacted in the public agenda, which is common for pending or confidential litigation.

Counterparty: unknown Funding source: General Fund Action type: Settlement
February 28, 2023 · Item number:Item #35 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City joins nationwide Walmart opioid settlement

Birmingham will recover a share of settlement funds intended to address the opioid crisis, though the city's specific payment amount is not disclosed in this authorization.

Counterparty: Walmart Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
February 28, 2023 · Item number:Item #40 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City Attorney authorized to settle damage claim

City may pay settlement funds to resolve a claim for damages. Specific claim details and amount not disclosed in consent agenda.

Counterparty: unknown Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
February 21, 2023 · Item number:Item #18 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $5.0M

$5M emergency rental assistance grant budget approved

City receives $5 million in federal grants to help residents pay overdue rent and avoid eviction. Funds roll into Community Development budget for fiscal year ending June 2023.

Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Budget amendment
February 21, 2023 · Item number:Item #19 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $3.4M

City sets aside $3.4M in federal rental assistance grant

Federal emergency rental assistance funds help renters who fell behind on payments during the pandemic. This appropriation activates the grant money in the city budget for Community Development to distribute.

Counterparty: Community Development Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Budget amendment
February 21, 2023 · Item number:Item #33 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $5K

City spends up to $5,000 on training for Neighborhood Association board

Neighborhood Association Advisory board members will receive education and training funded from the general budget. Improves civic participation and neighborhood leadership capacity.

Counterparty: various vendors Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
February 21, 2023 · Item number:Item #82 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $96

Council approves $96 step ladder purchase from Sherwin Williams

Routine spending approval for Public Works equipment. Item on consent agenda.

Counterparty: The Sherwin Williams Company, Birmingham Funding source: General Fund Action type: Appropriation
February 21, 2023 · Item number:Item #30 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City buys crime-analysis software suite from CI Technologies

Police department gains tools for crime mapping, case management, and intelligence analysis. Improves investigation speed and public safety coordination.

Counterparty: CI Technologies, Inc., St. Augustine, Florida Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
February 21, 2023 · Item number:Item #26 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves 1-year Dell computers & storage contract with ConvergeOne

City commits to purchasing Dell computers, storage products, and related services under a state master agreement. Exact dollar amount not specified in item details.

Counterparty: ConvergeOne, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
February 14, 2023 · Item number:Item #11 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $1.0M

Mayor authorized to apply for $1M Bloomberg Public Art grant

City seeks $1 million in private funding from Bloomberg Philanthropies to support public art projects. Approval clears the way for a grant application with no local cost.

Counterparty: Bloomberg Philanthropies Funding source: Private Action type: Resolution
February 7, 2023 · Item number:Item #42 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $5K

City approves $5,500 safety gloves purchase from Industrial Fire & Safety

Sole-source contract renewal for nitrile safety gloves used by city personnel. Unit prices are on file with the Purchasing Agent.

Counterparty: Industrial Fire & Safety Equipment Co., Inc., Birmingham Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
February 7, 2023 · Item number:Item #33 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City settles Monica Abrams et al. litigation

Settlement resolves ongoing legal claim against the city. Outcome and payment terms will be finalized by the City Attorney.

Counterparty: Monica Abrams, et al. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Settlement
January 31, 2023 · Item number:Item #13 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $15.0M

Budget amendment: $15M transfer to capital improvement fund

Council is moving $15 million from the general operating budget to fund capital projects for fiscal year 2023. The shift may affect spending on roads, buildings, or other infrastructure improvements.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Budget amendment
January 31, 2023 · Item number:Item #11 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $13.5M

General Fund budget amended: $13.5M for cost-of-living pay raises

City commits $13.5M to 5% pay raises for employees and $2.5M more to Birmingham Fire and Rescue staffing. Funded from the general budget without new taxes.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Budget amendment
January 31, 2023 · Item number:Item #16 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $8.0M

Budget amendment: $8M transferred to capital improvement fund

The city is redirecting $8 million from the general fund to capital projects for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023. This shift may affect funding available for routine city operations.

Funding source: Capital Improvement Plan Action type: Budget amendment
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