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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 5718 items in last 164 months
Total dollars $1253.5M where disclosed
Notice: Hatched months are still being indexed (62.3% 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

October 14, 2025 · Item number:Item #38 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $6K

City approves $6,000 sole-source payment to Bare Hands Gal

City is spending $6,000 without competitive bidding. The vendor name and purpose are incomplete in public documents.

Counterparty: Bare Hands Gal Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
October 14, 2025 · Item number:Item #42 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $6K

City contracts with Southern Music Research Center for $6,000

City spending $6,000 from general funds on music research services through sole-source contract.

Counterparty: Southern Music Research Center Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
October 14, 2025 · Item number:Item #9 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable vehicle; owner charged removal costs

Abandoned vehicles are cleared from neighborhoods as public nuisances. The registered owner pays the removal cost.

Counterparty: unknown Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
October 14, 2025 · Item number:Item #7 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Remove inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Abandoned vehicles clutter neighborhoods and attract blight. Removal costs are charged to the registered owner.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
October 14, 2025 · Item number:Item #10 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable vehicle; costs billed to owner

Abandoned or broken-down vehicles are removed from neighborhoods as public nuisances, with removal costs charged to the registered owner. This helps improve neighborhood safety and appearance.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
October 14, 2025 · Item number:Item #12 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Remove inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

City removes abandoned car from street or property; owner pays removal cost. Clears visual blight and safety hazard from neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
October 14, 2025 · Item number:Item #11 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Remove inoperable vehicle as public nuisance; costs billed to owner

City removes abandoned or broken-down vehicles from neighborhoods, charging the vehicle owner for removal costs. Keeps streets clearer and safer.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
October 14, 2025 · Item number:Item #47 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City settles State Farm auto insurance claim

City Attorney authorized to resolve a dispute with State Farm over auto insurance coverage or a claim. Settlement details and any financial impact to the city are not disclosed in this agenda item.

Counterparty: State Farm Automobile Insurance Company Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
October 14, 2025 · Item number:Item #94 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Settlement: City collects insurance claim from Progressive Insurance

City vehicle damaged on January 19, 2025 by a Progressive-insured driver. Settlement recovers damage costs for taxpayers.

Counterparty: Progressive Insurance Company Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
October 14, 2025 · Item number:Item #45 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Settlement: City Attorney OK'd to resolve Henderson v. City case

City is settling a legal dispute with Shawn Henderson. Settlement terms and dollar amount are not disclosed in the agenda item, but citizens have a right to know when the city resolves litigation.

Counterparty: Shawn Henderson Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
October 14, 2025 · Item number:Item #85 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City hires Freshwater Land Trust for consulting and project management

City commits to a sole-source consulting deal with Freshwater Land Trust for land and water project management. Specific dollar amount and project scope are incomplete in the agenda.

Counterparty: Freshwater Land Trust Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
October 14, 2025 · Item number:Item #43 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City settles Geraldine Floyd lawsuit

City agrees to settle a legal claim brought by Geraldine Floyd. Settlement amount and terms were not disclosed in the public record.

Counterparty: Geraldine Floyd Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
October 14, 2025 · Item number:Item #32 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City approves 3-year vendor agreement with SimsUshare

Equipment Simulations LLC will provide services under a sole-source contract. Budget impact and service details not available in agenda description.

Counterparty: Equipment Simulations LLC dba SimsUshare Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
October 14, 2025 · Item number:Item #44 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City settles Affidavit of Claim filed by Cornelia

Settlement resolves a legal claim against the city funded from the general fund. Claim details and settlement amount will be finalized by the City Attorney.

Counterparty: Cornelia Funding source: General Fund Action type: Settlement
October 14, 2025 · Item number:Item #46 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Settlement authorized in Dracye Ware v. City case

City Attorney is authorized to settle a lawsuit involving Dracye Ware. Settlement terms and dollar amount are not disclosed in the agenda.

Counterparty: Dracye Ware Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
October 7, 2025 · Item number:Item #24 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $3K

City pays B&H Photo $3,222 for Fire Rescue cameras and gear

Fire and Rescue Service receives new camera equipment, microphones, and power bank to support operations and incident documentation.

Counterparty: B&H Photo & Electronics, Corp. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
October 7, 2025 · Item number:Item #16 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City joins Secondary Manufacturers settlement agreement

Birmingham will become part of a multistate settlement with manufacturers. Details of the settlement terms and how residents benefit are not yet publicly disclosed.

Counterparty: Secondary Manufacturers Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
September 30, 2025 · Item number:Item #43 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $13K

City pays Paul Pierce Paint $12,610 for vehicle #244312 wreck repair

Equipment Management spent $12,610 on sole-source wreck repair for a city vehicle, using general-fund dollars.

Counterparty: Paul Pierce Paint and Body Co., Birmingham Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
September 30, 2025 · Item number:Item #41 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $2K

Police paint jobs: $1,700 per Interceptor with Huffstutler Paint

City spending $1,700 per vehicle for custom paint on new police cars. Part of routine fleet maintenance and equipment purchases.

Counterparty: Huffstutler Paint and Body, Birmingham Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
September 30, 2025 · Item number:Item #30 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City extends DataWorks Plus contract for MUG hardware and support

Renewal of software and IT maintenance services for city systems. Dollar amount not disclosed in agenda.

Counterparty: DataWorks Plus, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
September 30, 2025 · Item number:Item #44 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City approves sole-source John Deere parts contract with Warrior Tractor

Equipment Management gets authorized to buy tractor parts and maintenance services for one year. Sole-source contract means only one vendor can provide the work.

Counterparty: Warrior Tractor and Equipment Co., Pelham, Alabama Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
September 23, 2025 · Item number:Item #41 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $1.0M

City expends $1M to Birmingham Board of Education and IMC Financial Consulting

The city spends $1 million in public funds on education and financial consulting services. The full purpose and breakdown are unclear from the title alone.

Counterparty: Birmingham Board of Education and IMC Financial Consulti Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
September 23, 2025 · Item number:Item #15 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $6K

City funds Space One Eleven art education with $6,000

Underserved students gain access to art education programs. Spending approved through sole-source contract with Space One Eleven Program.

Counterparty: Space One Eleven Program Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
September 23, 2025 · Item number:Item #20 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Settlement: City authorizes claim payout to State Farm Insurance

City settles an insurance claim; amount and specific incident details are not disclosed in the public docket summary.

Counterparty: State Farm Insurance Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
September 23, 2025 · Item number:Item #18 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City settles workers' compensation claim

City will pay a settlement on a workers' compensation dispute. The actual amount and claimant details are redacted from the public record.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Settlement
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