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Hidden on consent

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

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Hidden on consent — items per month

Indexed so far 934 items in last 56 months
Total dollars $660.2M where disclosed
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November 22, 2022 · Item number:Item #32 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Mayor OK'd to hire Penny Foundation for Common Ground conflict program

City contracts with Penny Foundation to manage finances and administration for Common Ground, a conflict resolution initiative using cognitive-based methods.

Counterparty: Penny Foundation Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
November 22, 2022 · Item number:Item #17 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City settles Tyra Fuller lawsuit

The city is using public funds to settle a legal dispute with Tyra Fuller. Settlement details—including the amount and reason for the claim—are not disclosed in this summary.

Counterparty: Tyra Fuller Funding source: General Fund Action type: Settlement
November 15, 2022 · Item number:Item #55 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $14K

City buys drug-detection canine and training from Alabama center for $14,139

Police department adds one trained drug-detection dog to its operations. Purchase includes the canine, handler training course, and accessories from sole-source vendor.

Counterparty: Alabama Canine Law Enforcement Officer's Training Center, Inc., Northport, Alabama Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
November 15, 2022 · Item number:Item #11 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $5K

City awards $5K sole-source contract to P.E.E.R. for services

City commits general fund money to Promoting Empowerment and Enrichment Resources without competitive bidding.

Counterparty: Promoting Empowerment and Enrichment Resources, Inc. (P.E.E.R.) Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
November 1, 2022 · Item number:Item #16 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City approves online IT training services agreement with Integrated IT Training

City employees gain access to professional IT training on Microsoft, Cisco, Oracle and other subjects through the vendor's online platform.

Counterparty: Integrated IT Training Corp Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
November 1, 2022 · Item number:Item #15 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City extends Equifax employment verification contract 3 years

The city will use Equifax to verify employment for payroll and benefits purposes. This sole-source agreement means the city chose one vendor without competitive bidding.

Counterparty: Equifax Workforce Solutions Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
November 1, 2022 · Item number:Item #17 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Police training software: City signs sole-source deal with NEOGOV

City commits to PowerDMS software for police training and certifications. Contract terms (duration and cost) not disclosed in agenda summary.

Counterparty: NEOGOV Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
November 1, 2022 · Item number:Item #23 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Sole-source: United Training Commercial provides online staff training

City commits to online training courses for Information Management Services staff through a sole-source vendor agreement with United Training Commercial, LLC.

Counterparty: United Training Commercial, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
November 1, 2022 · Item number:Item #21 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City upgrades servers via sole-source Tyler Technologies contract

The city is committing funds to upgrade core IT infrastructure (SQL and OS servers) through a sole-source procurement with Tyler Technologies. This is a routine vendor spend on rubber-stamp consent, but citizens deserve to know who received the contract and for what purpose.

Counterparty: Tyler Technologies, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
October 25, 2022 · Item number:Item #10 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $1.0M

Mayor authorized to spend $1M from general fund for Birmingham Board of Educatio

City commits $1 million in general fund support to the school board. The specific purpose is cut off in the source text, limiting clarity on what schools or programs benefit.

Counterparty: Birmingham Board of Education Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
October 25, 2022 · Item number:Item #39 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $252K

City purchases 2 refurbished ambulances from Southern Emergency Consultants for

Emergency response vehicles are critical infrastructure for fire/EMS services. This purchase replaces aging ambulances with refurbished 2022 units to maintain response capacity and reliability across the city.

Counterparty: Southern Emergency Consultants, Roanoke, Alabama Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
October 25, 2022 · Item number:Item #16 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $500

City contracts with Village Creek for $500 environmental work

City commits funds to environmental and human justice organization serving Village Creek area.

Counterparty: Village Creek Human and Environmental Justice Society Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
October 25, 2022 · Item number:Item #19 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City settles Stephon Green lawsuit

City agrees to settle a lawsuit brought by Stephon Green. Settlement terms and dollar amount were not disclosed in the agenda item.

Counterparty: Stephon Green Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
October 18, 2022 · Item number:Item #47 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $36K

City approves $35,785 Volvo parts purchase from Cowin Equipment

Spending on vehicle maintenance and parts. Covers repairs and upkeep for city fleet vehicles under a state purchasing agreement.

Counterparty: Cowin Equipment Company, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
October 18, 2022 · Item number:Item #48 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $11K

Fire Rescue buys 3M Scott Safety facepieces from Emergency Equipment Professiona

City spending $11,285 to replace or stock protective respiratory equipment for firefighters. Ensures fire crews have safe gear for emergency response.

Counterparty: Emergency Equipment Professionals, Pelham, Alabama Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
October 18, 2022 · Item number:Item #52 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Fire & Rescue: sole-source medical supplies contract with Teleflex, 1 year

City commits to buying medical supplies from Teleflex at pre-negotiated unit prices for Birmingham Fire and Rescue operations over the next 12 months.

Counterparty: Teleflex, LLC Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
October 11, 2022 · Item number:Item #18 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $113K

Sole-source ad contract: BGrace Media, $113K for COVID-19 crisis management

City spends $113K with BGrace Media for ad placement and COVID-19 crisis messaging without competitive bidding. Sole-source contracts merit public awareness of vendor selection and cost.

Counterparty: BGrace Media, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
October 4, 2022 · Item number:Item #52 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $1.0M

City applies for $1M federal grant to reconnect communities

If approved, the city could receive $1 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation to fund infrastructure projects that reconnect neighborhoods disrupted by past highway or development decisions.

Counterparty: United States Department of Transportation Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Resolution
October 4, 2022 · Item number:Item #32 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $16K

City pays ATSS $16,250 for electric vehicle training

City staff will receive 5-day training on hybrid and electric vehicle technology and maintenance. Supports workforce development for fleet management and municipal operations.

Counterparty: Michel P. Cleary dba ATSS, Fresno, California Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
October 4, 2022 · Item number:Item #23 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Sole-source: Sign Shop to create 3 neighborhood flags

City will commission three neighborhood flags from The Sign Shop under a sole-source contract. Project details and final cost not disclosed in agenda.

Counterparty: The Sign Shop, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
October 4, 2022 · Item number:Item #50 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Mayor authorized to sign film consulting deal with Create Birmingham

City hires Create Birmingham to attract film and TV productions, which can boost local jobs and tax revenue. No contract value disclosed in consent item.

Counterparty: Create Birmingham, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
October 4, 2022 · Item number:Item #25 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Tyler Technologies: 3-year maintenance contract for New World ERP

City commits to ongoing software support for its financial system. Dollar amount not yet disclosed in agenda materials.

Counterparty: Tyler Technologies, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
October 4, 2022 · Item number:Item #26 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Police parking ticket software: annual maintenance with Tyler Technologies

Keeps the city's parking enforcement system running smoothly. Affects ticket issuance and collection for city revenue.

Counterparty: Tyler Technologies, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
October 4, 2022 · Item number:Item #24 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Mayor authorized to hire The Sign Shop for neighborhood traffic signs

City will commission new traffic-calming signs in six neighborhoods to improve pedestrian safety and traffic management.

Counterparty: The Sign Shop, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
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