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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 27, 2024 · Item number:Item #16 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City settles workers' compensation claim

The City is settling a workers' compensation claim brought by a city employee. Settlement terms and dollar amount are not disclosed in the public agenda summary.

Counterparty: Workers' Compensation Claimant Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
February 27, 2024 · Item number:Item #18 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City settles Joanie Medlin lawsuit

The city has agreed to settle a legal dispute with Joanie Medlin. Settlement terms and costs are not disclosed in this summary.

Counterparty: Joanie Medlin Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
February 20, 2024 · Item number:Item #25 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $6K

Roof repairs approved for King Recreation Center: $6,168

City approves $6,168 sole-source contract with Tecta America Southeast for roof repairs at the MLK Recreation Center, a public facility serving the neighborhood.

Counterparty: Tecta America Southeast, LLC Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award Location: 529 43rd Street North, Birmingham
February 20, 2024 · Item number:Item #21 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $6K

City approves $5,900 marquee sign from Steel City Creative

City is spending $5,900 to install a 6 ft 4 in × 5 ft 4 in marquee sign on public property using a sole-source contract with Steel City Creative, LLC.

Counterparty: Steel City Creative, LLC Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
February 20, 2024 · Item number:Item #12 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City hires Juniper and Myrtle LLC for consulting services

The city is paying a consultant to develop plans and strategies. The dollar amount and scope of work are not fully disclosed in the agenda description.

Counterparty: Juniper and Myrtle, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
February 20, 2024 · Item number:Item #13 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Sole-source: Police get LiveView camera contract, 3 years

Police Department will deploy LiveView surveillance technology under a three-year sole-source agreement. Details on equipment count, cost, and capabilities not fully disclosed in agenda.

Counterparty: LiveView Technologies, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
February 13, 2024 · Item number:Item #64 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $85K

Master Solutions consulting agreement approved for $85,000

City commits $85,000 in general funds to Master Solutions, LLC for professional consulting services via sole-source procurement.

Counterparty: Master Solutions, LLC Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
February 13, 2024 · Item number:Item #62 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $25K

City approves $25K contract for I See Me First Library Program

The city is funding a new literacy program through I See Me, Inc. to expand early library access and reading support for young children.

Counterparty: I See Me, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
February 13, 2024 · Item number:Item #37 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $10K

City buys $10,177 industrial stitcher for Print Shop

City upgrades Print Shop equipment with a new deluxe stitcher, installation, and training to support internal printing operations.

Counterparty: Innovative Graphic Solutions, LLC Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
January 30, 2024 · Item number:Item #14 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $50.0M

City secures $50M federal grant from Economic Development Administration

The city receives a major $50 million federal grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce to support economic development projects and initiatives.

Counterparty: Economic Development Administration (EDA), U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Resolution
January 30, 2024 · Item number:Item #33 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $12K

City pays $11,800 to Division 12 Consulting for tax data services

Tax and License Division gets data analysis and project management support to improve operations.

Counterparty: Division 12 Consulting, LLC Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
January 30, 2024 · Item number:Item #19 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City approves one-year OEM parts contract with Iron City Ford

Equipment Management will continue purchasing Ford parts and service through Iron City Ford under a sole-source contract. Dollar amount not disclosed in item.

Counterparty: Birmingham Ford d/b/a Iron City Ford, Birmingham Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
January 23, 2024 · Item number:Item #34 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $1.8M

Budget amendment: $1.8M shifted from consulting fees to transfers

City moves $1.8M from planned consulting work to other fund transfers, reducing consulting expenses for fiscal year 2024. This shifts spending priorities without adding new city costs.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Budget amendment
January 23, 2024 · Item number:Item #53 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

O'Reilly Automotive: 1-year sole-source contract for equipment parts

City commits to buying automotive parts and supplies from O'Reilly for one year to maintain Equipment Management fleet. Dollar amount not disclosed.

Counterparty: O'Reilly Automotive Stores, Inc., Springfield, Missouri Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
January 9, 2024 · Item number:Item #62 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $150K

City commits $150K to TechBirmingham's job-training partnership

TechBirmingham will implement a skills-training program called Birmingham Upskill Partnership, aimed at improving workforce readiness in the region. The agreement is worth $150,000 from city funds.

Counterparty: TechBirmingham Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
January 9, 2024 · Item number:Item #10 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $25K

City contracts with Freedom Rain for services, up to $25,000

City spending $25,000 with Freedom Rain (The Lovelady Center) on a sole-source contract. Details on the specific services are not provided in the item.

Counterparty: Freedom Rain, Inc. dba The Lovelady Center Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
January 9, 2024 · Item number:Item #48 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $5K

City pays $4,951 to SHI International for software support

Routine vendor payment for Solimar Systems software maintenance from general fund via sole-source procurement.

Counterparty: SHI International Corporation Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
January 2, 2024 · Item number:Item #12 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $443

Police Department buys Shure vocal system and accessories for $443.72

General fund spending on police equipment. Routine equipment purchase via sole-source procurement.

Counterparty: B&H Foto & Electronics Corporation dba B&H Photo-Video Pro Audio Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
January 2, 2024 · Item number:Item #17 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Sole-source: Strickland Paper Company contract approved

City commits general funds to purchase office paper supplies (paper, cut paper, offset wide format, and envelopes) from Strickland Paper Company on an as-needed basis at pre-set unit prices.

Counterparty: Strickland Paper Company, Inc., Birmingham, Alabama Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
January 2, 2024 · Item number:Item #18 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City approves 1-year Dodge parts contract with Taz Automotive

City commits to buying Dodge automotive parts from a Kentucky vendor at set unit prices. Affects fleet maintenance costs for the Equipment department.

Counterparty: Taz Automotive, Inc., Glasgow, Kentucky Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
April 25, 2023 · Item number:Item #36 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $1.3M

City accepts $1.29M settlement from opioid distributors McKesson, Janssen, J&J

Settlement funds help pay for opioid-addiction treatment and prevention programs in the city. This is the first major payout from a nationwide litigation against pharmaceutical companies over their role in the opioid crisis.

Counterparty: McKesson, Janssen, Johnson & Johnson Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
April 25, 2023 · Item number:Item #37 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $47K

Settlement: City pays $46,700 penalty to ADEM for environmental violations

City resolves environmental rule violations through consent order with state agency. $46,700 penalty comes from general fund.

Counterparty: Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) Funding source: General Fund Action type: Settlement
April 25, 2023 · Item number:Item #34 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $3K

City grants $300K incentive to ZOOM Motorsports for IndyCar event

City spends $300,000 in public funds to subsidize an IndyCar racing event managed by ZOOM Motorsports, drawn from the general fund.

Counterparty: ZOOM Motorsports Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
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