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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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September 27, 2022 · Item number:Item #36 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $15K

Sole-source contract: McCain, Inc. awarded $14,950

City commits $14,950 to McCain, Inc. under a sole-source contract. The item does not specify the service or good being purchased.

Counterparty: McCain, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
September 27, 2022 · Item number:Item #41 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $10K

City settles lawsuit: accepts $10,000 in civil costs from Ramsuyog, LLC

City receives $10,000 payment resolving a civil dispute in Circuit Court. The settlement closes out litigation expenses from the case.

Counterparty: Ramsuyog, LLC, et al. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Settlement
September 27, 2022 · Item number:Item #43 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City Attorney authorized to settle pending claims

This gives the City Attorney power to resolve legal claims without further Council votes. The dollar amount and specific claims are not disclosed in the agenda.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Settlement
September 27, 2022 · Item number:Item #57 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City hires IMC Financial Consulting for joint project with school board

The city and Birmingham Board of Education are bringing in an outside consultant to provide financial expertise. This is a sole-source contract with no competitive bidding process.

Counterparty: IMC Financial Consulting, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
September 27, 2022 · Item number:Item #39 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Tyler Technologies: 3-year New World software maintenance deal

City commits to multi-year software support contract with sole vendor. Affects ongoing operations and IT budget allocation through 2027.

Counterparty: Tyler Technologies, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract amendment
September 27, 2022 · Item number:Item #42 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Settlement authorized in Turk v. City lawsuit

City Attorney is authorized to settle a civil lawsuit brought by Martin Turk. The settlement amount is not disclosed in the agenda item.

Counterparty: Martin Turk Funding source: General Fund Action type: Settlement
September 20, 2022 · Item number:Item #26 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $1.2M

City funds Magic City Classic event at Legion Field with $1.2M

The city is spending $1.2 million in public funds to support the 81st Annual Magic City Classic, a large sporting event held at Legion Field on October 29, 2022. The decision recognizes the event as serving a public purpose through community goodwill and engagement.

Counterparty: Magic City Classic Funding source: General Fund Action type: Proclamation Location: 400 Graymont Avenue West
September 20, 2022 · Item number:Item #50 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $29K

City buys crime-prevention cameras from Project NOLA for $29,400

Council is spending $29,400 in general fund dollars on surveillance cameras through a sole-source purchase. The cameras are intended to support crime prevention efforts citywide.

Counterparty: Project NOLA Funding source: General Fund Action type: Appropriation
September 20, 2022 · Item number:Item #12 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $5K

City commits $5,000 to Birmingham Board of Education for student services

General fund spending supports educational programs for Birmingham students. The sole-source procurement bypasses competitive bidding.

Counterparty: Birmingham Board of Education Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
September 20, 2022 · Item number:Item #19 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $1K

City awards $1,000 contract to Royal Divinity Ministries Industries

Sole-source spending decision; citizens should see who received city funds and for what purpose.

Counterparty: Royal Divinity Ministries Industries, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
September 20, 2022 · Item number:Item #16 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City renews 3-year ShotSpotter gunshot detection contract

ShotSpotter locations will continue receiving automated gunshot detection and location data to speed police response. Contract term and cost details are not disclosed in this summary.

Counterparty: ShotSpotter, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
September 6, 2022 · Item number:Item #16 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $200K

City pays $200K to Bridgestone for tire repairs

General fund spends $200,000 on vehicle maintenance through sole-source contract with Bridgestone Americas for tire repair services supporting the Equipment Management Department.

Counterparty: Bridgestone Americas Tire dba Southern Tire Mart, LLC Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution Location: Birmingham
September 6, 2022 · Item number:Item #17 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $62K

City buys 3M Scott Safety cylinders from Emergency Equipment Professionals for $

Public safety equipment purchase for emergency response. Sole-source procurement from Houston-Galveston Area Council contract.

Counterparty: Emergency Equipment Professionals, Pelham, Alabama Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
August 30, 2022 · Item number:Item #73 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $10.0M

City commits $250K local match for $10M railroad crossing elimination grant

City pledges $250,000 to leverage a $10 million federal grant for eliminating at-grade railroad crossings, which reduces traffic delays and improves safety at dangerous crossing locations.

Counterparty: unknown Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Resolution
August 30, 2022 · Item number:Item #70 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $1.6M

Budget amendment: $1.6M moved from consulting to general fund

City shifts $1.6 million from capital consulting fees to general operations for fiscal year ending June 2023.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Budget amendment
August 30, 2022 · Item number:Item #36 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $15K

City leases assisted patrol service from Assisted Patrol, LLC for $15K over 3 ye

City commits general fund dollars to a three-year patrol services contract. Residents should know how public safety resources are being deployed and funded.

Counterparty: Assisted Patrol, LLC, Beavercreek, Ohio Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
August 30, 2022 · Item number:Item #41 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City authorizes Accurint software contract with LexisNexis for background checks

Police and other city agencies will use LexisNexis's Accurint software to conduct background investigations. This sole-source contract gives one vendor exclusive access to provide this service.

Counterparty: LexisNexis Risk Solutions FL, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
August 30, 2022 · Item number:Item #59 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

ADS Security contract rescinded for city facility monitoring

City ends security monitoring agreement with ADS Security. This removes an existing contractor's role in managing electronic security and installation services across city buildings.

Counterparty: ADS Security (ADS) Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
August 30, 2022 · Item number:Item #38 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City joins McKeeson opioid settlement nationwide agreement

Birmingham joins multi-state opioid litigation settlement with McKeeson, resolving claims over the company's role in the opioid crisis. Settlement details and any financial recovery for the city will be determined through the agreement.

Counterparty: McKeeson Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
August 30, 2022 · Item number:Item #37 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City joins Janssen/J&J opioid settlement agreement

Birmingham will receive a share of a nationwide settlement addressing opioid manufacturer practices. Settlement funds typically support addiction treatment and prevention programs.

Counterparty: Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Johnson & Johnson Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
August 23, 2022 · Item number:Item #35 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $6.0M

City contracts Toter, LLC for 100,000 units at $6.03M

City commits $6 million to purchase 100,000 units from Toter, LLC. Details on what these units are and how they'll be used in the city are missing from the agenda item.

Counterparty: Toter, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
August 23, 2022 · Item number:Item #16 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City Attorney settles lawsuit (details redacted)

Settlement terms are confidential under legal privilege, but the city is resolving a claim against it. Public record of the settlement amount (if any) will clarify the financial impact on taxpayers.

Counterparty: unknown Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
August 23, 2022 · Item number:Item #15 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City settles lawsuit; amount redacted

City Attorney recommends resolving a legal claim. Settlement terms are not disclosed in this public summary.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Settlement
August 16, 2022 · Item number:Item #25 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Bridge inspection truck purchase from Aspen Aerials

City acquires specialized bridge inspection equipment to maintain infrastructure safety and assessment capacity.

Counterparty: Aspen Aerials, Duluth, Minnesota Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
August 9, 2022 · Item number:Item #12 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $2.2M

BPS contract amendment raises spending cap to $2.23M

City increases Building & Property Sciences contract by $400,000. Amendment details not fully visible in truncated agenda item.

Counterparty: Building & Property Sciences, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract amendment
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