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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

July 22, 2025 · Item number:Item #13 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City settles workers' compensation claim

Settlement resolves a worker's injury or illness claim against the city. Amount not disclosed in public summary.

Counterparty: workers' compensation claimant Funding source: General Fund Action type: Settlement
July 15, 2025 · Item number:Item #104 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $47K

Council awards $47K to Gillespie Construction for Court O drainage work

Drainage improvements at Court O and 57th Street address stormwater management in that intersection. Work is being completed by sole-source contract with a Jasper-based contractor.

Counterparty: Gillespie Construction, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award Location: Court O and 57th Street Ensl
July 15, 2025 · Item number:Item #132 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $11K

City awards $11,180 Aiphone security system contract to Johnson Controls

City commits $11,180 to upgrade Aiphone system, card access control, and security equipment at Finance Department; sole-source purchase approved by consent.

Counterparty: Johnson Controls Security Solutions, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
July 15, 2025 · Item number:Item #126 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City approves short-term rental software contract with Granicus LLC

City will use the software to track and manage short-term rental registrations, addresses, and compliance across the city.

Counterparty: Granicus LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
July 15, 2025 · Item number:Item #17 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City seizes property at 4222 Shiloh Drive for public walking trail

Eminent domain takes the property owner's land to build a public trail. You'll have access to new green space, but the owner may contest the seizure or compensation amount.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 4222 Shiloh Drive
July 1, 2025 · Item number:Item #12 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $1.0M

$1M federal grant approved for Birmingport infrastructure

City receives $1 million HUD grant to fund Community Development infrastructure work in Birmingport.

Counterparty: HUD Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Budget amendment
June 24, 2025 · Item number:Item #25 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $3K

Mayor authorized to spend $3,000 with Grace Club Community Development

City commits $3,000 in general funds to Grace Club Community Development Corporation under sole-source contract. No specific project or service scope provided in item title.

Counterparty: Grace Club Community Development Corporation Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
June 24, 2025 · Item number:Item #40 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $2K

City approves $1,861 flooring project for Finance Department

Sole-source purchase covers new flooring installation and floor prep at the Finance Department office.

Counterparty: Interface Americas, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
June 24, 2025 · Item number:Item #23 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $750

City awards $750 to Travelers Aid Society of Greater Birmingham

City funds support Travelers Aid's services for people in crisis—emergency assistance, transportation, and temporary shelter. This is routine annual support for community safety net services.

Counterparty: Travelers Aid Society of Greater Birmingham Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
June 24, 2025 · Item number:Item #24 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City approves 3-year contract with Village Creek Human and E

City commits to professional services from Village Creek Human and E for up to three years. No dollar amount disclosed in the agenda.

Counterparty: VILLAGE CREEK HUMAN AND E Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
June 17, 2025 · Item number:Item #17 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $7.0M

$7M transferred from Police salaries to Non-Departmental

City moves $7 million from police personnel budgets to unspecified non-departmental uses, a significant reallocation of public safety funds that may affect staffing levels or operational capacity.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Budget amendment
June 17, 2025 · Item number:Item #29 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $2.4M

$2.4M contract amendment with Disability Rights and Resources, Inc.

City commits $2.4 million through June 2025 to support disability services and resources in the community.

Counterparty: Disability Rights and Resources, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract amendment
June 17, 2025 · Item number:Item #34 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $1.8M

Amendment: Woodlawn United receives $1.8M contract through June 2025

City extends its agreement with Woodlawn United and commits $1.8M in public funds through mid-2025. The specific services and impact on residents remain unclear from the item description.

Counterparty: Woodlawn United Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract amendment
June 17, 2025 · Item number:Item #37 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $428K

Workers' comp insurance renewed with Midwest Employers for $427,737

City commits $427,737 for one year of excess workers' compensation coverage starting July 1, 2025. This protects municipal operations and ensures employee injury claims are covered beyond standard limits.

Counterparty: Midwest Employers Casualty Company Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract amendment
June 17, 2025 · Item number:Item #42 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $46K

City renews LinkedIn Learning licenses for $45,629

Continued subscription funds professional-development platform for city employees, with 1,000–1,499 licenses available across the workforce.

Counterparty: Carahsoft Technology Corporation Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract amendment
June 17, 2025 · Item number:Item #28 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City extends software license with Cycom Data Systems for 2 years

City continues using Cycom's software for ongoing operations; product updates included through 2-year renewal.

Counterparty: Cycom Data Systems Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
June 10, 2025 · Item number:Item #24 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $110K

City awards $110K to demolish Hill Elementary hazmat site

CJ's Ventures LLC will remove hazardous materials and demolish the closed Hill Elementary building at 507 3rd Street North, clearing a blighted property in the neighborhood.

Counterparty: CJ's Ventures LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 507 3rd Street North, Birmingham
June 10, 2025 · Item number:Item #18 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City settles claim with Josefina Corrilo Alvarez and Saul Hernandez

City Attorney authorized to resolve a legal claim. Settlement terms and dollar amount not disclosed in agenda.

Counterparty: Josefina Corrilo Alvarez & Saul Hernandez Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
June 3, 2025 · Item number:Item #28 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $8K

City buys used Hyundai trailer from Weil Wrecker for $7,500

City purchases equipment for operations using general funds. Sole-source procurement from Weil Wrecker Service, Inc.

Counterparty: Weil Wrecker Service, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
June 3, 2025 · Item number:Item #18 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City approves 3-year software deal with Salamander Technologies

City commits to a sole-source software purchase and maintenance contract with Salamander Technologies for the next three years. Dollar amount and specific software purpose not disclosed in available records.

Counterparty: Salamander Technologies, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
June 3, 2025 · Item number:Item #17 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Three-year ambulance billing contract with EMS Management & Consultants

The city will pay EMS Management & Consultants to handle ambulance billing, processing, and fee collection over the next three years. This affects how quickly the city collects ambulance fees and recovery costs from patients and insurance companies.

Counterparty: EMS Management & Consultants, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
June 3, 2025 · Item number:Item #19 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Mayor authorized to buy HVAC repair services without competitive bid

City will purchase HVAC repairs and equipment through sole-source contract, bypassing competitive bidding. Dollar amount not disclosed.

Counterparty: HVAC service provider Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
May 27, 2025 · Item number:Item #31 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $11K

City pays Huffstutler Paint and Body $11,228.55 for vehicle repair

Equipment Management Department commits $11,228.55 in general funds to repair vehicle 234342 through sole-source purchase from Huffstutler Paint and Body.

Counterparty: Huffstutler Paint and Body, Birmingham Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
May 27, 2025 · Item number:Item #20 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City settles Richard Brad Allen lawsuit

Settlement resolves a legal claim against the city funded from the general fund. Terms of the settlement are not disclosed in the agenda item.

Counterparty: Richard Brad Allen Funding source: General Fund Action type: Settlement
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