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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

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
May 27, 2025 · Item number:Item #18 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Settlement: City authorizes payment in Vernetta McKinley claim

The City has resolved a legal claim filed by resident Vernetta McKinley. The settlement amount was not disclosed in the item text.

Counterparty: Vernetta McKinley Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
May 20, 2025 · Item number:Item #59 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $1.5M

$1.5M budget shift from consulting fees to unspecified purpose

City is moving $1.5 million away from capital project consulting work. The intended use is unclear from the title alone, but residents should know what this money supports.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Budget amendment
May 20, 2025 · Item number:Item #39 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City approves 1-year auto parts contract with Advance Stores Company

Equipment Management will purchase miscellaneous auto parts from Advance Stores Company under a sole-source contract, sourcing vehicle maintenance materials for city fleet upkeep.

Counterparty: Advance Stores Company, Inc., Roanoke, Virginia Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
May 6, 2025 · Item number:Item #15 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $1.8M

Budget amendment: $1.8M shifted from Fire Capital to Fund 102

City moves $1.8 million from Fire Department capital projects to capital improvements in Fund 102. The impact on fire services depends on what capital work gets delayed.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Ordinance
May 6, 2025 · Item number:Item #22 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $300

City hires Sean Burrell as disk jockey for $300

City spending $300 from the general fund for disk jockey services. Contract is sole-source.

Counterparty: Sean Burrell Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
May 6, 2025 · Item number:Item #23 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City settles auto insurance claim against National General Insurance

The city recovers funds from an insurance claim stemming from an October 23, 2024 vehicle incident involving National General Insurance (Allstate Company).

Counterparty: National General Insurance (an Allstate Company) Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
April 29, 2025 · Item number:Item #42 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City settles legal dispute with Casey Graham/Heritage Freight Warehousing

City resolves ongoing legal matter involving Heritage Freight Warehousing. Settlement terms not disclosed in agenda.

Counterparty: Casey Graham (Heritage Freight Warehousing) Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
April 29, 2025 · Item number:Item #41 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Mayor authorized to sign 3-year professional services agreement with The Wat

City will contract with The Wat for professional services for up to three years. Dollar amount and specific services not disclosed in public summary.

Counterparty: The Wat Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
April 22, 2025 · Item number:Item #14 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $14.6M

$14.6M federal transit grant appropriated for Reconnecting Communities program

City receives $14.6 million in federal funding to improve transportation and neighborhood connectivity through the Reconnecting Communities and Neighborhood (RCN) Program, focused on infrastructure projects that strengthen underserved areas.

Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Budget amendment
April 22, 2025 · Item number:Item #16 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $2.1M

$2.1M ALDOT grant appropriated for industrial access roads and bridges

City receives $2.1 million in state transportation funds to improve industrial access roads and bridges, boosting freight connectivity and economic development.

Counterparty: ALDOT Funding source: State Grant Action type: Budget amendment
April 22, 2025 · Item number:Item #15 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $2.0M

Rebuild AL Gas Tax: $2M shifted from street resurfacing to grant matching

$2 million in gas-tax revenue originally budgeted for street resurfacing is being redirected to match grant funding. This may delay local road repairs while freeing cash for grant-funded projects.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Budget amendment
April 22, 2025 · Item number:Item #24 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City approves law enforcement data-sharing deal with Finder Software

Police will use Finder's platform to share data across agencies through a federated system. No dollar amount is listed, but the sole-source contract means the city bypassed competitive bidding.

Counterparty: Finder Software Solutions, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
April 22, 2025 · Item number:Item #35 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Settlement: City to resolve Kijuan Sanchez McCurdy claim

City settles a lawsuit with resident Kijuan Sanchez McCurdy. Settlement terms and payout amount not disclosed in this agenda item.

Counterparty: Kijuan Sanchez McCurdy Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
April 15, 2025 · Item number:Item #20 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City hires BGrace Media for event promotion and management

City is contracting with BGrace Media to organize and manage a series of public events. The specific scope, duration, and cost are not detailed in the available information.

Counterparty: BGrace Media, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
April 15, 2025 · Item number:Item #21 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City approves Lexipol, LLC contract (12 months, sole-source)

City commits to a single vendor for policy and training services without competitive bidding. Cost not disclosed in agenda item.

Counterparty: Lexipol, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
April 15, 2025 · Item number:Item #26 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City renews employee vision insurance plan with Ameritas Life

Covers vision care for city employees and their dependents starting July 1, 2025. One-year agreement can be extended.

Counterparty: Ameritas Life Insurance Corp. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
April 15, 2025 · Item number:Item #27 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Workers' compensation claim settlement approved

City resolves a workers' compensation dispute with a department employee. Details on amount and claim specifics were not provided in the agenda.

Counterparty: Department Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
April 8, 2025 · Item number:Item #14 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $29K

Council awards $29,402 to Splawn Construction for library roof repair

Birmingham Central Library gets roof and floor drain repairs completed. Work addresses structural maintenance needed at 2100 Park Place.

Counterparty: Splawn Construction, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award Location: 2100 Park Place, Birmingham
April 8, 2025 · Item number:Item #10 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $4K

City funds Be Kind Birmingham for essential services, $4,000

Public funds support community services through Be Kind Birmingham. Sole-source procurement with no public bid process.

Counterparty: Be Kind Birmingham, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
April 1, 2025 · Item number:Item #59 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $10K

Council approves $10K+ payments to Jefferson County, vendors for goods and servi

Sole-source payments to county and election/mailing vendors without competitive bidding. Details of what goods or services are being purchased are not disclosed in this consent item.

Counterparty: Jefferson County, Jefferson County General Services, Election Systems & Software, Access Mailing Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
April 1, 2025 · Item number:Item #24 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City approves ParkMobile for on-street parking management

The city is giving ParkMobile control of parking meters, collection, and software citywide. This affects how you pay for parking and what data the city collects about parking patterns.

Counterparty: ParkMobile, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
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