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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
Notice: Hatched months are still being indexed (17.8% of agenda items processed so far).
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December 21, 2021 · Item number:Item #108 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $55K

City approves $55,489 Ford parts purchase for Equipment Management

Equipment Management Department gets vehicle parts and maintenance needed to keep city fleet operational.

Counterparty: Town and Country Ford, Pell City, Alabama Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
December 21, 2021 · Item number:Item #69 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City approves settlement (terms not disclosed)

Council authorized settlement details but the counterparty and dollar amount are not disclosed in the agenda. Citizens cannot assess the cost or consequences without full transparency.

Counterparty: unknown Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
December 14, 2021 · Item number:Item #36 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $25K

City funds Alabama Symphonic Orchestra $25,000

City commits $25,000 in general funds to support the Alabama Symphonic Orchestra's operations and programming.

Counterparty: Alabama Symphonic Orchestra Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
November 23, 2021 · Item number:Item #16 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $100K

City pays $100K to Altec Industries for truck parts

Funds maintenance of aerial and brush trucks used for city services and emergency response. Procured through Sourcewell contract.

Counterparty: Altec Industries Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
November 23, 2021 · Item number:Item #15 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City attorney authorized to settle cumulative-trauma claims

Settlement terms not disclosed here, but residents should know the City may resolve unspecified claims against it. Actual cost and scope depend on attorney recommendation and claim details.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
November 23, 2021 · Item number:Item #14 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Settlement: City to resolve Michael Darnell Crayton lawsuit

City Attorney will settle a legal claim from Michael Darnell Crayton using general funds. Details of the settlement amount and allegations are not disclosed in the agenda item.

Counterparty: Michael Darnell Crayton Funding source: General Fund Action type: Settlement
November 16, 2021 · Item number:Item #67 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $12K

City buys diesel engine for F-450 truck from Town and Country Ford ($12,246)

City replaces engine for fleet vehicle through sole-source purchase via Sourcewell contract. Routine maintenance spending.

Counterparty: Town and Country Ford, Bessemer, Alabama Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
November 16, 2021 · Item number:Item #64 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $10K

City approves $10,045 tire chain parts purchase from Sunbelt Fire

Fire trucks get replacement tire chain parts needed for winter/emergency operations. Routine vendor payment for essential equipment maintenance.

Counterparty: Sunbelt Fire Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
November 2, 2021 · Item number:Item #16 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $65K

City awards $65K consulting contract to CityVision, Inc.

CityVision will provide consulting services for District 6 constituents. The sole-source procurement bypasses competitive bidding.

Counterparty: CityVision, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
November 2, 2021 · Item number:Item #19 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Settlement: City to pay Michael Darnell Crayton for legal claim

City Attorney will settle a lawsuit brought by Michael Darnell Crayton. Settlement amount not disclosed in public agenda.

Counterparty: Michael Darnell Crayton Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
October 26, 2021 · Item number:Item #58 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $100K

City pays $100K to Stivers Ford for vehicle parts

City purchasing automotive parts via sole-source contract through Sourcewell program. Part of routine fleet maintenance spending from general fund.

Counterparty: Stivers Ford Lincoln Mercury, Montgomery, Alabama Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
October 26, 2021 · Item number:Item #56 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $100K

City buys $100K in automotive parts from Long Lewis Ford

General fund dollars go to equipment maintenance through a Sourcewell purchasing contract. Routine vehicle parts supply for city fleet operations.

Counterparty: Long Lewis Ford, Decatur, Alabama Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
October 26, 2021 · Item number:Item #29 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Settlement: City Attorney authorized to settle Davis-Hudson case

City resolves litigation with Feletha Davis-Hudson and others. Settlement terms and dollar amount not disclosed in public agenda.

Counterparty: Feletha Davis-Hudson, et al. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Settlement
October 26, 2021 · Item number:Item #25 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Settlement claim: City Attorney authorized to settle dispute

City will spend general fund dollars to resolve a legal claim. Details of the incident and settlement amount are not public in this summary.

Counterparty: unknown Funding source: General Fund Action type: Settlement
October 26, 2021 · Item number:Item #24 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City settles claim from unreported incident

The City Attorney will settle a legal claim against the city. Specific details about the incident and settlement amount are not disclosed in this summary.

Counterparty: unknown Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
October 26, 2021 · Item number:Item #27 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City settles Davis-Hudson lawsuit

City Attorney authorized to resolve legal claim brought by Feletha Davis-Hudson and others. Settlement terms not disclosed in consent agenda item.

Counterparty: Feletha Davis-Hudson, et al. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Settlement
October 26, 2021 · Item number:Item #28 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City settles Belinda J. Brooks litigation

The City is resolving a lawsuit brought by Belinda J. Brooks. Settlement terms and dollar amount were not disclosed in the agenda item.

Counterparty: Belinda J. Brooks Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
October 26, 2021 · Item number:Item #26 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City settles Belinda J. Brooks lawsuit

City resolves a legal claim brought by Belinda J. Brooks. The settlement terms are not disclosed in the public agenda.

Counterparty: Belinda J. Brooks Funding source: General Fund Action type: Settlement
October 19, 2021 · Item number:Item #50 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $1.0M

City applies for $1M Bloomberg Mayors Challenge grant

Mayor authorized to pursue $1 million in private philanthropic funding for a competitive innovation grant. Outcome will determine if the city wins funding for a public services or infrastructure improvement project.

Counterparty: Bloomberg Philanthropies Funding source: Private Action type: Resolution
October 19, 2021 · Item number:Item #33 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $258K

City awards $257,700 to McAbee Construction for City Hall chiller replacement

Birmingham City Hall's backup cooling system gets replaced, ensuring continued operation of the building that houses city government and public services.

Counterparty: McAbee Construction, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award Location: Birmingham City Hall
October 19, 2021 · Item number:Item #52 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $40K

City awards $40K sole-source contract to Penny Foundation

General fund dollars go to a local nonprofit foundation; contract purpose is incomplete in source documents.

Counterparty: Penny Foundation Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
October 19, 2021 · Item number:Item #53 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $10K

City awards sole-source contract to East Lake Initiative, $10K+

City commits general fund dollars to East Lake Initiative, a local nonprofit. No project scope provided in agenda text.

Counterparty: East Lake Initiative Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
October 19, 2021 · Item number:Item #40 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $6K

City approves $5,630 Rocket Software purchase for terminal editions

City buys desktop and web terminal software licenses from sole-source vendor Rocket Software.

Counterparty: Rocket Software, Waltham, Massachusetts Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
October 12, 2021 · Item number:Item #72 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Website maintenance contract extended 3 years with Kinetic Communications

City extends its website hosting and maintenance contract for birminghamal.gov. This sole-source agreement covers technical updates and enhancements to the city's main digital platform.

Counterparty: Kinetic Communications, LLP Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
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