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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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November 1, 2022 · Item number:Item #21 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City upgrades servers via sole-source Tyler Technologies contract

The city is committing funds to upgrade core IT infrastructure (SQL and OS servers) through a sole-source procurement with Tyler Technologies. This is a routine vendor spend on rubber-stamp consent, but citizens deserve to know who received the contract and for what purpose.

Counterparty: Tyler Technologies, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
November 1, 2022 · Item number:Item #16 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City approves online IT training services agreement with Integrated IT Training

City employees gain access to professional IT training on Microsoft, Cisco, Oracle and other subjects through the vendor's online platform.

Counterparty: Integrated IT Training Corp Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
November 1, 2022 · Item number:Item #15 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City extends Equifax employment verification contract 3 years

The city will use Equifax to verify employment for payroll and benefits purposes. This sole-source agreement means the city chose one vendor without competitive bidding.

Counterparty: Equifax Workforce Solutions Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
October 25, 2022 · Item number:Item #10 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $1.0M

Mayor authorized to spend $1M from general fund for Birmingham Board of Educatio

City commits $1 million in general fund support to the school board. The specific purpose is cut off in the source text, limiting clarity on what schools or programs benefit.

Counterparty: Birmingham Board of Education Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
October 25, 2022 · Item number:Item #39 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $252K

City purchases 2 refurbished ambulances from Southern Emergency Consultants for

Emergency response vehicles are critical infrastructure for fire/EMS services. This purchase replaces aging ambulances with refurbished 2022 units to maintain response capacity and reliability across the city.

Counterparty: Southern Emergency Consultants, Roanoke, Alabama Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
October 25, 2022 · Item number:Item #16 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $500

City contracts with Village Creek for $500 environmental work

City commits funds to environmental and human justice organization serving Village Creek area.

Counterparty: Village Creek Human and Environmental Justice Society Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
October 25, 2022 · Item number:Item #19 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City settles Stephon Green lawsuit

City agrees to settle a lawsuit brought by Stephon Green. Settlement terms and dollar amount were not disclosed in the agenda item.

Counterparty: Stephon Green Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
October 18, 2022 · Item number:Item #47 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $36K

City approves $35,785 Volvo parts purchase from Cowin Equipment

Spending on vehicle maintenance and parts. Covers repairs and upkeep for city fleet vehicles under a state purchasing agreement.

Counterparty: Cowin Equipment Company, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
October 18, 2022 · Item number:Item #48 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $11K

Fire Rescue buys 3M Scott Safety facepieces from Emergency Equipment Professiona

City spending $11,285 to replace or stock protective respiratory equipment for firefighters. Ensures fire crews have safe gear for emergency response.

Counterparty: Emergency Equipment Professionals, Pelham, Alabama Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
October 18, 2022 · Item number:Item #52 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Fire & Rescue: sole-source medical supplies contract with Teleflex, 1 year

City commits to buying medical supplies from Teleflex at pre-negotiated unit prices for Birmingham Fire and Rescue operations over the next 12 months.

Counterparty: Teleflex, LLC Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
October 11, 2022 · Item number:Item #18 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $113K

Sole-source ad contract: BGrace Media, $113K for COVID-19 crisis management

City spends $113K with BGrace Media for ad placement and COVID-19 crisis messaging without competitive bidding. Sole-source contracts merit public awareness of vendor selection and cost.

Counterparty: BGrace Media, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
October 4, 2022 · Item number:Item #52 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $1.0M

City applies for $1M federal grant to reconnect communities

If approved, the city could receive $1 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation to fund infrastructure projects that reconnect neighborhoods disrupted by past highway or development decisions.

Counterparty: United States Department of Transportation Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Resolution
October 4, 2022 · Item number:Item #32 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $16K

City pays ATSS $16,250 for electric vehicle training

City staff will receive 5-day training on hybrid and electric vehicle technology and maintenance. Supports workforce development for fleet management and municipal operations.

Counterparty: Michel P. Cleary dba ATSS, Fresno, California Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
October 4, 2022 · Item number:Item #25 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Tyler Technologies: 3-year maintenance contract for New World ERP

City commits to ongoing software support for its financial system. Dollar amount not yet disclosed in agenda materials.

Counterparty: Tyler Technologies, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
October 4, 2022 · Item number:Item #50 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Mayor authorized to sign film consulting deal with Create Birmingham

City hires Create Birmingham to attract film and TV productions, which can boost local jobs and tax revenue. No contract value disclosed in consent item.

Counterparty: Create Birmingham, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
October 4, 2022 · Item number:Item #24 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Mayor authorized to hire The Sign Shop for neighborhood traffic signs

City will commission new traffic-calming signs in six neighborhoods to improve pedestrian safety and traffic management.

Counterparty: The Sign Shop, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
October 4, 2022 · Item number:Item #23 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Sole-source: Sign Shop to create 3 neighborhood flags

City will commission three neighborhood flags from The Sign Shop under a sole-source contract. Project details and final cost not disclosed in agenda.

Counterparty: The Sign Shop, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
October 4, 2022 · Item number:Item #26 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Police parking ticket software: annual maintenance with Tyler Technologies

Keeps the city's parking enforcement system running smoothly. Affects ticket issuance and collection for city revenue.

Counterparty: Tyler Technologies, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
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
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