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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

February 25, 2025 · Item number:Item #14 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Settlement: City to resolve Banks v. Birmingham lawsuit (Case CV-2018-901114)

City agrees to settle a long-running civil case. Settlement terms are not disclosed in the agenda, but residents should know the City is resolving litigation.

Counterparty: Donyell Banks Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
February 18, 2025 · Item number:Item #15 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Sole-source: Police mobile app maintenance agreement with OCV, LLC

Police will continue using a custom mobile application for field operations; OCV, LLC will handle all maintenance. No competitive bidding used.

Counterparty: OCV, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
February 11, 2025 · Item number:Item #32 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $6K

City awards $5,682 roof repair contract to Tecta America Southeast

Repairs to the Birmingham Police West Precinct roof will keep the facility operational and protect city property from water damage.

Counterparty: Tecta America Southeast, LLC Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award Location: 509 40th Street South, Birmingham, AL
February 11, 2025 · Item number:Item #25 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Settlement: City sues FedEx for property damage

City recovers funds from FedEx after a driver damaged city property. Citizens benefit when the city collects damages rather than absorbing costs.

Counterparty: FedEx Corp., FedEx Ground, Expediter Management Services Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
February 4, 2025 · Item number:Item #91 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $1.5M

City awards $1.54M homeless outreach contract to Urban Alchemy

City commits $1.54M to Urban Alchemy for homeless outreach services. This is a sole-source contract, meaning no competitive bidding—worth noting as public spending accountability.

Counterparty: Urban Alchemy Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
February 4, 2025 · Item number:Item #93 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $1.5M

City awards $1.54M homeless outreach contract to Urban Alchemy

City committing $1.54M to expand homeless outreach services through Urban Alchemy. This spending shapes how the city addresses homelessness on streets and shelters.

Counterparty: Urban Alchemy Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
February 4, 2025 · Item number:Item #15 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $1.3M

Budget amendment: $1.3M transferred from tech services

City is moving $1.3 million from its Information Management Systems and technology professional services budget to other fund uses. The purpose of the transfer is not detailed in the item title.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Budget amendment
February 4, 2025 · Item number:Item #90 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $1.2M

City awards $1.2M contract to Faith Chapel Cares

City commits $1.2 million in public funds to Faith Chapel Christian Center for services. Contract details — including what services are provided and who benefits — are not included in the item text.

Counterparty: Faith Chapel Christian Center dba Faith Chapel Cares, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
February 4, 2025 · Item number:Item #92 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $1.2M

City approves $1.2M agreement with Faith Chapel Cares

City commits $1.2M to Faith Chapel Christian Center for services. Details of what services will be provided are not specified in the item title.

Counterparty: Faith Chapel Christian Center dba Faith Chapel Cares, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
February 4, 2025 · Item number:Item #68 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $51K

City buys $51,275 emergency lighting kits for vehicles

Brighter emergency lights on police and fire vehicles improve visibility in nighttime response, making response safer for both responders and the public.

Counterparty: Dana Safety Supply, D/B/A Fleet Safety Equipment Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
February 4, 2025 · Item number:Item #66 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $8K

Fire truck wreck repair: $7,574 to Brindlee Mountain

Equipment repair keeps fire services operational. This wreck-damage supplement on a 2022 fire truck restores vehicle 222216 to service.

Counterparty: Brindlee Mountain Fire Apparatus, Union Grove, Alabama Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
February 4, 2025 · Item number:Item #69 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $232

City pays Huffstutler Paint $232.01 for vehicle 154904 wreck repair

Routine vendor payment for repair of city fleet vehicle (2015 Ford F350, Equipment Management Department). Small dollar amount with no direct resident impact.

Counterparty: Huffstutler Paint and Body Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
February 4, 2025 · Item number:Item #19 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Sole-source: DocuSign Enterprise Pro software agreement with Carahsoft

City commits to multi-year DocuSign licensing and support services through Carahsoft. Specific dollar amount and contract term not disclosed in agenda item.

Counterparty: Carahsoft Technology Corporation Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
January 28, 2025 · Item number:Item #46 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $1.8M

City awards $1.82M HVAC contract to McAbee Construction

Highland Park Pro Shop will get new heating and cooling equipment as part of a capital facilities upgrade. The sole-source bid approach means no competitive bidding occurred.

Counterparty: McAbee Construction, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award Location: 3300 Highland Avenue, Birmingham, Alabama 35205
January 28, 2025 · Item number:Item #23 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $56K

CrossPlex pool heater repiping contract: $56,464 to Comfort Systems USA

City awards sole-source contract to repair CrossPlex pool heating system. Ensures continued operation of the public facility.

Counterparty: Comfort Systems USA Mid-South, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award Location: CrossPlex
January 28, 2025 · Item number:Item #19 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $5K

City accepts $5,000 settlement from Relax Inn

City collects $5,000 in civil costs from Relax Inn (Shivsai Purav, LLC) to resolve a dispute or claim.

Counterparty: Shivsai Purav, LLC (agent for Relax Inn) Funding source: Private Action type: Settlement
January 28, 2025 · Item number:Item #31 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $1K

City approves $1,046 vehicle repair payment to J.W. Autobody

City fleet maintenance; two vehicles repaired after accidents using general fund dollars.

Counterparty: J. W. Autobody and Collision Funding source: General Fund Action type: Settlement Location: Birmingham
January 28, 2025 · Item number:Item #21 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Sole-source janitorial contract extension with Hill's Service

City extends janitorial services at Police Headquarters and other facilities without competitive bidding. Taxpayers deserve transparency on vendor selection and renewal terms.

Counterparty: Hill's Janitorial Service, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract amendment
January 28, 2025 · Item number:Item #20 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Settlement approved: Ivey and Owens vs. Kadarri case

City settles a dispute involving residents Tameka Ivey and Alberta Owens. Settlement terms and dollar amount not disclosed in public record.

Counterparty: Tameka Ivey and Alberta Owens Funding source: General Fund Action type: Settlement
January 21, 2025 · Item number:Item #20 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $173K

City buys SeeClickFix software from CivicPlus for $173,283

Residents get an online and smartphone app to report potholes, graffiti, and other city issues directly. SeeClickFix tracks complaints and makes service requests faster.

Counterparty: CivicPlus, LLC Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
January 21, 2025 · Item number:Item #33 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $4K

City pays Paul Pierce Auto Paint $3,850 for wreck repair

Equipment Management Department authorizes sole-source repair of city vehicle 204316 through general fund spending.

Counterparty: Paul Pierce Auto Paint and Body, Birmingham Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
January 21, 2025 · Item number:Item #31 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Fire Department furniture contract extended with Dream Seats

City commits to a 3-year furniture supply agreement with Dream Seats for Fire Department facilities. Dollar amount not disclosed in public materials.

Counterparty: Dream Seats, LLC. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
January 21, 2025 · Item number:Item #12 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Off-premise beer and wine license for 6th Avenue Meat & Grocery

Kowey LLC is seeking a license to sell beer and wine at 326 6th Avenue South. The decision determines whether alcohol sales are allowed at this grocery location.

Counterparty: Kowey LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Liquor license Location: 326 - 6th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35205
January 14, 2025 · Item number:Item #14 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $5K

City awards $5K contract to Ballard House Project Inc.

City spending $5,000 from general funds to contract with Ballard House Project Inc. for unspecified promotional services.

Counterparty: Ballard House Project Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
January 14, 2025 · Item number:Item #15 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City contracts with Big Brothers/Big Sisters for youth mentoring services

City partners with Big Brothers/Big Sisters to provide mentoring programs for local youth, supporting community development and youth engagement.

Counterparty: Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Greater Birmingham Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
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