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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 2587 items in last 87 months
Total dollars $831.9M where disclosed
Notice: Hatched months are still being indexed (31.5% 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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May 17, 2022 · Item number:Item #69 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Sole-source: DataWorks Plus contract for hardware and software maintenance

City commits to a sole-source vendor agreement with DataWorks Plus for updated IT hardware, software, and maintenance services. Dollar amount and contract term not specified in available documents.

Counterparty: DataWorks Plus, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 728 North Pleasantburg Drive, Greenville, South Carolina
May 17, 2022 · Item number:Item #63 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Sole-source: Pileum Corporation Proof of Concept trial

City will test new goods or services from Pileum Corporation under a trial agreement. Details on scope and cost are incomplete in the agenda.

Counterparty: Pileum Corporation Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
May 17, 2022 · Item number:Item #68 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Sole-source: DataWorks Plus software/hardware agreement approved

City commits to long-term relationship with DataWorks Plus for updated software and hardware maintenance. Dollar amount and contract term not disclosed in agenda item.

Counterparty: DataWorks Plus, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 728 North Pleasantburg Drive, Greenville, South Carolina
May 17, 2022 · Item number:Item #64 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Cellebrite forensic software maintenance contract extended with Carahsoft

City renews its software license for digital forensics tools used by law enforcement. Sole-source agreement means no competitive bidding.

Counterparty: Carahsoft Technology Corporation Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
May 10, 2022 · Item number:Item #8 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $6.6M

$6.6M in federal emergency rental aid allocated to Community Development

City receives federal grant to help renters facing eviction or housing instability. Funds go directly to Community Development for distribution through Emergency Rental Assistance program.

Counterparty: Community Development Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Budget amendment
May 3, 2022 · Item number:Item #31 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $13K

City approves $12,650.76 payment to Heavy Machines for equipment parts

Equipment Management Department purchases tub grinder belts needed to maintain city equipment and operations.

Counterparty: Heavy Machines, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
May 3, 2022 · Item number:Item #28 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $3K

City pays Paul Pierce Auto Paint $3,494 for wreck repair

Equipment Management Department vehicle 184319 received wreck repair from sole-source vendor Paul Pierce Auto Paint and Body using general fund dollars.

Counterparty: Paul Pierce Auto Paint and Body, Birmingham Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
April 19, 2022 · Item number:Item #96 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $161K

City awards $160,671 carpet installation contract to Interface Services

Interface Services will install carpet across city facilities using a pre-negotiated state contract. This spending decision uses public funds from the general budget.

Counterparty: Interface Services Inc., Acworth, Georgia Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
April 19, 2022 · Item number:Item #94 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $3K

Pay Interface Services $3,009 for flooring

Routine spending from city general funds for flooring materials under an existing contract.

Counterparty: Interface Services Inc., Acworth, Georgia Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
April 19, 2022 · Item number:Item #17 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Sole-source: NEC maintains Birmingham PD fingerprint ID system

Police fingerprint system stays operational through maintenance and software updates. No dollar amount disclosed in the agenda.

Counterparty: NEC Corporation of America Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
April 19, 2022 · Item number:Item #68 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City renews storm debris removal contract with TFR Enterprises

Ensures the city has a ready contractor for rapid cleanup after severe storms and disasters. The renewal keeps unit prices on file for quick activation when flooding, tornadoes, or hurricanes hit.

Counterparty: TFR Enterprises, LLC., Leander, Texas Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract amendment
April 5, 2022 · Item number:Item #38 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City hires Message Point Media for social media and videography

City will pay for professional social media strategy and community engagement services. Contract terms and final cost not disclosed in agenda item.

Counterparty: Message Point Media of Alabama, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
April 5, 2022 · Item number:Item #40 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Council authorizes GrayKey forensic software agreement with Grayshift

City commits to purchasing digital forensic tools for law enforcement investigations. No dollar amount disclosed on consent agenda.

Counterparty: Grayshift, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
April 5, 2022 · Item number:Item #42 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City hires Think TRG for SpringComing, Blues Festival marketing

Marketing firm will manage communications for two major cultural festivals. Contract details and cost not disclosed in agenda item.

Counterparty: Think TRG, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
April 5, 2022 · Item number:Item #39 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

SIMPLEVIEW: Website design & maintenance for Birmingham Crossplex, 1 year

The city will use SIMPLEVIEW for Crossplex website services under a sole-source contract. Dollar amount not disclosed in the agenda.

Counterparty: SIMPLEVIEW, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
April 5, 2022 · Item number:Item #41 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Sole-source contract: ESRI GIS platform maintenance and updates

City commits to ongoing GIS software and hardware support for planning and zoning operations. Cost not disclosed in public summary.

Counterparty: Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
March 22, 2022 · Item number:Item #60 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $12K

Fire truck repairs: $11,938 to Emergency Equipment Professionals

City funds ladder and brake repairs for Pierce fire truck equipment. Keeps emergency vehicle maintenance on schedule.

Counterparty: Emergency Equipment Professionals, Pelham, Alabama Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
March 22, 2022 · Item number:Item #30 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Settlement: City pays compromised amount in Richardson litigation

City General Fund pays settlement to resolve Terrence Richardson's claim. Dollar amount not disclosed in public agenda.

Counterparty: Terrence Richardson Funding source: General Fund Action type: Settlement
March 22, 2022 · Item number:Item #33 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City Attorney authorized to settle work-duty claims

City may pay damages for alleged workplace injuries or disputes. The settlement amount and counterparty details are not public in this agenda item.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
March 22, 2022 · Item number:Item #90 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Settlement: City to pay judgment to plaintiff

City will spend public funds to settle a legal claim. Specific dollar amount and case details are incomplete in the public record.

Counterparty: Plaintiff Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
March 22, 2022 · Item number:Item #32 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City Attorney authorized to settle work-duty claims

This lets the City Attorney settle lawsuits over alleged workplace injuries or employment disputes without returning to Council. No dollar amount is specified in the title.

Counterparty: unknown Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
March 22, 2022 · Item number:Item #34 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City settles lawsuit filed by Patricia Scarbrough

Resolves legal claim against the city. Settlement terms not disclosed in the agenda title.

Counterparty: Patricia Scarbrough Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
March 22, 2022 · Item number:Item #91 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City to pay court judgment to plaintiff

The city is settling a lawsuit by paying a court-ordered judgment from the general fund. Specifics on the claim and amount are not disclosed in this item.

Counterparty: Plaintiff Funding source: General Fund Action type: Settlement
March 8, 2022 · Item number:Item #39 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City appoints voting delegate to state municipalities convention

Designates who will represent Birmingham's interests at the Alabama League of Municipalities annual meeting, where city officials vote on state policy affecting all municipalities.

Counterparty: Alabama League of Municipalities Funding source: Unknown Action type: Appointment executive
March 1, 2022 · Item number:Item #51 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $20K

City approves $20K payment to Terex USA for equipment repairs

City spending $20,000 for di-electric testing and hydraulic repairs on municipal equipment managed by Equipment Management Department.

Counterparty: Terex USA, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
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