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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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July 20, 2021 · Item number:Item #43 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $25K

Council approves $25K purchase from Grainger for equipment parts

City spending $25,000 on miscellaneous equipment parts through Sourcewell purchasing contract. Routine vendor payment on consent agenda.

Counterparty: W. W. Grainger, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
July 20, 2021 · Item number:Item #25 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $2K

City funds Northeast YMCA branch $2,000 grant

Public dollars support local youth and community programs at the Northeast Branch YMCA.

Counterparty: The Northeast Branch of the YMCA of Greater Birmingham Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
July 13, 2021 · Item number:Item #29 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City approves 1-year Dell/ConvergeOne computer contract for Municipal Court

Municipal Court IT systems rely on this vendor agreement for computers and storage products. Sole-source procurement means no competitive bid process.

Counterparty: ConvergeOne Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
July 6, 2021 · Item number:Item #10 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $2K

City approves $2,500 contract with Secret Stages, LLC

City commits $2,500 to Secret Stages, LLC for goods or services under a sole-source procurement process.

Counterparty: Secret Stages, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
July 6, 2021 · Item number:Item #9 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City contracts with Neighborly Software for financial management platform

City will use web-based software to manage finances and track projects internally. The vendor was selected without competitive bidding.

Counterparty: Benevate, Inc. d/b/a Neighborly Software Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
June 29, 2021 · Item number:Item #28 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Council appoints Andrew P. Campbell as consultant

City Council hires a sole-source consultant to advise the council directly. Citizens deserve to know who provides strategic guidance to their elected officials.

Counterparty: Andrew P. Campbell d/b/a Campbell Partners, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
June 22, 2021 · Item number:Item #66 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $8K

City approves $7,500 contract with PEER for empowerment programs

City spends $7,500 on community enrichment services through Promoting Empowerment and Enrichment Resources (PEER).

Counterparty: Promoting Empowerment and Enrichment Resources (PEER) Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
June 22, 2021 · Item number:Item #60 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $594

City pays Peach Auto $594.60 for vehicle wreck repair

Equipment Management Department uses city funds for emergency wreck repairs to keep municipal vehicles operational. Sole-source vendor selection.

Counterparty: R and T Enterprises dba Peach Auto Painting and Collision Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution Location: Birmingham
June 22, 2021 · Item number:Item #57 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $365

City pays Paul Pierce Paint and Body $365.75 for vehicle repair

Routine payment from the general fund for wreck repair on a city vehicle. Department of Equipment Management is addressing damage to vehicle 093405.

Counterparty: Paul Pierce Paint and Body Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
June 22, 2021 · Item number:Item #28 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Settlement approved in Natasha Kathiany v. City of Birmingham

City settles a claim brought by Natasha Kathiany using general funds. Settlement amount and grounds for the claim were not disclosed in the public agenda.

Counterparty: Natasha Kathiany Funding source: General Fund Action type: Settlement
June 22, 2021 · Item number:Item #17 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Sole-source deal: City approves EMSI workforce analytics contract

City commits to pay EMSI for workforce data and analytics services. Supports regional economic development and job-training decisions.

Counterparty: Economic Modeling, LLC (EMSI) Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
June 22, 2021 · Item number:Item #29 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City settles claim with Gail Wilson (C19-588)

City agrees to settle a legal claim brought by Gail Wilson using general funds. Settlement amount and claim details are not disclosed in the agenda item.

Counterparty: Gail Wilson Funding source: General Fund Action type: Settlement
June 22, 2021 · Item number:Item #27 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Settlement: City to pay Tommy Berry claim C19-398

City Attorney recommends settling a claim filed by Tommy Berry. The settlement amount is not disclosed in this summary, but residents can track how city funds are used for legal claims.

Counterparty: Tommy Berry Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
June 15, 2021 · Item number:Item #83 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $4.4M

Council awards $4.4M contract to Taylor & Miree for BRT East Transit Center

New Bus Rapid Transit hub brings faster service to east Birmingham. Project is part of the city's effort to expand public transit options and improve commute times for residents across the region.

Counterparty: Taylor & Miree Construction, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award Location: 11 Dexter Avenue, Birmingham
June 15, 2021 · Item number:Item #52 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $2K

City approves $2K sole-source contract with Cancer Awareness Network for Childre

City commits $2,000 in general funds to Cancer Awareness Network for Children, Inc. under sole-source procurement, a spending decision citizens deserve to see even for modest amounts.

Counterparty: Cancer Awareness Network for Children, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
June 1, 2021 · Item number:Item #32 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $70.6M

City budgets $70.6M in federal COVID relief for recovery plan

Allocates federal American Rescue Plan funds to support the city's economic and community recovery programs following the pandemic.

Funding source: Arpa Action type: Ordinance
June 1, 2021 · Item number:Item #63 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $2K

City pays Pinnacle Data Systems $2,435 to mail Pratt/Ensley notices

Planning Department notification mailings for residents in Pratt and Ensley neighborhoods. Routine vendor payment for public notice distribution.

Counterparty: Pinnacle Data Systems, LLC. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution Location: Pratt/Ensley
June 1, 2021 · Item number:Item #73 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $2K

City pays Tucker Paint $1,812.84 for vehicle wreck repair

Department of Equipment Management settles bill for collision damage to city vehicle 184338 through general fund spending.

Counterparty: Tucker Paint and Body Shop Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
June 1, 2021 · Item number:Item #26 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed-abatement assessment on blighted properties

Property owners may face special assessments to recover the city's costs for clearing noxious weeds from blighted parcels. Details on affected addresses and amounts will be announced at the hearing.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
May 25, 2021 · Item number:Item #13 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $50K

City awards $50K sole-source contract to Courtney French Broadcasting

City commits $50,000 to Courtney French Broadcasting without competitive bidding. Sole-source contracts bypass the standard procurement process and warrant public oversight.

Counterparty: Courtney French Broadcasting, LLC Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
May 25, 2021 · Item number:Item #15 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $15K

City contracts with Urban Impact, Inc. for $14,999

The city will pay Urban Impact, Inc. up to $14,999 for resident services. The specific service scope is incomplete in the source material.

Counterparty: Urban Impact, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
May 25, 2021 · Item number:Item #24 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $10K

Fire Department buys $10.2K equipment bundle from Sunbelt Fire

Birmingham Fire & Rescue purchases specialized equipment (Brute 2 Basic Bundle and Universal Spanner Wrench) to support firefighting operations and emergency response capability.

Counterparty: Sunbelt Fire, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
May 25, 2021 · Item number:Item #14 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $2K

City funds $2,034 videography of Alabama HS basketball championship

Sole-source contract with Viral Communications for game footage. Citizens see how discretionary general-fund spending is allocated.

Counterparty: Viral Communications Funding source: General Fund Action type: Appropriation
May 18, 2021 · Item number:Item #10 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $5.5M

$5.5M budget amendment for community development grants

City sets aside $5.5M in federal grants for housing and community development programs, including assistance for people with AIDS. Funds support neighborhood improvements and vulnerable populations.

Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Budget amendment
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