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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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Indexed so far 934 items in last 56 months
Total dollars $660.2M where disclosed
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May 18, 2021 · Item number:Item #9 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $5.5M

$5.5M in federal grants set aside for community development

City receives federal funding for affordable housing, community services, and AIDS support programs. Money goes toward local development projects serving low-income residents.

Counterparty: Community Development Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Budget amendment
May 18, 2021 · Item number:Item #12 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $20K

City accepts $20K cash settlement from Gossett Estate

City declines inherited property and receives $20,000 cash instead. The settlement resolves the estate's offer in lieu of property donation.

Counterparty: Estate of David Richard Gossett Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
May 18, 2021 · Item number:Item #22 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City awards 1-year office furniture contract to The Hon Company

City will purchase office furniture from The Hon Company at established unit prices as needed over the next year. Covers routine operational expenses for city departments.

Counterparty: The Hon Company, LLC., Atlanta, Georgia Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
May 18, 2021 · Item number:Item #21 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

One-year office furniture contract awarded to Cherryman Industries

City commits to purchasing office furniture from a single vendor for one year at pre-set prices. Citizens should know how public funds support routine city operations.

Counterparty: Cherryman Industries, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
May 4, 2021 · Item number:Item #61 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $6K

Fire Station #6 security upgrade: $5,911 video intercoms

Fire Station #6 receives new video door intercoms to improve visitor screening and emergency response coordination. Sole-source purchase from Johnson Controls Security Solutions LLC.

Counterparty: Johnson Controls Security Solutions LLC, Irondale, Alabama Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: Fire Station #6
May 4, 2021 · Item number:Item #59 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $4K

Fire Station #2 gets video intercom system for $4,039

Upgrades security at Fire Station #2 with new video intercom technology. Improves visitor screening and entry control at the station.

Counterparty: Johnson Controls Security Solutions LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award Location: Fire Station #2
May 4, 2021 · Item number:Item #60 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $4K

Fire Station #1 gets video door intercoms for $4,030

Fire Station #1 installs new video intercom system for visitor screening and communication. Improves security and operational efficiency at the station.

Counterparty: Johnson Controls Security Solutions LLC, Irondale, Alabama Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award Location: Fire Station #1
May 4, 2021 · Item number:Item #58 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Sole-source: MHC Software license amended for payroll services

City renews payroll software with MHC as sole vendor, continuing reliance on this system for employee compensation processing.

Counterparty: MHC Software, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract amendment
April 27, 2021 · Item number:Item #24 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $10K

Sole-source payments approved for election services ($10K+)

City commits funds to sole-source vendors (Jefferson County, Election Systems & Software, Pinnacle Data Systems) for election-related goods and services. Blanket approval for payments exceeding $10,000 without competitive bidding.

Counterparty: Jefferson County, Election Systems & Software, Pinnacle Data Systems Funding source: Unknown Action type: Appropriation
April 27, 2021 · Item number:Item #25 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $7K

City renews Civil Suite software license for $6,525

Planning and Engineering departments rely on this software to process permits and development reviews. Annual renewal is a routine operational expense.

Counterparty: Carlson Equipment & Software, Saint Augustine, Florida Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
April 27, 2021 · Item number:Item #10 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $3K

Council awards $3,000 contract to Children's Village, Inc.

City contracts with Children's Village, Inc. for goods and services under sole-source procurement rules.

Counterparty: Children's Village, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
April 27, 2021 · Item number:Item #13 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $2K

City approves $2,500 contract with Youth Towers, Inc.

City is awarding a sole-source contract to Youth Towers, Inc. for goods and services. The specific services are not fully detailed in the agenda materials.

Counterparty: Youth Towers, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
April 27, 2021 · Item number:Item #18 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Settlement: City resolves legal claim (details redacted)

The city is settling a claim against it, using public funds. The full details of the incident and settlement amount are not disclosed in this agenda summary.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
April 27, 2021 · Item number:Item #17 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City settles claims from incident under General Code §2-3-27

The City Attorney is authorized to settle legal claims against the city. Dollar amounts and incident details are not publicly disclosed in the agenda summary.

Counterparty: unknown Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
April 27, 2021 · Item number:Item #20 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City settles Maurice Carter claim

The city will pay settlement funds from the general fund to resolve a legal claim brought by Maurice Carter. Settlement terms are not disclosed in the agenda item.

Counterparty: Maurice Carter Funding source: General Fund Action type: Settlement
April 27, 2021 · Item number:Item #33 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City hires Terri Tran as district field consultant

City will pay consultant Terri Tran to conduct field interviews and collect concerns from constituents across districts. Details on cost and scope of work not fully disclosed in agenda item.

Counterparty: Terri Tran Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
April 27, 2021 · Item number:Item #19 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City settles Angela Eason claim (dollar amount undisclosed)

The city is settling a legal claim brought by Angela Eason. The specific dollar amount and claim details are not disclosed in this summary.

Counterparty: Angela Eason Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
April 6, 2021 · Item number:Item #18 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $1.2M

Budget amendment: $1.2M transferred to General Fund

City is reallocating $1.2 million between funds for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021. This adjusts how public money is distributed across city operations.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Budget amendment
March 23, 2021 · Item number:Item #30 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $125K

City spends $125K to register 495 neighborhood officers with NUSA

City is funding professional registration and training for neighborhood volunteer leaders through a national nonprofit. This supports civic engagement infrastructure in local associations citywide.

Counterparty: Neighborhoods, USA (NUSA) Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
March 23, 2021 · Item number:Item #29 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $15K

City contracts with Christian Service Mission for $15,000

City commits $15,000 in public funds to Christian Service Mission for goods and services. Purpose details are incomplete in the agenda.

Counterparty: Christian Service Mission Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
March 23, 2021 · Item number:Item #46 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $512

City pays Tucker Paint and Body $512.20 for vehicle repair

Routine maintenance payment for city fleet vehicle. This spending decision is on consent agenda for quick approval.

Counterparty: Tucker Paint and Body, Birmingham Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
March 23, 2021 · Item number:Item #63 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City Council hires 02 Ideas for media and communications services

City taxpayers are funding a media production and advertising vendor. The contract covers studio time, scripting, and ad placement services for Council communications.

Counterparty: 02 Ideas Incorporated Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
March 23, 2021 · Item number:Item #62 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Council authorizes agreement with Girls Life Unlimited for job training

City partners with Girls Life Unlimited to deliver workforce development and job readiness training to residents facing hardship.

Counterparty: Girls Life Unlimited Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
March 23, 2021 · Item number:Item #27 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Sole-source: City hires Mary Beth Young as growth consultant for District 4

District 4 will use outside consulting to drive economic growth and development. Dollar amount not disclosed in agenda materials.

Counterparty: Mary Beth Young Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
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