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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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February 22, 2022 · Item number:Item #49 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $3K

Approve $2,916 flooring installation for Public Works

City spends $2,916 on flooring work for Public Works facility under existing Sourcewell contract.

Counterparty: Interface Services, Inc., Acworth, Georgia Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
February 22, 2022 · Item number:Item #13 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City approves 3-year ThreatAdvice software deal with SHI International

The city will pay SHI International for ThreatAdvice NXTsoft, a threat-detection service, through a sole-source contract. The agreement covers up to three years of software and services.

Counterparty: SHI International Corp. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
February 22, 2022 · Item number:Item #16 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City settles claim with Demetrus Watts

The city is paying to resolve a legal claim brought by Demetrus Watts. Dollar amount and claim details were not disclosed in the public agenda item.

Counterparty: Demetrus Watts Funding source: General Fund Action type: Settlement
February 15, 2022 · Item number:Item #29 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $137K

City contracts with NUSA for neighborhood officer training, $136,950

Funds professional training for up to 495 community volunteers working in neighborhood associations. Program aims to strengthen neighborhood safety and civic engagement.

Counterparty: NUSA Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
February 15, 2022 · Item number:Item #38 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $18K

City buys forensic laser scanner from LLS Technologies for $18,400

Police department acquires BrightBeam Ultra dual-color forensic laser to improve evidence documentation at crime scenes. Purchase is sole-sourced, meaning no competitive bidding.

Counterparty: LLS Technologies, Inc. Laser Light Solutions Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award Location: North Brunswick, New Jersey
February 15, 2022 · Item number:Item #42 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $2K

City pays Quick Motors $2,158 to repair vehicle 094317

Equipment Management Department gets fleet vehicle back in service after wreck. Routine maintenance spending from general fund.

Counterparty: Quick Motors, Birmingham, Alabama Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
February 1, 2022 · Item number:Item #38 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $1K

City pays $1,351 for wreck repair on vehicle 204316

Equipment Management Department repairs damaged city vehicle through sole-source contract with Paul Pierce Auto Paint and Body.

Counterparty: Paul Pierce Auto Paint and Body Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
February 1, 2022 · Item number:Item #37 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $1K

Council approves $1,301.25 repair payment to J W Auto Body

City spends $1,301.25 to repair vehicle #154306 at local shop J W Auto Body.

Counterparty: J W Auto Body and Collision, Birmingham, Alabama Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
February 1, 2022 · Item number:Item #33 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City approves security monitoring deal with ADS Security for Arlington Home

City facilities like Arlington Antebellum Home will get electronic security system installation and monitoring. Protects public property and visitor safety at the historic site.

Counterparty: ADS Security Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 331 Cotton
January 25, 2022 · Item number:Item #21 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $23K

City approves $22,750 software contract with Tyler Technologies

City commits to software and maintenance services from Tyler Technologies on a sole-source basis. No competitive bidding process.

Counterparty: Tyler Technologies, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
January 18, 2022 · Item number:Item #43 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $2.2M

Council approves $2.2M cost overrun for BRT roadway improvements

Birmingham's bus rapid transit project will cost $2.2 million more than originally planned. The extra spending goes to contractor Brasfield & Gorrie for roadway and transit station work.

Counterparty: Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract amendment
January 18, 2022 · Item number:Item #13 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $1.5M

City sets aside $1.5M in federal coronavirus relief for community development

The city received a federal Community Development Block Grant and is allocating $1.5M to support local economic recovery and community projects as the pandemic impact continues.

Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Budget amendment
January 4, 2022 · Item number:Item #32 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $22K

Council awards $21,823 card-access contract to Johnson Controls

City spending $21,823 for card access equipment and maintenance with sole-source vendor Johnson Controls Security Solutions. Covers equipment, installation, programming, and ongoing monthly maintenance.

Counterparty: Johnson Controls Security Solutions LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
January 4, 2022 · Item number:Item #36 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $13K

Police training: $12,885 Cellebrite mobile forensics certification

Birmingham Police will receive advanced digital evidence-collection training through Cellebrite's mobile forensics platform. This improves investigators' ability to extract and analyze data from phones and devices in criminal cases.

Counterparty: Cellebrite USA Corp Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
January 4, 2022 · Item number:Item #35 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $10K

Card access controls: City awards $9,905 to Johnson Controls

City spending general funds on security equipment installation and monthly monitoring services from a sole-source vendor.

Counterparty: Johnson Controls Security Solutions LLC, Irondale, Alabama Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
January 4, 2022 · Item number:Item #33 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $7K

City awards $7,396 security contract to Johnson Controls

City will install and maintain burglar alarm equipment at an undisclosed location. Monthly maintenance is included in the contract.

Counterparty: Johnson Controls Security Solutions LLC, Irondale, Alabama Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
January 4, 2022 · Item number:Item #34 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $5K

Burglar alarm contract: $4,826.64 to Johnson Controls

City commits funds for security equipment and ongoing monthly maintenance at an undisclosed location.

Counterparty: Johnson Controls Security Solutions LLC, Irondale, Alabama Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
December 29, 2021 · Item number:Item #24 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $15K

City pays Black Market Magazine $15K for advertising

Mayor's Office buys special edition ad space from local publication. Part of routine consent-agenda spending.

Counterparty: The Black Market Magazine, Birmingham, Alabama Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
December 29, 2021 · Item number:Item #19 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City hires Napoli Shkolnik law firm for 3-year legal services contract

City commits to a multi-year legal services agreement with a specialized law firm. No dollar amount specified in the public record.

Counterparty: Napoli Shkolnik PLLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
December 21, 2021 · Item number:Item #108 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $55K

City approves $55,489 Ford parts purchase for Equipment Management

Equipment Management Department gets vehicle parts and maintenance needed to keep city fleet operational.

Counterparty: Town and Country Ford, Pell City, Alabama Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
December 21, 2021 · Item number:Item #69 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City approves settlement (terms not disclosed)

Council authorized settlement details but the counterparty and dollar amount are not disclosed in the agenda. Citizens cannot assess the cost or consequences without full transparency.

Counterparty: unknown Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
December 14, 2021 · Item number:Item #36 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $25K

City funds Alabama Symphonic Orchestra $25,000

City commits $25,000 in general funds to support the Alabama Symphonic Orchestra's operations and programming.

Counterparty: Alabama Symphonic Orchestra Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
November 23, 2021 · Item number:Item #16 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $100K

City pays $100K to Altec Industries for truck parts

Funds maintenance of aerial and brush trucks used for city services and emergency response. Procured through Sourcewell contract.

Counterparty: Altec Industries Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
November 23, 2021 · Item number:Item #14 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Settlement: City to resolve Michael Darnell Crayton lawsuit

City Attorney will settle a legal claim from Michael Darnell Crayton using general funds. Details of the settlement amount and allegations are not disclosed in the agenda item.

Counterparty: Michael Darnell Crayton Funding source: General Fund Action type: Settlement
November 23, 2021 · Item number:Item #15 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City attorney authorized to settle cumulative-trauma claims

Settlement terms not disclosed here, but residents should know the City may resolve unspecified claims against it. Actual cost and scope depend on attorney recommendation and claim details.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
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