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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

September 10, 2024 · Item number:Item #29 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $17K

USAA settles police vehicle damage claim for $16,811

City recovers insurance proceeds for damage to a 2017 police vehicle. Settlement closes the insurance claim.

Counterparty: USAA Insurance Company Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
September 10, 2024 · Item number:Item #28 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Settlement approved in Calvin Bowman lawsuit

City resolves legal claim brought by Calvin Bowman. Settlement amount and terms not disclosed in agenda.

Counterparty: Calvin Bowman Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
September 10, 2024 · Item number:Item #26 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City purchases up to 1,200 UAB football tickets per home game for 2024

The city is buying football tickets directly from University of Alabama at Birmingham for the 2024 season as a sole-source purchase. This is a public spending decision on a non-essential service with no disclosed budget amount.

Counterparty: University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
September 3, 2024 · Item number:Item #31 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $126K

Police department buys 3 Ford Interceptor vehicles for $125,790

City purchases three patrol vehicles to replace aging police fleet. Spending from general fund committed to public safety operations.

Counterparty: Stivers Ford Lincoln Mercury, Inc., Montgomery, Alabama Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
September 3, 2024 · Item number:Item #18 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $2K

City funds Birmingham Board of Education coordination with Carver, $2,500

City spends $2,500 from general funds to pay the Board of Education for coordination services at Carver (likely a school or community site). Service scope is incomplete in available text.

Counterparty: Birmingham Board of Education Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
September 3, 2024 · Item number:Item #20 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $300

City hires Sean Burrell for disk jockey services, $300

City spending $300 from general fund to hire disk jockey services and equipment for Industrial Center Neighborhood event or program.

Counterparty: Sean Burrell Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award Location: Industrial Center
September 3, 2024 · Item number:Item #29 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Sole-source: Imperial Supplies Hardware contract approved for 1 year

City commits general fund dollars to sole-source hardware parts vendor for Equipment Management. Citizens should know which vendors receive sole-source procurement approvals and why competition was not sought.

Counterparty: Imperial Supplies Holdings, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
September 3, 2024 · Item number:Item #11 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City enters sole-source ad deal with Birmingham Times Media Group

City commits general-fund dollars to weekly print and online ads with Birmingham Times Media Group to reach residents with public information. Sole-source procurement with no competing bids.

Counterparty: Birmingham Times Media Group, LLC Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
August 20, 2024 · Item number:Item #40 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $49K

City awards $48.5K roof repair contract to Advanced Roofing Solutions

Hawkins Recreation Center gets roof and wall repairs completed. Project addresses maintenance at public facility serving residents.

Counterparty: Advanced Roofing Solutions, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award Location: 8920 Roebuck Boulevard
August 20, 2024 · Item number:Item #64 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Settlement approved: City resolves claims against Trane U.S., Inc.

The city is settling a lawsuit against HVAC manufacturer Trane U.S., Inc. The specific dollar amount and terms are not disclosed in the agenda item.

Counterparty: Trane U.S., Inc Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
August 20, 2024 · Item number:Item #39 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City settles lawsuit with Day One Management

This settlement resolves a legal dispute between the city and Day One Management. Settlement terms, including any payment amount, are not disclosed in the agenda item.

Counterparty: Al Nolan d/b/a Day One Management Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
August 20, 2024 · Item number:Item #65 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City settles litigation with Trane U.S., Inc. and others

A settlement resolves all claims in the city's case against Trane U.S., Inc. and related defendants. The cash payment terms will be finalized upon council approval.

Counterparty: Trane U.S., Inc, et. al Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
August 13, 2024 · Item number:Item #73 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $204K

Council awards $204K contract to D12 Consulting for materials purchase

Sole-source contract commits public funds to purchase materials through D12 Consulting and Sedia Systems without competitive bidding.

Counterparty: D12 Consulting, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
July 30, 2024 · Item number:Item #43 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $4.0M

HUD grant: $4M for Valley Creek Rails-to-Trail Project

Federal funding approved for a new pedestrian/bike trail at Valley Creek. Once built, residents will have a new recreational route and alternative commute option.

Counterparty: HUD Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Budget amendment
July 30, 2024 · Item number:Item #55 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $39K

City pays $39,400 to repair Fire Truck 222216

Funds wreck repair services on a 2022 Ferrara Igniter fire truck to restore critical emergency response equipment to service.

Counterparty: Brindlee Mountain Fire Apparatus Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
July 30, 2024 · Item number:Item #48 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $700

City approves $700 contract with Bad Boy Butch Entertainment

City is hiring Forrest Hardy's entertainment company for a one-time performance or event. The purpose isn't fully disclosed in the agenda text.

Counterparty: Forrest Hardy dba Bad Boy Butch Entertainment Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
July 30, 2024 · Item number:Item #72 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $400

City approves $400 contract with THS Productions

THS Productions receives a sole-source contract from the general fund. The specific service is not detailed in the item text.

Counterparty: THS Productions Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
July 30, 2024 · Item number:Item #70 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City joins Kroger national settlement agreement

Birmingham joins a multi-city settlement with Kroger, likely involving environmental remediation, tax liability, or operational terms affecting the company's presence in the city.

Counterparty: Kroger Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
July 30, 2024 · Item number:Item #46 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City extends security monitoring contract with Vector Security for 3 years

City facilities will continue professional security system monitoring under a sole-source agreement. Contract begins September 13 and covers multiple municipal buildings.

Counterparty: Vector Security, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
July 23, 2024 · Item number:Item #47 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $39K

City awards $38,967 card access control contract to Johnson Controls

City is spending nearly $39,000 on security card access equipment, installation, and programming for an unspecified municipal facility or system.

Counterparty: Johnson Controls Security Solutions, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
July 23, 2024 · Item number:Item #49 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $26K

City accepts $26,043 proposal from Johnson Controls for security system work

City spending $26,043 on labor and equipment to restore an existing security system. Work type details are incomplete in the public record.

Counterparty: Johnson Controls Security Solutions, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
July 23, 2024 · Item number:Item #48 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $6K

Council approves $5,760 software upgrade from Johnson Controls

City workstations will receive updated security software to restore functionality. This sole-source purchase keeps critical office systems operational.

Counterparty: Johnson Controls Security Solutions, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
July 23, 2024 · Item number:Item #40 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Settlement approved: City pays to resolve Howard v. Carroll case

City agreed to settle a lawsuit filed against police officer Joshua Ryan Carroll and the city. The settlement amount and terms are not disclosed in the agenda item.

Counterparty: Tatyana Alexandria Howard v. Joshua Ryan Carroll and the City of Birmingham Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
July 23, 2024 · Item number:Item #38 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Settlement: City authorizes legal resolution in Davis v. City case

City is settling a lawsuit filed by Josephine Davis. The settlement terms are not disclosed in this item, so the direct cost and impact to residents cannot be determined from the agenda alone.

Counterparty: Josephine Davis Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
July 23, 2024 · Item number:Item #39 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Settlement approved: City pays Kimberly Crum in lawsuit

City agrees to settle a legal claim against the municipality and an official. Settlement amount not disclosed in title.

Counterparty: Kimberly Crum Funding source: General Fund Action type: Settlement
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