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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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July 16, 2024 · Item number:Item #48 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $1.0M

Council awards $1M alley resurfacing contract to Southeastern Sealcoating

Southeastern Sealcoating wins competitive bid to resurface alleys across the city for $1,037,822.50. Work improves drainage, pedestrian safety, and property access in neighborhoods citywide.

Counterparty: Southeastern Sealcoating Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
July 16, 2024 · Item number:Item #50 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $53K

City approves $53K repair for fire truck 222213

Fire equipment repair keeps emergency response vehicles operational. Williams Fire Apparatus will service a 2002 Ferrara fire apparatus for the city's Equipment Management Department.

Counterparty: Williams Fire Apparatus, Ashland, Alabama Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
July 16, 2024 · Item number:Item #20 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $278

City settles stop-sign damage claim with GEICO for $278.74

GEICO will reimburse the city for damage to a stop sign at Parkway East and Matthews Avenue, recovering public funds at minimal cost to process.

Counterparty: GEICO Insurance Company Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement Location: Parkway East at Matthews Avenue
July 9, 2024 · Item number:Item #37 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $1.0M

Council awards $1M alley resurfacing contract to Southeastern Sealcoating

City spends $1.04M on alley repairs across all neighborhoods through competitive bid. Work improves drainage and road safety in alleys citywide.

Counterparty: Southeastern Sealcoating Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
July 9, 2024 · Item number:Item #28 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $1.0M

City awards $1.04M alley resurfacing contract to Southeastern Sealcoating

Southeastern Sealcoating wins competitive bid to repair alleys across the city. Work improves drainage and safety in neighborhoods citywide.

Counterparty: Southeastern Sealcoating Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
July 9, 2024 · Item number:Item #27 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $1.0M

City awards $1.04M alley resurfacing contract to Southeastern Sealcoating

Alleycats across the city will see repairs completed in 2024. Southeastern Sealcoating's bid was the lowest among responsive bidders.

Counterparty: Southeastern Sealcoating Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award Location: 1330 Adamsville Industrial Parkway Birmingham
July 9, 2024 · Item number:Item #18 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Sole-source: City renews dry-cell battery contract with Liion Power

City will continue buying dry-cell batteries from Liion Power Inc. (Batteries Plus) for ongoing inventory replenishment over the next year without competitive bidding.

Counterparty: Liion Power Inc. dba Batteries Plus Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution Location: Homewood, Alabama
July 2, 2024 · Item number:Item #16 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $3.0M

Council sets aside $3M HUD grant for North Birmingham School Project

City received $3 million federal grant for North Birmingham School improvements. Funds now available for project implementation.

Counterparty: HUD Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Budget amendment
June 25, 2024 · Item number:Item #52 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $6K

City approves $5,547 wreck repair for police vehicle

Equipment Management Department fixes damaged vehicle 232201 through J. W. Autobody and Collision.

Counterparty: J. W. Autobody and Collision, Birmingham Funding source: General Fund Action type: Appropriation
June 18, 2024 · Item number:Item #35 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $18K

City pays $18,477 to Division 12 Consulting for glass wall installation

General fund spending on office interior improvements. Sole-source contract without competitive bidding.

Counterparty: Division 12 Consulting, LLC, Birmingham Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
June 18, 2024 · Item number:Item #33 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $5K

Council approves $4,957 payment to AHEAD Inc. for network service

City spends $4,957 from the general fund for post-network disruption services through sole-source vendor contract via Omnia Partners Cooperative.

Counterparty: AHEAD, Inc., Chicago, Illinois Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
June 18, 2024 · Item number:Item #21 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $600

City approves $600 sole-source contract with Bad Boy Butch Entertainment

City commits $600 in public funds to Forrest Hardy dba Bad Boy Butch Entertainment through sole-source procurement, bypassing competitive bidding.

Counterparty: Forrest Hardy dba Bad Boy Butch Entertainment Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
June 18, 2024 · Item number:Item #13 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City contracts HdL Companies for tax revenue support services

HdL Companies will help the Tax & License Division improve revenue collection and administration. Scope and cost of the agreement are not specified in available documents.

Counterparty: HdL Companies Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
June 18, 2024 · Item number:Item #25 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Settlement: City to recover damages from GEICO for 2023 auto accident

City recovers funds for vehicle damage caused by a GEICO-insured driver's collision on July 2, 2023. Settlement amount not disclosed in agenda item.

Counterparty: GEICO Insurance Company Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
May 28, 2024 · Item number:Item #18 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City joins Cardinal and Centora statewide settlement

Birmingham is joining a statewide settlement with Alabama and other subdivisions involving Cardinal and Centora. Details of what this settles and how it affects residents are unclear from the agenda text.

Counterparty: Cardinal and Centora, State of Alabama Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
May 21, 2024 · Item number:Item #50 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $6.5M

Dunn Construction wins $6.5M citywide road resurfacing contract

City awards largest bid to resurface streets across all wards in 2024. Affects road quality and commute conditions citywide.

Counterparty: Dunn Construction Co., Inc., Birmingham Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
May 21, 2024 · Item number:Item #43 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Sole-source: DocuSign software license renewed with SHI International

City continues using DocuSign for electronic document signing and workflow management; one-year contract locks in software costs for municipal operations.

Counterparty: SHI International Corp. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
May 21, 2024 · Item number:Item #42 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Police body-camera software: sole-source deal with PowerDMS

Birmingham Police will use PowerDMS software to manage body-camera footage, evidence, and incident reports. The city is locking in a sole-source vendor without competitive bidding.

Counterparty: Neo Gov dba PowerDMS Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
May 14, 2024 · Item number:Item #12 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $1.0M

City awards up to $1M contract to Huffman Recreation Board

City spends $1 million on recreation programs or services through Huffman Recreation Board. Details on what services will be provided are not fully described in this agenda item.

Counterparty: Huffman Recreation Board Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
May 14, 2024 · Item number:Item #62 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $150K

City approves $150K annual program management deal with Mobility Capital Finance

City will spend up to $150,000 per year on program management services from a single vendor under a multi-year contract. This is a routine sole-source spending commitment that will be executed directly by the Mayor.

Counterparty: Mobility Capital Finance, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
May 14, 2024 · Item number:Item #11 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $2K

City funds Black Women's Mental Health Institute $2,500 for counseling

City invests in free mental health counseling for Black women through a local nonprofit. Sole-source grant requires no competitive bidding.

Counterparty: Black Women's Mental Health Institute Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
May 14, 2024 · Item number:Item #15 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City approves software maintenance agreement with VertiGIS

VertiGIS will provide ongoing technical support for the city's GCX mapping and data platform. The sole-source agreement ensures continuity of geographic data services that city departments rely on for planning and operations.

Counterparty: VertiGIS North America Ltd. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
May 7, 2024 · Item number:Item #30 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Birmingham Fire approves 1-year medical supplies contract with Teleflex Funding

Fire Department secures medical supplies through sole-source agreement; unit prices on file with Purchasing Agent. Routine annual contract.

Counterparty: Teleflex Funding, LLC, Atlanta, Georgia Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
April 30, 2024 · Item number:Item #33 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $11K

City approves $11,250 rental of 15 barrier units from Meridian

Emergency or temporary crowd-control barrier rental for city operations. Dollar amount and sole-source vendor selection warrant public disclosure.

Counterparty: Meridian Rapid Defense Group Rentals, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
April 30, 2024 · Item number:Item #30 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City contracts with Denise Koch Events for health, wellness and cultural program

Denise Koch Events will organize health, wellness, cultural, and small-business events and presentations for Birmingham residents. The contract was awarded on a sole-source basis, meaning only one vendor was solicited.

Counterparty: Denise Koch Events Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
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