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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 1971 items in last 76 months
Total dollars $756.5M where disclosed
Notice: Hatched months are still being indexed (26.7% 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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August 17, 2021 · Item number:Item #23 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

1-year implementation contract with MCM Technology

City commits to a sole-source technology services agreement with MCM Technology for up to one year. Budget impact and service scope not fully disclosed in agenda item.

Counterparty: MCM Technology, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
August 10, 2021 · Item number:Item #9 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $4K

City hires Litter Squad for cleanup work, $3,750

Sole-source contract to remove litter from public spaces. Small expense typical of routine city maintenance.

Counterparty: Douglas Beasley D/B/A "Litter Squad" Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
August 10, 2021 · Item number:Item #10 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $2K

City hires Official Clutch Band for $2,500

Music performance or entertainment contract approved. No direct impact on resident services or taxes.

Counterparty: Wyteria Huffman d/b/a Official Clutch Band Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
August 10, 2021 · Item number:Item #43 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $2K

City approves $2K contract with Community on the Rise

Sole-source agreement sets aside $2,000 in city funds for goods and services from Community on the Rise.

Counterparty: Community on the Rise Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
August 3, 2021 · Item number:Item #13 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $1.5M

City receives $1.5M federal grant for Bus Rapid Transit

Federal funding unlocks bus service improvements. The city is setting aside $1.5M from a TIGER CMAQ Grant to expand rapid transit options.

Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Ordinance
July 27, 2021 · Item number:Item #72 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $53.1M

Budget amendment: $53.1M COVID relief funds redirected

$53.1 million in federal COVID recovery funds are being reallocated; $3 million is designated for community-based services. This changes how pandemic relief money is spent across city services.

Funding source: Arpa Action type: Budget amendment
July 27, 2021 · Item number:Item #49 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $97K

City pays $96,829 to Tractor and Equipment for Kubota parts

Routine maintenance purchase for city equipment under a state purchasing program. This is a standard operational expense tracked for public records.

Counterparty: Tractor and Equipment Company, Birmingham Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
July 27, 2021 · Item number:Item #48 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $45K

Council approves $44,701 Volvo parts payment to Cowin Equipment

City spends $44,701 from the general fund on vehicle parts through a state purchasing agreement. Routine maintenance cost for city fleet.

Counterparty: Cowin Equipment Company Funding source: General Fund Action type: Appropriation
July 27, 2021 · Item number:Item #9 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Sole-source: Cellebrite forensic software maintenance with Carahsoft

Police will maintain forensic software used in criminal investigations. Sole-source procurement limits competition on a public safety tool.

Counterparty: Carahsoft Technology Corporation Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
July 27, 2021 · Item number:Item #20 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Settlement approved for Frederick Stewart claim (C19-523)

City settles a claim with Frederick Stewart using general fund dollars. Settlement details and dollar amount not disclosed in public agenda.

Counterparty: Frederick Stewart Funding source: General Fund Action type: Settlement
July 27, 2021 · Item number:Item #17 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City settles liability claim; counterparty and amount undisclosed

The city is using general funds to resolve a legal claim. Full details of the incident, counterparty, and settlement amount are not publicly described in this agenda item.

Counterparty: unknown Funding source: General Fund Action type: Settlement
July 27, 2021 · Item number:Item #18 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Settlement approved for claim C20-414

City settles a claim by Obray Carter using general funds. Details of the settlement amount and claim nature are not disclosed in this agenda item.

Counterparty: Obray Carter Funding source: General Fund Action type: Settlement
July 27, 2021 · Item number:Item #16 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Settlement authority: City Attorney empowered to resolve claims

City Attorney may settle legal claims against the city without requiring full council approval for each case. Specific incident and dollar amount not disclosed in title.

Counterparty: unknown Funding source: General Fund Action type: Settlement
July 27, 2021 · Item number:Item #11 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Sole-source: City extends Dell computer purchase agreement with Conv

City renews 1-year vendor contract for Dell computers, storage, and related IT equipment. Dollar amount not disclosed in agenda.

Counterparty: Conv Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
July 27, 2021 · Item number:Item #8 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Sole-source contract: Business Systems & Consultants extends 1-year agreement

City extends exclusive vendor contract with BSC through June 2022. Public Safety Committee recommended the deal.

Counterparty: Business Systems & Consultants, Inc. (BSC) Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
July 27, 2021 · Item number:Item #19 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City settles claim with Sharon Smith

The city will use general fund money to settle a claim filed by Sharon Smith. Settlement details are not disclosed in the public agenda.

Counterparty: Sharon Smith Funding source: General Fund Action type: Settlement
July 20, 2021 · Item number:Item #53 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $1.1M

City approves $1.12M in refunds

The city is returning $1.12 million to recipients through three separate refunds. Details on who receives the funds and why are not provided in the agenda item.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
July 20, 2021 · Item number:Item #47 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $150K

City spends $150K on automotive parts for fleet maintenance

Approval of spending for vehicle parts needed to keep city fleet operational. This routine purchase is part of ongoing equipment management costs.

Counterparty: NAPA Genuine Parts, Atlanta, Georgia Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
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
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