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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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January 23, 2024 · Item number:Item #53 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

O'Reilly Automotive: 1-year sole-source contract for equipment parts

City commits to buying automotive parts and supplies from O'Reilly for one year to maintain Equipment Management fleet. Dollar amount not disclosed.

Counterparty: O'Reilly Automotive Stores, Inc., Springfield, Missouri Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
January 9, 2024 · Item number:Item #62 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $150K

City commits $150K to TechBirmingham's job-training partnership

TechBirmingham will implement a skills-training program called Birmingham Upskill Partnership, aimed at improving workforce readiness in the region. The agreement is worth $150,000 from city funds.

Counterparty: TechBirmingham Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
January 9, 2024 · Item number:Item #10 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $25K

City contracts with Freedom Rain for services, up to $25,000

City spending $25,000 with Freedom Rain (The Lovelady Center) on a sole-source contract. Details on the specific services are not provided in the item.

Counterparty: Freedom Rain, Inc. dba The Lovelady Center Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
January 9, 2024 · Item number:Item #48 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $5K

City pays $4,951 to SHI International for software support

Routine vendor payment for Solimar Systems software maintenance from general fund via sole-source procurement.

Counterparty: SHI International Corporation Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
January 2, 2024 · Item number:Item #12 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $443

Police Department buys Shure vocal system and accessories for $443.72

General fund spending on police equipment. Routine equipment purchase via sole-source procurement.

Counterparty: B&H Foto & Electronics Corporation dba B&H Photo-Video Pro Audio Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
January 2, 2024 · Item number:Item #17 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Sole-source: Strickland Paper Company contract approved

City commits general funds to purchase office paper supplies (paper, cut paper, offset wide format, and envelopes) from Strickland Paper Company on an as-needed basis at pre-set unit prices.

Counterparty: Strickland Paper Company, Inc., Birmingham, Alabama Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
January 2, 2024 · Item number:Item #18 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City approves 1-year Dodge parts contract with Taz Automotive

City commits to buying Dodge automotive parts from a Kentucky vendor at set unit prices. Affects fleet maintenance costs for the Equipment department.

Counterparty: Taz Automotive, Inc., Glasgow, Kentucky Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
April 25, 2023 · Item number:Item #36 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $1.3M

City accepts $1.29M settlement from opioid distributors McKesson, Janssen, J&J

Settlement funds help pay for opioid-addiction treatment and prevention programs in the city. This is the first major payout from a nationwide litigation against pharmaceutical companies over their role in the opioid crisis.

Counterparty: McKesson, Janssen, Johnson & Johnson Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
April 25, 2023 · Item number:Item #37 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $47K

Settlement: City pays $46,700 penalty to ADEM for environmental violations

City resolves environmental rule violations through consent order with state agency. $46,700 penalty comes from general fund.

Counterparty: Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) Funding source: General Fund Action type: Settlement
April 25, 2023 · Item number:Item #34 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $3K

City grants $300K incentive to ZOOM Motorsports for IndyCar event

City spends $300,000 in public funds to subsidize an IndyCar racing event managed by ZOOM Motorsports, drawn from the general fund.

Counterparty: ZOOM Motorsports Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
April 18, 2023 · Item number:Item #56 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $4K

City pays $3,795 to Sharp Electronics for copiers and printers

Routine office equipment purchase using city funds via sole-source vendor agreement.

Counterparty: Sharps Electronics Corporation Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
April 18, 2023 · Item number:Item #28 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City extends MHC Software payroll license agreement (6th amendment)

Sole-source contract renewal for payroll software that city staff depend on for wage processing. Citizens should know when the city extends long-term vendor agreements without competitive bidding.

Counterparty: MHC Software Holdings, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract amendment
April 11, 2023 · Item number:Item #53 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City hires Ernst & Young for American Rescue Plan advisory services

City will pay Ernst & Young to advise on spending American Rescue Plan funds. The dollar amount wasn't disclosed in the public record, so the cost to taxpayers is unclear.

Counterparty: Ernst & Young, LLP (EY) Funding source: Arpa Action type: Resolution
April 11, 2023 · Item number:Item #55 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City hires Ernst & Young for American Rescue Plan advisory services

City is using federal pandemic relief funds to hire a major consulting firm for strategic advice on deploying American Rescue Plan money. The contract is sole-source, meaning no competitive bidding.

Counterparty: Ernst & Young, LLP (EY) Funding source: Arpa Action type: Resolution
April 4, 2023 · Item number:Item #91 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $2.4M

City awards $2.4M road resurfacing contract to Dunn Construction

Citywide street resurfacing project to improve road conditions across Birmingham. Work funded through capital improvements; contract goes to lowest qualified bidder.

Counterparty: Dunn Construction Co., Inc. Funding source: Capital Improvement Plan Action type: Contract award
April 4, 2023 · Item number:Item #74 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $1.1M

City buys 9 refurbished ambulance units from Southern Emergency for $1.1M

Emergency response fleets get updated equipment to maintain ambulance availability and service reliability across the city.

Counterparty: Southern Emergency Consultants, Roanoke, Alabama Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
April 4, 2023 · Item number:Item #73 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $131K

Bobcat parts: $131K sole-source contract with Loader Services

City commits $131,232 to Loader Services for equipment maintenance parts over one year using sole-source procurement.

Counterparty: Loader Services and Equipment, Inc., Pelham, Alabama Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
April 4, 2023 · Item number:Item #18 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $100K

City awards $100K sole-source contract to Literacy Council

Birmingham commits $100,000 to The Literacy Council of Central Alabama for literacy programming, awarded without competitive bidding. Supports adult and youth reading programs in the region.

Counterparty: The Literacy Council of Central Alabama Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
April 4, 2023 · Item number:Item #76 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $51K

Police gets $50.7K for pursuit tire deflation devices

Birmingham Police will buy high-speed pursuit tire deflation devices (Stop Sticks) and training to help safely end dangerous car chases without weapons.

Counterparty: Stop Stick LTD Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
April 4, 2023 · Item number:Item #60 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: $11K

City approves $10,671 tire changer purchase from Advance Stores

Equipment Management acquires a specialized tire changer for fleet maintenance operations. This sole-source purchase is funded from the general fund.

Counterparty: Advance Stores Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
April 4, 2023 · Item number:Item #24 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Settlement approved: Clarence Edward Muhammad v. City

City Attorney settling lawsuit with Clarence Edward Muhammad. Settlement amount and terms not disclosed in agenda item.

Counterparty: Clarence Edward Muhammad Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
April 4, 2023 · Item number:Item #25 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City settles Kiera Furr lawsuit

The city is resolving a legal claim against it and a city employee. Settlement terms (including any payment) are not disclosed in the agenda.

Counterparty: Kiera Furr Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
April 4, 2023 · Item number:Item #67 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

City approves 1-year sole-source deal with Fastenal for janitorial and maintenan

Fastenal will be the sole supplier of janitorial, maintenance, repair and operating supplies for city departments for one year. No competitive bid was sought.

Counterparty: Fastenal Company, Birmingham Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
April 4, 2023 · Item number:Item #17 · 💰 Hidden on consent Total cost: undisclosed

Carver Theater: extend Barbizon Charlotte audio-visual contract

Extends the city's sole-source agreement with Barbizon Charlotte for sound and video services at Carver Theater, a key downtown cultural venue. Citizens fund this service; the extension ensures continued technical support for public events and performances.

Counterparty: Barbizon Charlotte, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract amendment Location: Carver Theater
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