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October 2, 2012 · Item number:Item #22 · 💰 Hidden on consent $ Total cost: $6.4M

City sets aside $6.4M federal disaster recovery grant for community development

Federal disaster recovery funds arrive to support community rebuilding efforts. The city now activates $6.4 million to deploy through Community Development programs.

👥 Counterparty: Community Development - Disaster Recovery Assistance 🏛 Funding source: Federal Grant 📋 Action type: Budget amendment

October 2, 2012 · Item number:Item #56 · 💰 Hidden on consent $ Total cost: $170K

Police Department buys tactical lift tower from ICX Technologies for $169,892

Birmingham Police Department acquires a SkyWatch mobile lift platform for surveillance and tactical operations. This sole-source purchase adds surveillance capability to police equipment; costs come from general city funds.

👥 Counterparty: ICX Technologies, Inc. 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Contract award

October 2, 2012 · Item number:Item #57 · 💰 Hidden on consent $ Total cost: $64K

Sole-source: Physio-Control maintenance contract renewed, $64K/year for 5 years

City continues maintenance service for emergency medical equipment (likely defibrillators or cardiac monitors). Annual commitment of $64,000 approved for next 5 years subject to budget availability.

👥 Counterparty: Physio-Control Corporation, Redmond, Washington 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract amendment

October 2, 2012 · Item number:Item #40 · 💰 Hidden on consent $ Total cost: $24K

Council approves $24,068 jail lock replacement with U.S. Security Systems

Birmingham awards a contract for jail lock replacement after competitive bidding. Modernizing facility security infrastructure.

👥 Counterparty: U.S. Security Systems, Inc. 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract award

October 2, 2012 · Item number:Item #37 · 💰 Hidden on consent $ Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 222 14th Court North

Unsafe structure declared public nuisance; demolition will remove blight and safety hazard from neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 222 - 14th Court North, Birmingham

October 2, 2012 · Item number:Item #54 · 💰 Hidden on consent $ Total cost: undisclosed

City approves in-car network routers from CalAmp Wireless

Purchase of network equipment to maintain connectivity in police and city vehicles. Ensures continued operation of mobile systems in patrol cars and emergency response units.

👥 Counterparty: CalAmp Wireless Networks Corporation, Chicago, Illinois 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract award

October 2, 2012 · Item number:Item #34 · 💰 Hidden on consent $ Total cost: undisclosed

5428 Smith Ave ordered demolished as unsafe public nuisance

Building declared unsafe; city will demolish structure to remove blight and hazard from neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 5428 Smith Avenue, Birmingham

October 2, 2012 · Item number:Item #36 · 💰 Hidden on consent $ Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 4406 45th Avenue North

Building declared unsafe and a public nuisance; demolition will remove blight and safety hazard from neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 4406 - 45th Avenue North, Birmingham

October 2, 2012 · Item number:Item #55 · 💰 Hidden on consent $ Total cost: undisclosed

Sole-source: COBAN in-car camera systems for police fleet

Police in-car video systems are critical for accountability and officer safety. This sole-source contract locks the city into one vendor's equipment and pricing for continued fleet upgrades.

👥 Counterparty: COBAN Technologies, Inc. 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution

September 25, 2012 · Item number:Item #36 · 💰 Hidden on consent $ Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Clears abandoned or derelict vehicle from neighborhood. Removal costs will be charged to the registered owner.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

September 25, 2012 · Item number:Item #40 · 💰 Hidden on consent $ Total cost: undisclosed

Remove inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

City removes abandoned or non-functioning vehicles from neighborhoods, cleaning up blight and improving safety. Removal costs are charged to the vehicle's registered owner.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Other

September 25, 2012 · Item number:Item #55 · 💰 Hidden on consent $ Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 915 Avenue V, Pratt City

Unsafe structure declared public nuisance will be torn down. Removes a blighted property from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 915 Avenue V, Pratt City and Storage House, Birmingham

September 25, 2012 · Item number:Item #38 · 💰 Hidden on consent $ Total cost: undisclosed

Remove inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

City removes abandoned or non-functioning vehicles that create neighborhood blight and safety hazards. Costs are charged to the vehicle's registered owner.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Other

September 25, 2012 · Item number:Item #54 · 💰 Hidden on consent $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council orders demolition of unsafe building at 421 Oakmont Street

Unsafe structure in Sherman Heights will be torn down, removing a public hazard from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 421 Oakmont Street

September 18, 2012 · Item number:Item #22 · 💰 Hidden on consent $ Total cost: $24K

Municipal Court gets $24K for defensive driving instruction

City dedicates $24,000 to hire a defensive driving instructor for Municipal Court, funded by class fee revenue. This program helps drivers improve safety skills and potentially reduce traffic violations.

👥 Counterparty: Municipal Court 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Budget amendment

September 18, 2012 · Item number:Item #36 · 💰 Hidden on consent $ Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 1204 Coosa Street

Building declared unsafe and a public nuisance; demolition removes hazard from neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1204 Coosa Street, Birmingham

September 18, 2012 · Item number:Item #24 · 💰 Hidden on consent $ Total cost: undisclosed

City hires Guardian Systems for landfill environmental testing

Guardian Systems will conduct required environmental monitoring at Birmingham's landfills. Ensures landfill operations meet state and federal environmental standards.

👥 Counterparty: Guardian Systems, Inc. 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract award

September 18, 2012 · Item number:Item #27 · 💰 Hidden on consent $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council orders demolition of unsafe building at 608 79th Street South

Dangerous building deemed a public nuisance will be torn down, removing a blight hazard from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 608 - 79th Street South, Birmingham

September 18, 2012 · Item number:Item #28 · 💰 Hidden on consent $ Total cost: undisclosed

City clears blighted duplex and storage house on 9th Street, Pratt City

Unsafe building declared public nuisance and slated for demolition. Removes blight and potential hazard from residential neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 510 and 512 - 9th Street, Pratt City, Birmingham

September 18, 2012 · Item number:Item #29 · 💰 Hidden on consent $ Total cost: undisclosed

Demolition ordered for unsafe building at 5400 11th Ave Wylam

Unsafe structure in Wylam designated for demolition to remove public nuisance and improve neighborhood safety. Property clears blight risk.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 5400 11th Avenue Wylam and Storage House, Birmingham

September 18, 2012 · Item number:Item #31 · 💰 Hidden on consent $ Total cost: undisclosed

City demolishes unsafe building at 448 1st Street North

Property declared a public nuisance and safety hazard; removal improves neighborhood conditions and reduces blight in downtown area.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 448 - 1st Street North, Birmingham

September 18, 2012 · Item number:Item #34 · 💰 Hidden on consent $ Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of blighted structure at 404 5th Place

Pratt City property declared unsafe and a public nuisance will be demolished. Removal of blighted structures can improve neighborhood safety and property values.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 404 - 5th Place Pratt City, Birmingham

September 18, 2012 · Item number:Item #35 · 💰 Hidden on consent $ Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 1313 Avenue I (Ensley)

Unsafe structure classified as public nuisance will be demolished. Removes a blight hazard and health risk from the Ensley neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1313 Avenue I Ensley, Birmingham

September 18, 2012 · Item number:Item #38 · 💰 Hidden on consent $ Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 6204 Handy Ave declared public nuisance

Building deemed unsafe and public nuisance; city taking action toward demolition or remediation to improve neighborhood safety and remove blight from Roosevelt City.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution 📍 Location: 6204 Handy Avenue, Roosevelt City, Birmingham

September 18, 2012 · Item number:Item #19 · 💰 Hidden on consent $ Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Abandoned vehicles are cleared from residential or commercial areas, reducing blight and safety hazards. Removal costs are charged to the vehicle's registered owner.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement