council · Birmingham
Regular City Council Meeting
Tuesday, January 4, 2022 · 40 agenda items · 3 votes recorded
Agenda items
40
29 consent · 11 regular
Votes
3
minutes text
Dollar items
27
with amounts
Topics
2
classified
Roll call
Votes (3)
passed
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provisional
official minutes · high
Consent vote — covers 29 items
- [10] CONSENT ITEM 1. A Resolution fixing a special assessment in the amount of $9,492.00 against the property located at 1201 Lawson Road, Birmingham, for the cost incurred for the demolition of an unsafe building or structure. (Recomm named in vote
- [11] CONSENT ITEM 2. A Resolution fixing a special assessment in the amount of $9,323.00 against the property located at 5121 - 5th Avenue South, Birmingham, for the cost incurred for the demolition of an unsafe building or structure. named in vote
- [12] CONSENT ITEM 3. A Resolution fixing a special assessment in the amount of $6,145.12 against the property located at 5901 - 1st Court South, Birmingham, for the cost incurred for the demolition of an unsafe building or structure. ( named in vote
- [13] CONSENT ITEM 4. A Resolution fixing a special assessment in the amount of $7,469.96 against the property located at 917 - 48th Street North, Birmingham, for the cost incurred for the demolition of an unsafe building or structure. named in vote
- [14] CONSENT ITEM 5. A Resolution fixing a special assessment in the amount of $4,879.76 against the property located at 3705 Maple Avenue, Birmingham, for the cost incurred for the demolition of an unsafe building or structure. (Recom named in vote
- [15] CONSENT ITEM 6. A Resolution fixing a special assessment in the amount of $6,623.08 against the property located at 204 - 68th Place North, Birmingham, for the cost incurred for the demolition of an unsafe building or structure. ( named in vote
- [16] CONSENT ITEM 7. A Resolution fixing a special assessment in the amount of $4,201.64 against the property located at 2017 Northland Avenue, Birmingham, for the cost incurred for the demolition of an unsafe building or structure. (R named in vote
- [17] CONSENT ITEM 8. A Resolution fixing a special assessment in the amount of $7,306.00 against the property located at 108 - 16th Avenue NE, Birmingham, for the cost incurred for the demolition of an unsafe building or structure. (Re named in vote
- [18] CONSENT ITEM 9. A Resolution fixing a special assessment in the amount of $4,450.00 against the property located at 5304 Division Avenue, Birmingham, for the cost incurred for the demolition of an unsafe building or structure. (Re named in vote
- [19] CONSENT ITEM 10. A Resolution fixing a special assessment in the amount of $3,265.80 against the property located at 829 - 80th Street South, Birmingham, for the cost incurred for the demolition of an unsafe building or structure. named in vote
- [20] CONSENT ITEM 11. A Resolution fixing a special assessment in the amount of $3,298.64 against the property located at 8017 - 3rd Avenue North, Birmingham, for the cost incurred for the demolition of an unsafe building or structure. named in vote
- [21] CONSENT ITEM 12. A Resolution fixing a special assessment in the amount of $5,748.52 against the property located at 8032 - 4th Avenue North, Birmingham, for the cost incurred for the demolition of an unsafe building or structure. named in vote
- [22] CONSENT ITEM 13. A Resolution fixing a special assessment in the amount of $6,705.80 against the property located at 220 - 67th Place North, Birmingham, for the cost incurred for the demolition of an unsafe building or structure. named in vote
- [23] CONSENT ITEM 14. A Resolution fixing a special assessment in the amount of $14,758.00 against the property located at 7121 - 1st Avenue North, Birmingham, for the cost incurred for the demolition of an unsafe building or structure. (Submitted by the Mayor named in vote
- [24] CONSENT ITEM 15. A Resolution fixing a special assessment in the amount of $4,422.13 against the property located at 6516 Georgia Road, Birmingham, for the cost incurred for the demolition of an unsafe building or structure. (Reco named in vote
- [25] CONSENT ITEM 16. A Resolution fixing a special assessment in the amount of $5,309.52 against the property located at 205 - 61st Street South, Birmingham, for the cost incurred for the demolition of an unsafe building or structure. named in vote
- [26] CONSENT ITEM 17. A Resolution fixing a special assessment in the amount of $6,894.64 against the property located at 815 - 46th Street North, Birmingham, for the cost incurred for the demolition of an unsafe building or structure. named in vote
- [27] CONSENT ITEM 18. A Resolution fixing a special assessment in the amount of $4,529.68 against the property located at 8124 - 6th Avenue North, Birmingham, for the cost incurred for the demolition of an unsafe building or structure. named in vote
- [28] CONSENT ITEM 19. A Resolution fixing a special assessment in the amount of $1,997.08 against the property located at 1523 - 13th Street S.W., Birmingham, for the cost incurred for the demolition of an unsafe building or structure. named in vote
- [29] CONSENT ITEM 20. A Resolution fixing a special assessment in the amount of $5,759.84 against the property located at 1101 Southwood Drive, Birmingham, for the cost incurred for the demolition of an unsafe building or structure. (R named in vote
- [30] CONSENT ITEM 21. A Resolution fixing a special assessment in the amount of $11,719.06 against the property located at 131 - 2nd Avenue South, Birmingham, for the cost incurred for the demolition of an unsafe building or structure. named in vote
- [31] CONSENT ITEM 22. A Resolution amending Resolution No. 428-21, adopted by the Council April 6, 2021, fixing a special assessment in the amount of $9,376.00 against the property located at 524 - 4th Terrace North, Birmingham, for the cost incurred for the named in vote
- [32] CONSENT ITEM 23. A Resolution accepting and approving the lump sum proposal of Johnson Controls Security Solutions LLC, Irondale, Alabama, in the amount of $21,823.29, for card access control equipment, installation, programming, and monthly maintenance named in vote
- [33] CONSENT ITEM 24. A Resolution accepting and approving the lump sum proposal of Johnson Controls Security Solutions LLC, Irondale, Alabama, in the amount of $7,396.08, to provide burglar alarm equipment, installation, programming, and monthly maintenance named in vote
- [34] CONSENT ITEM 25. A Resolution accepting and approving the lump sum proposal of Johnson Controls Security Solutions LLC, Irondale, Alabama, in the amount of $4,826.64, to provide burglar alarm equipment, installation, programming, and monthly maintenance named in vote
- [35] CONSENT ITEM 26. A Resolution accepting and approving the lump sum proposal of Johnson Controls Security Solutions LLC, Irondale, Alabama, in the amount of $9,905.31, to provide (2) card access controls, equipment, installation, programming, and monthly named in vote
- [36] CONSENT ITEM 27. A Resolution approving payment to Cellebrite USA Corp, Parsippany, New Jersey, in the amount of $12,885.03 for Cellebrite Mobile Forensics, Investigative (CMFF, CCPA, and CCO) Training for the Birmingham Police Department, in accordance w named in vote
- [9] CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT AGENDA named in vote
- [37] APPROVAL OF CONSENT consent default
8–0
Abbott · YEA
Clarke · YEA
Moore · YEA
O’Quinn · YEA
Williams · YEA
Woods · YEA
Smitherman · YEA
Alexander · YEA
Tate · ABSENT
passed
#2730
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No agenda item linked.
8–0
Abbott · YEA
Clarke · YEA
Moore · YEA
O’Quinn · YEA
Williams · YEA
Woods · YEA
Smitherman · YEA
Alexander · YEA
Tate · ABSENT
passed
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official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
8–0
Abbott · YEA
Clarke · YEA
Moore · YEA
O’Quinn · YEA
Williams · YEA
Woods · YEA
Smitherman · YEA
Alexander · YEA
Tate · ABSENT
Business
Regular Agenda (11)
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Procedural:
INVOCATION
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Procedural:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Council President Pro Tempore Crystal Smitherman
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Procedural:
ROLL CALL
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Procedural:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES FORM PREVIOUS MEETINGS: August 3 and 10, 2021
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Procedural:
MINUTES NOT READY: August 17, 2021 - December 29, 2021
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Procedural:
MINUTES NOT READY: August 17, 2021 - December 29, 2021
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Procedural:
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
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Procedural:
ANNOUNCEMENT OF BOARDS AND AGENCIES EXPIRATIONS - February 2022
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Procedural:
REQUEST FROM THE PUBLIC
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Procedural:
OLD AND NEW BUSINESS
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Procedural:
ADJOURNMENT
Consent calendar
Consent Agenda (29)
Items passed as a group without individual discussion unless pulled by a council member.
Item number:Item #10
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🏚️ Blight Accountability
$
Total cost:
$9K
City assesses $9,492 demolition cost against 1201 Lawson Road
Property owner at 1201 Lawson Road will be billed $9,492 for the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building on the site. This assessment becomes a lien against the property.
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Demolition
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Location:
1201 Lawson Road, Birmingham
Item number:Item #11
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🏚️ Blight Accountability
$
Total cost:
$9K
Property owner billed $9,323 for demolition at 5121 5th Ave S
City demolished an unsafe building at this address and is charging the property owner $9,323 to cover the cost. The owner will owe this amount as a special assessment against the property.
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Demolition
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Location:
5121 - 5th Avenue South, Birmingham
Item number:Item #12
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🏚️ Blight Accountability
$
Total cost:
$6K
City bills property owner $6,145 for unsafe building demolition
Property owner at 5901 1st Court South must pay $6,145.12 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe structure. This is a special assessment against the specific property.
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Demolition
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Location:
5901 - 1st Court South, Birmingham
Item number:Item #13
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🏚️ Blight Accountability
$
Total cost:
$7K
City assesses $7,470 demolition cost against 917 48th Street North
Property owner at 917 48th Street North will owe the city $7,469.96 to cover demolition of an unsafe building. The cost becomes a special tax assessment on the property.
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Funding source:
Special Tax
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Action type:
Demolition
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Location:
917 - 48th Street North, Birmingham
Item number:Item #14
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🏚️ Blight Accountability
$
Total cost:
$5K
City charges property owner $4,879.76 for unsafe building demolition at 3705 Map
Property owner at 3705 Maple Avenue must pay the city's cost to tear down the unsafe structure. The $4,879.76 assessment becomes a lien on the property if unpaid.
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Counterparty:
property owner at 3705 Maple Avenue, Birmingham
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Funding source:
Special Tax
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Action type:
Demolition
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Location:
3705 Maple Avenue, Birmingham
Item number:Item #15
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🏚️ Blight Accountability
$
Total cost:
$7K
Demolition cost assessment: $6,623 charged to 204-68th Place North
Property owner at 204-68th Place North faces a $6,623 bill for demolition of an unsafe building. The cost will be collected as a special assessment against the property.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Demolition
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Location:
204 - 68th Place North, Birmingham
Item number:Item #16
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🏚️ Blight Accountability
$
Total cost:
$4K
City assesses $4,201.64 against 2017 Northland for demolition
Property owner at 2017 Northland Avenue will be charged $4,201.64 to recover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building on their land.
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Demolition
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Location:
2017 Northland Avenue, Birmingham
Item number:Item #17
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🏚️ Blight Accountability
$
Total cost:
$7K
City bills property owner $7,306 for demolition of unsafe building
The cost of tearing down the unsafe structure at 108-16th Avenue NE will be charged to the property owner as a special tax assessment. This shifts demolition costs from the city budget to the responsible property owner.
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Funding source:
Special Tax
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Action type:
Demolition
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Location:
108 - 16th Avenue NE, Birmingham
Item number:Item #18
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🏚️ Blight Accountability
$
Total cost:
$4K
Special assessment: $4,450 demolition bill for 5304 Division Ave
Property owner at 5304 Division Avenue will be assessed $4,450 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building—a charge that may affect their property taxes or require payment to the city.
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Funding source:
Special Tax
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Action type:
Demolition
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Location:
5304 Division Avenue, Birmingham
Item number:Item #19
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🏚️ Blight Accountability
$
Total cost:
$3K
Special assessment: $3,265.80 bill against 829–80th Street South for demolition
Property owner at 829–80th Street South will be assessed $3,265.80 to cover the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building on the site. The cost becomes a lien against the property.
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Funding source:
Special Tax
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Action type:
Demolition
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Location:
829 - 80th Street South, Birmingham
Item number:Item #20
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🏚️ Blight Accountability
$
Total cost:
$3K
City assesses $3,299 demolition cost to 8017 3rd Ave North
Property owner at 8017 3rd Avenue North faces a special assessment for $3,299 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building. The owner is responsible for repaying the demolition expense.
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Demolition
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Location:
8017 - 3rd Avenue North, Birmingham
Item number:Item #21
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🏚️ Blight Accountability
$
Total cost:
$6K
Special assessment: $5,749 demolition cost for 8032 4th Ave N
Property owner at 8032 4th Avenue North will be billed $5,748.52 for the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building on the site.
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Demolition
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Location:
8032 - 4th Avenue North, Birmingham
Item number:Item #22
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🏚️ Blight Accountability
$
Total cost:
$7K
Property owner charged $6,706 for unsafe building demolition at 220 67th Place N
The property owner at 220 67th Place North must pay $6,705.80 to cover the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building. This special tax will be assessed against the property.
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Funding source:
Special Tax
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Action type:
Demolition
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Location:
220 - 67th Place North, Birmingham
Item number:Item #23
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🏚️ Blight Accountability
$
Total cost:
$15K
City assesses $14,758 demolition cost to 7121 1st Avenue North
Property owner at 7121 1st Avenue North will be charged $14,758 to cover the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building on the site. The charge becomes a special assessment against the property.
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Demolition
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Location:
7121 - 1st Avenue North, Birmingham
Item number:Item #24
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🏚️ Blight Accountability
$
Total cost:
$4K
Property owner billed $4,422 for unsafe building demolition at 6516 Georgia Road
City demolished an unsafe building and is recovering demolition costs ($4,422.13) through a special assessment against the property owner. Property owners receiving such notices should respond promptly to avoid liens.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Demolition
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Location:
6516 Georgia Road, Birmingham
Item number:Item #25
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🏚️ Blight Accountability
$
Total cost:
$5K
Property owner charged $5,310 for unsafe building demolition
The city demolished an unsafe structure at 205 - 61st Street South and is billing the property owner $5,309.52 for the cost. You may see this charge if you own property subject to similar code enforcement.
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Funding source:
Special Tax
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Action type:
Demolition
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Location:
205 - 61st Street South, Birmingham
Item number:Item #26
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🏚️ Blight Accountability
$
Total cost:
$7K
Special assessment: $6,894.64 for demolition at 815-46th Street North
Property owner at 815-46th Street North must pay $6,894.64 toward the cost of demolishing an unsafe building. The special assessment is charged directly against the property.
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Funding source:
Special Tax
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Action type:
Demolition
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Location:
815 - 46th Street North, Birmingham
Item number:Item #27
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🏚️ Blight Accountability
$
Total cost:
$5K
City charges property owner $4,529.68 for blighted building demolition
Property owner at 8124 6th Avenue North will be assessed for the cost of demolishing an unsafe structure on their land. The charge is passed to the owner as a special assessment on their property tax bill.
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Demolition
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Location:
8124 - 6th Avenue North, Birmingham
Item number:Item #28
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🏚️ Blight Accountability
$
Total cost:
$2K
Property owner charged $1,997 for unsafe building demolition
The owner of 1523 13th Street S.W. must pay the city $1,997.08 to cover demolition costs for an unsafe structure. This is a special assessment—a bill against the property for public safety work.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Demolition
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Location:
1523 - 13th Street S.W., Birmingham
Item number:Item #29
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🏚️ Blight Accountability
$
Total cost:
$6K
Property owner billed $5,760 for unsafe building demolition
If you own the property at 1101 Southwood Drive, the city is charging you $5,760 for demolishing an unsafe structure on your lot. Special assessments like this become a lien on the property if unpaid.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Demolition
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Location:
1101 Southwood Drive, Birmingham
Item number:Item #30
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🏚️ Blight Accountability
$
Total cost:
$12K
Special assessment: $11,719 demolition cost for 131 2nd Avenue South
Property owner at 131 2nd Avenue South will be charged $11,719.06 to cover the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building. The assessment becomes a lien against the property.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Demolition
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Location:
131 - 2nd Avenue South, Birmingham
Item number:Item #31
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
$9K
Special assessment: $9,376 charge for 524 – 4th Terrace North
Property owner at 524 – 4th Terrace North faces a $9,376 special tax charge (originally set in 2021, now amended). This added cost applies directly to that address.
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Funding source:
Special Tax
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Action type:
Resolution
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Location:
524 - 4th Terrace North, Birmingham
Item number:Item #32
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🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy
$
Total cost:
$22K
Council awards $21,823 card-access contract to Johnson Controls
City spending $21,823 for card access equipment and maintenance with sole-source vendor Johnson Controls Security Solutions. Covers equipment, installation, programming, and ongoing monthly maintenance.
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Counterparty:
Johnson Controls Security Solutions LLC
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Contract award
Item number:Item #33
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🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy
$
Total cost:
$7K
City awards $7,396 security contract to Johnson Controls
City will install and maintain burglar alarm equipment at an undisclosed location. Monthly maintenance is included in the contract.
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Counterparty:
Johnson Controls Security Solutions LLC, Irondale, Alabama
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Contract award
Item number:Item #34
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🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy
$
Total cost:
$5K
Burglar alarm contract: $4,826.64 to Johnson Controls
City commits funds for security equipment and ongoing monthly maintenance at an undisclosed location.
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Counterparty:
Johnson Controls Security Solutions LLC, Irondale, Alabama
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Contract award
Item number:Item #35
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🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy
$
Total cost:
$10K
Card access controls: City awards $9,905 to Johnson Controls
City spending general funds on security equipment installation and monthly monitoring services from a sole-source vendor.
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Counterparty:
Johnson Controls Security Solutions LLC, Irondale, Alabama
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Contract award
Item number:Item #36
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🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy
$
Total cost:
$13K
Police training: $12,885 Cellebrite mobile forensics certification
Birmingham Police will receive advanced digital evidence-collection training through Cellebrite's mobile forensics platform. This improves investigators' ability to extract and analyze data from phones and devices in criminal cases.
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Counterparty:
Cellebrite USA Corp
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Contract award
Item number:Item #37
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Status:
no agenda text