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Public-Safety Tech & Privacy

Council decisions on police technology, surveillance, and data-sharing arrangements that affect resident privacy.

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Public-Safety Tech & Privacy — items per month

Indexed so far 11027 items in last 117 months
Total dollars $628.2M where disclosed
Notice: Hatched months are still being indexed (45.2% of agenda items processed so far).
20 10 0 2022-01-01: 154 items, $2.7M 2022-02-01: 105 items, $867,383 2022-03-01: 125 items, $276,273 2022-04-01: 111 items, $2.1M 2022-05-01: 194 items, $8.9M 2022-06-01: 165 items, $10.0M 2022-07-01: 107 items, $5.1M 2022-08-01: 104 items, $10.5M 2022-09-01: 135 items, $438,084 2022-10-01: 103 items, $1.7M 2022-11-01: 111 items, $2.9M 2022-12-01: 33 items, $4.7M 2023-01-01: 102 items, $16.2M 2023-02-01: 136 items, $9.5M 2023-03-01: 78 items, $1.4M 2023-04-01: 167 items, $7.2M 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: 92 items, $3.5M 2024-02-01: 101 items, $673,345 2024-03-01: 63 items, $307,629 2024-04-01: 32 items, $569,582 2024-05-01: 101 items, $8.0M 2024-06-01: 82 items, $2.4M 2024-07-01: 118 items, $4.6M 2024-08-01: 91 items, $557,939 2024-09-01: 145 items, $7.7M 2024-10-01: 138 items, $2.4M 2024-11-01: 41 items, $10.0M 2024-12-01: 180 items, $10.8M 2025-01-01: 102 items, $7.9M 2025-02-01: 99 items, $6.9M 2025-03-01: 99 items, $5.2M 2025-04-01: 160 items, $1.2M 2025-05-01: 96 items, $4.5M 2025-06-01: 101 items, $13.1M 2025-07-01: 180 items, $18.6M 2025-08-01: 181 items, $9.4M 2025-09-01: 169 items, $2.0M 2025-10-01: 187 items, $2.3M 2025-11-01: 85 items, $2.5M 2025-12-01: 153 items, $3.2M 2026-01-01: 129 items, $5.0M 2026-02-01: 55 items, $1.9M 2026-03-01: 202 items, $5.0M 2026-04-01: 93 items, $865,995 2026-05-01: 119 items, $2.4M 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 11, 2026 · Item number:Item #34 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $3.5M

City would authorize $3.5M contract with Small Magic for early childhood learnin

Would fund a one-year program providing enrichment activities for children birth through age 5 and support for childcare and learning centers. If approved, would invest heavily in early childhood capacity building and quality enhancement.

Counterparty: Small Magic Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
August 11, 2026 · Item number:Item #41 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $2.0M

Council to authorize $1.96M emergency contract for jail repairs with Willo Produ

If approved, would authorize an emergency repair and renovation contract at Birmingham City Jail. The $1.96M project aims to address security-sensitive maintenance needs at the facility on 6th Avenue South.

Counterparty: Willo Products Company, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Emergency procurement Location: 521 6th Avenue South, Birmingham
August 11, 2026 · Item number:Item #31 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $335K

City to approve $335K software maintenance contract with Momentus Technologies

Would extend Momentus software maintenance for the Insights event-booking platform through FY29. The 3-year agreement ensures the city's event scheduling system continues to receive updates and technical support.

Counterparty: Momentus Technologies, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract amendment
August 11, 2026 · Item number:Item #30 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $112K

MHC Software payroll data agreement: $111.8K over 3 years

Would authorize the city to access historical employee pay records, tax documents, and earnings data through MHC's payroll system over the next three years. Supports payroll administration and employee record management.

Counterparty: MHC Software, LLC Funding source: Capital Improvement Plan Action type: Contract award
August 11, 2026 · Item number:Item #38 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $102K

Council to authorize $102K for police academy uniforms, August 2026

If approved, would spend $102,070.50 in general funds on uniforms for the August 2026 police recruit class and promotional ceremony. Uses sole-source procurement without competitive bidding.

Counterparty: Birmingham Police Academy Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
August 11, 2026 · Item number:Item #52 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $24K

Council to consider $23,690 smoke alarm purchase for Fire Department

If approved, the city would purchase 1,000 battery-powered smoke alarms for the Birmingham Fire and Rescue Department. The equipment would support fire prevention efforts across the city.

Counterparty: Mayer Electric Supply Company, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
August 11, 2026 · Item number:Item #40 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $16K

Emergency contract: $16.3K water damage repair at Police Academy

Council would authorize emergency repairs to the Police Academy after ceiling collapse from flooding. If approved, the city would hire Servpro of Birmingham to mitigate water damage and restore the facility to operational condition.

Counterparty: Servpro of Birmingham Funding source: General Fund Action type: Emergency procurement Location: 2000 Huntley Parkway, Pelham, AL 35124
August 11, 2026 · Item number:Item #43 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $9K

Fire alarm upgrade: $8,728 contract for Arlington House Museum

Would upgrade fire safety systems at the Arlington House Museum on Cotton Ave SW. The work includes installation and testing of a new fire alarm system to protect the historic property and visitors.

Counterparty: Johnson Controls Security Solutions Funding source: Capital Improvement Plan Action type: Contract award Location: 31 Cotton Ave SW, Birmingham
August 11, 2026 · Item number:Item #33 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $7K

Council to authorize $6,750 to Sidewalk Film Center for film industry training

Would fund professional development and creative storytelling access through Sidewalk Film Center for Birmingham residents across Districts 2, 5, and 6 if approved.

Counterparty: Sidewalk Film Center and Cinema, Inc. Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Contract award
August 11, 2026 · Item number:Item #4 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Council to remove inoperable vehicle declared public nuisance on SW 18th Way

If approved, the city would remove a non-functioning 2011 Chevrolet Malibu from 1666 SW 18th Way and bill the registered owner for removal costs, helping clear blight in the neighborhood.

Counterparty: Registered owner of vehicle (1G1ZC5E0XCF305293) Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1666 SW 18TH WAY 35211
August 11, 2026 · Item number:Item #5 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Removal of inoperable vehicle at 1428 SW 18th Way as public nuisance

If approved, would authorize removal of an inoperable 2004 Chevrolet Pickup Truck (Tag: JMT411) from the property, with removal costs assessed to the registered owner. Clearing the vehicle would remove a public nuisance from the neighborhood.

Counterparty: Registered Owner of Vehicle JMT411 Funding source: General Fund Action type: Weed abatement Location: 1428 SW 18TH WAY 35211
August 11, 2026 · Item number:Item #8 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Proposed removal of inoperable vehicle on SW 23rd St as public nuisance

If approved, the city would remove an abandoned white 4-door Ford Taurus from 337 SW 23rd St and bill the registered owner for removal costs. Would help clear blighted property and improve neighborhood appearance.

Counterparty: registered owner of the vehicle Funding source: General Fund Action type: Weed abatement Location: 337 SW 23RD ST 35211
August 11, 2026 · Item number:Item #13 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City to remove abandoned red 4-door vehicle at 331 SW 23rd St

If approved, the city would remove an inoperable vehicle classified as a public nuisance from a residential address. The vehicle owner would be assessed the cost of removal.

Counterparty: registered owner of the vehicle Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 331 SW 23RD ST 35211
August 11, 2026 · Item number:Item #10 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Council to authorize removal of inoperable vehicle at 337 SW 23rd St

If approved, the city would remove an abandoned white Dodge Caravan classified as a public nuisance from the property at 337 SW 23rd St and assess removal costs to the registered owner.

Counterparty: registered owner of the vehicle Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 337 SW 23RD ST 35211
August 11, 2026 · Item number:Item #14 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Council to authorize removal of inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

If approved, the city would remove a junk vehicle from 326 SW 23rd St and bill the registered owner for removal costs. Helps clear neighborhood blight.

Counterparty: registered owner of vehicle (unknown) Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 326 SW 23RD ST 35211
August 11, 2026 · Item number:Item #15 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Council to authorize removal of inoperable vehicle at 326 SW 23rd St

If approved, the city would remove an abandoned gray 2007 Nissan Altima from 326 SW 23rd St and assess removal costs to the registered owner, reducing blight in the neighborhood.

Counterparty: registered owner of vehicle Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 326 SW 23RD ST 35211
August 11, 2026 · Item number:Item #19 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Council to authorize removal of abandoned vehicle at 236 SW 23rd St

If approved, the city would remove an inoperable blue 2-door Chevrolet Monte Carlo classified as a public nuisance from 236 SW 23rd St. Removal costs would be assessed against the vehicle's registered owner.

Counterparty: registered owner of the vehicle Funding source: General Fund Action type: Other Location: 236 SW 23RD ST 35211
August 11, 2026 · Item number:Item #25 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Council to authorize removal of abandoned vehicle as public nuisance at 236 SW 2

If approved, the council would authorize removal of an inoperable white Chevrolet pickup truck from the property. Costs would be assessed against the registered vehicle owner. This addresses blight concerns in the neighborhood.

Counterparty: registered owner of vehicle Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 236 SW 23RD ST 35211
August 11, 2026 · Item number:Item #47 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Firefighter protective gear contract up for City Council approval

Council would approve a one-year supply contract for firefighter hoods and gloves from the lowest bidder. Ensures Fire and Rescue personnel have protective equipment to safely perform their duties.

Counterparty: North American Fire Equipment Co., Inc. (NAFECO), Decatur, Alabama Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
August 11, 2026 · Item number:Item #48 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Council to approve lowest bid for firefighter protective gear (1-year contract)

Would equip Birmingham Fire and Rescue with helmets, boots, and protective wear through FY 2026-27. Approved vendor is Sunbelt Fire, Inc., selected through competitive bidding (3 bids received).

Counterparty: Sunbelt Fire, Inc., Fairhope, Alabama Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
August 11, 2026 · Item number:Item #53 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Sole-source medical supplies contract: Fire and Rescue, Teleflex Funding

Would authorize one-year supply of medical equipment for Birmingham Fire and Rescue. Sole-source procurement means no competitive bidding; contract uses unit prices already on file with the Purchasing Agent.

Counterparty: Teleflex Funding, LLC Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
August 11, 2026 · Item number:Item #9 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Council to consider nuisance vehicle removal at 337 SW 23rd St

If approved, the city would remove an inoperable blue Chevrolet pickup truck from 337 SW 23rd St and charge the vehicle's registered owner for removal costs. This would clear blight from the neighborhood.

Counterparty: Registered owner of vehicle Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 337 SW 23RD ST 35211
August 11, 2026 · Item number:Item #21 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Council to consider removal of abandoned vehicle at 236 SW 23rd St

If approved, the city would remove an inoperable pickup truck designated a public nuisance from the property at 236 SW 23rd St. Removal costs would be assessed to the vehicle's registered owner.

Counterparty: registered owner of the vehicle Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 236 SW 23RD ST 35211
August 11, 2026 · Item number:Item #23 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Council to authorize removal of inoperable vehicle as public nuisance at 236 SW

If approved, the city would remove an abandoned 2-door gray Chevrolet Caprice from 236 SW 23rd St and bill the registered owner for removal costs. This addresses neighborhood blight and public safety concerns.

Counterparty: Registered owner of the inoperable motor vehicle Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution Location: 236 SW 23RD ST 35211
August 11, 2026 · Item number:Item #27 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Council to authorize removal of abandoned vehicle as public nuisance

If approved, would authorize removal of an abandoned 2-door Volkswagen Beetle from 1401 SW 18th St. The cost of removal would be billed to the vehicle's registered owner, reducing visual blight in the neighborhood.

Counterparty: Registered owner of vehicle (VIN: 3VWBB21C52M418574) Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 1401 SW 18TH ST 35211
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