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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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Indexed so far 491 items in last 7 months
Total dollars $16.6M where disclosed
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May 12, 2026 · Item number:Item #20 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $302K

Council awards $301.5K 35th Street Bridge painting contract

Maintains safety and extends life of critical bridge infrastructure serving residents crossing 35th Street.

Counterparty: Gulf Coast Contracting, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award Location: 35th Street Bridge, Birmingham
May 12, 2026 · Item number:Item #30 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $35K

Park camera monitoring extended with We R Smart for $35,280

City renews video surveillance contracts across multiple parks to enhance safety and monitor activity. Residents using city parks will have increased camera coverage for security and incident documentation.

Counterparty: We R Smart, LLC Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
May 12, 2026 · Item number:Item #8 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement liens placed on blighted properties

City removes overgrown vegetation from abandoned lots and bills owners for cleanup costs. Properties with unpaid abatement charges face tax liens.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
May 12, 2026 · Item number:Item #14 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City leases office space at 1820 3rd Ave North from JBL Real Estate

The city commits to a lease for office space in downtown Birmingham. Terms and annual cost details are not disclosed in the item summary.

Counterparty: JBL Real Estate Holdings, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award Location: 1820 3rd Ave North, Suite
May 12, 2026 · Item number:Item #40 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City partners with Norfolk Southern, Trussville on REDESIGN Alabama project

Birmingham, Trussville, and Norfolk Southern Railway are joining a REDESIGN Alabama program initiative. The partnership agreement details are incomplete in the public record, but residents should know who their city is working with and on what terms.

Counterparty: Norfolk Southern Railway Company, City of Trussville Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
May 5, 2026 · Item number:Item #35 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $721K

City awards $720,842 sidewalk repair contract to Global Construction

Citywide sidewalk repairs improve pedestrian safety and accessibility. Project covers repairs across all Birmingham neighborhoods.

Counterparty: Global Construction and Engineering, Inc. Funding source: Capital Improvement Plan Action type: Contract award
May 5, 2026 · Item number:Item #39 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $481K

City approves $480,940 for 2026 Ford Super Decon Unit from Emergency Vehicles, I

City spending nearly half a million dollars on specialized emergency response vehicle. Decon units are used for hazardous material and decontamination response.

Counterparty: Emergency Vehicles, Inc., Lake Park, Florida Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract amendment
May 5, 2026 · Item number:Item #36 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $319K

City awards $318,914 contract to Splawn for City Hall restroom upgrades

City Hall restrooms will be made accessible to people with disabilities. Project funded through capital improvements.

Counterparty: Splawn Construction, Inc. Funding source: Capital Improvement Plan Action type: Contract award Location: 710 20th Street, Birmingham, 35203
May 5, 2026 · Item number:Item #33 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $194K

City awards $193,710 bridge repair contract to Guardian Retention

Grants Mill Road Bridge over Lake gets immediate repairs to restore safety and traffic flow. Guardian Retention Systems won the competitive bid at the lowest responsible price.

Counterparty: Guardian Retention Systems, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award Location: Grants Mill Road Bridge over Lake
May 5, 2026 · Item number:Item #22 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City authorizes library services agreement with BPLB

City council approves a deal with the Birmingham Public Library Board to coordinate library services across Wylam, Pratt, North Birmingham, and East Ensley branches.

Counterparty: Birmingham Public Library Board (BPLB) Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
May 5, 2026 · Item number:Item #49 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 378 properties with noxious weeds public nuisance

Properties will receive notice they must clear weeds or face city abatement and cost recovery. Affects 378 properties citywide.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Weed abatement
May 5, 2026 · Item number:Item #18 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Remove inoperable vehicle from property as public nuisance

City removes abandoned or broken-down vehicle from neighborhood; owner pays removal costs.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
May 5, 2026 · Item number:Item #56 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Safety plan rules for clubs and entertainment venues amended

Updates safety requirements for nightlife venues. Affects how bars, clubs, and entertainment establishments must plan for emergencies and protect patrons.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
April 28, 2026 · Item number:Item #29 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $327K

City awards $326,742 drainage contract to Southeastern Sealcoating

Drainage improvements at 5th Avenue South and 32nd Street will reduce flooding and stormwater runoff in the area. Low-bid competitive contract means better taxpayer value.

Counterparty: Southeastern Sealcoating, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award Location: 5th Avenue South at 32nd Street
April 28, 2026 · Item number:Item #50 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Zoning Ordinance amendment: General Provisions update

Changes to Title 1 of the zoning code may affect how land is classified and what can be built across Birmingham. Details on the specific amendments will determine impact on neighborhoods and development rules.

Counterparty: Department of Planning, Engineering and Permits Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
April 28, 2026 · Item number:Item #18 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Contract amendment with Gtechna USA Corporation approved

Details of what this amendment corrects and its impact are not provided in the agenda item description.

Counterparty: Gtechna USA Corporation Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract amendment
April 28, 2026 · Item number:Item #11 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable vehicle, bills owner

Abandoned or broken-down cars get towed and removed as public nuisances; the registered owner pays the removal cost.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
April 28, 2026 · Item number:Item #20 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City approves Magnet Forensics software contract for digital forensics

Police will gain access to GrayKey and AXOIM digital forensics tools for device extraction and analysis in investigations. This affects the scope and speed of evidence collection in criminal cases.

Counterparty: Magnet Forensics, LLC. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
April 28, 2026 · Item number:Item #14 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Abandoned or inoperable vehicles are removed from neighborhoods and costs charged to the registered owner, helping clean up blight.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition
April 28, 2026 · Item number:Item #10 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Council removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

City removes abandoned vehicle from residential or commercial property; owner pays removal costs.

Counterparty: unknown Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
April 28, 2026 · Item number:Item #9 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement liens assessed on blighted properties

City removes overgrown vegetation from neglected properties and passes cleanup costs to owners as property liens, holding them financially accountable for blight.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
April 28, 2026 · Item number:Item #13 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Abandoned or broken-down vehicles create safety hazards and neighborhood blight. This removes a junk car and charges the registered owner for the cost of removal.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Other
April 28, 2026 · Item number:Item #52 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Zoning law amendments to Title 1 General Provisions

Changes to zoning rules may affect what can be built, how land is used, and property values in affected neighborhoods. Details will be presented at public hearing.

Counterparty: Department of Planning, Engineering and Permits Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
April 28, 2026 · Item number:Item #12 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable vehicle, bills owner

Abandoned car removed from neighborhood; cleanup costs charged to registered owner instead of taxpayers.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
April 28, 2026 · Item number:Item #45 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City authorizes electronic signatures for official business

Speeds up permit approvals, license processing, and other city services by allowing digital signatures instead of requiring in-person document signing.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
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