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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 6207 items in last 77 months
Total dollars $421.2M where disclosed
Notice: Hatched months are still being indexed (27.0% 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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July 8, 2025 · Item number:Item #24 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Mayor authorized to amend public safety surveillance contract

This contract amendment covers surveillance equipment for public safety. Details on vendor, cost, and scope of surveillance are not disclosed in this summary.

Counterparty: unknown Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract amendment
July 1, 2025 · Item number:Item #29 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $500K

City awards $500K storm sewer repairs contract to Global Construction

City approves $500,000 contract to fix aging storm sewers across Birmingham. Work prevents flooding and water damage during heavy rain.

Counterparty: Global Construction and Engineering, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award Location: Birmingham
July 1, 2025 · Item number:Item #30 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $250K

Council awards $250K storm sewer contract to Smith Industrial

City hires contractor to clean and inspect storm sewers in Birmingham using competitive bidding. Lowest responsive bid selected.

Counterparty: Smith Industrial Service, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award Location: Birmingham
July 1, 2025 · Item number:Item #31 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $116K

City buys $115.9K weapons detection systems from Safeware

Mayor's Office acquires security screening equipment to detect weapons at city facilities and events.

Counterparty: Safeware, Inc., Lanham, Maryland Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
July 1, 2025 · Item number:Item #25 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City conveys 5 vacant lots to Park Street Homes for redevelopment

City transfers ownership of five vacant parcels to private developer Park Street Homes, LLC for residential or commercial redevelopment. May activate underused properties and generate tax revenue, but terms of the redevelopment agreement (including community benefits, affordable

Counterparty: Park Street Homes, LLC Funding source: Private Action type: Ordinance
July 1, 2025 · Item number:Item #10 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement: Nuisance liens placed on blighted properties

City clears weeds and debris from neglected properties and bills owners. Costs become a lien on the property until paid.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
July 1, 2025 · Item number:Item #23 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 584 properties public nuisances for overgrown weeds

City will post notices on 584 properties with dangerous or noxious weeds, triggering abatement and potential fines for owners who don't comply.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
July 1, 2025 · Item number:Item #32 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

First amendment to public safety services contract

City is modifying its public safety contract. Details of the change and affected services are not yet disclosed.

Counterparty: unknown Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract amendment
June 24, 2025 · Item number:Item #61 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Council adopts Rebuild Alabama Act fund budget for FY 2026

Approves spending plan for state Rebuild Alabama fund. Sets priorities for how recovery/rebuild resources will be allocated in the coming fiscal year.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
June 24, 2025 · Item number:Item #56 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City adopts Fuel Tax Fund budget for fiscal 2026

Budget sets spending levels for fuel-tax revenue earmarked for transportation and infrastructure. Affects how much money flows to road, bridge, and transit projects citywide.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
June 24, 2025 · Item number:Item #54 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Council adopts Neighborhood Allocation Fund budget for fiscal year 2026

The city sets aside funding through the Neighborhood Allocation Fund to support community priorities. This budget shapes what neighborhood projects and services receive public money over the next fiscal year.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
June 24, 2025 · Item number:Item #36 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Council declares 7729 5th Ave South unsafe; demolition ordered

Unsafe building at 7729 5th Avenue South will be demolished. Removal of blighted structures improves neighborhood safety and property values.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 7729 5th Avenue South, Birmingham, 35206
June 24, 2025 · Item number:Item #17 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed-abatement assessment levied on noxious properties

Property owners with declared noxious or dangerous weeds face a special assessment to cover abatement costs. Assessment amount and specific parcels affected not detailed in this summary.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
June 24, 2025 · Item number:Item #53 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Council adopts Tax Increment Financing budget for FY 2026

City commits TIF revenues to development projects and infrastructure improvements in designated districts. Budget determines which neighborhoods benefit from tax-increment funding next fiscal year.

Funding source: Tax Increment Financing Action type: Ordinance
June 24, 2025 · Item number:Item #35 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 505 16th Place SW

Property declared unsafe and public nuisance will be demolished. Removes a blighted structure from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 505 16th Place SW, Birmingham, 35211
June 24, 2025 · Item number:Item #60 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City adopts Sporting and Entertainment Recruiting Fund budget for FY2026

Council set aside funds for sports and entertainment recruitment—part of the city's strategy to attract major events and businesses. Details on spending priorities will shape which venues and projects get backing.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
June 24, 2025 · Item number:Item #68 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Land Bank Authority adopts $0 budget for FY 2025

The Land Bank Authority's annual budget sets spending authority for property acquisition, demolition, and remediation. A zero-dollar budget suggests the agency will operate under carryover funds or grant revenue only.

Counterparty: Land Bank Authority Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
June 24, 2025 · Item number:Item #63 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Neighborhood Revitalization Fund budget adopted for FY 2026

City adopts spending plan for community revitalization programs in fiscal year 2026. Details on which neighborhoods benefit and project allocations will guide local investment priorities.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
June 24, 2025 · Item number:Item #16 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed-abatement assessment levied on blighted properties

Property owners with noxious or dangerous weeds will be assessed costs to clear them; unpaid assessments may become tax liens.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
June 24, 2025 · Item number:Item #9 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment set for weed abatement on declared properties

Property owners with noxious weeds will face special assessments to cover abatement costs. The hearing allows affected owners to contest the charges.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
June 24, 2025 · Item number:Item #13 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed-abatement assessment levied on properties

City imposes cost recovery charges on property owners whose land was cleared of noxious weeds; owners can attend hearing to contest the assessment.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
June 24, 2025 · Item number:Item #38 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 429 5th Street

Unsafe structure at 429 5th Street will be torn down. Removing blighted buildings improves neighborhood safety and clears the way for redevelopment.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 429 5th Street, Birmingham, 35214
June 24, 2025 · Item number:Item #66 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City employees get 1% cost-of-living raise starting July 2025

All city employees receive a 1% cost-of-living adjustment to their pay effective July 1, 2025. This supports worker purchasing power amid inflation.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Ordinance
June 24, 2025 · Item number:Item #64 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Council adopts $0 FY2026 general fund budget

Sets spending limits and revenue targets for city operations through June 2026. Determines how much tax dollars go to police, fire, public works, and other services.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Ordinance
June 24, 2025 · Item number:Item #58 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Council adopts Corrections Fund budget for fiscal year 2026

Sets spending levels for the city's corrections department (jails, detention facilities, related services) through June 30, 2026. Budget decisions determine staffing, operations, and inmate care programs.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
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