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Public-Safety Tech & Privacy

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

Volume timeline

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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April 22, 2025 · Item number:Item #40 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Swanson Enterprises wins city-wide demolition contract

City approves demolition work for condemned buildings across multiple neighborhoods. Contract pricing and scope details are on file with the purchasing office.

Counterparty: Swanson Enterprises, Inc., S/C, Birmingham Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition
April 22, 2025 · Item number:Item #10 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement nuisance liens authorized

City can pursue cost recovery for clearing weeds and overgrowth on blighted properties by placing liens on the affected parcels.

Counterparty: unknown Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
April 22, 2025 · Item number:Item #37 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City awards demolition contract to Bostic Trucking & Excavating

City contracts with Bostic Trucking & Excavating to demolish condemned housing and clear debris across the city. Condemned property removal addresses blight and public safety concerns in neighborhoods.

Counterparty: Bostic Trucking & Excavating, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition
April 15, 2025 · Item number:Item #52 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $64K

City approves $64.3K for night vision goggles for police

Police Department purchases night vision equipment to improve surveillance and tactical capabilities during low-light operations.

Counterparty: US Night Vision Corporation Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
April 15, 2025 · Item number:Item #46 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 214 properties public nuisance for overgrown weeds

Property owners have 15 days to cut weeds or face city abatement and costs. Affects neighborhoods with blight and health/safety hazards.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
April 15, 2025 · Item number:Item #33 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Nuckles Services wins bid for burned-structure demolition

City demolishes three groups of fire-damaged residential buildings through competitive bidding. Removes blighted structures and fire hazards from neighborhoods.

Counterparty: Nuckles Services Holdings, Pleasant Grove, Alabama Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition
April 15, 2025 · Item number:Item #31 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Cornerstone Roofing awarded bid for burned structure demolitions

City removes burned residential buildings that pose safety and blight risks to neighborhoods. Clears fire-damaged properties to open land for community redevelopment.

Counterparty: Cornerstone Roofing, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition
April 15, 2025 · Item number:Item #21 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City approves Lexipol, LLC contract (12 months, sole-source)

City commits to a single vendor for policy and training services without competitive bidding. Cost not disclosed in agenda item.

Counterparty: Lexipol, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
April 15, 2025 · Item number:Item #32 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City awards demolition contract to Nuckles Service Holdings

Burned residential structures in multiple groups will be demolished under this contract. Removes blighted properties from neighborhoods.

Counterparty: Nuckles Service Holdings Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition
April 15, 2025 · Item number:Item #35 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City awards wrecker service contract to Weil Wrecker Services

City selects vendor to tow and store both privately owned and city-owned vehicles. Affects how quickly vehicles get recovered and storage costs.

Counterparty: Weil Wrecker Services, Birmingham Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
April 8, 2025 · Item number:Item #36 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City amends Oak Hill Memorial Association agreement

The city is modifying an existing agreement with Oak Hill Memorial Association (approved September 2024). Details of the amendment are unclear from the available text.

Counterparty: Oak Hill Memorial Association Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract amendment
April 8, 2025 · Item number:Item #8 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Nuisance abatement: City clears weeds, costs become property liens

City will clear weeds and other nuisances on specific properties and charge the owners—the cost becomes a lien against the property. Property owners have a right to be heard on their case.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
April 1, 2025 · Item number:Item #51 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $114K

Special assessment: $114,361 demolition cost for 4401 7th Ave

Property owner at 4401 7th Avenue will be charged $114,361 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building on the site.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 4401 - 7th Avenue, Birmingham, 35224
April 1, 2025 · Item number:Item #25 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $20K

City funds 27th annual Sidewalk Moving Picture Festival for $20,000

City sets aside $20,000 from the general fund to support the Sidewalk Moving Picture Festival, a community cultural event that celebrates independent film and cinema.

Counterparty: Sidewalk Film Center and Cinema, Inc. (a/k/a Sidewalk Moving Picture Festival) Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
April 1, 2025 · Item number:Item #54 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $17K

City assesses $16,873 demolition cost to 2900 Bessemer Rd property

Property owner at 2900 Bessemer Road will be billed $16,873 to recover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building. The special assessment becomes a lien against the property.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 2900 Bessemer Road, Birmingham, 35208
April 1, 2025 · Item number:Item #52 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $15K

Special assessment: $14,971 demolition cost at 3024 Lawn Ave S.W.

Property owner at 3024 Lawn Avenue S.W. will be billed $14,971.25 to cover the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building on their land.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 3024 Lawn Avenue S.W., Birmingham, 35211
April 1, 2025 · Item number:Item #42 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $14K

City assesses $13,596 demolition cost against 496-37th Terrace West

Property owner will be charged $13,596 for city-ordered demolition of unsafe building. The cost becomes a lien against the property unless paid.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 496 - 37th Terrace West, Birmingham, 35207
April 1, 2025 · Item number:Item #53 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $11K

Special assessment: $11,440 to demolish unsafe building at 3161 30th Ct N

Property owner at 3161 30th Court North will be charged $11,440 for the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building. This special assessment becomes a lien against the property.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 3161 - 30th Court North, Birmingham, 35207
April 1, 2025 · Item number:Item #57 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $5K

Special assessment: $5,055.89 charged for demolition at 4201 12th Ave

Property owner at 4201 12th Avenue will be assessed $5,055.89 to cover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building on the site.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 4201 - 12th Avenue, Birmingham, 35224
April 1, 2025 · Item number:Item #48 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $5K

Property owner billed $4,512 for unsafe building demolition at 498 Kappa Avenue

City demolishes unsafe building; property owner now owes $4,512 to cover the cost. If unpaid, the amount may become a lien on the property.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 498 Kappa Avenue South aka 496 Kappa Avenue South, Birmingham, 35205
April 1, 2025 · Item number:Item #44 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $4K

Special demolition assessment: $4,430 for 1530 34th Ave N

Property owner at 1530 34th Avenue North will be charged $4,430 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building. The assessment becomes a lien on the property.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 1530 - 34th Avenue North, Birmingham, 35207
April 1, 2025 · Item number:Item #41 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $1K

Special assessment: $1,268 demolition cost at 2613 Ensley Avenue

Property owner at 2613 Ensley Avenue will be charged $1,268 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building on the site.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 2613 Ensley Avenue (Rear) aka 2631 Ensley Avenue, Birmingham, 35218
April 1, 2025 · Item number:Item #73 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 125 weedy properties public nuisance, posts notice

City is officially flagging 125 properties with dangerous weeds as public nuisances and posting notice—step one toward cleanup or owner fines. Affects neighborhood safety and property values.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Weed abatement
March 25, 2025 · Item number:Item #41 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $575K

City buys 20 Toyota Camry Hybrids from Limbaugh Motors for $575K

City spends $575K in public funds to purchase 20 hybrid sedans for municipal fleet operations. No-bid procurement from local dealership.

Counterparty: Limbaugh Motors, Inc. dba Limbaugh Toyota, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
March 25, 2025 · Item number:Item #43 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $276K

Police handheld radios: $276K contract to Motorola

Police Department replaces aging handheld radio units with new equipment and service plan to improve officer communication and public safety operations.

Counterparty: Motorola Solutions, Inc., Schaumburg, Illinois Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
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