🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy

February 4, 2025 · Item number:Item #44 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

City declares building at 4112 7th Ave unsafe; orders demolition

The city is tearing down a structure deemed unsafe and a public nuisance in your neighborhood. This clears a blighted property and reduces safety risks in the area.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 4112 7th Avenue, Birmingham, 35224

February 4, 2025 · Item number:Item #50 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 201 Kappa Ave S

Building at 201 Kappa Avenue South has been declared unsafe and a public nuisance. The city will demolish it to remove the hazard from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 201 Kappa Avenue South, Birmingham, 35205

February 4, 2025 · Item number:Item #29 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 924 25th Street SW

Building declared a public nuisance and safety hazard will be torn down. Removal eliminates blight and safety risks in the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 924 25th Street SW, Birmingham, 35211

February 4, 2025 · Item number:Item #58 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council awards demolition contract to CJ's Ventures for burned structures

City removes fire-damaged residential buildings across multiple neighborhoods. Clears blighted properties to stabilize affected areas.

👥 Counterparty: CJ's Ventures, LLC 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition

February 4, 2025 · Item number:Item #34 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 4701 Terrace S unsafe; demolition approved

The building will be torn down after the city determined it poses a public safety risk. This clears a blighted property from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 4701 Terrace S, Birmingham, 35208

February 4, 2025 · Item number:Item #33 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 1508 1st Court West ordered demolished

City will remove a structure deemed unsafe and a public nuisance from your neighborhood. Demolition clears blight and reduces potential hazards.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1508 1st Court West, Birmingham, 35208

February 4, 2025 · Item number:Item #38 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

5312 Avenue I declared unsafe, ordered demolished

Building at 5312 Avenue I will be torn down after being declared unsafe and a public nuisance. Demolition clears blighted property from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 5312 Avenue I, Birmingham, 35208

January 28, 2025 · Item number:Item #46 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $1.8M

City awards $1.82M HVAC contract to McAbee Construction

Highland Park Pro Shop will get new heating and cooling equipment as part of a capital facilities upgrade. The sole-source bid approach means no competitive bidding occurred.

👥 Counterparty: McAbee Construction, Inc. 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract award 📍 Location: 3300 Highland Avenue, Birmingham, Alabama 35205

January 28, 2025 · Item number:Item #22 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $943K

City awards $943K pool-repair contract to Syms Construction

Harris Pool at John McMahon Park will get major repairs under this competitive bid. Work keeps the pool operational for residents in the area.

👥 Counterparty: Syms Construction, Inc. 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract award 📍 Location: 2720 Avenue W, Birmingham, Alabama 35208

January 28, 2025 · Item number:Item #23 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $56K

CrossPlex pool heater repiping contract: $56,464 to Comfort Systems USA

City awards sole-source contract to repair CrossPlex pool heating system. Ensures continued operation of the public facility.

👥 Counterparty: Comfort Systems USA Mid-South, Inc. 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract award 📍 Location: CrossPlex

January 28, 2025 · Item number:Item #27 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

EMS equipment cooperative buy from Stryker Sales approved for 1 year

Locks in unit pricing for emergency medical supplies that paramedics and firefighters depend on daily. Cooperative bidding typically saves cities money vs. individual procurement.

👥 Counterparty: Stryker Sales, LLC 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract award

January 28, 2025 · Item number:Item #43 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

City authorizes water-sampling agreement with Birmingham Water Works Board

City partners with the Water Works Board to conduct water-quality testing that protects public health and ensures safe drinking water for residents.

👥 Counterparty: Birmingham Water Works Board 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Ordinance

January 28, 2025 · Item number:Item #15 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

Mayor authorized to accept state grant for Birmingham Police Department

State funding arrives for the Birmingham Police Department under FY2025 Act 2024-335. The dollar amount and specific program details are not yet disclosed.

👥 Counterparty: Alabama Legislature 🏛 Funding source: State Grant 📋 Action type: Resolution

January 21, 2025 · Item number:Item #20 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $173K

City buys SeeClickFix software from CivicPlus for $173,283

Residents get an online and smartphone app to report potholes, graffiti, and other city issues directly. SeeClickFix tracks complaints and makes service requests faster.

👥 Counterparty: CivicPlus, LLC 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Contract award

January 21, 2025 · Item number:Item #39 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

125 properties declared public nuisance for noxious weeds

City will post notice on 125 blighted parcels to enforce weed removal. Property owners must clear vegetation or face city abatement—with costs added to tax bills.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

January 21, 2025 · Item number:Item #38 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 21 properties nuisances for noxious weeds

Properties with dangerous weeds are being flagged for abatement to address neighborhood blight and public safety risks. Notices will be posted on each property.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

January 21, 2025 · Item number:Item #41 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

DG Market leases and remodels retail space at 833 Dennison

Private operator will rehabilitate and remodel the retail space at 833 Dennison, bringing new commercial activity to the location.

👥 Counterparty: DOLGENCORP, LLC dba DG Market 🏛 Funding source: Private 📋 Action type: Contract award 📍 Location: 833 Dennison A

January 14, 2025 · Item number:Item #50 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 704 Kingman Road

Dangerous structure slated for removal to reduce neighborhood blight and public safety risk. Funded from general budget.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 704 Kingman Road, Birmingham, Alabama 35235

January 14, 2025 · Item number:Item #40 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 1512 51st Street

Property deemed unsafe and a public nuisance will be torn down. Removes a hazardous structure from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1512 51st Street and Storage, Birmingham, Alabama 35208

January 14, 2025 · Item number:Item #73 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

City revamps R.I.S.E. business retention program

Birmingham is replacing its existing incentive program for businesses with a new version. Details on how the updated program will work and which companies may benefit are expected as the ordinance moves forward.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Ordinance

January 14, 2025 · Item number:Item #43 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 1218 Avenue G condemned for demolition

City declares the structure a public nuisance and unsafe. Demolition removes a blighted property from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1218 Avenue G, Birmingham, Alabama 35218

January 14, 2025 · Item number:Item #12 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement liens placed on nuisance properties

City clears blighted lots and bills property owners for cleanup costs. Liens attach to the affected parcels until paid.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

January 14, 2025 · Item number:Item #32 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 3128 Prince Avenue (Ensley) ordered demolished

City has declared the structure unsafe and a public nuisance; demolition will remove a hazard from the Ensley neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 3128 Prince Avenue Ensley aka 3107 Court U, Birmingham, Alabama 35208

January 14, 2025 · Item number:Item #24 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council orders demolition of unsafe building at 1421 Fulton Avenue

Building deemed unsafe and a public nuisance will be demolished, removing a hazard from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1421 Fulton Avenue, Birmingham, Alabama 35211

January 14, 2025 · Item number:Item #47 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 7720 3rd Avenue South

Building declared unsafe and a public nuisance will be demolished, removing a blight hazard from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 7720 3rd Avenue South, Birmingham, Alabama 35206