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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 6264 items in last 78 months
Total dollars $422.5M where disclosed
Notice: Hatched months are still being indexed (27.4% 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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January 7, 2025 · Item number:Item #19 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Nuisance abatement: costs assessed as property liens

City will clean up blighted properties and charge owners through liens. Affected property owners will receive notice and a hearing opportunity.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Other
January 7, 2025 · Item number:Item #18 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 99 blighted properties public nuisance for weed abatement

The city is moving toward cleanup of 99 properties with dangerous weeds that pose neighborhood blight and safety hazards. Property owners will receive notice to clear the weeds or face city-ordered removal.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
January 7, 2025 · Item number:Item #12 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City awards contract to EMS Logik for narcotics tracking system

Narcotics tracking and storage system improves accountability for controlled substances used by emergency medical services. Competitive bidding process ensures cost efficiency.

Counterparty: Med-Packs, LLC dba EMS Logik, NarcBox Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
December 23, 2024 · Item number:Item #23 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $750K

City awards $750K contract to Small Magic for Birmingham Talks

City commits $750,000 to Small Magic dba Birmingham Talks for a development project, details of which are incomplete in the public record available here.

Counterparty: Small Magic dba Birmingham Talks Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
December 23, 2024 · Item number:Item #60 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $700K

Council awards $700K contract to IRSJA for violence prevention

City commits $700,000 to community violence prevention and practitioner training. Program aims to reduce violence through certified community practitioners and systemic change.

Counterparty: Institute of Research for Social Justice in Action (IRSJA) Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
December 23, 2024 · Item number:Item #61 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $302K

City awards $302K to NICJR for gun violence reduction strategy

Birmingham is investing $302,418 to design and refine a gun violence reduction strategy with the National Institute for Criminal Justice Reform. The strategy could shape public safety priorities and resource allocation across the city.

Counterparty: National Institute for Criminal Justice Reform (NICJR) Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
December 23, 2024 · Item number:Item #59 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $130K

Council awards $130K to Community Initiatives for violence intervention program

City funds new violence intervention services aimed at reducing community violence through the Community Safety Initiatives Immediate Response Action Plan.

Counterparty: Community Initiatives Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
December 23, 2024 · Item number:Item #13 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $130K

Contract amendment: STREAM Innovations agreement extended to $130,000

City commits additional funding to STREAM Innovations under an existing 2023 agreement. The vendor and scope of work are not specified in the public record provided.

Counterparty: STREAM Innovations Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract amendment
December 23, 2024 · Item number:Item #25 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $69K

Council approves $69K demolition contract for Shepherd Center

Shepherd Center building at Mt. Olive location will be removed and hazardous materials disposed of safely. Lowest-bid contract awarded to Bostic Trucking & Excavating.

Counterparty: Bostic Trucking & Excavating, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: Shepherd Center
December 23, 2024 · Item number:Item #35 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $45K

City buys 50 police interceptor SUVs from Stivers Ford for $2.27M

Police fleet refreshed with 50 new 2025 Ford Police Interceptor Utility vehicles, paid from general fund. Modernized patrol cars improve officer safety and response capability.

Counterparty: Stivers Ford Lincoln Mercury, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award Location: Montgomery, Alabama
December 23, 2024 · Item number:Item #53 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $6K

City sells downtown property at 502 3rd Street North to Allen Tutwiler Jr. for $

City-owned property downtown changes hands. Resident or buyer gains title to the parcel after payment is received.

Counterparty: Allen Tutwiler Jr. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance Location: 502 3rd Street North, Birmingham 35204
December 23, 2024 · Item number:Item #51 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Keep Birmingham Beautiful Commission: Board structure reforms

Changes to the commission's board size, member terms, and officer duties affect how the city coordinates local beautification efforts and volunteer programs.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
December 23, 2024 · Item number:Item #18 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Contract amendment: City renews agreement with Prescott House Child Advocacy Cen

City continues funding for child abuse prevention and victim support services through Prescott House. Specific dollar amount and service details not disclosed in agenda item.

Counterparty: The Prescott House Child Advocacy Center Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract amendment
December 23, 2024 · Item number:Item #17 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City amends BCRI agreement with Birmingham Civil Rights Institute

This amendment updates the City's partnership with the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute. The full dollar amount and terms were cut off in the agenda text.

Counterparty: Birmingham Civil Rights Institute (BCRI) Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract amendment
December 23, 2024 · Item number:Item #52 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Reshape Keep Birmingham Beautiful Commission: new board size, terms, duties

Changes to the Keep Birmingham Beautiful Commission will affect how the city guides community cleanup and beautification efforts. Adjustments to board size, member terms, and officer roles may shift decision-making speed and accountability.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Ordinance
December 23, 2024 · Item number:Item #16 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Contract amendment: Greater Birmingham Ministries agreement

City extends or modifies its agreement with Greater Birmingham Ministries, a nonprofit serving Jefferson County. Details of the amendment are not provided in this notice.

Counterparty: Greater Birmingham Ministries, Inc. DBA Jefferson Co Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract amendment
December 23, 2024 · Item number:Item #14 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City amends agreement with Greater Birmingham Habitat for Humanity

This updates an existing partnership with Habitat for Humanity, which builds affordable homes and removes blight in the community. The amendment details remain unclear from the agenda, but residents should know the City is modifying its commitment to this program.

Counterparty: Greater Birmingham Habitat for Humanity, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract amendment
December 23, 2024 · Item number:Item #15 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Amendment to Birmingham AIDS Outreach contract approved

City extends or modifies its agreement with Birmingham AIDS Outreach, Inc. for public health services. Dollar amount not specified in agenda.

Counterparty: Birmingham AIDS Outreach, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract amendment
December 23, 2024 · Item number:Item #54 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Birmingham creates R.I.S.E. Program to retain and expand businesses

New incentive program aims to keep companies in the city and attract expansion investments. Replaces earlier version to strengthen recruitment and retention efforts.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
December 23, 2024 · Item number:Item #22 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Amendment: City extends agreement with Greater Birmingham Habitat for Humanity

This amendment adjusts the city's partnership with Habitat for Humanity on affordable housing or community development work in Birmingham. Details of the change—scope, duration, or funding—are not publicly clear from the item title.

Counterparty: Greater Birmingham Habitat for Humanity, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract amendment
December 17, 2024 · Item number:Item #57 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $150K

City funds Birmingham Police Athletic Teams with $150K grant

City commits $150,000 to Police Athletic Teams programs, typically youth sports and mentorship initiatives serving neighborhoods with high police engagement.

Counterparty: Birmingham Police Athletic Teams, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
December 17, 2024 · Item number:Item #103 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $83K

City pays Covington Flooring $83,054 for Ensley Recreation Center renovation

Ensley Recreation Center gets new flooring as part of facility upgrades. Work includes demolition and installation at the recreation center.

Counterparty: Covington Flooring Company, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award Location: Ensley Recreation Center
December 17, 2024 · Item number:Item #58 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $50K

City approves $50,000 agreement with Growing Kings, Inc.

City commits $50,000 to Growing Kings, Inc. for services. Full details of the services and scope are not provided in the item description.

Counterparty: Growing Kings, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
December 17, 2024 · Item number:Item #94 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $47K

Council approves $47K flooring contract for Don Hawkins Recreation Center

Don Hawkins Recreation Center in District 1 gets new flooring. The $47,064 sole-source contract with Covington Flooring Company covers materials and installation.

Counterparty: Covington Flooring Company Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award Location: District 1
December 17, 2024 · Item number:Item #116 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Council adopts Neighborhood Allocation Fund budget for FY 2025

This sets the spending plan for discretionary neighborhood funds in the fiscal year ahead. The specific allocation amounts determine what community projects and services your neighborhood can access.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
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