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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 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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December 17, 2024 · Item number:Item #141 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Ensley building at 514/526 19th Street approved for demolition

City will demolish an unsafe building in the Ensley neighborhood. The decision removes a public nuisance from a residential area.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 514 19th Street aka 526 19th Street Ensley, Birmingham, 35218
December 17, 2024 · Item number:Item #63 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Council orders demolition of unsafe building at 212 Kappa Ave

Unsafe structure at 212 Kappa Avenue South will be demolished to eliminate a public health and safety hazard in the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 212 Kappa Avenue South, Birmingham, 35205
December 17, 2024 · Item number:Item #82 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 519 65th St North ordered demolished

City will demolish a condemned structure deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Removes blight and hazard from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 519 65th Street North, Birmingham, 35206
December 17, 2024 · Item number:Item #70 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City demolishes unsafe building at 1104 5th Place

Unsafe structure declared public nuisance and slated for demolition. Removal improves neighborhood safety and property values.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1104 5th Place, Birmingham, 35214
December 17, 2024 · Item number:Item #119 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City adopts storm-water fund budget for fiscal year 2025

Sets spending limits for storm-water management and infrastructure. Affects rates and services for residents in areas served by the storm-water system.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
December 17, 2024 · Item number:Item #128 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Council adopts Community Block Grant Fund budget for FY 2025

Sets spending plan for Community Block Grant funds in the coming fiscal year, directing federal and local resources to community development projects and programs.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
December 17, 2024 · Item number:Item #32 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed abatement assessments set against blighted properties

Property owners will receive bills for city costs to clear noxious weeds from their land. This follows a 2023 declaration and hearing process.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
December 17, 2024 · Item number:Item #28 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment levied for weed abatement

Property owners with noxious or dangerous weeds will be assessed to cover abatement costs under the city's weed-control program.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
December 17, 2024 · Item number:Item #80 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City to demolish unsafe building at 6445 2nd Avenue South

Building declared unsafe and public nuisance; demolition will remove blight and hazard from neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 6445 2nd Avenue South, Birmingham, 35212
December 17, 2024 · Item number:Item #88 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

209 Pratt Highway condemned and scheduled for demolition

City will demolish an unsafe building declared a public nuisance at 209 Pratt Highway. Removal improves neighborhood safety and reduces blight.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 209 Pratt Highway, Birmingham, 35214
December 17, 2024 · Item number:Item #99 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Police firearms contract awarded to Walter Craig, LLC

City approves purchase of police firearms, holsters, and accessories from Walter Craig, LLC. Firearms and equipment procurement affects department capability and public safety readiness.

Counterparty: Walter Craig, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
December 17, 2024 · Item number:Item #73 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 3835 39th Ave N

Unsafe structure at 3835 39th Avenue North will be demolished. Removal reduces blight and safety risks in the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 3835 39th Avenue North, Birmingham, 35217
December 17, 2024 · Item number:Item #67 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Council orders demolition of unsafe building at 304 4th Ave South

Unsafe structure at 304 4th Avenue South will be torn down, removing a public hazard from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 304 4th Avenue South, Birmingham, 35205
December 17, 2024 · Item number:Item #76 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe structure at 4641 11th Ave North

Building at 4641 11th Avenue North has been declared unsafe and a public nuisance; city will proceed with demolition to remove the hazard from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 4641 11th Avenue North, Birmingham, 35212
December 17, 2024 · Item number:Item #22 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed-abatement assessment on vacant properties

City is imposing cleanup costs on property owners for overgrown weeds declared a public safety hazard in 2020. Affected owners may face liens or property tax bills to recover abatement expenses.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
December 17, 2024 · Item number:Item #122 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Council adopts Sporting and Entertainment Recruiting Fund budget for FY 2025

The city sets spending priorities for the Sporting and Entertainment Recruiting Fund, which supports efforts to attract sports teams and entertainment events. The $0 reported amount suggests a placeholder or zero-dollar budget; final approved spending levels will shape the city's

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
December 17, 2024 · Item number:Item #135 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City adds paid Mental Health Observance Leave for employees

Employees gain a new paid day off to focus on mental health and wellbeing. The change is funded from the city's general budget.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Ordinance
December 17, 2024 · Item number:Item #27 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed-abatement assessment imposed on properties

Property owners with blighted, overgrown lots may face special assessments to cover the cost of city weed removal. Check if your address is on the list—you could owe money.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
December 17, 2024 · Item number:Item #120 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Corrections Fund budget approved for fiscal year 2025

Sets the annual spending plan for corrections operations and programs through June 30, 2025. This determines funding levels for jail facilities, inmate services, and related public safety functions.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
December 10, 2024 · Item number:Item #23 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $2.3M

Council awards $2.3M contract for Shades Creek Walking Trail

City is building a new walking trail along Shades Creek using federal pandemic recovery funds. Project will create accessible outdoor recreation space in the area.

Counterparty: Gillespie Construction, Inc. Funding source: Arpa Action type: Contract award Location: 4565 Highway 5, Jasper, Alabama 35503
December 10, 2024 · Item number:Item #49 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $1.8M

City awards $1.75M ambulance contract to PASS

City commits $1.75 million to Professional Ambulance Sales and Service (PASS) for ambulance services, affecting emergency response capability and budget allocation.

Counterparty: Professional Ambulance Sales and Service, LLC dba SERVS (PASS) Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
December 10, 2024 · Item number:Item #10 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $885K

City approves $884,700 contract with Environmental Products Group via Sourcewell

Environmental Products Group wins a nearly $900K city contract through competitive cooperative purchasing. The contract details and service scope are not specified in the item.

Counterparty: Environmental Products Group Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
December 10, 2024 · Item number:Item #44 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $250K

City commits $250K to Jones Valley Teaching Farm

The city is spending $250,000 on an agreement with Jones Valley Urban Farm. Details on the specific services or programs funded are not provided in the available description.

Counterparty: Jones Valley Urban Farm dba Jones Valley Teaching Farm Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
December 10, 2024 · Item number:Item #43 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $167K

City hires Greenlining Realty for $167,245 services

City spends $167,245 on professional services from Greenlining Realty USA Birmingham, LLC. Specific scope of work not detailed in this summary.

Counterparty: Greenlining Realty USA Birmingham, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
December 10, 2024 · Item number:Item #28 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $88K

City buys 4 vehicles from McSweeney Auto for $352K

City spending $352,276.57 on four new SUVs (one Suburban, three Tahoes) for municipal fleet use. No competitive bidding process used.

Counterparty: McSweeney Auto Group, Clanton, Alabama Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
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