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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 15289 items in last 165 months
Total dollars $1672.5M where disclosed
Notice: Hatched months are still being indexed (62.3% 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 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
March 25, 2025 · Item number:Item #55 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $92K

City awards $91,674 to C.P. Construction for ADA improvements at TWG

C.P. Construction won the bid to make the TWG facility more accessible for people with disabilities. Work includes ramps, entrances, and other ADA-required updates.

Counterparty: C.P. Construction, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award Location: 905 24th Street SW, Birmingham
March 25, 2025 · Item number:Item #11 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement: costs assessed to property owners

City removes nuisances from blighted properties and bills owners for the cost, which becomes a lien against the property. Affects property owners with code violations.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
March 25, 2025 · Item number:Item #54 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Three-year intergovernmental cooperation agreement with Jefferson County

City enters a formal partnership with Jefferson County for joint services or resource-sharing. Details on scope and impact are not yet clear from the ordinance text.

Counterparty: Jefferson County, Alabama Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
March 25, 2025 · Item number:Item #10 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement: costs assessed as liens on blighted properties

City will clean up overgrown properties and bill owners via property tax liens. Property owners can appeal at the hearing.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
March 18, 2025 · Item number:Item #59 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $465K

City pays $465K to Thompson Tractor for heavy equipment rebuild

Maintenance of city's Caterpillar D8T bulldozer through engine and hydraulic rebuild. Keeps essential equipment operational for infrastructure and land projects.

Counterparty: Thompson Tractor Company, Inc., Atlanta, Georgia Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
March 18, 2025 · Item number:Item #55 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $168K

City buys turnout gear dryers for fire department from North American Fire Equip

Birmingham Fire Department gets new equipment to maintain protective gear. Competitive purchase ensures value for taxpayer funds.

Counterparty: North American Fire Equipment Company, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
March 18, 2025 · Item number:Item #16 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $10K

City commits $10K to Birmingham Aids Outreach for direct services

Birmingham Aids Outreach will receive public funding to provide vital HIV/AIDS support services, resources, and care to residents living with HIV and at-risk communities in the city.

Counterparty: Birmingham Aids Outreach, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
March 18, 2025 · Item number:Item #67 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 29 properties public nuisance for overgrown weeds

Property owners will receive notice to clear noxious weeds or face city abatement action. Overgrown lots can harbor pests, reduce safety, and lower nearby property values.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
March 4, 2025 · Item number:Item #63 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $1.6M

City buys 42 Ford F150 trucks from Stivers Ford for $1.58M

City fleet expands with 42 pickup trucks and 6 cargo vans purchased from local dealer. Spending on vehicles and equipment affects long-term city operations and maintenance budgets.

Counterparty: Stivers Ford of Birmingham, Inc., Montgomery, Alabama Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
March 4, 2025 · Item number:Item #77 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $480K

Council awards $479.7K pavement-patching contract to Global Construction

City spends nearly $480K to patch potholes and repair roads across Birmingham in 2025. Lowest competitive bid wins the work.

Counterparty: Global Construction and Engineering, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
March 4, 2025 · Item number:Item #60 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $67K

Fire Department buys 50 Scott carbon cylinders for $67,450

Replenishes emergency breathing apparatus inventory for firefighters. These cylinders enable safer response to fires and hazmat incidents across Birmingham.

Counterparty: Emergency Equipment Professionals, South Haven, Mississippi Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
March 4, 2025 · Item number:Item #58 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $29K

Landfill pump replacement: $28,790 contract to J.H. Wright

Eastern Area Landfill gets a new leachate pump to prevent environmental contamination. Maintenance keeps the facility operational for the city's waste disposal.

Counterparty: J.H. Wright and Associates, 27395 Pollard Road, Daphne, Alabama 36526 Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award Location: Eastern Area Landfill, Birmingham
March 4, 2025 · Item number:Item #52 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 8900 Valleybrook Road

Unsafe structure at 8900 Valleybrook Road will be demolished to remove a public hazard from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 8900 Valleybrook Road, Birmingham, Alabama 35206
March 4, 2025 · Item number:Item #44 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 7716 4th Ave N unsafe, orders demolition

Building at 7716 4th Avenue North deemed unsafe and a public nuisance will be demolished. Removal improves neighborhood safety and reduces blight.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 7716 4th Avenue North, Birmingham, Alabama 35206
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