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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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October 8, 2024 · Item number:Item #36 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City sells 11 acres in Daniel Payne Industrial to Jones Group

The city is divesting public land in the industrial district. The sale price and development plans for this property aren't detailed in the item, but residents in or near the industrial area may see changes to neighborhood character or operations.

Counterparty: Jones Group, LLC Funding source: Private Action type: Ordinance Location: Daniel Payne Industrial
October 8, 2024 · Item number:Item #10 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City grants easement to Alabama Power at Zoo for utility work

Alabama Power gains access to Zoo property at 2630 Cahaba Road to build utility infrastructure. The easement may affect Zoo operations or future development on the site.

Counterparty: Alabama Power Company Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance Location: 2630 Cahaba Road
October 1, 2024 · Item number:Item #59 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

East LA road closures extended for Project Safe Streets

City extends temporary street closures designed to reduce traffic speeds and improve pedestrian safety in East LA. Check local routes for ongoing lane changes.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance Location: East LA
October 1, 2024 · Item number:Item #21 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

City removes abandoned or disabled vehicles from neighborhoods and charges the registered owner for removal costs.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Other
October 1, 2024 · Item number:Item #25 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City approves Cellebrite software contract with Carahsoft Technology

Birmingham's police department will use Cellebrite digital forensics tools to investigate crimes. The city is buying the subscription and hardware through a sole-source vendor agreement with Carahsoft.

Counterparty: Carahsoft Technology Corporation Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
October 1, 2024 · Item number:Item #62 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City hires IMC Financial Consulting for Board of Education services

City and school board are contracting with IMC Financial Consulting under a sole-source agreement. Details on scope, budget, and term are cut off in the source text.

Counterparty: IMC Financial Consulting, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
October 1, 2024 · Item number:Item #29 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Fire dept pilots Axon body and vehicle cameras

Birmingham Fire and Rescue will test Axon cameras to evaluate whether body and vehicle footage improves accountability and operational safety. No cost in this pilot phase.

Counterparty: Axon Enterprise, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
October 1, 2024 · Item number:Item #61 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Council authorizes capital improvements to Birmingham Crossplex

City approves upgrades to the Crossplex, a public athletic and cultural venue. Details on funding source and specific improvements not provided in this summary.

Counterparty: Public Athletic, Cultural and Entertainment Facilities Board of the City of Birmingham, Alabama (PACE Board) Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance Location: Birmingham Crossplex
September 24, 2024 · Item number:Item #20 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $121K

Council awards $120,972 recreation contract to Giffen Recreation, Inc.

City commits $120,972 to Giffen Recreation for recreation services. Awarded without competitive bidding.

Counterparty: Giffen Recreation, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
September 24, 2024 · Item number:Item #12 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $100K

Sole-source: City awards CHORE $100K for Champion Habits program

City contracts with CHORE to expand its Champion Habits program, using $100,000 in general funds. Program details are cut off in the agenda description.

Counterparty: CHORE Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
September 24, 2024 · Item number:Item #42 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $100K

Emergency demolition: City hires Ingle for $99,500 at 800 12th St N

Unsafe building at 800 12th Street North will be torn down, removing a public safety hazard from the neighborhood. Work proceeds under emergency contract authority.

Counterparty: Ingle Demolition & Salvage, Adamsville, Alabama Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 800 12th Street North, Birmingham
September 24, 2024 · Item number:Item #21 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $99K

City awards $98,757 contract to Giffen Recreation Inc.

City spending federal rescue funds on recreation services. Contract goes to Giffen Recreation, a Pelham, Alabama firm, using no-bid procurement.

Counterparty: Giffen Recreation, Inc., Pelham, Alabama Funding source: Arpa Action type: Contract award
September 24, 2024 · Item number:Item #10 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $97K

City awards $97K contract to Bama Wellness for nutrition program

Sole-source contract funds "Eat Your Way to Better Performance" nutrition initiative. Details on program scope and beneficiaries not specified in agenda text.

Counterparty: Bama Wellness Advocacy, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
September 24, 2024 · Item number:Item #15 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $76K

City contracts Goodr, Inc. for poor relief services, $75,500

City commits $75,500 from general funds to Goodr, Inc. for care of low-income residents. Sole-source contract requires council approval.

Counterparty: Goodr, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
September 24, 2024 · Item number:Item #37 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $72K

City contracts with Better Basics, Inc. for $72,000

City commits $72,000 to Better Basics, Inc. for implementation of Better Basics program. Details of the program's scope and public benefit are incomplete in the agenda item.

Counterparty: Better Basics, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
September 24, 2024 · Item number:Item #40 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $50K

City approves $50,000 agreement with The Salvation Army for services

City funds social services through The Salvation Army. Details of what specific services are being provided are not fully disclosed in the agenda text.

Counterparty: The Salvation Army Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
September 24, 2024 · Item number:Item #35 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Mayor authorized to amend ground lease with Veranda at Graymont School

The city is modifying its ground lease agreement with Veranda at Graymont School LP, which affects the terms under which the private developer uses city-owned land at the Graymont school site.

Counterparty: Veranda at Graymont School LP Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
September 24, 2024 · Item number:Item #8 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement costs become property liens

Owners of blighted properties will be charged for city weed-removal costs, which become liens on their titles until paid.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
September 24, 2024 · Item number:Item #11 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City approves 2-year Neighborly Software contract for financial management

City will use Neighborly's web-based platform for financial and project management. No dollar amount disclosed; sole-source award means no competitive bidding.

Counterparty: Benevate, Inc. d/b/a Neighborly Software Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
September 24, 2024 · Item number:Item #36 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City partners with Jefferson County on Shady Grove Road improvements

City and county will jointly fund road repairs on Shady Grove Road in Birmingham. The agreement sets terms for the resurfacing project and shared costs.

Counterparty: Jefferson County, Alabama Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance Location: Shady Grove Road, Birmingham
September 17, 2024 · Item number:Item #104 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $4.2M

Police Real Time Crime Center gets $4.2M federal grant

The city receives $4.2M in federal Byrne Discretionary Grant funds to expand the Real Time Crime Center, enhancing police response capabilities for residents.

Counterparty: BJA (Bureau of Justice Assistance) Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Budget amendment
September 17, 2024 · Item number:Item #29 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $172K

City contracts Rebirth Community Corp. for $172,500 initiatives

City funds community-focused programs through Rebirth Community Corporation. One-year contract runs through next budget cycle.

Counterparty: Rebirth Community Corporation Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
September 17, 2024 · Item number:Item #114 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $68K

City awards $67,819 masonry repair contract to VADD, Inc.

Council approves no-bid spending on repairs to Linn Park's masonry structures at Park Place and 20th Street North. Work maintains public park infrastructure.

Counterparty: VADD, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award Location: Park Place and 20th Street North, Birmingham
September 17, 2024 · Item number:Item #107 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $50K

City funds AG Gaston Boys & Girls Club $50K for youth education

City commits $50,000 to support educational and enrichment programs for youth through a community partner. Funds come from general budget.

Counterparty: AG Gaston Boys & Girls Club Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
September 17, 2024 · Item number:Item #109 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $45K

City awards $44,850 contract to Swarco McCain Inc. (3 years)

City commits $44,850 in general funds to Swarco McCain for a 3-year agreement. Specific goods or services not fully detailed in available text.

Counterparty: Swarco McCain Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
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