🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy

September 15, 2026 · Item number:Item #67 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council to consider demolition of unsafe building at 1527 Dennison Ave SW

If approved, the city would demolish a structure deemed unsafe and a public nuisance at 1527 Dennison Avenue SW. This would remove a blighted property from the neighborhood and reduce public safety risks.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1527 Dennison Avenue SW, Birmingham, Alabama 35224

September 15, 2026 · Item number:Item #78 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council to vote on demolishing unsafe building at 3113 Wesley Ave SW

If approved, would direct demolition of a structure deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Would remove a hazardous property from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 3113 Wesley Avenue SW, Birmingham, Alabama 35221

September 15, 2026 · Item number:Item #83 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council to declare building at 1829 14th Ave North unsafe, authorize demolition

If approved, the city would demolish this structure, clearing a property designated as a public nuisance and unsafe. Removal would reduce blight in the neighborhood and potential hazards.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1829 14th Avenue North, Birmingham, Alabama 35234

September 15, 2026 · Item number:Item #5 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council to consider removing inoperable van as public nuisance at 2624 N 34th Av

If approved, the city would remove an inoperable vehicle declared a public nuisance and charge the registered owner for removal costs. The action addresses blight and neighborhood quality of life.

👥 Counterparty: Registered owner of vehicle (GMC 1500 Savana Van, VIN: 1GDFG15R0W1096360) 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution 📍 Location: 2624 N 34TH AVE 35207

September 8, 2026 · Item number:Item #9 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $5.0M

City to extend $5M research funding with Southern Research Institute for public

If approved, would extend funding for a public health data system designed to integrate genomic and clinical information. The project would support over 50 jobs through 2026 and advance data-driven public health research in Birmingham.

👥 Counterparty: Southern Research Institute 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract amendment

September 8, 2026 · Item number:Item #4 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $1.1M

City to transfer Hill School lot to Park Street for affordable housing developme

Would convert a vacant public lot into 31 homes, including 11 affordable units for households earning up to 80% of area median income. City would invest $1.13M to support the project; if approved, affordable homes would be available to lower-income residents in central Birmingham

👥 Counterparty: Park Street Housing and Community Solutions Corporation 🏛 Funding source: Mixed 📋 Action type: Ordinance 📍 Location: 507 3rd St. N., Birmingham, Alabama 35204

September 8, 2026 · Item number:Item #16 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $365K

Emergency elevator repair contract: $364,926 for Birmingham Central Library

Would restore two inoperable passenger elevators at the Central Library, making the facility fully accessible to residents. The emergency procurement allows faster repair of critical infrastructure.

👥 Counterparty: TK Elevator Corporation 🏛 Funding source: Capital Improvement Plan 📋 Action type: Emergency procurement 📍 Location: 2100 Park Place, Birmingham, Alabama

September 8, 2026 · Item number:Item #19 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $250K

Council to award $250K roof repair contract to Tecta America Southeast

If approved, would authorize a $250,000 contract for 2026 roof repairs on city-owned properties. The bid was selected as the lowest responsible offer after competitive bidding.

👥 Counterparty: Tecta America Southeast, LLC 🏛 Funding source: Capital Improvement Plan 📋 Action type: Contract award

September 8, 2026 · Item number:Item #17 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $50K

Council to award $50K street-improvement contract to Bulls Construction

Would fund streetscape improvements at 12th Avenue North near the RR Bridge in Norwood, using bond funds. If approved, Bulls Construction would complete work within the $50,295 budget.

👥 Counterparty: Bulls Construction Group, LLC 🏛 Funding source: Bond 📋 Action type: Contract award 📍 Location: 12th Avenue North at RR Bridge

September 8, 2026 · Item number:Item #18 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $48K

Council to authorize $47,872 traffic calming contract with Gillespie Constructio

If approved, would fund traffic calming improvements across Birmingham in 2026. The project uses federal transportation funding to enhance street safety citywide.

👥 Counterparty: Gillespie Construction, LLC 🏛 Funding source: Federal Grant 📋 Action type: Contract award

September 8, 2026 · Item number:Item #6 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $2K

Aiphone system maintenance contract: $1,800 for Fire Station 1

Would authorize a three-year maintenance agreement for the intercom system at Fire Station 1. If approved, Johnson Controls would install, maintain, and repair the Aiphone system to keep communications infrastructure operational at the station.

👥 Counterparty: Johnson Controls Security Solutions, LLC 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Contract award 📍 Location: Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service Station 1

September 8, 2026 · Item number:Item #11 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

City to join Hyundai/Kia settlement over theft-prone vehicle sales

If approved, Birmingham would receive settlement funds from Hyundai and Kia for distributing vehicles unreasonably susceptible to theft. The payout would support the city's public nuisance claims and compensate residents affected by high-theft vehicle models.

👥 Counterparty: Hyundai Motor America and Kia America, Inc. 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Settlement

September 1, 2026 · Item number:Item #37 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $410K

Council to award $410K roofing contract for police North Precinct

If approved, would authorize the city to enter a $410,000 contract with Advanced Roofing Solutions to replace the roof at the Birmingham Police Department North Precinct, using capital improvement funds.

👥 Counterparty: Advanced Roofing Solutions, LLC 🏛 Funding source: Capital Improvement Plan 📋 Action type: Contract award 📍 Location: 2600 31st Avenue North, Birmingham

September 1, 2026 · Item number:Item #29 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $379K

Security system upgrade: City to expand Vector Security monitoring contract by $

Would expand security monitoring at BPD Headquarters and Arlington Historic House, adding equipment and services for 12 months. If approved, the contract cost would increase from $343,726 to $378,856, funded from police and capital project budgets.

👥 Counterparty: Vector Security, Inc. 🏛 Funding source: Mixed 📋 Action type: Contract amendment

September 1, 2026 · Item number:Item #36 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $80K

$79.5K asbestos study and abatement at former Shields School

Would authorize a contract to investigate and remove asbestos from the former Shields School building at 12th Avenue North and Escambia Street. If approved, would address environmental contamination at an abandoned school site.

👥 Counterparty: Specialty Contractor, LLC 🏛 Funding source: Capital Improvement Plan 📋 Action type: Contract award 📍 Location: 12th Avenue North and Escambia Street, Birmingham, 35209

September 1, 2026 · Item number:Item #45 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $76K

Fire Department: Council to approve $76K window covering purchase for 5 stations

Would fund replacement window coverings at Fire Stations #3, #13, #20, #25, and #28, supporting facility maintenance and operational readiness across the Fire Department.

👥 Counterparty: Interface Americas, Inc., LaGrange, Georgia 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Contract award

September 1, 2026 · Item number:Item #34 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $75K

Council to authorize $74,950 fence contract for Oasis Park

Would fund a new fence at Oasis Park (600 3rd Avenue North). If approved, Sherrod Construction would begin work using capital improvement funds.

👥 Counterparty: Sherrod Construction, Inc. 🏛 Funding source: Capital Improvement Plan 📋 Action type: Contract award 📍 Location: 600 3rd Avenue North, Birmingham

September 1, 2026 · Item number:Item #35 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $62K

Council to award $62K drainage and road repair contract on Slayden Avenue

If approved, would authorize a $62,007 contract with Southeastern Sealcoating to repair drainage and roads on Slayden Avenue. The project aims to improve street conditions and stormwater management in the area.

👥 Counterparty: Southeastern Sealcoating, Inc. 🏛 Funding source: Federal Grant 📋 Action type: Contract award 📍 Location: Slayden Avenue, Birmingham

September 1, 2026 · Item number:Item #28 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $32K

Fire and Rescue: $32,400 wellness app contract with Lexipol

Would provide all Birmingham Fire and Rescue employees access to Cordico Wellness App for one year starting November 1, 2026. Supports mental health and wellness resources for first responders if approved.

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

September 1, 2026 · Item number:Item #40 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $15K

BPD breath-testing equipment: $15K purchase from Alabama Forensic Sciences

If approved, the Birmingham Police Department would acquire a new DMT Intoximeter breath-testing instrument for DUI enforcement. The equipment would replace or supplement existing testing capacity.

👥 Counterparty: Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution 📍 Location: Auburn, Alabama

September 1, 2026 · Item number:Item #26 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $6K

Aiphone intercom maintenance contract: Johnson Controls, Fire Station 2, $5,693

Would authorize three years of installation, maintenance, and repair services for the intercom system at Fire Station 2. If approved, the city would pay up to $5,693 from the general fund for this public safety communications infrastructure.

👥 Counterparty: Johnson Controls Security Solutions, LLC 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Contract award 📍 Location: Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service Station 2

September 1, 2026 · Item number:Item #27 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $2K

Fire Station 6 Aiphone system maintenance contract ($1,800, 3-year term)

Council would authorize the Fire Department to enter a three-year maintenance agreement with Johnson Controls for Aiphone intercom system repairs at Station 6. This covers installation, maintenance, and parts for emergency communication equipment.

👥 Counterparty: Johnson Controls Security Solutions, LLC 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Contract award 📍 Location: Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service Station 6

September 1, 2026 · Item number:Item #11 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

Inoperable truck removal: abatement order and cost assessment

If approved, the city would remove an inoperable white GMC box truck from 2218 Avenue H and bill the registered owner for removal costs, helping clear blight from the neighborhood.

👥 Counterparty: Registered owner of vehicle 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement 📍 Location: 2218 AVENUE H 35218

September 1, 2026 · Item number:Item #13 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council to consider removal of inoperable vehicle at 1634 Boise Ave

If approved, the city would remove an inoperable motor vehicle classified as a public nuisance from 1634 Boise Ave. Removal costs would be assessed against the registered vehicle owner.

👥 Counterparty: Registered owner of the vehicle 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Weed abatement 📍 Location: 1634 BOISE AVE 35211

September 1, 2026 · Item number:Item #17 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

Abatement of inoperable vehicle at 1115 Suncrest Lane

If approved, the city would remove an abandoned white 2-door Nissan pickup truck from 1115 Suncrest Lane and charge the registered owner for removal costs. The vehicle would no longer sit as a public nuisance in the neighborhood.

👥 Counterparty: Registered owner of inoperable motor vehicle 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution 📍 Location: 1115 SUNCREST LN 35215