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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 6618 items in last 80 months
Total dollars $432.2M where disclosed
Notice: Hatched months are still being indexed (29.1% 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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September 17, 2024 · Item number:Item #44 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $4K

Property owner billed $3,765 for demolition of unsafe building at 1716 McMillon

Owner of 1716 McMillon Avenue SW must pay $3,765.04 to cover the city's cost to demolish an unsafe structure on their property. This special assessment will be added to their property tax bill.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 1716 McMillon Avenue SW, Birmingham
September 17, 2024 · Item number:Item #70 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $4K

Special assessment: $3,530 demolition cost at 2208 10th Way

Property owner at 2208 10th Way will be charged $3,530.10 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building on the lot. The cost becomes a lien on the property.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 2208 10th Way Pratt City, Birmingham
September 17, 2024 · Item number:Item #49 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $3K

Special assessment: $3,464.75 demolition cost for 516 5th Way

Property owner at 516 5th Way will be billed $3,464.75 for the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building on their lot.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 516 5th Way, Birmingham
September 17, 2024 · Item number:Item #40 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $3K

Special assessment: $3,200 demolition cost at 2128 Northland Ave SW

Property owner at 2128 Northland Avenue SW will be charged $3,200.12 to cover the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building on their lot.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 2128 Northland Avenue SW, Birmingham
September 17, 2024 · Item number:Item #75 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $3K

Property owner charged $2,500 for unsafe building demolition

This special assessment bills the property owner at 1325 3rd Street North for demolition costs the city incurred to remove an unsafe structure. The owner must pay this fee to clear the property record.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 1325 3rd Street North, Birmingham
September 17, 2024 · Item number:Item #22 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Operating Authority Permit issued to Michael Keith Falligant for non-emergency m

City grants a new non-emergency medical transport license, authorizing private ambulance service operation under public oversight at 1705 5th Place NW.

Counterparty: Michael Keith Falligant Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 1705 - 5th Place NW, Birmingham, Alabama 35215
September 17, 2024 · Item number:Item #90 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Council withdraws TIF fund budget for fiscal 2025

The city is pulling back its tax increment financing budget plan for next year, deferring the final TIF spending framework. This affects any projects or services funded through TIF districts.

Funding source: Tax Increment Financing Action type: Ordinance
September 17, 2024 · Item number:Item #31 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Fourth Amendment: Stryke lease/purchase agreement

The city is modifying its 10-year lease agreement with Stryke. Details on what changes — term extension, payment adjustments, or operational updates — are not provided in the agenda summary.

Counterparty: Stryke Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract amendment
September 17, 2024 · Item number:Item #96 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Fair Trial Tax Fund budget adopted for fiscal year 2025

Council approves spending plan for the Fair Trial Tax Fund through June 30, 2025, ensuring continued support for fair trial services and legal resources.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
September 17, 2024 · Item number:Item #92 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Highway Improvement Fund budget for FY 2025 withdrawn from consideration

This proposed budget law—originally introduced May 14, 2024—has been withdrawn from the council agenda, delaying decisions on highway repair and maintenance funding for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
September 17, 2024 · Item number:Item #106 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Police chief authorized 1-year agreement (details incomplete)

City Council is authorizing the Police Chief to enter into a one-year contract effective October 1, 2024, but the agreement's terms, vendor, and purpose are not disclosed in the available agenda text.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
September 17, 2024 · Item number:Item #85 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 303 properties with noxious weeds public nuisance

Owners of properties with dangerous weeds will receive notice of violation and face abatement action if they don't clear them. This initiates enforcement across 303 parcels citywide.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
September 17, 2024 · Item number:Item #105 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City amends ground lease with Veranda at Graymont School

The city is modifying its lease agreement with a private developer at Graymont School property. Details on lease terms, duration, and financial impact are not provided in this summary.

Counterparty: Veranda at Graymont School LP Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
September 17, 2024 · Item number:Item #93 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Council defers fuel tax budget for fiscal 2025

Fuel tax revenue funds city transportation and infrastructure projects. The budget deferral postpones decisions on how $millions in fuel-tax dollars will be spent this fiscal year.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
September 17, 2024 · Item number:Item #99 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Capital Improvement Fund budget withdrawn

The Mayor's proposed $0 capital budget for fiscal 2025 has been pulled from consideration, delaying infrastructure spending decisions.

Funding source: Capital Improvement Plan Action type: Ordinance
September 17, 2024 · Item number:Item #20 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Jones Safe Transport gets non-emergency medical transport permit

New medical transport provider authorized to operate. Expands non-emergency medical service options for residents needing transport to appointments or facilities.

Counterparty: Jones Safe Transport, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 136 Sunset Trail, Alabaster, Alabama 35007
September 10, 2024 · Item number:Item #62 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $370K

City approves $370K contract with Cornerstone Revitalization Foundation

City commits $370,000 to Cornerstone Revitalization Foundation for revitalization services under a sole-source agreement. Specific scope of work is unclear from the limited description provided.

Counterparty: Cornerstone Revitalization Foundation Inc Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
September 10, 2024 · Item number:Item #54 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $45K

City buys 25 Ford police SUVs for $1.13M from Stivers Ford

Police fleet gets 25 new all-wheel-drive vehicles. Upgrades and competitive bidding ensure operational readiness for patrol and pursuit operations.

Counterparty: Stivers Ford Lincoln Mercury, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
September 10, 2024 · Item number:Item #51 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $30K

City renews radar sign software subscriptions for $30,218

Keeps SpeedAlert 24 radar message signs operating — devices that display vehicle speeds to encourage safer driving on city streets.

Counterparty: All Traffic Solution, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract amendment
September 10, 2024 · Item number:Item #29 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $17K

USAA settles police vehicle damage claim for $16,811

City recovers insurance proceeds for damage to a 2017 police vehicle. Settlement closes the insurance claim.

Counterparty: USAA Insurance Company Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
September 10, 2024 · Item number:Item #8 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement nuisance liens on blighted properties

City will clear weeds and overgrowth from neglected properties and charge owners cleanup costs as a lien. Affects property owners with tax-delinquent or abandoned lots.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
September 10, 2024 · Item number:Item #48 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City awards asbestos abatement contract to MAK Environmental

City buildings with asbestos hazards will now have an approved contractor to handle removal. Protects public health during facility repairs and renovations across city properties.

Counterparty: MAK Environmental, LLC, Northport, Alabama Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
September 10, 2024 · Item number:Item #34 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City awards weed abatement contract to Greatscapes

City cleans up blighted lots and streets through contracted weed removal and debris service for the next year.

Counterparty: Greatscapes, Pelham, Alabama Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
September 10, 2024 · Item number:Item #21 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City accepts dedication of Sydney Drive streets and public grounds

City takes formal ownership of new streets and public spaces shown on the Sydney Drive Resurvey, enabling future maintenance and public access.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance Location: Sydney Drive
September 10, 2024 · Item number:Item #36 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City awards weed abatement contract to Henley & Young

Neighborhood blight removal will continue through competitive contract. Henley & Young will handle debris clearance at agreed unit prices for one year.

Counterparty: Henley & Young, Bessemer, Alabama Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
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