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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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July 16, 2024 · Item number:Item #35 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $4K

Special assessment: $3,702 demolition cost at 3917 37th Ave N

Property owner at 3917 37th Avenue North will be billed $3,702 for the city's cost to tear down an unsafe building on the lot. The charge becomes a lien against the property.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 3917 - 37th Avenue North, Birmingham
July 16, 2024 · Item number:Item #33 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $4K

Property owner billed $3,680 for demolition of unsafe building at 43rd Place Nor

The city completed demolition of an unsafe structure at this address and is recovering the cost through a special assessment against the property. Property owners are responsible for the demolition bill.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 4205 - 43rd Place North, Birmingham
July 9, 2024 · Item number:Item #37 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $1.0M

Council awards $1M alley resurfacing contract to Southeastern Sealcoating

City spends $1.04M on alley repairs across all neighborhoods through competitive bid. Work improves drainage and road safety in alleys citywide.

Counterparty: Southeastern Sealcoating Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
July 9, 2024 · Item number:Item #27 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $1.0M

City awards $1.04M alley resurfacing contract to Southeastern Sealcoating

Alleycats across the city will see repairs completed in 2024. Southeastern Sealcoating's bid was the lowest among responsive bidders.

Counterparty: Southeastern Sealcoating Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award Location: 1330 Adamsville Industrial Parkway Birmingham
July 9, 2024 · Item number:Item #28 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $1.0M

City awards $1.04M alley resurfacing contract to Southeastern Sealcoating

Southeastern Sealcoating wins competitive bid to repair alleys across the city. Work improves drainage and safety in neighborhoods citywide.

Counterparty: Southeastern Sealcoating Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
July 9, 2024 · Item number:Item #26 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Council repeals prior interlocal agreement; authorizes new cooperation pact

The city is replacing a previous interlocal cooperation agreement under Alabama law. The specific purpose and counterparty are not fully disclosed in the agenda text.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
July 9, 2024 · Item number:Item #22 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

479 properties declared nuisance for overgrown weeds

City is taking action against 479 blighted properties with dangerous vegetation. Notices will be posted; owners have opportunity to comply or face city removal.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
July 2, 2024 · Item number:Item #12 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement: costs assessed as lien on blighted properties

City removes nuisances from abandoned or neglected properties and bills owners through property liens. Neighbors benefit from cleanup; property owners may face debt collection.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
June 25, 2024 · Item number:Item #80 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $150K

City funds One Place Metro Family Justice Center $150,000

Support for One Place's family justice services expands access to legal aid and victim support in Birmingham. The center helps families navigate domestic violence, custody, and related civil matters.

Counterparty: One Place Metro Family Justice Center Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract amendment
June 25, 2024 · Item number:Item #70 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Corrections Fund budget adopted for fiscal year 2025

Sets spending levels for jail and detention operations for the year ending June 30, 2025. Determines resources available for inmate care, security, and related services.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Ordinance
June 25, 2024 · Item number:Item #67 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Highway Improvement Fund budget adopted for fiscal year 2025

This sets spending for road, bridge, and highway maintenance and improvements across the city for the next fiscal year. Details on specific projects and funding amounts should be reviewed in the full budget document.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
June 25, 2024 · Item number:Item #58 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 159 properties public nuisance for weeds

City is targeting 159 blighted properties with overgrown weeds as public nuisances; owners will receive notice and face potential enforcement action to clean up the lots.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Weed abatement
June 25, 2024 · Item number:Item #68 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City adopts Fuel Tax Fund budget for fiscal year 2025

Budget sets spending limits for fuel-tax revenue dedicated to transportation and infrastructure projects. Outlines how the city will allocate special-tax dollars collected from fuel purchases.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Ordinance
June 25, 2024 · Item number:Item #75 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Council adopts Neighborhood Revitalization Fund budget for FY 2025

The city sets aside funds for neighborhood improvement projects. Budget details determine which communities receive resources and what types of improvements get prioritized.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
June 25, 2024 · Item number:Item #77 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Council adopts Land Bank Authority budget for fiscal 2025

Sets spending authority for the Land Bank's operations acquiring and managing blighted and tax-delinquent properties. Budget details determine how many properties can be processed and rehab capacity.

Counterparty: Land Bank Authority Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
June 25, 2024 · Item number:Item #65 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Council adopts TIF fund budget for fiscal year 2025

Tax increment financing funds support redevelopment projects in designated districts. This budget sets spending priorities for FY 2025.

Funding source: Tax Increment Financing Action type: Ordinance
June 25, 2024 · Item number:Item #78 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Roundabout project: Birmingham cost-shares with Mountain Brook on Cahaba Road

Mountain Brook will build a roundabout near the Birmingham Zoo on Cahaba Road, and Birmingham is committing funds to share the cost. The project improves traffic flow and safety at a busy intersection near a major city attraction.

Counterparty: City of Mountain Brook Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance Location: Cahaba Road near the Birmingham Zoo
June 25, 2024 · Item number:Item #72 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Council adopts Sporting and Entertainment Recruiting Fund budget for FY 2025

Sets spending plan for city efforts to attract sports teams and entertainment events. Budget allocation determines how many resources go toward recruitment and marketing activities.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Ordinance
June 25, 2024 · Item number:Item #76 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Council adopts $0 Birmingham Fund budget for fiscal year 2025

This budget sets spending priorities and revenue allocations for the city's general fund through June 30, 2025. Determines how tax dollars fund city services and operations.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Ordinance
June 25, 2024 · Item number:Item #18 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Inoperable vehicle removal: costs charged to owner

City will remove an abandoned car and bill the registered owner for the cost, clearing a public nuisance from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
June 25, 2024 · Item number:Item #44 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City approves Blue Cross Blue Shield medical benefits contract

City employees and their families will receive medical coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama. The one-year contract locks in rates for health insurance benefits across city departments.

Counterparty: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama, Birmingham Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
June 25, 2024 · Item number:Item #73 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Council adopts Rebuild Alabama Act fund budget for FY 2025

Sets spending plan for state recovery funds in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. Details how the city will allocate and use designated rebuilding resources.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
June 25, 2024 · Item number:Item #59 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 321 weed-infested properties a public nuisance

Owners of these properties will receive notice and face potential enforcement action if they don't clear the weeds. This is the formal step before the city can order abatement or impose fines.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Weed abatement
June 25, 2024 · Item number:Item #79 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City partners with Mountain Brook to repair Montclair Road and stormwater

Birmingham and Mountain Brook will split costs to fix Montclair Road near Ramsey Park and upgrade stormwater infrastructure serving the area.

Counterparty: City of Mountain Brook Funding source: Mixed Action type: Ordinance Location: Montclair Road near Ramsey Park
June 25, 2024 · Item number:Item #66 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Council adopts Neighborhood Allocation Fund budget for FY 2025

Council sets the annual spending plan for neighborhood-directed funds from special tax revenue. Budget details how much goes to each neighborhood program or priority area.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Ordinance
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