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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 15349 items in last 166 months
Total dollars $1681.2M where disclosed
Notice: Hatched months are still being indexed (62.6% 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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December 17, 2024 · Item number:Item #21 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment: weed abatement charges on blighted properties

Property owners will receive bills to cover the city's cost of removing noxious or dangerous weeds from their parcels. The amount owed depends on the size and cleanup scope of each property.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
December 17, 2024 · Item number:Item #20 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed-abatement assessment levied on blighted properties

Property owners may face special tax assessments for weed cleanup on their land or adjacent parcels. The city declares which properties are blighted and sets cleanup costs as a lien.

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

Special assessment: property owners pay for weed abatement

Property owners will receive bills for city-ordered weed removal on their land. The assessment covers work declared necessary under a September 2023 council decision.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
December 17, 2024 · Item number:Item #18 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment: weed abatement charges on noxious properties

City is charging property owners for the cost of removing dangerous weeds from their land, as ordered in November 2022. Affected owners will receive bills for abatement work already completed.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
December 17, 2024 · Item number:Item #122 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Council adopts Sporting and Entertainment Recruiting Fund budget for FY 2025

The city sets spending priorities for the Sporting and Entertainment Recruiting Fund, which supports efforts to attract sports teams and entertainment events. The $0 reported amount suggests a placeholder or zero-dollar budget; final approved spending levels will shape the city's

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
December 10, 2024 · Item number:Item #23 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $2.3M

Council awards $2.3M contract for Shades Creek Walking Trail

City is building a new walking trail along Shades Creek using federal pandemic recovery funds. Project will create accessible outdoor recreation space in the area.

Counterparty: Gillespie Construction, Inc. Funding source: Arpa Action type: Contract award Location: 4565 Highway 5, Jasper, Alabama 35503
December 10, 2024 · Item number:Item #49 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $1.8M

City awards $1.75M ambulance contract to PASS

City commits $1.75 million to Professional Ambulance Sales and Service (PASS) for ambulance services, affecting emergency response capability and budget allocation.

Counterparty: Professional Ambulance Sales and Service, LLC dba SERVS (PASS) Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
December 10, 2024 · Item number:Item #10 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $885K

City approves $884,700 contract with Environmental Products Group via Sourcewell

Environmental Products Group wins a nearly $900K city contract through competitive cooperative purchasing. The contract details and service scope are not specified in the item.

Counterparty: Environmental Products Group Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
December 10, 2024 · Item number:Item #44 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $250K

City commits $250K to Jones Valley Teaching Farm

The city is spending $250,000 on an agreement with Jones Valley Urban Farm. Details on the specific services or programs funded are not provided in the available description.

Counterparty: Jones Valley Urban Farm dba Jones Valley Teaching Farm Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
December 10, 2024 · Item number:Item #43 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $167K

City hires Greenlining Realty for $167,245 services

City spends $167,245 on professional services from Greenlining Realty USA Birmingham, LLC. Specific scope of work not detailed in this summary.

Counterparty: Greenlining Realty USA Birmingham, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
December 10, 2024 · Item number:Item #28 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $88K

City buys 4 vehicles from McSweeney Auto for $352K

City spending $352,276.57 on four new SUVs (one Suburban, three Tahoes) for municipal fleet use. No competitive bidding process used.

Counterparty: McSweeney Auto Group, Clanton, Alabama Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
December 10, 2024 · Item number:Item #18 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $49K

Council awards $49,282 for playground equipment at Norwood Park

Giffen Recreation will install new playground equipment at Norwood Park in District 4. The no-bid procurement method means this vendor was selected without competitive bidding.

Counterparty: Giffen Recreation, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award Location: Norwood Park
December 10, 2024 · Item number:Item #47 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $151

Council awards $151.5K to Giffen Recreation for Bessie Estell Park equipment

Sole-source contract funds recreation supplies and equipment at District 3's Bessie Estell Park, supporting community recreation access.

Counterparty: Giffen Recreation, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award Location: Bessie Estell Park
December 10, 2024 · Item number:Item #38 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 62 weed-overgrown properties public nuisances

Properties will receive notice of the nuisance declaration and may face abatement action if owners don't clear the weeds.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
December 10, 2024 · Item number:Item #13 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City hires Poole & Company to create master plan for 11 blocks

City is planning major development or redevelopment of 11 blocks. Master plan will guide zoning, building, and public space decisions in this area for years to come.

Counterparty: Poole & Company Architects, PC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
December 10, 2024 · Item number:Item #39 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

54 blighted properties declared public nuisance; weed abatement ordered

City will post notices on 54 properties with dangerous weeds and pursue cleanup to protect neighborhood safety and property values.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
December 3, 2024 · Item number:Item #45 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $1.4M

Council awards $1.37M sealcoating contract to Southeastern Sealcoating

Southeastern Sealcoating wins the bid to seal and maintain streets in Hooper City Phase V using federal ARPA pandemic relief funds. Work is expected to improve road conditions and extend street lifespan.

Counterparty: Southeastern Sealcoating, Inc. Funding source: Arpa Action type: Contract award Location: Hooper City
December 3, 2024 · Item number:Item #44 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $331K

Council awards $331K drainage contract to Southeastern Sealcoating

City fixes stormwater flooding on Garrison Avenue S.W. using federal pandemic relief funds. Project improves drainage for residents and reduces flood risk in the area.

Counterparty: Southeastern Sealcoating, Inc. Funding source: Arpa Action type: Contract award Location: Garrison Avenue S.W.
December 3, 2024 · Item number:Item #50 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $188K

City buys 3 aerial bucket trucks from Ingram Equipment for $548,115

City expands fleet with new aerial bucket trucks to support public works and utility maintenance operations.

Counterparty: Ingram Equipment Company, LLC. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
December 3, 2024 · Item number:Item #55 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 113 properties public nuisance for noxious weeds

Property owners will receive notice that their land must be cleared of weeds or face enforcement action. Unaddressed weeds can harbor pests, reduce neighborhood safety, and lower nearby property values.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
December 3, 2024 · Item number:Item #29 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Building at 8215 5th Ave South ordered demolished

City deems the structure unsafe and a public nuisance; demolition will proceed. Removes blight from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 8215 - 5th Avenue South, Birmingham, 35206
December 3, 2024 · Item number:Item #37 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 411 72nd St N

Building at 411 72nd Street North deemed unsafe and a public nuisance will be demolished. Removes a blighted structure from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 411 - 72nd Street North, Birmingham, 35206
December 3, 2024 · Item number:Item #23 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 2924 Anniston Avenue

Property deemed unsafe and a public nuisance will be demolished. Removal clears blight and potential hazards from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 2924 Anniston Avenue, Birmingham, 35208
December 3, 2024 · Item number:Item #40 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 2404 Avenue D

Unsafe structure at 2404 Avenue D will be demolished after the city determined it poses a public nuisance and safety hazard to the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 2404 Avenue D, Birmingham, 35218
December 3, 2024 · Item number:Item #39 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Building at 1632 8th Avenue West demolished as public nuisance

City council will declare this property unsafe and order demolition, removing a blighted structure from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1632 - 8th Avenue West, Birmingham, 35208
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