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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 15335 items in last 164 months
Total dollars $1671.4M where disclosed
Notice: Hatched months are still being indexed (62.4% 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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September 1, 2026 · Item number:Item #18 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Council to authorize removal of abandoned vehicle as public nuisance

If approved, the city would remove an inoperable 2-door Nissan pickup truck from 1115 Suncrest Lane and bill the registered owner for removal costs. This clears blight and frees up property space in the neighborhood.

Counterparty: the Mayor Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 1115 SUNCREST LN 35215
September 1, 2026 · Item number:Item #19 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Council to remove inoperable vehicle from Suncrest Lane as public nuisance

If approved, the city would remove an inoperable 2-door Nissan Pathfinder from 1115 Suncrest Ln and assess removal costs against the registered vehicle owner. The removal would help reduce blight in the neighborhood.

Counterparty: registered owner of vehicle (inoperable motor vehicle) Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 1115 SUNCREST LN 35215
September 1, 2026 · Item number:Item #20 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Council to consider removing inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Would authorize removal of an abandoned 2-door Isuzu Rodeo from 1115 Suncrest Lane. If approved, removal costs would be charged to the vehicle's registered owner, clearing blight from the neighborhood.

Counterparty: registered owner of the vehicle Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 1115 SUNCREST LN 35215
September 1, 2026 · Item number:Item #15 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Council to authorize removal of inoperable vehicle at 1044 Avenue E

If approved, the city would remove an inoperable INFINITI (grey, Tag 1A0P1H6) classified as a public nuisance. Removal costs would be assessed against the registered vehicle owner. The vehicle is located at 1044 Avenue E, 35218.

Counterparty: Registered owner of vehicle (INFINITI, Tag ID 1A0P1H6) Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution Location: 1044 AVENUE E 35218
September 1, 2026 · Item number:Item #38 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Council to approve 3B Scientific training manikin contract for Fire and Rescue

If approved, the Fire and Rescue Department would use this one-year contract to purchase training manikins needed for firefighter education and emergency response readiness.

Counterparty: 3B Scientific, Tucker, Georgia Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
September 1, 2026 · Item number:Item #39 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Fire equipment contract: 1-year cooperative bid with EEP

Council would authorize a one-year supply agreement for firefighting equipment, breathing apparatus, and protective gear used by Birmingham Fire and Rescue. Costs would be covered in the FY2026–27 budget.

Counterparty: Emergency Equipment Professionals (EEP), Southaven, Mississippi Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
September 1, 2026 · Item number:Item #24 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Council to consider nuisance abatement on 166 parcels citywide

If approved, the city would abate nuisances on 166 properties across multiple neighborhoods and assess costs as liens against those parcels. Residents and property owners on affected properties would be able to present concerns at a public hearing.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Weed abatement
September 1, 2026 · Item number:Item #25 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

BPD promotion ceremony: Council to authorize free ballroom lease at BJCC

Would allow Birmingham Police Department to hold its September 4, 2026 promotion ceremony at the civic center ballroom at no cost to the city.

Counterparty: Birmingham-Jefferson Civic Center Authority (BJCC) Funding source: Private Action type: Resolution
September 1, 2026 · Item number:Item #21 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Council to order removal of inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

If approved, the city would remove a green 2-door Volkswagen Beetle from 1115 Suncrest Ln and assess removal costs to the vehicle's registered owner, clearing a public nuisance from the neighborhood.

Counterparty: Registered owner of vehicle (2-door Green Volkswagen Beetle, Tag ID: 1A0EMAX) Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 1115 SUNCREST LN 35215
September 1, 2026 · Item number:Item #6 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Council to order removal of inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

If approved, the city would remove a white 4-door Ford F150 abandoned at 2008 NW 10th St and assess removal costs to the vehicle's registered owner. Clearing inoperable vehicles reduces neighborhood blight.

Counterparty: registered owner of vehicle Funding source: General Fund Action type: Weed abatement Location: 2008 NW 10TH ST 35215
August 25, 2026 · Item number:Item #13 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $4.2M

Council to approve $4.2M sports court upgrades at 34 Birmingham schools

If approved, would fund new and renovated basketball and multipurpose courts at 34 elementary and middle schools across Birmingham. Includes tile surfacing, goals, and safety edging to improve athletic facilities and play areas for students.

Counterparty: Cincinnati Sportscapes, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
August 25, 2026 · Item number:Item #7 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $2.3M

Accela SaaS contract amendment: online permitting tool adds $88,850 over 2 years

Would add OpenCounter service to existing Accela platform, letting residents apply for city permits and licenses online. Total contract cost would rise to $2.27M through 2027.

Counterparty: Accela, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract amendment
August 25, 2026 · Item number:Item #5 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $495K

Council to authorize Mayor to sell 11 acres in Daniel Payne for $495K office/war

If approved, the city would sell 11 acres at 620 Republic Street to Scannell Properties for $495,000. The developer would build a 50,000 sq. ft. office and warehouse facility, bringing commercial investment and potential jobs to the Daniel Payne Industrial Park.

Counterparty: Scannell Properties #653, LLC Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award Location: 620 Republic Street
August 25, 2026 · Item number:Item #50 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $431K

Council to award $430,732 street contract to Global Construction for Hanover Cir

Would fund street improvements in the Hanover Circle neighborhood through a $430,732 contract with Global Construction and Engineering, Inc., the lowest of two competitive bids received.

Counterparty: Global Construction and Engineering, Inc., 5511 Bankhead Highway, Birmingham Funding source: Capital Improvement Plan Action type: Contract award Location: Hanover Circle
August 25, 2026 · Item number:Item #51 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $299K

Change order: $299K cost increase for Clairmont Connector Trails project

Expands Bulls Construction Group's contract for the ARPA-funded trail project by $299,174. If approved, would increase total project spending and extend completion scope for the Clairmont Connector Trails.

Counterparty: Bulls Construction Group, LLC Funding source: Arpa Action type: Contract amendment Location: Birmingham
August 25, 2026 · Item number:Item #52 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $115K

$115K change order for Shades Creek Walking Trail project

If approved, would authorize an additional $115,000 in ARPA funding to Gillespie Construction for ongoing work on the Shades Creek Walking Trail in Birmingham.

Counterparty: Gillespie Construction, LLC Funding source: Arpa Action type: Contract amendment
August 25, 2026 · Item number:Item #53 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $100K

$100K change order: Caldwell Park drainage work with Russo Corp

If approved, would increase funding for Caldwell Park–26th Street South drainage improvements by $100,000, supporting infrastructure repairs in this neighborhood through ARPA funding.

Counterparty: Russo Corporation, Birmingham Funding source: Arpa Action type: Contract amendment Location: Caldwell Park – 26th Street South, Birmingham
August 25, 2026 · Item number:Item #9 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $28K

Benevate grant-portal software: $27.6K contract through June 2027

If approved, would maintain the City's grant application intake and reporting system through mid-2027, ensuring continued access for Community Development staff and grantees managing city funding applications.

Counterparty: Benevate, LLC Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
August 25, 2026 · Item number:Item #17 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $22K

Quality Counts to provide driving records for city vehicle employees

If approved, the city would contract with Quality Counts to monitor driving records of employees who operate city vehicles. The $22,500 two-year agreement would help HR assess safety risks and compliance among drivers of municipal fleets.

Counterparty: Quality Counts, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
August 25, 2026 · Item number:Item #56 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $18K

Payment to Alert All Corp. for Fire Department marketing materials

Would authorize $18,355 from the general fund to purchase community engagement and marketing materials for Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service.

Counterparty: Alert All Corp., New Holland, Pennsylvania Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
August 25, 2026 · Item number:Item #6 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $8K

City to sell foreclosed property at 321 Iota Avenue to Mitchell and Carroll

If approved, the city would transfer the 321 Iota Avenue property to Sheila J. Mitchell and LaTisa D. Carroll for $8,123, clearing a city-owned parcel from its foreclosure inventory and returning it to private ownership.

Counterparty: Sheila J. Mitchell and LaTisa D. Carroll Funding source: Private Action type: Ordinance Location: 321 Iota Avenue, Birmingham, Alabama 35205
August 25, 2026 · Item number:Item #23 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

3-year food and supplies contract for Birmingham City Jail up for approval

Council will decide whether to award a 3-year contract for food and merchandise to the city jail. The selected contractor must meet state and federal correctional food service standards and American Correctional Association requirements.

Counterparty: Contractor selected via Bid #26-31 Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award Location: Birmingham City Jail
August 25, 2026 · Item number:Item #29 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Council to vote on demolition of unsafe building at 223 Maple Avenue

If approved, the city would demolish a structure declared unsafe and a public nuisance, removing a blight hazard in the neighborhood.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 223 Maple Avenue, Birmingham, 35214
August 25, 2026 · Item number:Item #30 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Demolition ordered for unsafe building at 7741 5th Avenue South

Council would declare the structure unsafe and a public nuisance, then order its demolition. The action would remove a blighted property from the neighborhood and address a potential safety hazard.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 7741 5th Avenue South, Birmingham, 35206
August 25, 2026 · Item number:Item #31 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Council to vote on demolition of unsafe building at 305 Maple Ave

If approved, the city would demolish the vacant structure at 305 Maple Avenue, which has been deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. The action would clear blight from the neighborhood and remove a hazard to residents.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 305 Maple Avenue, Birmingham, 35214
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