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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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October 22, 2024 · Item number:Item #53 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City to demolish unsafe building at 7616 3rd Ave South

An unsafe building at 7616 3rd Avenue South has been deemed a public nuisance and will be demolished, removing a hazard from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 7616 3rd Avenue South, Birmingham, Alabama 35206
October 22, 2024 · Item number:Item #64 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Council orders demolition of unsafe building at 537 Toledo Street

A deteriorated structure in Birmingham will be torn down after being declared unsafe and a public nuisance. The demolition removes a hazard from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 537 Toledo Street, Birmingham, Alabama 35224
October 22, 2024 · Item number:Item #36 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 628 St. Charles Ave ordered demolished

City council declared the property unsafe and a public nuisance, clearing the way for demolition. Removes a blighted structure from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 628 St. Charles Avenue SW, Birmingham, Alabama 35211
October 15, 2024 · Item number:Item #25 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $862K

City buys 30 Toyota Camry Hybrids from Limbaugh Motors for $862,455

City fleet gets 30 fuel-efficient hybrid sedans for municipal operations at ~$28,750 per vehicle.

Counterparty: Limbaugh Motors, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award Location: Birmingham
October 15, 2024 · Item number:Item #33 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement: 236 properties declared public nuisance

City will post notice on 236 properties with noxious weeds and can force cleanup or pursue abatement; owners may face fines or liens if they don't comply.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Weed abatement
October 15, 2024 · Item number:Item #18 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City approves Cardiac Solutions master supply agreement via Sourcewell

City gains access to competitive cardiac equipment and services through a cooperative purchasing program, reducing procurement costs and enabling faster vendor selection.

Counterparty: Cardiac Solutions, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
October 15, 2024 · Item number:Item #34 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 286 properties public nuisance for weeds

Properties with overgrown weeds will receive notice to clean up or face city action. Affects neighborhoods across the city.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
October 15, 2024 · Item number:Item #39 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Sign regulations amended under zoning code

Changes to city sign rules may affect what businesses and residents can display, including size, placement, and lighting rules for signs in different zones.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
October 8, 2024 · Item number:Item #9 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement: city clears nuisances, costs become property liens

City will clear weeds and debris from blighted properties and charge owners for the cleanup cost as a lien against the property. Property owners have a chance to be heard.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
October 8, 2024 · Item number:Item #36 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City sells 11 acres in Daniel Payne Industrial to Jones Group

The city is divesting public land in the industrial district. The sale price and development plans for this property aren't detailed in the item, but residents in or near the industrial area may see changes to neighborhood character or operations.

Counterparty: Jones Group, LLC Funding source: Private Action type: Ordinance Location: Daniel Payne Industrial
October 8, 2024 · Item number:Item #10 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City grants easement to Alabama Power at Zoo for utility work

Alabama Power gains access to Zoo property at 2630 Cahaba Road to build utility infrastructure. The easement may affect Zoo operations or future development on the site.

Counterparty: Alabama Power Company Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance Location: 2630 Cahaba Road
October 8, 2024 · Item number:Item #24 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City approves fire equipment purchase for Legion Field

Legion Field concession area gets new safety equipment—7 new hoods and repairs to 2 existing hoods to meet fire codes.

Counterparty: William Henry Dennis Jr. dba Dennis Fire Equipment, Birmingham, Alabama Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
October 8, 2024 · Item number:Item #33 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City authorizes capital improvements to Birmingham Crossplex

The city is investing in the Crossplex sports and entertainment facility managed by the PACE Board, which serves the public. Details on the scope and funding source are unclear from the agenda text.

Counterparty: The Public Athletic, Cultural and Entertainment Facilities Board of the City of Birmingham, Alabama (PACE Board) Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
October 1, 2024 · Item number:Item #29 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Fire dept pilots Axon body and vehicle cameras

Birmingham Fire and Rescue will test Axon cameras to evaluate whether body and vehicle footage improves accountability and operational safety. No cost in this pilot phase.

Counterparty: Axon Enterprise, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
October 1, 2024 · Item number:Item #61 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Council authorizes capital improvements to Birmingham Crossplex

City approves upgrades to the Crossplex, a public athletic and cultural venue. Details on funding source and specific improvements not provided in this summary.

Counterparty: Public Athletic, Cultural and Entertainment Facilities Board of the City of Birmingham, Alabama (PACE Board) Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance Location: Birmingham Crossplex
October 1, 2024 · Item number:Item #62 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City hires IMC Financial Consulting for Board of Education services

City and school board are contracting with IMC Financial Consulting under a sole-source agreement. Details on scope, budget, and term are cut off in the source text.

Counterparty: IMC Financial Consulting, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
October 1, 2024 · Item number:Item #21 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

City removes abandoned or disabled vehicles from neighborhoods and charges the registered owner for removal costs.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Other
October 1, 2024 · Item number:Item #25 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City approves Cellebrite software contract with Carahsoft Technology

Birmingham's police department will use Cellebrite digital forensics tools to investigate crimes. The city is buying the subscription and hardware through a sole-source vendor agreement with Carahsoft.

Counterparty: Carahsoft Technology Corporation Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
October 1, 2024 · Item number:Item #59 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

East LA road closures extended for Project Safe Streets

City extends temporary street closures designed to reduce traffic speeds and improve pedestrian safety in East LA. Check local routes for ongoing lane changes.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance Location: East LA
September 24, 2024 · Item number:Item #20 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $121K

Council awards $120,972 recreation contract to Giffen Recreation, Inc.

City commits $120,972 to Giffen Recreation for recreation services. Awarded without competitive bidding.

Counterparty: Giffen Recreation, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
September 24, 2024 · Item number:Item #12 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $100K

Sole-source: City awards CHORE $100K for Champion Habits program

City contracts with CHORE to expand its Champion Habits program, using $100,000 in general funds. Program details are cut off in the agenda description.

Counterparty: CHORE Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
September 24, 2024 · Item number:Item #42 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $100K

Emergency demolition: City hires Ingle for $99,500 at 800 12th St N

Unsafe building at 800 12th Street North will be torn down, removing a public safety hazard from the neighborhood. Work proceeds under emergency contract authority.

Counterparty: Ingle Demolition & Salvage, Adamsville, Alabama Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 800 12th Street North, Birmingham
September 24, 2024 · Item number:Item #21 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $99K

City awards $98,757 contract to Giffen Recreation Inc.

City spending federal rescue funds on recreation services. Contract goes to Giffen Recreation, a Pelham, Alabama firm, using no-bid procurement.

Counterparty: Giffen Recreation, Inc., Pelham, Alabama Funding source: Arpa Action type: Contract award
September 24, 2024 · Item number:Item #10 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $97K

City awards $97K contract to Bama Wellness for nutrition program

Sole-source contract funds "Eat Your Way to Better Performance" nutrition initiative. Details on program scope and beneficiaries not specified in agenda text.

Counterparty: Bama Wellness Advocacy, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
September 24, 2024 · Item number:Item #15 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $76K

City contracts Goodr, Inc. for poor relief services, $75,500

City commits $75,500 from general funds to Goodr, Inc. for care of low-income residents. Sole-source contract requires council approval.

Counterparty: Goodr, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
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