🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy

April 4, 2023 · Item number:Item #29 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $9K

Special assessment: $8,740.64 demolition cost at 4676 Grasselli Blvd

Property owner at 4676 Grasselli Boulevard is billed $8,740.64 for the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building. The charge becomes a special assessment against the property.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 4676 Grasselli Boulevard, Birmingham

April 4, 2023 · Item number:Item #40 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $7K

Special assessment: $7,486 demolition cost for unsafe building at 3321 15th Cour

Property owner at 3321 15th Court North will be charged $7,486 to recover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe structure on their land.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 3321 15th Court North, Birmingham

April 4, 2023 · Item number:Item #45 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $6K

Property assessed $6,406 for demolition of unsafe building at 2415 34th Avenue N

Owner of this Birmingham property will be charged $6,406.35 to recover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe structure on the lot.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 2415 34th Avenue North, Birmingham

April 4, 2023 · Item number:Item #43 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $6K

Property owner charged $5,533.50 for unsafe building demolition at 3118 20th Str

The city demolished an unsafe structure at this address and is billing the property owner for the $5,533.50 cost. Property owners are responsible for demolition expenses when buildings pose safety risks.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 3118 20th Street North, Birmingham

April 4, 2023 · Item number:Item #36 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $6K

Special assessment levied for unsafe building demolition at 2219 32nd Avenue Nor

Property owner at 2219 32nd Avenue North will be billed $5,504.80 for the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building on the site.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 2219 32nd Avenue North, Birmingham

April 4, 2023 · Item number:Item #52 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $5K

Special assessment: $4,588 demolition cost charged to 409 4th Court West

Property owner at 409 4th Court West will be billed $4,588 for the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building on their lot. The charge becomes a lien against the property.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 409 4th Court West, Birmingham

April 4, 2023 · Item number:Item #87 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council moves regular meetings to Boutwell Auditorium

Birmingham City Council will hold regular meetings at Boutwell Auditorium (1930 Reverend Abraham Woods, Jr. Boulevard, 2nd Floor) instead of City Hall. Public meetings remain open; this changes the venue.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Ordinance 📍 Location: Boutwell Auditorium, 1930 Reverend Abraham Woods, Jr. Boulevard, 2nd Floor, Birmingham

April 4, 2023 · Item number:Item #85 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 203 blighted properties nuisance; weed abatement ordered

City is moving to clean up 203 properties with dangerous weeds. Property owners will receive notice and the city will take action to remove the hazard.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

April 4, 2023 · Item number:Item #95 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

Emergency repair: Smithfield Library roof leak fixed under emergency purchase

Roof damage at the Smithfield Branch Library is being repaired on an emergency basis to prevent further water damage and service interruption. The city is using emergency procurement rules to speed up repairs rather than normal bidding processes.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Emergency procurement 📍 Location: Birmingham Library, Smithfield Branch

April 4, 2023 · Item number:Item #17 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

Carver Theater: extend Barbizon Charlotte audio-visual contract

Extends the city's sole-source agreement with Barbizon Charlotte for sound and video services at Carver Theater, a key downtown cultural venue. Citizens fund this service; the extension ensures continued technical support for public events and performances.

👥 Counterparty: Barbizon Charlotte, Inc. 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract amendment 📍 Location: Carver Theater

April 4, 2023 · Item number:Item #15 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

Remove inoperable vehicle declared public nuisance

City will remove an abandoned or broken-down vehicle from a property and bill the owner for removal costs.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

March 21, 2023 · Item number:Item #71 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $144K

City awards $144K security camera contract to ADS Security

Crossplex and Bill Harris Arena will get new security camera systems. Investment improves facility safety and monitoring.

👥 Counterparty: ADS Security 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Contract award

March 21, 2023 · Item number:Item #47 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $52K

Fire & Rescue buys thermal cameras and extrication gear for $52,370

Equipment upgrade enhances firefighter rescue capabilities for building fires and vehicle accidents. Thermal imaging helps locate victims in smoke.

👥 Counterparty: Municipal Emergency Services, Inc. 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Contract award

March 21, 2023 · Item number:Item #27 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

1012 Winchester Drive declared unsafe; demolition approved

Building at 1012 Winchester Drive will be demolished after being declared a public nuisance and unsafe structure. Removes a hazard from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1012 Winchester Drive, Birmingham

March 21, 2023 · Item number:Item #58 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 94 properties nuisances for overgrown weeds

Owners of these 94 properties will receive notice they must remove noxious or dangerous weeds or face city enforcement action. Failure to comply typically triggers municipal abatement, with costs added to property tax bills.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

March 21, 2023 · Item number:Item #69 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

Police department signs 3-year FBI cooperation agreement

Police will deepen coordination with the FBI on federal investigations and intelligence sharing for up to three years. This type of partnership often involves joint task forces on serious crimes or terrorism prevention.

👥 Counterparty: Federal Bureau of Investigation 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Ordinance

March 21, 2023 · Item number:Item #24 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 3501 Jefferson Ave SW approved for demolition

A building deemed unsafe and a public nuisance will be demolished. This clears a hazard from the neighborhood and the property becomes available for redevelopment or reuse.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 3501 Jefferson Avenue SW, Birmingham

March 21, 2023 · Item number:Item #26 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 314 5th Way, Pratt City

Unsafe structure declared public nuisance and marked for demolition. Removes blight and hazard from Pratt City neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 314 5th Way, Pratt City, Birmingham

March 21, 2023 · Item number:Item #36 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

City to demolish unsafe building at 7230 Oporto Avenue

Unsafe structure at 7230 Oporto Avenue (also known as 7230 Naples Avenue) will be torn down, removing a public nuisance from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 7230 Oporto Avenue aka 7230 Naples Avenue, Birmingham

March 21, 2023 · Item number:Item #33 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 3705 9th Avenue

The building has been declared unsafe and a public nuisance. Demolition will remove a hazard from the neighborhood and clear the property for future use.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 3705 9th Avenue, Birmingham

March 21, 2023 · Item number:Item #22 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 3636 42nd Ave N

This building is declared a public nuisance and safety hazard. Demolition removes a blighted property from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 3636 42nd Avenue North, Birmingham

March 21, 2023 · Item number:Item #21 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

City to demolish unsafe building at 7620 2nd Avenue South

Building declared unsafe and a public nuisance will be removed. Demolition protects neighborhood safety and clears a blighted property.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 7620 2nd Avenue South, Birmingham

March 21, 2023 · Item number:Item #25 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 1807 Avenue I

Property designated dangerous will be removed from neighborhood. Demolition addresses public safety concern identified by city planning staff.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1807 Avenue I, Birmingham

March 21, 2023 · Item number:Item #31 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

City to demolish unsafe building at 1852 19th Street, Ensley

Unsafe or blighted structures pose fire, health, and crime risks to nearby residents. Demolition removes the hazard and can help stabilize the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1852 19th Street, Ensley, Birmingham

March 21, 2023 · Item number:Item #32 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 1319 Avenue H

Unsafe building at 1319 Avenue H will be demolished after city finds it a public nuisance and hazard to the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1319 Avenue H, Birmingham