🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy

January 31, 2023 · Item number:Item #24 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

City awards video detection system contract to ITS Plus

City purchases traffic detection equipment on a competitive bid. Contract is effective for one year at unit prices established through the bidding process.

👥 Counterparty: ITS Plus, Inc. 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract award

January 24, 2023 · Item number:Item #32 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $150K

City funds One Place Family Justice Center expansion with $150K grant

The city is spending $150,000 to help expand One Place Family Justice Center, which provides services to families in crisis. The facility expansion will increase capacity to serve more residents in need.

👥 Counterparty: One Place Family Justice Center 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract award

January 24, 2023 · Item number:Item #29 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 33 properties public nuisance for noxious weeds

Property owners will be notified and ordered to remove dangerous vegetation or face city enforcement action. This clears the path for weed abatement on blighted parcels affecting neighborhood safety and appearance.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

January 24, 2023 · Item number:Item #37 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

Emergency repair: frozen water coil at Boutwell Auditorium

Council receives notice of emergency spending to fix burst water pipes at Boutwell Auditorium, a public venue. Freezing damage requires immediate repair to prevent further harm to the building.

👥 Counterparty: Purchasing Agent 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Emergency procurement 📍 Location: Boutwell Auditorium

January 24, 2023 · Item number:Item #12 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

City leases 54,136 sq ft office space from RJ Building, Inc.

City commits to new commercial lease with RJ Building, Inc. for approximately 54,136 square feet of office space. Full lease terms, including duration, annual rent, and renewal options, are not detailed in the available summary.

👥 Counterparty: RJ Building, Inc. 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract award

January 17, 2023 · Item number:Item #58 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $100K

City commits $100K to AG Gaston Boys & Girls Club for youth programs

The city will spend $100,000 over one year to fund educational and enrichment programs for youth through AG Gaston Boys & Girls Club.

👥 Counterparty: AG Gaston Boys & Girls Club 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Contract award

January 17, 2023 · Item number:Item #34 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $14K

Property owner billed $14,077 for unsafe building demolition

The owner of 1001 Gene Reed Road will be charged $14,077 through a special assessment to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe structure on their property.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1001 Gene Reed Road, Birmingham

January 17, 2023 · Item number:Item #26 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $12K

Special assessment: $11,746 demolition cost for unsafe building at 3519 Avenue B

Property owner at 3519 Avenue B will receive a bill for $11,746 to cover the city's cost to tear down the unsafe structure. This is a lien against the property that must be paid or settled.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 3519 Avenue B, Birmingham

January 17, 2023 · Item number:Item #29 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $10K

City assesses $9,711 demolition cost to 209 95th Street North

Property owner at 209 95th Street North will be billed $9,711.40 for the cost of demolishing an unsafe building on the site. The charge will be levied as a special tax assessment.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 209 95th Street North, Birmingham

January 17, 2023 · Item number:Item #38 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $7K

Property owner billed $7,366 for unsafe building demolition

The owner of 7903 6th Avenue North will be charged $7,366.28 as a special assessment to cover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building on the property.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 7903 6th Avenue North, Birmingham

January 17, 2023 · Item number:Item #33 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $6K

Demolition cost assigned to 2040 Cedar St: $5,808

Property owner at 2040 Cedar Street must pay $5,808 to cover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building. The amount will be collected as a special assessment against the property.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 2040 Cedar Street, Birmingham

January 17, 2023 · Item number:Item #39 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $5K

Property owner liable for $5,220 demolition cost at 210 74th Street South

The city demolishes unsafe buildings and charges owners the cost through a special assessment. This property owner will owe $5,220.30.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 210 74th Street South, Birmingham

January 17, 2023 · Item number:Item #35 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $4K

Special assessment: $4,362 demolition cost for 3331 Carver Ave

Property owner at 3331 Carver Avenue will be billed $4,361.76 to cover the city's cost of tearing down an unsafe building on the lot.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 3331 Carver Avenue, Birmingham

January 17, 2023 · Item number:Item #30 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $4K

City bills property owner $4,034.80 for unsafe building demolition

Property owner at 924 93rd Street North must pay the cost of demolishing an unsafe structure. The special assessment becomes a lien on the property.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 924 93rd Street North, Birmingham

January 17, 2023 · Item number:Item #27 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $4K

City demolishes unsafe building at 529 Avenue B; property owner billed $3,562

The city tore down an unsafe structure at this Pratt City address and is billing the property owner for the demolition cost. Residents in the area see a nuisance removal; the owner faces a lien if the bill isn't paid.

👥 Counterparty: 529 Avenue B (527 5th Place) 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 529 Avenue B a.k.a. 527 5th Place, Pratt City, Birmingham

January 17, 2023 · Item number:Item #18 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

City contracts with R.E.S.T.O.R.E for court-involved youth support

City funds support services for approximately 120 court-involved youth through Jefferson County Family Resource Center, helping them access counseling, mentoring, and other resources to reduce recidivism.

👥 Counterparty: Jefferson County Family Resource Center (R.E.S.T.O.R.E) 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract award

January 17, 2023 · Item number:Item #63 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

Emergency roof repair approved for Birmingham CrossPlex

Roof leaks at the city-owned CrossPlex facility need urgent repair to prevent further water damage and service disruption. Emergency procurement allows the repair to proceed without standard competitive bidding delays.

👥 Counterparty: Purchasing Agent 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Emergency procurement 📍 Location: Birmingham CrossPlex

January 17, 2023 · Item number:Item #55 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

Operating Authority Permit granted to Charles Brown-Safe Dependable Care Corp.

New non-emergency medical transport operator approved to serve the area. The three certificates of public necessity and convenience authorize the company to operate in this market.

👥 Counterparty: Charles Brown-Safe Dependable Care Corp. 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution 📍 Location: 5880 Waterstone Point, Hoover, Alabama

January 17, 2023 · Item number:Item #52 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

Blessed Beyond Transportation granted non-emergency medical permit

A new non-emergency medical transportation service approved to operate in Hueytown. Expands local options for residents needing medical rides outside emergency situations.

👥 Counterparty: Blessed Beyond Transportation 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Other 📍 Location: 1508 Five Acre Road, Hueytown, Alabama

January 17, 2023 · Item number:Item #53 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

Operating permit granted to Collier Kids Travel for non-emergency medical servic

City authorizes a new non-emergency medical transportation service. The permit allows Collier Kids Travel to operate in the area serving residents who need medical rides outside hospitals.

👥 Counterparty: Collier Kids Travel, LLC 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution 📍 Location: 5238 Mossy Brook Court, Bessemer, Alabama

January 17, 2023 · Item number:Item #64 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

Emergency roof repair approved for Police West Precinct

Roof leak at the West Precinct required emergency purchase authorization to prevent further damage to the building and equipment. Exact repair cost was not disclosed in the notice.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Emergency procurement 📍 Location: Birmingham Police West Precinct

January 17, 2023 · Item number:Item #15 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

City approves law enforcement data-sharing agreement with LETTR

City will share law enforcement data with a nonprofit research organization to improve police training and technology. Cost and scope of data access are not disclosed.

👥 Counterparty: Center for Law Enforcement Technology, Training & Research, Inc. (LETTR) 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution

January 17, 2023 · Item number:Item #57 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

Graduate social workers can volunteer for city programs

City partners with Alabama A&M University to bring graduate-level social work students into local programs, expanding service capacity at no direct cost.

👥 Counterparty: Alabama Agricultural & Mechanical University 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Ordinance

January 17, 2023 · Item number:Item #12 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement: City clears nuisances, liens assessed to properties

City removes overgrown weeds and debris from blighted properties and bills owners through property liens. Costs recover cleanup expenses directly from property owners responsible for maintenance.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

January 17, 2023 · Item number:Item #43 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

Fire hose & appliances: contract awarded to NAFECO

City locks in prices for emergency fire equipment through competitive bidding. Supplies fire departments citywide.

👥 Counterparty: North American Fire Equipment Co., Inc. (NAFECO) 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract award