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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 6630 items in last 80 months
Total dollars $437.3M where disclosed
Notice: Hatched months are still being indexed (29.1% 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 6, 2022 · Item number:Item #10 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement liens on blighted properties

City will clear nuisances from vacant or neglected properties and charge cleanup costs as liens against the owners. Affects property taxes and owner liability.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
November 29, 2022 · Item number:Item #28 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $491K

City awards 3-year IT services contract to Routeware, Inc. for $1.12M

City commits over $1.1 million over three years for information technology services through sole-source procurement. Citizens should know who won this contract and whether competitive bidding was considered.

Counterparty: Routeware, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
November 29, 2022 · Item number:Item #21 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 171 properties public nuisance for overgrown weeds

City is taking action against 171 properties with dangerous or noxious weeds; owners will receive notice to abate or face city enforcement.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Weed abatement
November 29, 2022 · Item number:Item #7 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Nuisance abatement on multiple properties; costs become liens

City will clear nuisances (likely overgrown weeds/debris) on specified properties and bill the owners; unpaid costs become legal liens on the properties.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
November 29, 2022 · Item number:Item #24 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Zoning law: opioid clinics, medical cannabis facilities get new rules

New zoning rules clarify where opioid treatment clinics and medical cannabis businesses can open in Birmingham, affecting where these facilities can operate in your neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
November 29, 2022 · Item number:Item #8 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement costs become liens on blighted properties

City will clear nuisances from specified properties and charge cleanup costs as liens. Property owners will owe the abatement expenses.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
November 29, 2022 · Item number:Item #30 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Emergency: Fire stations 19, 22 water heaters replaced

Water heaters at two fire stations failed and required emergency replacement to keep facilities operational. Ensures stations can remain staffed and ready to respond to fires and emergencies.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Emergency procurement
November 22, 2022 · Item number:Item #18 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $731K

Council awards $731K storm sewer contract to Gillespie Construction

Storm sewer upgrade at 1832 Center Place South will improve drainage and reduce flooding risk in the area. Project is now ready to move forward with competitive bidding complete.

Counterparty: Gillespie Construction, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award Location: 1832 Center Place South, Birmingham, Alabama
November 22, 2022 · Item number:Item #19 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $668K

Council awards $668K parking lot contract to Sherrod Construction

Oxmoor Valley Community Center parking lot improvements move forward with Sherrod Construction at $668,223. Project will improve facility access for residents in the Oxmoor Valley area.

Counterparty: Sherrod Construction Co. Inc., Vestavia, Alabama Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award Location: 1992 Wenonah-Oxmoor Road, Birmingham
November 22, 2022 · Item number:Item #9 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Fire service drugs and supplies: sole-source deal with UAB

City commits to purchasing medical supplies and medications for firefighters through University of Alabama at Birmingham under a sole-source agreement, likely at negotiated rates.

Counterparty: University of Alabama at Birmingham Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
November 22, 2022 · Item number:Item #35 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Housing Reinvestment Corporation replaces NCRC in redevelopment agreement

Changes the developer responsible for housing rehabilitation under a city redevelopment deal. The shift from NCRC to its subsidiary HRCA may affect how projects are financed and managed, though day-to-day neighborhood impact depends on implementation.

Counterparty: Housing Reinvestment Corporation of America (HRCA) Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
November 22, 2022 · Item number:Item #7 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Council authorizes weed abatement on nuisance properties

City will clear abandoned or overgrown lots and charge cleanup costs to property owners as a lien. Removes public health and safety hazards in affected neighborhoods.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
November 15, 2022 · Item number:Item #46 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $15K

City assesses $14,688 demolition cost to Ensley property owner

Property owner at 1644 Martin Avenue will owe $14,688.36 as a special tax assessment to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building on the site.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 1644 Martin Avenue, Ensley, Birmingham
November 15, 2022 · Item number:Item #50 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $14K

Special assessment: $14,137.84 cost for demolition at 741 83rd Place South

Property owner at 741 83rd Place South will be billed $14,137.84 to cover the cost of demolishing an unsafe building the city removed. The assessment becomes a lien on the property.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 741 83rd Place South, Birmingham
November 15, 2022 · Item number:Item #42 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $6K

City assesses $6,293 demolition cost to 5420 Cairo Avenue

Property owner at 5420 Cairo Avenue will be billed $6,293.44 to cover the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building on the lot. The cost is added as a special assessment against the property.

Counterparty: unknown Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 5420 Cairo Avenue, Roosevelt City, Birmingham
November 15, 2022 · Item number:Item #45 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $5K

Special assessment: $4,808 for demolition at 3213 31st Place North

Property owner at 3213 31st Place North will be billed $4,808.16 to cover the cost of tearing down an unsafe building on their lot. This assessment becomes a lien on the property until paid.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 3213 31st Place North, Birmingham
November 15, 2022 · Item number:Item #43 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $4K

Property owner billed $3,738.40 for unsafe building demolition

Home or building demolition costs are passed to the property owner as a special tax assessment. If you own 5424 Cairo Avenue, you now owe $3,738.40 to cover the city's demolition work.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 5424 Cairo Avenue, Roosevelt City, Birmingham
November 15, 2022 · Item number:Item #53 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $3K

Special assessment: $3,166 demolition cost charged to 533 Toledo Street

Property owner at 533 Toledo Street faces a $3,166 bill for the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building. This cost is added as a special tax assessment against the property.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 533 Toledo Street, Birmingham
November 15, 2022 · Item number:Item #44 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $3K

Special assessment: $3,043.52 charged to demolish unsafe building at 3649 2nd St

Property owner will owe $3,043.52 for the city's cost to demolish an unsafe structure. The cost is assessed as a special tax on the property.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 3649 2nd Street West, Birmingham
November 15, 2022 · Item number:Item #29 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 500 68th Street North ordered demolished

Property declared unsafe and a public nuisance; city will demolish the structure to remove blight and safety hazards from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 500 68th Street North, Birmingham
November 15, 2022 · Item number:Item #17 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Building at 3009 Avenue T declared unsafe; demolition approved

City is moving to demolish an unsafe structure in Ensley. Removal of blighted buildings improves neighborhood safety and property values.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 3009 Avenue T Ensley, Birmingham
November 15, 2022 · Item number:Item #73 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City grants Lime franchise to operate scooters in public rights-of-way

Lime scooters will be available for rent in city streets and public spaces. The non-exclusive franchise allows other companies to operate similar micromobility devices.

Counterparty: Neutron Holdings, Inc., dba Lime Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
November 15, 2022 · Item number:Item #38 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City declares building at 925 47th St unsafe; demolition approved

Unsafe structure at 925 47th Street North will be demolished. This removes a public nuisance and hazard from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 925 47th Street North, Birmingham
November 15, 2022 · Item number:Item #14 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 1241 Avenue J demolished

City will tear down a condemned building deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Removal reduces blight and safety hazards in the neighborhood.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 1241 Avenue J, Birmingham
November 15, 2022 · Item number:Item #27 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 2101 21st Ave N

Building at this address has been declared unsafe and a public nuisance; demolition will proceed using city funds. Removes hazard from neighborhood.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 2101 21st Avenue North, Birmingham
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