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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 (62.1% 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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October 6, 2026 · Upcoming · Item number:Item #12 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $7K

Council to assess $6,553 demolition cost against downtown property

If approved, would bill the property owner at 126 6th Avenue North $6,553.20 to cover demolition of an unsafe building. The cost becomes a lien against the property.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 126 6th Avenue North (aka 122 6th Avenue North), Birmingham, Alabama 35204
October 6, 2026 · Upcoming · Item number:Item #9 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $6K

Council to levy $6,442 demolition cost against 3511 2nd Street property

If approved, would charge the property owner $6,442.40 to recover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building at the site. The assessment would be placed against the parcel.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 3511 2nd Street, Birmingham, Alabama 35061
October 6, 2026 · Upcoming · Item number:Item #29 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $6K

Special assessment: $6,367 demolition cost for 2333 23rd Street West

Council will consider charging the property owner $6,367.20 to recover demolition costs for an unsafe building. If approved, the assessment becomes a lien against the property.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 2333 23rd Street West, Birmingham, Alabama 35208
October 6, 2026 · Upcoming · Item number:Item #24 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $6K

Council to assess $5,576 demolition cost against 4005 Gray Avenue

If approved, would place a $5,576 special assessment against the property owner at 4005 Gray Avenue to recover demolition costs for an unsafe building. The property owner would be responsible for this debt.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 4005 Gray Avenue, Birmingham, Alabama 35221
October 6, 2026 · Upcoming · Item number:Item #40 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Council to approve 1-year firefighter equipment contract with All Hands Fire Equ

Would authorize the Fire and Rescue Department to purchase firefighter equipment and rescue tools from All Hands Fire Equipment over 12 months at pre-negotiated prices. Enables fire crews to maintain and upgrade protective gear and tools.

Counterparty: All Hands Fire Equipment, LLC Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
October 6, 2026 · Upcoming · Item number:Item #44 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Fire-Rescue to use Life-Assist for medical equipment and monitoring services

Would supply medical products, monitors, and software for Birmingham Fire and Rescue operations over the next year, supporting emergency response capabilities and patient care.

Counterparty: Life-Assist, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
October 6, 2026 · Upcoming · Item number:Item #65 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Council to declare 190 properties nuisances for noxious weeds; public hearing se

If approved, the city would formally declare 190 properties across Birmingham to be public nuisances due to overgrown weeds. Property owners would receive notice by certified mail and posted on-site. A public hearing on November 10, 2026, would allow owners to object before the c

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Weed abatement Public hearing: November 10, 2026
September 29, 2026 · Item number:Item #21 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $1.1M

Council to expand youth violence intervention services through DOJ grant

If approved, the city would expand RESTORE program re-entry services for ages 16-19 and launch new services for ages 11-15, using $1.14M in federal funding to reduce criminal activity involving young people in Birmingham.

Counterparty: Jefferson County Family Resource Center, Incorporated (JCFRC) Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Contract amendment
September 29, 2026 · Item number:Item #22 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $732K

Mobile radio maintenance contract: Motorola, $731K through 2028

Council would authorize a two-year maintenance agreement for the city's mobile radio systems through June 2028. Motorola credit would cover the full $731,643.37 cost, requiring no city budget funds.

Counterparty: Motorola Solutions, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
September 29, 2026 · Item number:Item #23 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $585K

Council to fund hospital violence intervention program with OAA for $585K

Would provide care and mentorship to gunshot victims at UAB trauma center and their families. If approved, the city would fund OAA's Hospital-Based Violence Intervention Program for one year to support recovery and reduce community violence.

Counterparty: Offender Alumni Association (OAA) Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
September 29, 2026 · Item number:Item #70 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $561K

Council to award $560K sidewalk and ADA improvement contract to Gillespie Constr

If approved, would fund citywide repairs and upgrades to sidewalks and Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant infrastructure throughout Birmingham using bond funding, awarded to the lowest responsive bidder after competitive review.

Counterparty: Gillespie Construction, LLC Funding source: Bond Action type: Contract award
September 29, 2026 · Item number:Item #20 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $300K

Sole-source: Interface Studio to develop Urban Villages Initiative plans for up

If approved, Interface Studio would develop community-supported plans for designated urban village areas over ten months. The proposal would spend up to $299,980 in city funds to guide neighborhood revitalization efforts.

Counterparty: Interface Studio, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
September 29, 2026 · Item number:Item #26 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $300K

City to contract TSW for Urban Villages Initiative planning, ~$300K

Would fund 14 months of community planning work across three designated urban village areas. If approved, TSW would develop implementable neighborhood improvement plans with community input.

Counterparty: Tunnell, Spangler & Associates, Inc., dba TSW Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
September 29, 2026 · Item number:Item #25 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $172K

Council to extend Rebirth Community Corp. contract: $172.5K for community initia

If approved, would extend the city's partnership with Rebirth Community Corporation through October 2026 to continue funding financial empowerment, community building, neighborhood beautification, and educational access programs. Spending uses remaining ARPA pandemic-recovery fun

Counterparty: Rebirth Community Corporation Funding source: Arpa Action type: Contract amendment
September 29, 2026 · Item number:Item #19 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $167K

Council to extend Greenlining housing project deal in Druid Hills through 2026

If approved, would extend the city's partnership with Greenlining Realty to build 35–40 apartments in Druid Hills, with at least 10% reserved for residents earning up to 100% of area median income. Additional $167,245 funds project completion.

Counterparty: Greenlining Realty USA Birmingham, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract amendment Location: Druid Hills
September 29, 2026 · Item number:Item #67 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $119K

Emergency box culvert repair on 66th Street: $119K contract with Gillespie Const

If approved, would authorize emergency repairs to a failing culvert under 66th Street South near Interlaken Avenue. The repair scope expanded during initial investigation and would include wall repair, culvert bottom reconstruction, backfill, and roadway patching to prevent furth

Counterparty: Gillespie Construction, LLC Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Emergency procurement Location: 66th Street South near Interlaken Avenue, Birmingham
September 29, 2026 · Item number:Item #29 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $100K

Council to consider $99.6K contract with Wilbron for urban villages engagement

Would fund community engagement and planning support for the "Urban Villages Initiative" over one year. If approved, Wilbron would develop strategies and project narratives for designated urban village areas.

Counterparty: Wilbron Industries, LLC dba Wilbron Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
September 29, 2026 · Item number:Item #69 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $95K

Council to consider $95,270 guardrail repairs contract citywide

Would fund repairs to guardrails across Birmingham using federal DOT grant. If approved, Alabama Guardrail, LLC would complete the 2026 citywide project at the proposed cost.

Counterparty: Alabama Guardrail, LLC Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Contract award
September 29, 2026 · Item number:Item #27 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $93K

Council to authorize $93K medical consultant agreement with UA Health Services

If approved, would fund professionally trained medical personnel to assist BFRS with public health and community paramedicine services beginning October 2026, supporting improved health outcomes for residents.

Counterparty: University of Alabama Health Services Foundation, P.C. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
September 29, 2026 · Item number:Item #74 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $70K

BPD ammunition purchase: $69,782 to Gulf States Distributors

If approved, would authorize spending $69,782 from the general fund on police ammunition under a state master agreement. This is routine procurement for law enforcement operations.

Counterparty: Gulf States Distributors, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
September 29, 2026 · Item number:Item #68 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $47K

Council to accept $47K contract for 20th Avenue South Gate closure

If approved, the city would contract with Gillespie Construction to close the 20th Avenue South Gate for $47,025. The project is funded through capital improvement dollars.

Counterparty: Gillespie Construction, LLC Funding source: Capital Improvement Plan Action type: Contract award Location: 20th Avenue South, Birmingham
September 29, 2026 · Item number:Item #17 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $40K

Council to approve $80K media contract with Birmingham Times through June 2027

The city would spend $80,000 on print and online advertisements about city codes, ordinances, and services, plus newspaper distribution through June 2027. The contract would be paid in two $40,000 installments if approved.

Counterparty: Birmingham Times Media Group, LLC Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
September 29, 2026 · Item number:Item #73 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $13K

$13,250 SCBA flow testing contract for Fire & Rescue

Would authorize spending on required equipment certification for firefighter breathing apparatus. Ensures SCBA devices meet safety standards for emergency response operations.

Counterparty: Emergency Equipment Professionals, Horn Lake, Mississippi Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
September 29, 2026 · Item number:Item #42 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Council to order demolition of unsafe building at 123 4th Court North

If approved, would direct demolition of a structure deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Removal would clear the blighted property and reduce potential safety and health hazards in the neighborhood.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 123 4th Court North, Birmingham, Alabama 35204
September 29, 2026 · Item number:Item #35 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Council to vote on demolishing unsafe building at 117 22nd Ave W

If approved, the city would demolish a structure deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Removal would reduce blight and safety hazards in the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 117 22nd Avenue West, Birmingham, Alabama 35204
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