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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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November 15, 2022 · Item number:Item #34 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

6629 Division Avenue declared unsafe; demolition approved

City will demolish a building deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. The property at 6629 Division Avenue will be cleared, removing a hazard from the neighborhood.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 6629 Division Avenue, Birmingham
November 15, 2022 · Item number:Item #26 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 1438 Eufaula Avenue ordered demolished

Property in Ensley deemed unsafe and a public nuisance will be demolished. Removal of the structure addresses neighborhood blight and safety hazards for residents nearby.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1438 Eufaula Avenue Ensley, Birmingham
November 15, 2022 · Item number:Item #32 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Pratt City: Unsafe building at 552 Avenue T ordered demolished

City declares this structure unsafe and a public nuisance; demolition clears a blighted property and removes hazards from the neighborhood.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 552 Avenue T, Pratt City, Birmingham
November 8, 2022 · Item number:Item #10 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City authorizes management contract with Jazz Hall of Fame of Alabama

Jazz Hall of Fame of Alabama will manage city operations. This defines the organization's authority and responsibilities for a public cultural asset.

Counterparty: Jazz Hall of Fame of Alabama, Inc. (AJHoF) Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
November 8, 2022 · Item number:Item #9 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement liens assessed on nuisance properties

City will remove weeds and overgrowth from neglected properties and bill owners through property liens. Affected properties will have cleanup costs added to their tax bills.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
November 1, 2022 · Item number:Item #41 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $118K

City awards $117,645 to Giffen Recreation via no-bid contract

Pelham pays Giffen Recreation using federal pandemic relief funds (ARPA) for recreation services. No competitive bidding used.

Counterparty: Giffen Recreation, Inc. Funding source: Arpa Action type: Contract award
November 1, 2022 · Item number:Item #28 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $17K

City recovers $16,652 demolition costs from property owner

The city is placing a special assessment on the property at 4301 46th Avenue North to recover costs from demolishing an unsafe building. The property owner will be required to pay this amount.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 4301 46th Avenue North, Birmingham
November 1, 2022 · Item number:Item #37 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $12K

City charges property owner $11,918.80 for building demolition

Property owner at 2829 Dowell Avenue will face a special assessment to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building on their lot. The charge becomes a lien against the property.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 2829 Dowell Avenue, Birmingham
November 1, 2022 · Item number:Item #32 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $12K

Special assessment: $11,563 demolition cost at 1759 Lee Avenue SW

Property owner at 1759 Lee Avenue SW will be billed $11,563.44 for the city's cost to tear down the unsafe building. The amount becomes a special tax lien against the property.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 1759 Lee Avenue SW, Birmingham
November 1, 2022 · Item number:Item #26 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $6K

Special demolition assessment: $6,241 bill for 2637 41st Ave North

Property owner at 2637 41st Avenue North will be charged $6,241.20 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building on the lot. The assessment is a lien against the property.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 2637 41st Avenue North, Birmingham
November 1, 2022 · Item number:Item #35 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $6K

City charges $5,884 to property owner for demolition of unsafe building

Property owner at 3214 Grasselli Avenue will be billed for the cost of removing an unsafe structure. The special assessment becomes a lien on the property.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 3214 Grasselli Avenue, Birmingham
November 1, 2022 · Item number:Item #30 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $6K

Special assessment: $5,705 demolition cost at 1224 15th Place SW

Property owner will be charged $5,705 to recover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building at this address. This becomes a lien on the property until paid.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 1224 15th Place SW, Birmingham
November 1, 2022 · Item number:Item #38 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $5K

Special assessment: property owner billed $5,450 for building demolition

Owner of 5433 Casey Avenue will receive a bill for $5,450.20 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe structure on the property. Property owners are responsible for unsafe building removal; if unpaid, the assessment can become a lien on the property.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 5433 Casey Avenue, Birmingham
November 1, 2022 · Item number:Item #39 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $5K

Special assessment: $4,933 demolition cost for 108 3rd Ave S

Property owner at 108 3rd Avenue South will be charged $4,933 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building on the site.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 108 3rd Avenue South, Birmingham
November 1, 2022 · Item number:Item #36 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $4K

City assesses $3,741 demolition cost against property at 2213 Northland Ave.

Property owner will receive a bill for the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building. The charge becomes a lien on the property and must be paid or the debt will affect its sale or refinance.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 2213 Northland Avenue, Birmingham
November 1, 2022 · Item number:Item #62 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City sells transportation billing-system interest to TBS LLC

The city is divesting its stake in a transportation billing system to Transportation Billing Solutions, LLC. Without disclosure of the sale price or operational details, the financial and service impacts remain unclear.

Counterparty: Transportation Billing Solutions, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
November 1, 2022 · Item number:Item #17 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Police training software: City signs sole-source deal with NEOGOV

City commits to PowerDMS software for police training and certifications. Contract terms (duration and cost) not disclosed in agenda summary.

Counterparty: NEOGOV Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
November 1, 2022 · Item number:Item #53 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement: 129 properties declared public nuisance

City is moving to clear dangerous weeds from 129 properties, which can improve neighborhood safety and property values. Owners will receive notice and the city will likely proceed with cleanup if property owners don't act.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Weed abatement
November 1, 2022 · Item number:Item #63 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Amend SHI International Corp. procurement agreement

City renews or expands its procurement deal with SHI International Corp., a major IT/technology vendor, through the Sourcewell cooperative purchasing program.

Counterparty: SHI International Corp. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract amendment
November 1, 2022 · Item number:Item #44 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Firefighter protective wear contract awarded to PGI, Inc.

City locks in pricing for essential firefighter gear like turnout gear and helmets under a one-year supply agreement with PGI, Inc. of Wisconsin.

Counterparty: PGI, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
October 25, 2022 · Item number:Item #42 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $252K

City approves $251,858 for two refurbished ambulances

Emergency response capacity: city purchases two refurbished Type 1 ambulances from Southern Emergency Consultants to maintain or expand fire/rescue fleet.

Counterparty: Southern Emergency Consultants, Roanoke, Alabama Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
October 25, 2022 · Item number:Item #39 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $252K

City purchases 2 refurbished ambulances from Southern Emergency Consultants for

Emergency response vehicles are critical infrastructure for fire/EMS services. This purchase replaces aging ambulances with refurbished 2022 units to maintain response capacity and reliability across the city.

Counterparty: Southern Emergency Consultants, Roanoke, Alabama Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
October 25, 2022 · Item number:Item #20 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $187K

City awards $186,675 drainage contract to Gillespie Construction

Drainage improvements at 2724 16th Avenue North will proceed under competitive bidding. Work addresses stormwater issues in the area.

Counterparty: Gillespie Construction LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award Location: 2724 16th Avenue North
October 25, 2022 · Item number:Item #21 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $56K

City buys $56,448 in emergency breathing equipment

Restocks firefighter air-pak systems used in hazardous-material and rescue operations. Purchase follows competitive bidding through regional cooperative.

Counterparty: Emergency Equipment Professionals, Pelham, Alabama Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
October 25, 2022 · Item number:Item #32 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Police chief authorized to sign 1-year pact with state investigators

Agreement with Alabama State Bureau of Investigation enables local law enforcement to access state investigative resources and coordinate criminal investigations. No funding specified but creates formal cooperation framework starting October 1, 2022.

Counterparty: Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), State Bureau of Investigation Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
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