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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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October 11, 2022 · Item number:Item #53 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City sells 3341 46th St NW property to Rhonda Nelson Lumzy

City divests from real estate at 3341 46th Street NW by selling to current occupant Rhonda Nelson Lumzy. Property disposal reduces city-owned land holdings.

Counterparty: Rhonda Nelson Lumzy Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance Location: 3341 46th Street NW, Birmingham
October 11, 2022 · Item number:Item #9 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement costs levied against blighted properties

City removes nuisances from vacant properties and collects costs through property liens. Affects owners of the abated parcels.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
October 11, 2022 · Item number:Item #38 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Council awards housing rehab contract to Home Shield, Birmingham

City awards contract to rehabilitate residential properties; affects 7 cases in ongoing housing restoration program (FY20-154, 155, 157, 161, 163, 164, 169, 171).

Counterparty: Home Shield, Birmingham Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
October 11, 2022 · Item number:Item #11 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment: weed abatement costs charged to property owners

Property owners may face charges to recover costs of city weed removal ordered under a 2022 council decision. Check if your property is listed and review any assessment notice.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
October 11, 2022 · Item number:Item #14 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed-abatement assessment imposed on properties

City is levying a special assessment against property owners to cover costs of removing noxious or dangerous weeds. Property owners will receive a bill for cleanup expenses on their property.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
October 11, 2022 · Item number:Item #40 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Council awards housing rehab contracts to Providential Remodeling

City invests in rehabilitation of existing homes through Community Reinvestment and Growth Program (CRGP). Nine homes across multiple case numbers benefit from this competitive contract award.

Counterparty: Providential Remodeling, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award Location: Birmingham
October 11, 2022 · Item number:Item #42 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Council awards CRGP housing rehab contract to Slate Industrial

City funds housing rehabilitation across seven properties. Projects improve neighborhood conditions and home values in target areas.

Counterparty: Slate Industrial Solutions, Montgomery, Alabama Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
October 11, 2022 · Item number:Item #41 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Contract awarded to ReDesigned Living for CRGP housing rehabilitation

City selects contractor to rehabilitate homes under Community Revitalization Grant Program; residents in qualifying areas may access affordable housing repairs.

Counterparty: ReDesigned Living & Construction, Hueytown, Alabama Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
October 4, 2022 · Item number:Item #42 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 146 properties nuisance for overgrown weeds

Owners of weed-infested properties will receive notice to clean up or face city abatement and possible liens. Addresses blight in neighborhoods across the city.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Weed abatement
October 4, 2022 · Item number:Item #50 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Mayor authorized to sign film consulting deal with Create Birmingham

City hires Create Birmingham to attract film and TV productions, which can boost local jobs and tax revenue. No contract value disclosed in consent item.

Counterparty: Create Birmingham, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
October 4, 2022 · Item number:Item #47 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City moves to allow medical cannabis dispensaries

Birmingham could become one of the first Alabama cities to permit legal medical cannabis retail. If approved, patients with qualifying conditions will gain local access to state-licensed dispensaries.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Ordinance
September 27, 2022 · Item number:Item #39 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Tyler Technologies: 3-year New World software maintenance deal

City commits to multi-year software support contract with sole vendor. Affects ongoing operations and IT budget allocation through 2027.

Counterparty: Tyler Technologies, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract amendment
September 27, 2022 · Item number:Item #9 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement liens on nuisance properties

City clears overgrown lots and assesses cleanup costs as property liens. Owners will owe the abatement bills on their tax records.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
September 27, 2022 · Item number:Item #58 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City hires River North Transit for microtransit services

City expands transportation options by contracting with VIA Transportation's subsidiary to run microtransit routes. Details on service areas, routes, and cost are not specified in the agenda item.

Counterparty: River North Transit, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of VIA TRANSPORTATION, INC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
September 20, 2022 · Item number:Item #50 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $29K

City buys crime-prevention cameras from Project NOLA for $29,400

Council is spending $29,400 in general fund dollars on surveillance cameras through a sole-source purchase. The cameras are intended to support crime prevention efforts citywide.

Counterparty: Project NOLA Funding source: General Fund Action type: Appropriation
September 20, 2022 · Item number:Item #43 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City sells 28.57 acres at 750 Tom Martin Dr to CPSALI, LLC

City will transfer publicly-owned land to a private developer, ending municipal control of the 28.57-acre parcel at 750 Tom Martin Dr. Outcome will determine future use of the site and any revenue the city receives.

Counterparty: CPSALI, LLC Funding source: Private Action type: Ordinance Location: 750 Tom Martin Dr
September 20, 2022 · Item number:Item #15 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City agrees to free medical supplies partnership with HUB Worldwide

Health clinics and nonprofits in Birmingham will receive free medical supplies and equipment, reducing costs for organizations serving low-income and underinsured residents.

Counterparty: HUB Worldwide, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
September 20, 2022 · Item number:Item #16 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City renews 3-year ShotSpotter gunshot detection contract

ShotSpotter locations will continue receiving automated gunshot detection and location data to speed police response. Contract term and cost details are not disclosed in this summary.

Counterparty: ShotSpotter, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
September 20, 2022 · Item number:Item #44 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City sells 67.4 acres to R.L.R. Investments

The city is disposing of a large parcel of public land to a private developer. The terms of the sale and planned development use will shape the neighborhood's future.

Counterparty: R. L. R. Investments, LLC Funding source: Private Action type: Ordinance
September 20, 2022 · Item number:Item #10 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Birmingham Police extends Watch Systems law enforcement agreement through Octobe

Police Department renews technology or services contract with Watch Systems for two months. No dollar amount specified in item, limiting transparency on public safety spending.

Counterparty: Watch Systems, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
September 20, 2022 · Item number:Item #46 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Mayor authorized to spend funds for BPD 10-week community program

Police Department will host a community engagement initiative for 10 weeks. Program details and budget not yet disclosed.

Counterparty: Birmingham Police Department Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
September 20, 2022 · Item number:Item #45 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City-County Agreement: Mayor authorized to sign 3-year deal with Jefferson Count

This agreement between Birmingham and Jefferson County will shape how the city and county coordinate services or resources over the next three years. The specific terms—which services, funding, or operations are involved—are not detailed in the agenda description.

Counterparty: Jefferson County, Alabama Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
September 20, 2022 · Item number:Item #11 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Police Department renews Watch Systems contract for 1 year

Birmingham Police will continue using Watch Systems' law enforcement services through October 2023. The contract details—vendor, scope, and cost—deserve public transparency even as a routine renewal.

Counterparty: Watch Systems, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
September 20, 2022 · Item number:Item #39 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

171 properties declared public nuisance for noxious weeds

City is moving to clean up 171 properties overgrown with dangerous weeds. Notice will be posted on each property, triggering a formal nuisance-abatement process.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
September 13, 2022 · Item number:Item #59 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $18K

City charges property owner $17,516 for building demolition

Property at 2509 30th Street West is being demolished as unsafe; the owner will receive a special tax bill to recover the city's demolition costs.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 2509 30th Street West, Birmingham
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