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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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August 23, 2022 · Item number:Item #31 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City approves utility relocation reimbursement agreement with Water Works

This ordinance lets the Mayor sign an agreement with Birmingham Water Works Board to cover the cost of moving water lines and other utilities out of the way for road or construction work. The exact cost isn't shown here, but water system upgrades can affect rates and service qual

Counterparty: Birmingham Water Works Board Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
August 23, 2022 · Item number:Item #9 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement: city clears nuisances, assesses costs as liens

City will clear weeds and debris from blighted properties and bill property owners for the cleanup costs. The charges become liens against the properties until paid.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
August 16, 2022 · Item number:Item #40 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Emergency repairs approved for flooding at Police HQ

Police headquarters flooded and requires emergency repairs to restore operations. The city is using emergency procurement to fix the damage quickly.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Emergency procurement Location: Birmingham Police Department Headquarters
August 16, 2022 · Item number:Item #25 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Bridge inspection truck purchase from Aspen Aerials

City acquires specialized bridge inspection equipment to maintain infrastructure safety and assessment capacity.

Counterparty: Aspen Aerials, Duluth, Minnesota Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
August 9, 2022 · Item number:Item #12 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $2.2M

BPS contract amendment raises spending cap to $2.23M

City increases Building & Property Sciences contract by $400,000. Amendment details not fully visible in truncated agenda item.

Counterparty: Building & Property Sciences, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract amendment
August 9, 2022 · Item number:Item #9 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $25K

City agrees to pay State of Alabama Ballet $25,000 for performances

Public funds support cultural programming and arts access in Birmingham. The contract provides world-class ballet performances to residents.

Counterparty: State of Alabama Ballet, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
August 9, 2022 · Item number:Item #24 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

411 properties declared nuisance for noxious weeds; notices to be posted

Properties with dangerous weeds that threaten public health and neighborhood safety will be flagged for abatement. Property owners will receive notice and be required to address the violation or face further city action.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Weed abatement
August 2, 2022 · Item number:Item #43 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $369K

City approves $369K Komatsu excavator purchase from Tractor & Equipment

Public funds buy heavy equipment for city operations. This $369,400 excavator supports infrastructure work and maintenance projects across the city.

Counterparty: Tractor & Equipment, Birmingham, Alabama Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
August 2, 2022 · Item number:Item #40 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $100K

City pays O'Reilly Automotive $100,000 for vehicle parts

City equipment fleet receives miscellaneous automotive parts through cooperative purchasing agreement, keeping municipal vehicles operational.

Counterparty: O'Reilly Automotive Stores, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Appropriation
August 2, 2022 · Item number:Item #20 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $57K

Special assessment: $56,512 demolition cost charged to 604 8th Ave W

Property owner at 604 8th Avenue West will be billed $56,512 for the city's demolition of an unsafe building on their land. The cost is recovered through a special assessment on the property tax bill.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 604 8th Avenue West, Birmingham
August 2, 2022 · Item number:Item #14 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $42K

Special assessment: $42,258 bill for Ensley property demolition

Property owner at 3405 Avenue E faces a $42,258 special tax bill to cover the cost of demolishing an unsafe building on their lot. This adds to their property obligations and may affect tax burden or property value.

Counterparty: Property owner at 3405 Avenue E Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 3405 Avenue E, Ensley, Birmingham
August 2, 2022 · Item number:Item #15 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $29K

City bills property owner $28,652 for Ensley demolition

Property owner at 501 34th Street will be charged for the city's cost to tear down an unsafe building. The $28,652 assessment becomes a lien on the property.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 501 34th Street Ensley a.k.a. 3405 Avenue E, Birmingham
August 2, 2022 · Item number:Item #17 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $25K

City bills property owner $24,986 for demolition of unsafe building in Ensley

Property owner at 2008 Avenue E will face a special assessment to cover the cost of removing an unsafe structure. This recouped demolition cost stays on the property tax record.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 2008 Avenue E, Ensley, Birmingham
August 2, 2022 · Item number:Item #19 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $12K

City charges Ensley property owner $12,006 for building demolition

A special tax assessment will be placed on 1948 Bessemer Road to recover the city's demolition costs for an unsafe structure. Property owners responsible for costs when buildings are condemned and removed.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 1948 Bessemer Road, Ensley, Birmingham
August 2, 2022 · Item number:Item #24 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $11K

Special assessment: $11,117 demolition cost levied on 3821 9th Ave

Owner of 3821 9th Avenue will be billed $11,117.36 for the city's demolition of an unsafe building on the property. This cost is recovered through a special tax assessment against the parcel.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 3821 9th Avenue, Birmingham
August 2, 2022 · Item number:Item #18 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $10K

Special assessment: Property owner pays $9,958.52 for demolition at 7413 Naples

Property owner at 7413 Naples Avenue is being charged $9,958.52 to cover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building on their lot. The charge becomes a special tax assessment on the property.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 7413 Naples Avenue, Birmingham
August 2, 2022 · Item number:Item #23 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $8K

Property owner billed $8,458.80 for unsafe building demolition

City demolishes unsafe structures and bills the property owner for costs. Owner at 233 51st Street North must pay the assessment or face lien on the property.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 233 51st Street North, Birmingham
August 2, 2022 · Item number:Item #28 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $7K

Property at 2723 Avenue H assessed $6,984 for building demolition

Owner of this Birmingham property will be charged $6,984.14 for the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building there. The cost becomes a lien against the property unless paid.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 2723 Avenue H, Birmingham
August 2, 2022 · Item number:Item #22 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $6K

Special assessment: $6,402 demolition cost billed to 5724 Country Club

Property owner at 5724 Country Club Drive, Birmingham will be charged $6,402.24 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building on the site.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 5724 Country Club Drive, Birmingham
August 2, 2022 · Item number:Item #25 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $5K

Special assessment: property owner pays $4,691 for unsafe building demolition at

Property owner at 103 26th Street is being charged $4,690.96 to cover the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building on their lot. The charge becomes a special assessment lien on the property.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 103 26th Street, Birmingham
August 2, 2022 · Item number:Item #29 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $3K

City assigns $3,472 demolition cost to 215 63rd Street property

Property owner at 215 63rd Street South will be billed $3,472.26 to cover the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building on the site. The special assessment becomes a lien on the property.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 215 63rd Street South, Birmingham
August 2, 2022 · Item number:Item #34 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Emergency storm sewer repair contract awarded to CP Construction at 3448 Cliff R

City approves emergency repairs to storm sewer infrastructure at 3448 Cliff Road. Emergency procurement allows immediate work without standard bidding to prevent infrastructure failure or flooding.

Counterparty: CP Construction, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Emergency procurement Location: 3448 Cliff Road
August 2, 2022 · Item number:Item #7 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Mayor authorized to sign 2025 World Police and Fire Games agreement

City backs hosting the 2025 World Police and Fire Games, a major international event. Details on funding, logistics, and public benefit are unclear from this item alone.

Counterparty: Birmingham Host Committee 2025 World Police and Fire Games Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
August 2, 2022 · Item number:Item #57 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Emergency storm sewer repair approved at 3448 Cliff Road

City authorizes emergency repairs to failed storm sewer infrastructure at this location. Protects property from water damage and restores drainage service to affected area.

Counterparty: Purchasing Agent Funding source: Unknown Action type: Emergency procurement Location: 3448 Cliff Road
July 26, 2022 · Item number:Item #35 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement declared for 370 properties citywide

City is targeting 370 blighted parcels with noxious weeds for mandatory cleanup or removal. Property owners will receive notice and risk code enforcement action if weeds aren't cleared.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
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