🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy

January 17, 2023 · Item number:Item #33 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $6K

Demolition cost assigned to 2040 Cedar St: $5,808

Property owner at 2040 Cedar Street must pay $5,808 to cover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building. The amount will be collected as a special assessment against the property.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 2040 Cedar Street, Birmingham

January 17, 2023 · Item number:Item #39 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $5K

Property owner liable for $5,220 demolition cost at 210 74th Street South

The city demolishes unsafe buildings and charges owners the cost through a special assessment. This property owner will owe $5,220.30.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 210 74th Street South, Birmingham

January 17, 2023 · Item number:Item #35 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $4K

Special assessment: $4,362 demolition cost for 3331 Carver Ave

Property owner at 3331 Carver Avenue will be billed $4,361.76 to cover the city's cost of tearing down an unsafe building on the lot.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 3331 Carver Avenue, Birmingham

January 17, 2023 · Item number:Item #30 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $4K

City bills property owner $4,034.80 for unsafe building demolition

Property owner at 924 93rd Street North must pay the cost of demolishing an unsafe structure. The special assessment becomes a lien on the property.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 924 93rd Street North, Birmingham

January 17, 2023 · Item number:Item #27 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $4K

City demolishes unsafe building at 529 Avenue B; property owner billed $3,562

The city tore down an unsafe structure at this Pratt City address and is billing the property owner for the demolition cost. Residents in the area see a nuisance removal; the owner faces a lien if the bill isn't paid.

👥 Counterparty: 529 Avenue B (527 5th Place) 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 529 Avenue B a.k.a. 527 5th Place, Pratt City, Birmingham

January 17, 2023 · Item number:Item #63 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

Emergency roof repair approved for Birmingham CrossPlex

Roof leaks at the city-owned CrossPlex facility need urgent repair to prevent further water damage and service disruption. Emergency procurement allows the repair to proceed without standard competitive bidding delays.

👥 Counterparty: Purchasing Agent 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Emergency procurement 📍 Location: Birmingham CrossPlex

January 17, 2023 · Item number:Item #64 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

Emergency roof repair approved for Police West Precinct

Roof leak at the West Precinct required emergency purchase authorization to prevent further damage to the building and equipment. Exact repair cost was not disclosed in the notice.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Emergency procurement 📍 Location: Birmingham Police West Precinct

January 17, 2023 · Item number:Item #55 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

Operating Authority Permit granted to Charles Brown-Safe Dependable Care Corp.

New non-emergency medical transport operator approved to serve the area. The three certificates of public necessity and convenience authorize the company to operate in this market.

👥 Counterparty: Charles Brown-Safe Dependable Care Corp. 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution 📍 Location: 5880 Waterstone Point, Hoover, Alabama

January 17, 2023 · Item number:Item #57 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

Graduate social workers can volunteer for city programs

City partners with Alabama A&M University to bring graduate-level social work students into local programs, expanding service capacity at no direct cost.

👥 Counterparty: Alabama Agricultural & Mechanical University 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Ordinance

January 17, 2023 · Item number:Item #12 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement: City clears nuisances, liens assessed to properties

City removes overgrown weeds and debris from blighted properties and bills owners through property liens. Costs recover cleanup expenses directly from property owners responsible for maintenance.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

January 17, 2023 · Item number:Item #18 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

City contracts with R.E.S.T.O.R.E for court-involved youth support

City funds support services for approximately 120 court-involved youth through Jefferson County Family Resource Center, helping them access counseling, mentoring, and other resources to reduce recidivism.

👥 Counterparty: Jefferson County Family Resource Center (R.E.S.T.O.R.E) 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract award

January 17, 2023 · Item number:Item #53 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

Operating permit granted to Collier Kids Travel for non-emergency medical servic

City authorizes a new non-emergency medical transportation service. The permit allows Collier Kids Travel to operate in the area serving residents who need medical rides outside hospitals.

👥 Counterparty: Collier Kids Travel, LLC 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution 📍 Location: 5238 Mossy Brook Court, Bessemer, Alabama

January 17, 2023 · Item number:Item #15 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

City approves law enforcement data-sharing agreement with LETTR

City will share law enforcement data with a nonprofit research organization to improve police training and technology. Cost and scope of data access are not disclosed.

👥 Counterparty: Center for Law Enforcement Technology, Training & Research, Inc. (LETTR) 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution

January 17, 2023 · Item number:Item #52 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

Blessed Beyond Transportation granted non-emergency medical permit

A new non-emergency medical transportation service approved to operate in Hueytown. Expands local options for residents needing medical rides outside emergency situations.

👥 Counterparty: Blessed Beyond Transportation 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Other 📍 Location: 1508 Five Acre Road, Hueytown, Alabama

January 17, 2023 · Item number:Item #43 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

Fire hose & appliances: contract awarded to NAFECO

City locks in prices for emergency fire equipment through competitive bidding. Supplies fire departments citywide.

👥 Counterparty: North American Fire Equipment Co., Inc. (NAFECO) 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract award

January 10, 2023 · Item number:Item #28 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

City awards transitional housing contract to Pallet PBC

City approves vendor Pallet PBC to provide temporary housing units for unhoused residents. Services available for one year with guaranteed unit pricing.

👥 Counterparty: Pallet PBC, Everett, Washington 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract award

January 10, 2023 · Item number:Item #20 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

78 properties declared public nuisance for noxious weeds

City is targeting 78 properties with dangerous or noxious weeds and will post notices requiring cleanup. Property owners must remedy violations or face enforcement action.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

January 10, 2023 · Item number:Item #21 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

City nuisance declaration targets 12 properties with noxious weeds

Properties declared public nuisances for overgrown weeds will face notice and enforcement action. Neighbors benefit from cleared lots that reduce blight and pest habitats.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

January 3, 2023 · Item number:Item #66 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $12.6M

Council awards $12.6M citywide road resurfacing contract to Dunn Construction

Dunn Construction won the competitive bid to resurface city streets in 2023. This affects road conditions across Birmingham neighborhoods.

👥 Counterparty: Dunn Construction Co. Inc. 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract award

January 3, 2023 · Item number:Item #55 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $259K

City approves $259K fire truck purchase from Ward Apparatus

City spending $259,128 on a specialized 2023 Ford F550 diesel fire responder vehicle. This is routine equipment procurement for emergency services.

👥 Counterparty: Ward Apparatus, LLC 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract award

January 3, 2023 · Item number:Item #65 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $118K

Council amends park contract with Giffen Recreation for $117,645

City commits $117,645 to Giffen Recreation under amended recreation services contract. No-bid procurement; public should know who received the award and for what.

👥 Counterparty: Giffen Recreation, Inc. 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract amendment

January 3, 2023 · Item number:Item #47 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $85K

Fire department: $84,995 for Eagle Air Raven breathing compressor

Equipment purchase for fire department operations. Sole-source procurement from North American Fire Equipment Company.

👥 Counterparty: North American Fire Equipment Company, Inc. 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract award

January 3, 2023 · Item number:Item #24 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $10K

Special assessment: $10,478 demolition cost for 515 Cambridge Street

Property owner at 515 Cambridge Street, Wylam, will be billed $10,478.06 to cover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building on the site.

👥 Counterparty: property owner at 515 Cambridge Street 🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 515 Cambridge Street, Wylam, Birmingham

January 3, 2023 · Item number:Item #19 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $10K

Special assessment: $9,578 for demolition at 2200 Avenue G

Property owner at 2200 Avenue G must pay $9,578.40 to cover the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building on the site. This bill becomes a lien on the property.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 2200 Avenue G, Birmingham

January 3, 2023 · Item number:Item #18 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $8K

Special assessment: $8,250 for demolition at 819 18th Place SW

Property owner at 819 18th Place SW will be billed $8,250.08 to cover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building. The assessment is a lien against the property until paid.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 819 18th Place SW, Birmingham