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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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June 28, 2022 · Item number:Item #24 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Adopt FY 2023 Community Development Block Grant budget

Sets how federal community development funds will be spent in your city over the coming fiscal year. Typically supports housing, infrastructure, and economic development projects.

Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Ordinance
June 28, 2022 · Item number:Item #67 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Emergency roof repair approved for Police HQ

Council receives notice of emergency repairs needed at police headquarters to prevent further water damage and operational disruption.

Counterparty: Purchasing Agent Funding source: Unknown Action type: Emergency procurement Location: Birmingham Police Department Headquarters
June 28, 2022 · Item number:Item #16 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Corrections Fund Budget Adopted for Fiscal Year 2023

City sets spending priorities for corrections operations through June 30, 2023. Budget details how jail, detention, and related services will be funded and managed.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
June 28, 2022 · Item number:Item #18 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Council adopts Sporting and Entertainment Recruiting Fund budget for fiscal 2023

Sets spending plan for the city's sports and entertainment recruitment efforts in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023. Determines available resources for attracting major events and entertainment venues to the city.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
June 28, 2022 · Item number:Item #17 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Fair Trial Tax Fund budget adopted for fiscal 2023

Sets spending plan for the Fair Trial Tax Fund through June 30, 2023. This fund supports court-related services and legal aid.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
June 28, 2022 · Item number:Item #14 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City adopts Highway Improvement Fund budget for fiscal year 2023

Sets spending authority for road and transportation projects through June 2023. This determines which highway repairs and improvements get funded and when.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
June 28, 2022 · Item number:Item #13 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Council adopts Neighborhood Allocation Fund budget for FY 2023

This sets the spending plan for neighborhood-directed funds in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023. Specific neighborhood allocations and amounts will determine what community projects and services get funded locally.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
June 28, 2022 · Item number:Item #9 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Council adopts General Fund budget for fiscal year 2023

Annual budget sets all city spending priorities and tax rates for the coming fiscal year. Determines funding for schools, public safety, infrastructure, and services residents depend on.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Ordinance
June 28, 2022 · Item number:Item #45 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 387 properties with noxious weeds a public nuisance

Owners of these properties must cut weeds or face city action and costs. Notice will be posted on each property, giving owners time to comply before the city may step in.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
June 28, 2022 · Item number:Item #15 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Fuel Tax Fund budget adopted for fiscal year 2023

Sets spending priorities for fuel-tax revenue earmarked for transportation and road projects. Spending plan takes effect July 1, 2022.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
June 28, 2022 · Item number:Item #46 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Emergency roof repairs approved for Police Headquarters

City approves emergency contract with Tecta America for urgent roof repairs at Police Headquarters. Protects critical public safety facility from weather damage.

Counterparty: Tecta America Funding source: Unknown Action type: Emergency procurement Location: Birmingham Police Department Headquarters
June 28, 2022 · Item number:Item #12 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Council adopts Tax Increment Financing Fund budget for FY2023

TIF funds redevelopment in designated districts by redirecting property tax growth to infrastructure and community improvements. This budget sets spending priorities for those projects through June 30, 2023.

Funding source: Tax Increment Financing Action type: Ordinance
June 28, 2022 · Item number:Item #68 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Emergency drain pan repair approved at Boutwell Auditorium

City activates emergency procurement to fix critical drainage issue at public venue, ensuring building integrity and public event operations continue without interruption.

Counterparty: Purchasing Agent Funding source: Unknown Action type: Emergency procurement Location: Boutwell Auditorium
June 28, 2022 · Item number:Item #66 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Emergency HVAC repairs approved for Fire Station #18

Fire Station #18's heating and cooling system is down and needs immediate repair to keep the station operational and firefighters safe and comfortable on duty.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Emergency procurement Location: Fire Station #18
June 28, 2022 · Item number:Item #53 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Council extends ShotSpotter gunshot detection contract 3 months

City continues gunshot detection service while negotiating longer-term agreement. Monitors for armed violence in neighborhoods; extension prevents service gap.

Counterparty: ShotSpotter, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
June 28, 2022 · Item number:Item #47 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Storm Water Fund budget adopted for fiscal year 2023

City approves how storm water fees and maintenance funds will be spent over the next fiscal year. This determines funding for drainage, flood prevention, and water quality projects affecting residents citywide.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
June 28, 2022 · Item number:Item #50 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Uptown District boundary expands to include Protective Stadium

Protective Stadium and portions of City Walk Bham now fall under Uptown Entertainment District rules. This affects zoning, tax treatment, and development incentives for these downtown properties.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance Location: Uptown Entertainment District
June 28, 2022 · Item number:Item #28 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City hires Operation Hope for financial wellness services

City commits to financial wellness program for employees and residents; details on scope and cost not disclosed in agenda.

Counterparty: Operation Hope, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
June 28, 2022 · Item number:Item #22 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City adopts $0 budget for fiscal year 2023

The city formally approves its spending and revenue plan for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Ordinance
June 28, 2022 · Item number:Item #11 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

General Bond Debt Reserve Fund budget adopted for FY 2023

City sets aside funds from its bond debt reserve account to cover future debt payments and financial obligations. This budget ensures the city can meet bonded debt obligations through June 30, 2023.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Ordinance
June 28, 2022 · Item number:Item #51 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City approves redevelopment deal for former McCoy Center at 8th Avenue

Freedom 1957, LLC will repurpose the vacant McCoy Center/Church Building into a new use. The project transforms a long-dormant downtown property and signals new development activity in the area.

Counterparty: Freedom 1957, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance Location: 700 and 730 8th Avenue
June 28, 2022 · Item number:Item #49 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Two new city departments established: Capital Projects and Youth Services

City government is restructuring to create dedicated leadership for major infrastructure spending and youth programs, signaling a new organizational priority for these services.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Ordinance
June 21, 2022 · Item number:Item #59 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $1.4M

City renews medical stop-loss insurance with Symetra for $1.37M

City commits $1.37M in general-fund spending for employee health insurance coverage starting July 2022. This sole-source renewal locks in catastrophic medical claim protection for municipal employees and retirees.

Counterparty: Symetra Life Insurance Company Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
June 21, 2022 · Item number:Item #71 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $463K

Council awards $463K drainage contract to Gillespie Construction

Drainage improvements at 2900 Norwood Boulevard will reduce flooding and stormwater issues in the area. Work begins following Gillespie Construction's winning bid of $463,215.50.

Counterparty: Gillespie Construction, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award Location: 2900 Norwood Boulevard
June 21, 2022 · Item number:Item #52 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $401K

City accepts $401K federal homeland security grant

City will receive $401,268 in federal grant funds for law enforcement homeland security equipment purchases, supporting public safety without local tax revenue.

Counterparty: Alabama Law Enforcement Agency Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Resolution
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