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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 15523 items in last 167 months
Total dollars $1691.8M where disclosed
Notice: Hatched months are still being indexed (63.3% 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 18, 2022 · Item number:Item #34 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 1000 Piedmont Avenue

Building declared unsafe and a public nuisance; will be demolished. Removes hazard from neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1000 Piedmont Avenue, Birmingham
October 18, 2022 · Item number:Item #58 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 119 properties nuisance due to dangerous weeds

Properties with overgrown weeds are now officially blighted; owners will receive notice and face abatement orders or city cleanup at their expense.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Weed abatement
October 11, 2022 · Item number:Item #59 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $209K

Council awards $208.7K audio-visual contract to Barbizon Charlotte

City commits $208,720 in public funds to Barbizon Charlotte for audio-visual equipment without competitive bidding.

Counterparty: Barbizon Charlotte, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
October 11, 2022 · Item number:Item #18 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $113K

Sole-source ad contract: BGrace Media, $113K for COVID-19 crisis management

City spends $113K with BGrace Media for ad placement and COVID-19 crisis messaging without competitive bidding. Sole-source contracts merit public awareness of vendor selection and cost.

Counterparty: BGrace Media, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
October 11, 2022 · Item number:Item #24 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $12K

Property owner charged $12,221.68 for demolition of unsafe building at 1633 8th

If you own the property at 1633 8th Avenue West, you'll be assessed this demolition cost. The city removed an unsafe structure and is passing the expense to the property owner.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 1633 8th Avenue West, Birmingham
October 11, 2022 · Item number:Item #26 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $8K

City assesses $8,408 demolition cost to 388 3rd Street property owner

Property owner at 388 3rd Street will be billed $8,408 to recover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building. The cost becomes a lien against the property until paid.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 388 3rd Street, Birmingham
October 11, 2022 · Item number:Item #30 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $6K

City charges property owner $5,776 for unsafe building demolition at 513 Cambrid

The cost of tearing down an unsafe structure on Cambridge Street in Wylam will be billed to the property owner as a special assessment. This recovers public safety expenses from the responsible party.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 513 Cambridge Street, Wylam, Birmingham
October 11, 2022 · Item number:Item #31 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $6K

Special assessment: $5,571 demolition cost for 6218 2nd Ave South

Property owner at 6218 2nd Avenue South is assessed $5,571 to cover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building on their lot.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 6218 2nd Avenue South, Birmingham
October 11, 2022 · Item number:Item #10 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed-abatement assessment against properties

Property owners may face a special assessment to cover city costs for clearing noxious weeds. Check if your property is listed — you'll have a chance to be heard.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
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 #16 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City assesses property owners for weed abatement costs

Property owners will receive bills to recover costs the city spent clearing noxious weeds from their land under a 2019 council decision.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
October 11, 2022 · Item number:Item #12 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment issued for weed abatement on city properties

Property owners may face charges for noxious weed removal on their land, as authorized under a 2022 council resolution. Check if your address is affected.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
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 #17 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment for weed abatement on multiple properties

Property owners will face special assessments to cover the cost of removing noxious or dangerous weeds declared a public safety hazard in 2020. The city is pursuing payment from affected landowners.

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 #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 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 #15 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement: special assessment imposed on property owners

Property owners declared in violation of weed ordinance must pay city costs for removing noxious or dangerous vegetation. Assessment amounts and affected properties will be listed in full resolution.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
October 11, 2022 · Item number:Item #39 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Council awards CRGP housing rehabilitation contract to Kennedy Development Prope

City approves bid to rehabilitate residential properties under three housing cases. Specific project scope and dollar amount stored in Purchasing office records.

Counterparty: Kennedy Development Properties, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
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 #13 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City assesses property owners for weed abatement costs

Property owners will receive bills for the cost of clearing noxious weeds from their land, following the city's abatement work authorized in 2022. Check your mail if your property was flagged for overgrown vegetation.

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 #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 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 #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
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