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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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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 #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 #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 #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 #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 #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 #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 #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 #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 #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 #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 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
June 21, 2022 · Item number:Item #32 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment imposed for weed abatement

Property owners will receive bills to pay for city-ordered removal of noxious weeds. Affected properties are identified by prior council resolution from 2017.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
June 21, 2022 · Item number:Item #65 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Demolition order issued for unsafe building at 409 4th Court North

City has determined this structure is unsafe and a public nuisance, and will demolish it. Removes a hazardous property from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 409 4th Court North, Birmingham
June 21, 2022 · Item number:Item #62 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City demolishes unsafe building at 402 14th Court North

Property deemed unsafe and a public nuisance will be removed, clearing a blighted site in the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 402 14th Court North, Birmingham
June 21, 2022 · Item number:Item #30 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed abatement assessment levied on properties

Property owners will receive a special assessment bill to cover city costs of removing noxious weeds from their land, as authorized under a 2017 council resolution.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
June 21, 2022 · Item number:Item #19 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Nuisance abatement on multiple properties; costs become liens

City will clear overgrown or blighted properties and charge owners for the cost through a property lien. Affected owners will be notified and can dispute the charges at a hearing.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
June 21, 2022 · Item number:Item #38 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed-abatement assessment on properties

Property owners will receive a special assessment bill to cover city costs for removing noxious or dangerous weeds from their land. The amount and affected addresses are listed in the full resolution.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
June 21, 2022 · Item number:Item #45 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment: property owners charged for weed abatement

Property owners may face new charges to recover costs of removing noxious weeds from their land under a 2019 council order.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
June 21, 2022 · Item number:Item #61 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City to demolish unsafe building at 400 14th Court North

This vacant or blighted structure will be removed from the neighborhood. Demolition clears blight, reduces safety risks, and can support neighborhood stability.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 400 14th Court North, Birmingham
June 21, 2022 · Item number:Item #37 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment: Weed abatement costs charged to properties

Property owners may face added charges on their tax bills to cover the city's cost of clearing noxious or dangerous weeds from their land.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
June 21, 2022 · Item number:Item #43 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment set for weed abatement on blighted properties

Property owners with noxious or dangerous weeds will be charged to cover abatement costs. The assessment amounts and affected properties are listed separately on this agenda item.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
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