🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy

September 14, 2021 · Item number:Item #27 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

City files federal grant application with US Department of Justice

The city seeks federal funding for law enforcement safety programs through Alabama's ADECA division. Grant awards can fund equipment, training, or personnel for police operations.

👥 Counterparty: US Department of Justice 🏛 Funding source: Federal Grant 📋 Action type: Resolution

September 14, 2021 · Item number:Item #26 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

Tyler Technologies CAD agreement amendment approved

City commits to additional funding for police computer-aided dispatch system maintenance. Amendment extends support for 911 and emergency response operations.

👥 Counterparty: Tyler Technologies, Inc. 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract amendment

September 14, 2021 · Item number:Item #28 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

Mayor authorized to apply for federal law enforcement grant

City can pursue federal funding to support public safety operations and equipment through the US Justice Department. Grant amount and intended use not specified in agenda item.

👥 Counterparty: US Justice Department through Alabama Law Enforcement Safety Division of ADECA 🏛 Funding source: Federal Grant 📋 Action type: Resolution

September 7, 2021 · Item number:Item #20 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $10K

City assesses $10,372 demolition cost to Ensley Avenue property owner

Property owner at 2613 Ensley Avenue will be billed $10,372 to cover the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building on the site.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 2613 Ensley Avenue Ensley, Birmingham

September 7, 2021 · Item number:Item #23 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $8K

City charges $8,338 to property owner for Wylam building demolition

Property owner at 4513 5th Avenue will be billed for the city's cost to tear down an unsafe building; the special assessment becomes a lien on the property.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 4513 5th Avenue Wylam, Birmingham

September 7, 2021 · Item number:Item #12 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $7K

Special assessment: $7,036 demolition cost at 2517 Avenue B

Property owner at 2517 Avenue B must pay $7,035.92 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building. The bill becomes a lien against the property.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 2517 Avenue B, Birmingham

September 7, 2021 · Item number:Item #24 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $6K

Special assessment: $6,030 demolition cost for 1645-32nd St, Ensley

Property owner at 1645-32nd Street, Ensley will be charged $6,029.68 to recover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building on the site.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1645 - 32nd Street Ensley, Birmingham

September 7, 2021 · Item number:Item #34 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $6K

Property bill: Demolition cost ($5,782) added to 12th Avenue lot

Homeowner or property holder at 5420 12th Avenue Wylam must pay $5,782.40 on their tax bill to cover the city's cost of tearing down an unsafe building. The charge is a special assessment against that parcel.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 5420 - 12th Avenue Wylam, Birmingham

September 7, 2021 · Item number:Item #14 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $6K

City demolishes unsafe building at 635–6th Street; charges owner $5,776.83

Property owner must pay the city's cost to tear down an unsafe structure. The special assessment is placed against the parcel.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 635 - 6th Street Thomas, Birmingham

September 7, 2021 · Item number:Item #28 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $5K

Special assessment: $4,654.88 for demolition at 3412 Avenue F

Property owner is charged for city demolition of unsafe building. Tax assessment appears on property record and affects future sale or refinance.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 3412 Avenue F, Birmingham

September 7, 2021 · Item number:Item #16 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $4K

Special assessment: $3,738 demolition bill for 601 Forestdale Boulevard

Property owner at 601 Forestdale Boulevard will be charged $3,738.24 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building on the site.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 601 Forestdale Boulevard, Birmingham

September 7, 2021 · Item number:Item #22 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $4K

Special assessment: Demolition cost ($3,576.80) at 5309 Court H

Property owner at 5309 Court H must pay $3,576.80 to cover the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 5309 Court H, Birmingham

September 7, 2021 · Item number:Item #19 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $2K

Special assessment: $2,217 demolition cost for 1232 Richmond St

Property owner at 1232 Richmond Street in Wylam must pay $2,217.04 to cover the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building. The charge will be recorded as a lien on the property.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1232 Richmond Street Wylam, Birmingham

September 7, 2021 · Item number:Item #41 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

Emergency: City Hall air-handling unit #2 replacement approved

Critical HVAC failure at City Hall triggered emergency procurement. Repair maintains building operations and air quality for staff and public.

👥 Counterparty: Purchasing Agent 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Emergency procurement 📍 Location: City Hall

September 7, 2021 · Item number:Item #38 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

City renews radio tower lease with SummitMedia at Crossplex site

City maintains revenue stream from radio tower tenant at shared Crossplex facility. Lease renewal ensures continued income while supporting telecommunications infrastructure at the site.

👥 Counterparty: SummitMedia, LLC 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Ordinance 📍 Location: Crossplex site

September 7, 2021 · Item number:Item #32 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement: 420 properties declared public nuisance

City declares 420 properties with dangerous weeds a public nuisance and will post notice to begin removal. Property owners must act or face city-led abatement and potential liens.

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

August 31, 2021 · Item number:Item #67 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $5.0M

City sets aside $4.96M in federal rental assistance for residents

Emergency Rental Assistance program expands support for residents facing eviction during the pandemic. Funds help low-income households pay back rent and utilities through June 2022.

🏛 Funding source: Federal Grant 📋 Action type: Budget amendment

August 31, 2021 · Item number:Item #74 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $40K

City sets aside $40,000 for neighborhood notification system

The city will spend $40,000 to set up electronic notification to alert neighborhood residents of local issues or updates. The purpose and scope remain incomplete in the agenda item.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Appropriation

August 31, 2021 · Item number:Item #47 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

1214 Avenue G declared unsafe; demolition approved

Building at 1214 Avenue G will be demolished after being deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Demolition will clear a blighted property from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1214 Avenue G, Birmingham

August 31, 2021 · Item number:Item #54 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 2915 Pike Road, Ensley

An abandoned or deteriorated structure deemed unsafe and a public nuisance will be torn down, removing a hazard from the Ensley neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 2915 Pike Road Ensley, Birmingham

August 31, 2021 · Item number:Item #45 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

City demolishes unsafe building at 416 4th Street

Unsafe structure deemed a public nuisance will be removed from the neighborhood. Protects nearby residents and property.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 416 - 4th Street Thomas, Birmingham

August 31, 2021 · Item number:Item #49 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

City to demolish unsafe building at 103-26th Street

The city will tear down this building after declaring it unsafe and a public nuisance. Demolition removes a potential hazard from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 103 - 26th Street, Birmingham

August 31, 2021 · Item number:Item #9 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council abates nuisances; costs become property liens

The city will clean up blighted properties and bill owners through property tax liens. If your property is listed, you'll be responsible for abatement costs.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

August 31, 2021 · Item number:Item #52 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council orders demolition of unsafe structure at 5301 Avenue P

Building declared unsafe and a public nuisance; demolition will remove a hazard from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 5301 Avenue P, Birmingham

August 31, 2021 · Item number:Item #57 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council orders demolition of unsafe building at 1621–25th Street, Ensley

Unsafe building at 1621–25th Street in Ensley will be demolished. Removes a public nuisance and potential safety hazard from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1621 - 25th Street Ensley, Birmingham