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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 6808 items in last 82 months
Total dollars $438.3M where disclosed
Notice: Hatched months are still being indexed (29.5% 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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March 16, 2021 · Item number:Item #28 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment imposed for weed abatement on designated properties

Property owners will face a special assessment charge on their tax bills for city-ordered weed removal. Check if your property is listed in the resolution.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
March 16, 2021 · Item number:Item #14 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment levied for weed abatement on blighted properties

Property owners will be charged for city-ordered removal of noxious weeds from their land. Unpaid assessments typically become tax liens.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
March 9, 2021 · Item number:Item #54 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $467K

City issues $467K bond to refund 2018 debt obligations

City refinances existing debt through a new bond issue. Refinancing can reduce interest costs or adjust payment schedules, affecting the city's budget flexibility and long-term fiscal health.

Funding source: Bond Action type: Ordinance
March 9, 2021 · Item number:Item #53 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $467K

City issues $467K bond to refund 2018 debt

Refinancing reduces future interest costs on municipal debt. Bond issuance may affect the city's overall debt obligations and future borrowing capacity.

Funding source: Bond Action type: Ordinance
March 9, 2021 · Item number:Item #57 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $398K

City approves $397.7K to demolish former Banks School

Former Banks School building will be demolished and cleared of hazardous material. Removes a blighted structure from the neighborhood.

Counterparty: South East Demolition and Environmental Services, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition
March 9, 2021 · Item number:Item #32 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $131K

Stone and Sons Electrical wins $130,764 traffic signal contract

New traffic signals coming to Five Mile Road at Azalea Way intersection. Contractor selected through competitive bidding as lowest qualified proposal.

Counterparty: Stone and Sons Electrical, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award Location: Five Mile Road at Azalea Way
March 9, 2021 · Item number:Item #46 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $29K

City approves $28,947 for paratech rescue equipment

Fire/EMS gets advanced rescue gear (paratech multiforce remote placement kit) to improve emergency response capabilities and worker safety during extrication operations.

Counterparty: North American Fire Equipment Co., Inc., Decatur, Alabama Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
March 9, 2021 · Item number:Item #29 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $10K

Special assessment: $9,912.72 bill for demolished building at 2912 Avenue C

Property owner at 2912 Avenue C will be charged $9,912.72 to cover the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building. This charge becomes a lien against the property.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 2912 Avenue C, Birmingham
March 9, 2021 · Item number:Item #19 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $10K

City assesses $9,572.88 demolition cost to Ensley Avenue property

Property owner at 2607 Ensley 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: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 2607 Ensley Avenue Ensley, Birmingham
March 9, 2021 · Item number:Item #21 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $9K

Special assessment: $8,793 demolition cost for 2410 Avenue J

Property owner at 2410 Avenue J will be charged $8,793 to cover the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building. The assessment becomes a lien against the property.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 2410 Avenue J, Birmingham
March 9, 2021 · Item number:Item #24 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $7K

City assesses $7,147.32 against 1609 Avenue H for building demolition

Owner of the property at 1609 Avenue H is being charged $7,147.32 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building on the lot. The amount becomes a special assessment against the property.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1609 Avenue H, Birmingham
March 9, 2021 · Item number:Item #25 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $7K

City assesses $6,582 demolition cost to Ensley property owner

Property owner at 813 21st Street Ensley will be billed $6,582.22 to recover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building on the lot. The assessment becomes a lien against the property.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 813 - 21st Street Ensley, Birmingham
March 9, 2021 · Item number:Item #11 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $6K

City charges property owner $6,374 for unsafe building demolition

Property owner at 5921 Malcolm Avenue will be assessed $6,374 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe structure on their land.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 5921 Malcolm Avenue Roosevelt City, Birmingham
March 9, 2021 · Item number:Item #12 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $6K

Special assessment: $6,326 demolition cost billed to 3016 Avenue D

Property owner at 3016 Avenue D will be charged $6,326.16 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building on the site.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 3016 Avenue D, Birmingham
March 9, 2021 · Item number:Item #18 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $6K

Property owner charged $6,062 for demolition of unsafe building on 22nd Street

The city demolished an unsafe building at your property and is charging you for the cost. This special assessment must be paid to the city.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 817 - 22nd Street Ensley, Birmingham
March 9, 2021 · Item number:Item #22 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $6K

Special assessment: $5,676 demolition bill for 1424 66th Street West

Property owner at 1424 66th Street West will be charged $5,676 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building on the site. This amount becomes a lien against the property unless paid.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 1424 - 66th Street West, Birmingham
March 9, 2021 · Item number:Item #23 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $5K

Property owner assessed $5,408 for unsafe building demolition at 2301 Avenue I

The owner of 2301 Avenue I must pay $5,408 to cover the city's cost to demolish an unsafe structure on the property. This special assessment is a bill against the owner for work the city completed.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 2301 Avenue I, Birmingham
March 9, 2021 · Item number:Item #27 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $4K

Property owner charged $4,243 for unsafe building demolition

The cost of demolishing an unsafe structure at 1315 Avenue F has been assessed against the property owner as a special charge. Affected homeowners should verify whether their property is subject to this or similar demolition assessments.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 1315 Avenue F, Birmingham
March 9, 2021 · Item number:Item #16 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $4K

Special assessment: $3,686 cost for demolition at 3317 Wenonah Road S.W.

Property owner will be billed for demolition costs on the unsafe building. Special assessments are paid directly by the property owner, typically added to property taxes or collected separately.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 3317 Wenonah Road S.W., Birmingham
March 9, 2021 · Item number:Item #55 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Council extends remote meetings under COVID-19 emergency

Allows City Council to continue holding meetings online while the state emergency declaration remains in effect. Residents can still watch and comment remotely.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
March 9, 2021 · Item number:Item #59 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Emergency plumbing repairs approved at Boutwell Auditorium

Plumbing emergency at the city's Boutwell Auditorium triggered expedited repair authorization to restore the facility's operations and prevent further damage.

Counterparty: Purchasing Agent Funding source: Unknown Action type: Emergency procurement Location: Boutwell Auditorium
March 9, 2021 · Item number:Item #7 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City grants trail easement to Freshwater Land Trust

Creates a public trail corridor along 1st Avenue South by allowing Freshwater Land Trust to use city property for trail construction and maintenance.

Counterparty: Freshwater Land Trust Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance Location: 1st Avenue South, unnamed Birmingham Alley
March 2, 2021 · Item number:Item #8 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $53K

Sole-source: Neighborly Software contract extended, $53K

City commits $53,000 to Neighborly Software for web-based services. This sole-source agreement means no competitive bidding took place.

Counterparty: Benevate, Inc. (d.b.a. Neighborly Software) Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
March 2, 2021 · Item number:Item #48 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Emergency boiler repair approved for Birmingham Crossplex

The Crossplex's heating system required emergency repair to avoid service disruption. The city used expedited procurement to address the urgent maintenance need.

Counterparty: Purchasing Agent Funding source: General Fund Action type: Emergency procurement Location: Birmingham Crossplex
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