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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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February 23, 2021 · Item number:Item #15 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $13K

Property owner charged $12,679 for demolition of unsafe Ensley building

Owner of 2805 - 17th Street must pay the city's demolition costs. This is a common practice when buildings are condemned — the property owner bears the financial responsibility for removal.

Counterparty: property owner at 2805 - 17th Street Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 2805 - 17th Street, Ensley, Birmingham
February 23, 2021 · Item number:Item #25 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $10K

Property owner billed $9,773 for unsafe building demolition

City demolishes unsafe structures and charges owners the cost. This property at 1134 4th Terrace West now owes $9,773 for the work.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 1134 - 4th Terrace West, Birmingham
February 23, 2021 · Item number:Item #17 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $8K

Special assessment: $7,828 demolition cost at 1107 4th Terrace West

Property owner at 1107 4th Terrace West will be charged $7,827.57 to cover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building on the site.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1107 - 4th Terrace West, Birmingham
February 23, 2021 · Item number:Item #19 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $7K

Special assessment: $7,187.26 for demolition at 2504-36th Ave North

Property owner at 2504-36th Avenue North will be assessed $7,187.26 to cover the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building on their lot.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 2504 - 36th Avenue North, Birmingham
February 23, 2021 · Item number:Item #20 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $7K

Property owner billed $7,041.52 for building demolition at 4122 29th Street Nort

The property owner must pay the city's full demolition cost. This is typical recovery for unsafe building removal, but owners have the right to appeal the assessment.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 4122 - 29th Street North, Birmingham
February 23, 2021 · Item number:Item #29 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $6K

City assesses $6,013.84 against property for building demolition

Property owner at 2000 34th Avenue North will be billed for the cost of removing an unsafe building. The assessment becomes a lien on the property.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 2000 - 34th Avenue North, Birmingham
February 23, 2021 · Item number:Item #14 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $5K

Special assessment: $4,631.25 for demolition at 1228 57th Street

Property owner at 1228 57th Street will be charged $4,631.25 to recover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building on the site.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 1228 - 57th Street, Birmingham
February 23, 2021 · Item number:Item #30 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $5K

City recovers demolition costs from Ensley property owner

The city is charging the owner of 2801 Pike Road $4,534.92 to cover the cost of tearing down an unsafe building on their property. Property owners remain responsible for demolition expenses even after the city removes the hazard.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 2801 Pike Road, Ensley, Birmingham
February 23, 2021 · Item number:Item #28 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $5K

Demolition cost: property owner charged $4,515 for unsafe building removal

Property owner at 4708 Court S will owe $4,515 as a special assessment to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe structure on their land.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 4708 Court S, Birmingham
February 23, 2021 · Item number:Item #26 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $4K

Blighted house demolition cost assessed on Pratt City property

The cost of demolishing an unsafe building at 216 Avenue V will be charged to the property owner as a $4,026.08 special tax assessment. Property owners receiving demolition assessments should verify the charges.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 216 Avenue V Pratt City, Birmingham
February 23, 2021 · Item number:Item #9 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Operating permit approved for New Horizon non-emergency medical transport

New Horizon gains city approval to operate non-emergency medical transport service from a Birmingham location. The Certificates of Public Necessity and Convenience allow the company to provide patient transportation outside hospitals and emergency settings.

Counterparty: New Horizon Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 200 Oporto Madrid Boulevard North, Birmingham
February 23, 2021 · Item number:Item #40 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Emergency roof repair at Fire Station No. 19

Fire station equipment bay roof requires urgent repair. Emergency procurement allows the city to fix the damage quickly without standard bidding delays.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Emergency procurement Location: Fire Station No. 19
December 29, 2020 · Item number:Item #22 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Sign regulations overhaul: Zoning Code Chapter rewritten

City updates sign rules that govern everything from business marquees to political posters. Changes may affect what signs are allowed, where, and how big—impacting small businesses, advertising, and neighborhood aesthetics.

Counterparty: Department of Planning, Engineering and Permits Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
December 29, 2020 · Item number:Item #33 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City authorizes General Obligation bond issuance (Series 2021-B)

This bond authorization allows Birmingham to borrow funds for capital projects and city operations. The actual dollar amount and project details will determine tax and service impacts on residents.

Funding source: Bond Action type: Ordinance
December 29, 2020 · Item number:Item #18 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 85 blighted properties public nuisance for noxious weeds

These 85 parcels will be posted with notice and moved toward mandatory weed removal or demolition. Clears legal path for city abatement action in neighborhoods with blight.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
December 29, 2020 · Item number:Item #32 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City issues General Obligation Warrants Series 2021-A

Bond issuance authorizes debt repayment and funds city operations. This is a financing mechanism that may affect future property taxes or service capacity.

Funding source: Bond Action type: Ordinance
December 29, 2020 · Item number:Item #27 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City authorizes Series 2021-A General Obligation Warrants bond issuance

Bond issuance allows Birmingham to borrow money for capital projects and infrastructure. Details on project scope and repayment timeline will determine impact on future tax rates and city services.

Funding source: Bond Action type: Ordinance
December 22, 2020 · Item number:Item #41 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $457K

Budget shift: $456K moved from police to library staff

City transfers $456,502 in personnel funding from police to library services. This reallocation affects staffing levels in both departments.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Budget amendment
December 22, 2020 · Item number:Item #68 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment levied for weed abatement on blighted properties

Property owners may face added costs to address noxious weeds on their land. The city uses these assessments to recover abatement expenses from negligent owners.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
December 22, 2020 · Item number:Item #58 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City awards traffic-control parts contract to Transportation Control Systems

City funds replacement parts and hardware for traffic signals and street lighting across Birmingham. Competitive bid process ensures taxpayer value on routine infrastructure maintenance.

Counterparty: Transportation Control Systems, Tampa, Florida Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
December 22, 2020 · Item number:Item #11 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City assesses weed-abatement costs against blighted properties

Property owners in targeted neighborhoods will receive bills for weed removal performed by the city. The assessment recovers costs from owners of vacant or neglected land.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
December 22, 2020 · Item number:Item #78 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Birmingham and Hoover establish mutual fire and EMS aid agreement

Faster emergency response across city lines if either jurisdiction faces a surge in calls. Expands fire and ambulance coverage without adding new stations or staff.

Counterparty: City of Hoover Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
December 22, 2020 · Item number:Item #20 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement: special assessment against blighted properties

Property owners with noxious weeds face a special assessment bill to cover city cleanup costs. The amount and affected parcels will be set at a public hearing.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
December 22, 2020 · Item number:Item #7 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Nuisance abatement: City to clear blighted properties, assess costs as liens

City will remove overgrown vegetation and debris from neglected properties and charge owners for cleanup costs. Costs become liens on properties if unpaid.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
December 22, 2020 · Item number:Item #9 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement: City levies special assessments on blighted properties

Property owners will face cost recovery charges for city-ordered weed removal on their land. The assessment enforces a 2018 blight-elimination order.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
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