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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 (29.7% 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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November 24, 2020 · Item number:Item #28 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement: special assessment against blighted properties

City assesses property owners for the cost of clearing noxious weeds from blighted lots. Owners who don't pay may face liens or foreclosure.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
November 24, 2020 · Item number:Item #30 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed-abatement assessment imposed on blighted properties

City collects unpaid weed-abatement costs from property owners as a special assessment. Property owners will receive bills for removal work ordered under a 2017 council decision.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
November 24, 2020 · Item number:Item #26 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement: special assessment levied on blighted properties

City charges property owners for clearing dangerous weeds on their land. Owners who don't pay may face tax liens or city liens on their property.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
November 24, 2020 · Item number:Item #29 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment for weed abatement on blighted properties

City will charge property owners for costs of clearing noxious or dangerous weeds from their land; owners who don't comply face liens or further enforcement.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
November 24, 2020 · Item number:Item #51 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City approves BCRI management agreement for Civil Rights Institute

Formalizes BCRI's role operating the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute property and facilities. No dollar amount specified in this vote, but establishes ongoing management terms.

Counterparty: Birmingham Civil Rights Institute (BCRI) Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
November 17, 2020 · Item number:Item #44 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $468K

Council awards $468K plumbing contract to Plumcore

City Jail infrastructure gets $468,327 in repairs to fix plumbing systems in Phase I of upgrades. Improves facility operations and inmate living conditions.

Counterparty: Plumcore, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
November 17, 2020 · Item number:Item #21 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $3K

City approves $3K contract with Crisis Center, Inc.

Crisis Center receives city funding for unspecified services. Specific program details are not provided in the agenda item.

Counterparty: Crisis Center, Incorporated Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
November 17, 2020 · Item number:Item #34 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

112 properties declared public nuisance for noxious weeds

City identifies 112 blighted parcels for weed abatement and clears path for cleanup enforcement. Owners have notice to act or face city removal at their cost.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Weed abatement
November 17, 2020 · Item number:Item #12 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable motor vehicle as public nuisance

Eliminates abandoned vehicle from neighborhood streets; removal costs billed to the registered owner.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
November 17, 2020 · Item number:Item #19 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City accepts Sydney Drive dedication for new subdivision

Formal acceptance of Sydney Drive as a public street clears the way for Sydney Drive Subdivision development. Street dedication ensures the public right-of-way is officially recorded and maintained by the city.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance Location: Sydney Drive
November 17, 2020 · Item number:Item #31 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City adopts ProCore software for project management via GSA contract

City government will use ProCore software to track and manage infrastructure and capital projects more efficiently. This GSA (federal government) cooperative contract lets Birmingham access competitive federal rates.

Counterparty: EC America, Inc., a subsidiary of ImmixGroup, McLean, Virginia Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
November 17, 2020 · Item number:Item #13 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Abandoned vehicles are cleared from neighborhoods and the owner is billed for removal costs, reducing blight and improving street safety.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
November 17, 2020 · Item number:Item #9 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Remove inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Abandoned vehicles clutter neighborhoods and attract blight. Removal costs are charged to the registered owner.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
November 10, 2020 · Item number:Item #30 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $280K

Police gets $280K federal grant for 2020 justice assistance

Federal funds bolster police operations and equipment; no impact on city tax dollars.

Counterparty: Police Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Budget amendment
November 10, 2020 · Item number:Item #69 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $216K

Council awards $216K to Global Management Group for Fountain Heights ADA improve

Fountain Heights residents gain safer access with new ADA-compliant ramps and sidewalks. Project improves mobility for people with disabilities in the neighborhood.

Counterparty: Global Management Group, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award Location: Fountain Heights
November 10, 2020 · Item number:Item #20 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment set for weed abatement on noxious properties

Property owners with declared noxious weeds will face special assessments to cover city cleanup costs. The city recovers abatement expenses through liens against the properties.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
November 10, 2020 · Item number:Item #21 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment: Weed abatement costs recovered from property owners

Property owners may owe special assessment fees if the city cleared dangerous weeds from their land and they didn't comply with abatement orders. Assessments become tax liens if unpaid.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
November 10, 2020 · Item number:Item #22 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment imposed for weed abatement on blighted properties

Property owners may owe special assessments to cover city costs of clearing noxious weeds from their land. This applies rules set in 2017 to recover public spending on blight removal.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
November 10, 2020 · Item number:Item #24 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Inoperable vehicle declared public nuisance; removal costs billed to owner

City removes abandoned or disabled vehicles from streets and private property, charging the registered owner for cleanup. This keeps neighborhoods safer and reduces blight.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
November 10, 2020 · Item number:Item #27 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Council orders removal of inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

City removes abandoned or broken-down cars from neighborhoods, assessing cleanup costs to registered vehicle owners. This keeps streets safer and improves neighborhood appearance.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
November 10, 2020 · Item number:Item #28 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Inoperable vehicle removed as public nuisance; owner billed

City clears abandoned vehicles from neighborhoods. Removal costs are charged back to the registered owner.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
November 10, 2020 · Item number:Item #29 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Remove inoperable vehicle; cost charged to owner

City removes abandoned cars cluttering neighborhoods and bills the registered owner for removal costs.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
November 10, 2020 · Item number:Item #37 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City accepts unconditional donation from Jefferson County Emergency Management A

Birmingham receives in-kind support or resources from JCEMA to bolster emergency preparedness and public safety capabilities.

Counterparty: Jefferson County Emergency Management Agency (JCEMA) Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
November 10, 2020 · Item number:Item #65 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City to demolish unsafe building at 6811 Frankfort Avenue

Unsafe structure slated for removal to eliminate public hazard and blight in the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 6811 Frankfort Avenue, Birmingham
November 10, 2020 · Item number:Item #43 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City demolishes unsafe building at 5501 Avenue H

Building declared a public nuisance hazard; demolition removes blight and safety risk from neighborhood.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 5501 Avenue H, Birmingham
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