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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 7281 items in last 87 months
Total dollars $452.3M where disclosed
Notice: Hatched months are still being indexed (31.5% 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 24, 2026 · Item number:Item #60 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City approves infrastructure partnership with Jefferson County

Jefferson County will make public infrastructure improvements in the city. Details on specific projects and locations are limited.

Counterparty: Jefferson County, Alabama Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
February 24, 2026 · Item number:Item #10 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement liens imposed on nuisance properties

City clears overgrown or blighted properties and places liens on owners to recover cleanup costs. Property owners can appeal at a public hearing.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
February 24, 2026 · Item number:Item #11 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement liens: costs assessed to blighted properties

City removes weeds/nuisances from vacant or neglected properties and charges owners the cleanup cost as a tax lien. Owners who don't maintain their land pay for the city to do it.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
February 24, 2026 · Item number:Item #21 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Council authorizes removal of inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

The city will remove an abandoned or disabled vehicle from a property and charge the registered owner for removal costs. This clears blight and improves neighborhood safety.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
February 24, 2026 · Item number:Item #53 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 383 weed-infested properties public nuisance

City posts notices on 383 parcels with dangerous weeds, launching abatement action. Properties may face removal of vegetation at owner expense.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
February 24, 2026 · Item number:Item #36 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City books FISE World Series in downtown Birmingham with Hurricane Group

Birmingham will host the FISE World Series—a major international action sports event—at City Walk downtown. The event brings global visibility, tourism revenue, and entertainment to the city.

Counterparty: Hurricane Group Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award Location: City Walk area in downtown Birmingham
February 17, 2026 · Item number:Item #12 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement: special assessments imposed on blighted properties

Property owners will receive bills for weed removal costs on their land. Assessments follow the city's October 2024 declaration of noxious weeds as a public safety hazard.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
February 17, 2026 · Item number:Item #11 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed abatement assessment levied on blighted properties

Property owners will receive bills for city costs to clear noxious weeds from their land. Non-payment may result in tax liens.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
February 17, 2026 · Item number:Item #16 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Abandoned vehicles create safety and neighborhood quality-of-life problems. The city will remove the vehicle and charge the registered owner for removal costs.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
February 17, 2026 · Item number:Item #9 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed-abatement assessments set against properties

Property owners face special assessments to recover costs of clearing noxious weeds from their land. Amounts and affected properties are listed in full.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
February 17, 2026 · Item number:Item #13 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment set for weed abatement on declared properties

Property owners with blighted lots will receive bills for city weed removal. Costs are recovered through special assessments against those properties.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
February 17, 2026 · Item number:Item #10 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed-abatement assessment levied on noxious-property owners

Property owners with declared noxious or dangerous weeds may face a special tax bill to cover city abatement costs. Details on affected parcels and assessment amounts are not provided in the item summary.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Weed abatement
February 17, 2026 · Item number:Item #30 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Police dept gains 3-year data security access through Alabama Law agreement

Authorizes the Police Chief to enter a data-security contract with Alabama Law, allowing police systems access to criminal justice information. The 3-year agreement enables ongoing operations of public-safety record systems.

Counterparty: Alabama Law Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
February 17, 2026 · Item number:Item #15 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessments levied for weed abatement on neglected properties

Property owners may face bills to cover city costs for removing dangerous or noxious weeds from their land. Details on affected properties and assessment amounts were not included in this notice.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
February 17, 2026 · Item number:Item #14 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment: weed abatement at blighted properties

Property owners with noxious weeds will receive a bill for abatement costs declared necessary by the Council in November 2023. The assessment amount and affected parcels are listed in the full resolution.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
February 17, 2026 · Item number:Item #28 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Police CJI security access agreement with Alabama Law (3 years)

Police department gains secure access to criminal justice information systems for up to 3 years. Enables officers to query arrest records, warrants, and case data needed for daily public safety operations.

Counterparty: Alabama Law Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
February 10, 2026 · Item number:Item #21 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $192K

City awards $192K fire protection repair contract to Johnson Controls

Birmingham Central Library's fire safety systems get fixed under a sole-source contract with Johnson Controls Fire Protection. Work addresses critical safety infrastructure at the public library at 2100 Park Place.

Counterparty: Johnson Controls Fire Protection LP Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award Location: 2100 Park Place, Birmingham
February 10, 2026 · Item number:Item #14 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement on nuisance properties; liens imposed

City clears blighted properties and charges cleanup costs as liens against owners. Costs recover through property tax bill.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
February 10, 2026 · Item number:Item #22 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City accepts Motley Corp. demolition contract for 1 year

City has a standing contract to demolish blighted non-residential buildings as needed. Motley Corp. will perform work at unit prices approved by the purchasing office.

Counterparty: Motley Corp., Birmingham Funding source: Unknown Action type: Bid rejection
February 10, 2026 · Item number:Item #9 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City abates inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Removal costs will be charged to the registered vehicle owner. This clears a property hazard from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition
February 10, 2026 · Item number:Item #18 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Sole-source SaaS contract: Tyler Technologies software, services, and support

City commits to multi-year software services from Tyler Technologies for ongoing operations. Contract terms, renewal costs, and service scope deserve public visibility, especially for sole-source awards.

Counterparty: Tyler Technologies, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
February 10, 2026 · Item number:Item #13 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City declares nuisances, authorizes cleanup costs as property liens

Properties flagged as nuisances may face cleanup work paid by the city, with costs recovered through liens placed on the properties. Affected owners will have a chance to be heard.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
February 10, 2026 · Item number:Item #12 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Nuisance abatement costs to become property liens

City will clean up blighted or hazardous properties and charge owners through liens. Abatement costs will be recovered from property values.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
January 27, 2026 · Item number:Item #19 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $2.0M

City authorizes $2M loan to RPG Birmingham under business development program

City commits $2 million in business development lending to RPG Birmingham, LLC. Loan terms and conditions are not fully detailed in the agenda text provided.

Counterparty: RPG Birmingham, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
January 27, 2026 · Item number:Item #163 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $14K

City sells property parcels to Joseph Holt for $13,786

City is transferring publicly owned land to a private buyer. The sale removes these parcels from public ownership and generates revenue for the city.

Counterparty: Joseph Holt Funding source: Private Action type: Ordinance
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