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Public-Safety Tech & Privacy

Council decisions on police technology, surveillance, and data-sharing arrangements that affect resident privacy.

Volume timeline

Public-Safety Tech & Privacy — items per month

Indexed so far 6868 items in last 83 months
Total dollars $439.2M 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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October 27, 2020 · Item number:Item #32 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment for weed abatement at blighted properties

City will bill property owners for costs of removing noxious or dangerous weeds from vacant/abandoned parcels. Owners who don't clear weeds themselves face direct financial liability.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
October 27, 2020 · Item number:Item #34 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable vehicle from neighborhood

Abandoned vehicles are removed as public nuisance. Costs assessed to registered owner.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
October 27, 2020 · Item number:Item #36 · 🛡️ 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
October 27, 2020 · Item number:Item #38 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Remove inoperable vehicle as public nuisance; charge owner

Clears abandoned vehicles from neighborhoods, reducing blight and safety hazards. Costs recover through assessment against registered owner.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
October 27, 2020 · Item number:Item #39 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Remove inoperable vehicle; costs charged to owner

Clears abandoned vehicle from neighborhood property; removal costs billed to registered owner rather than taxpayers.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
October 27, 2020 · Item number:Item #40 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance; owner pays removal costs

Abandoned or broken-down vehicles clutter neighborhoods and reduce property values. This action removes one from the public right-of-way and holds the registered owner financially responsible for cleanup.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
October 27, 2020 · Item number:Item #83 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Noise ordinance: amphitheater definition added

City is refining noise rules to define amphitheater use. This may affect permitted sound levels for venues and outdoor events in your neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
October 27, 2020 · Item number:Item #85 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City approves redevelopment project at Parkway East Shopping Center

Dan's, Inc. will redevelop a portion of the Parkway East Shopping Center, potentially bringing new retail or mixed-use activity to the site. Details on investment amount, timeline, and specific uses are not disclosed in this consent item.

Counterparty: Dan's, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award Location: Parkway East Shopping Center
October 27, 2020 · Item number:Item #25 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement: Special assessment on blighted properties

City will collect fees from property owners to cover cost of removing noxious weeds from neglected land. Owners who don't pay may face liens or tax consequences.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
October 27, 2020 · Item number:Item #22 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed-abatement assessment imposed on blighted properties

Property owners of noxious or dangerous weed sites will face a special assessment to cover abatement costs. Owners can dispute the assessment at a public hearing.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
October 27, 2020 · Item number:Item #35 · 🛡️ 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
October 27, 2020 · Item number:Item #89 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

VIA Transportation contract amendment approved

City extends transportation services agreement with VIA Transportation (River North Transit subsidiary). Amendment terms and cost impact not fully detailed in available information.

Counterparty: River North Transit, LLC / VIA TRANSPORTATION, INC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract amendment
October 27, 2020 · Item number:Item #86 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City applies for Firehouse Subs public safety grant

City seeks funding from Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation to support public safety operations or equipment. Details on grant amount and intended use are not fully specified in this agenda item.

Counterparty: Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation, Inc. Funding source: Private Action type: Resolution
October 20, 2020 · Item number:Item #26 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $4K

Demolition cost: $4,081 special assessment on 316 Court F

Property owner at 316 Court F is assessed $4,081.20 to cover the city's demolition costs for the blighted building. This updates the original 2020 demolition order.

Counterparty: property owner at 316 Court F Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 316 Court F, Birmingham
October 20, 2020 · Item number:Item #12 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Remove inoperable vehicle as public nuisance; assess costs to owner

City removes abandoned or broken-down cars that create blight and safety hazards in neighborhoods. Removal costs are charged to the vehicle's registered owner.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
October 20, 2020 · Item number:Item #13 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance; owner pays costs

Abandoned cars clutter neighborhoods and attract crime. The city removes the vehicle and bills the registered owner to recover costs.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Weed abatement
October 20, 2020 · Item number:Item #20 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

MCM Technology: One-year sole-source contract for evidence management system

City commits public funds to maintain an evidence management platform used by police and other departments. Sole-source procurement limits competitive bidding.

Counterparty: MCM Technology, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
October 20, 2020 · Item number:Item #34 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Council awards CRGP housing rehab contract to Home Shield, Birmingham

Home Shield wins competitive bid to rehabilitate residential properties under the Community Revitalization and Growth Program (CRGP), improving housing stock in targeted neighborhoods.

Counterparty: Home Shield, Birmingham Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
October 20, 2020 · Item number:Item #36 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Council awards housing rehab contract to ReDesigned Living

City funds rehabilitation of 8 properties under the Community Revitalization and Growth Program. Brings neglected homes back into use and stabilizes neighborhood conditions.

Counterparty: ReDesigned Living & Construction, Hueytown, Alabama Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
October 20, 2020 · Item number:Item #39 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City awards fire hose & appliances contract to NAFECO

Fire department gets competitive pricing on equipment replacements & repairs. As-needed contract ensures reliable supply without emergency procurement delays.

Counterparty: North America Fire Equipment Co., Inc. (NAFECO), Decatur, Alabama Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
October 20, 2020 · Item number:Item #49 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City moves to clear weeds from 286 blighted properties

Overgrown lots fuel blight and crime. The city is officially declaring 286 properties a public nuisance and will post notice to force cleanup—a key step toward demolition or recovery.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Weed abatement
October 20, 2020 · Item number:Item #50 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City moves to clear weeds from 286 blighted properties

Overgrown lots fuel blight and crime. The city is officially declaring 286 properties a public nuisance and will post notice to force cleanup—a key step toward demolition or recovery.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Weed abatement
October 20, 2020 · Item number:Item #58 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Shared Space Permits extended for sidewalk expansion

Allows businesses to temporarily use sidewalk space for outdoor seating, merchandise, or service areas. Extends program authorization for the Traffic Engineer to issue these permits.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
October 20, 2020 · Item number:Item #60 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Shared Space Permits extended for sidewalk expansion

Allows businesses to temporarily use sidewalk space for outdoor seating, merchandise, or service areas. Extends program authorization for the Traffic Engineer to issue these permits.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
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