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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 15713 items in last 171 months
Total dollars $1715.6M where disclosed
Notice: Hatched months are still being indexed (64.2% 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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April 6, 2021 · Item number:Item #28 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $15K

City charges $14,937 to property owner for unsafe building demolition

Property owner at 1528 Court P is being billed the full cost of demolishing an unsafe structure. Special assessments like this become liens against the property if unpaid.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1528 Court P, Birmingham
April 6, 2021 · Item number:Item #31 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $14K

Special assessment: $14,046 for demolition at 7714 7th Ave S

Property owner or holder will be charged $14,046 to cover the cost of demolishing an unsafe building at this address. The amount becomes a lien against the property.

Counterparty: unknown Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 7714 - 7th Avenue South, Birmingham
April 6, 2021 · Item number:Item #30 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $12K

Property owner charged $11,712 for unsafe building demolition

A demolition cost of $11,712 becomes a special assessment against the property at 239 Daniel Payne Drive. Property owners are responsible for paying this fee.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 239 Daniel Payne Drive aka 4060 Church Street, Birmingham
April 6, 2021 · Item number:Item #33 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $9K

Demolition cost lien: $9,376 charged to 524 4th Terrace North

Property owner at 524 4th Terrace North will see a $9,376 special assessment added to their property tax bill for the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building on the lot.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 524 - 4th Terrace North, Birmingham
April 6, 2021 · Item number:Item #24 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $8K

Special assessment: $8,458 demolition cost at 2008 Carraway Blvd N

Property owner at 2008 Carraway Boulevard North will be charged $8,458 for the cost of demolishing an unsafe building. This assessment becomes a lien against the property.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 2008 Carraway Boulevard North, Birmingham
April 6, 2021 · Item number:Item #7 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Abandoned or broken-down vehicles on streets and private property create safety hazards and neighborhood blight. Removal clears the nuisance; costs are billed to the vehicle's owner.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Other
April 6, 2021 · Item number:Item #48 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Birmingham requires face masks in public during COVID-19 emergency

New law mandates face coverings or masks in public spaces citywide during the pandemic. First reading only; full vote expected at future meeting.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
April 6, 2021 · Item number:Item #55 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Redevelopment agreement with Zimmerman Properties approved

City enters into a redevelopment partnership with Zimmerman Properties. This deal likely affects property development, zoning, or infrastructure in an area of the city, though specific location and project details are not provided.

Counterparty: ZIMMERMAN PROPERTIES SE, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
April 6, 2021 · Item number:Item #43 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 281 weedy properties public nuisances

Property owners will receive notice to remove noxious or dangerous weeds, or face city abatement action. Affects 281 parcels across the city.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
April 6, 2021 · Item number:Item #16 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Abandoned or inoperable vehicles are removed from neighborhoods and costs are charged to the vehicle owner, reducing blight and improving community safety.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
March 23, 2021 · Item number:Item #36 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $282K

City pays $282,275 to Jefferson County Emergency Management

Birmingham funds its share of county emergency management operations—fire, rescue, and disaster response. This annual payment is required by state law.

Counterparty: Jefferson County Emergency Management Funding source: General Fund Action type: Appropriation
March 23, 2021 · Item number:Item #64 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $27K

City commits $27K to Birmingham Board of Education agreement

City is spending $27,000 from general funds on a new agreement with the school board. The item text doesn't specify what services or programs this funds, so the exact impact on residents is unclear.

Counterparty: Birmingham Board of Education Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
March 23, 2021 · Item number:Item #48 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 129 properties public nuisance for overgrown weeds

Property owners with noxious weeds will be notified and must clear them or face enforcement action. Addresses neighborhood blight affecting health and property values across the city.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
March 23, 2021 · Item number:Item #61 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Second amendment: APC surveillance equipment contract extended

City extends contract with Alabama Power Company for installation and maintenance of surveillance equipment. Affects public safety infrastructure and camera network operations.

Counterparty: Alabama Power Company (APC) Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract amendment
March 16, 2021 · Item number:Item #9 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Operating authority granted to Johnson's Wheel of Love for medical transport

Johnson's Wheel of Love receives official permission to operate non-emergency medical transport services in Fairfield, Alabama. This permits a new or expanded service provider to serve local medical transport needs.

Counterparty: Johnson's Wheel of Love, Fairfield, Alabama Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
March 16, 2021 · Item number:Item #23 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment for weed abatement on blighted properties

City is billing property owners for legally required weed removal on neglected lots. Affected owners must pay the abatement cost or face liens on their property.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
March 16, 2021 · Item number:Item #11 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessments set for weed abatement on blighted properties

Property owners will receive bills to cover the city's cost of clearing noxious weeds from their land. Unpaid assessments become liens against the property.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
March 16, 2021 · Item number:Item #15 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed-abatement assessment levied on properties

Property owners with overgrown or dangerous weeds face special tax assessments to recover city cleanup costs. Check if your address is affected.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
March 16, 2021 · Item number:Item #32 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment: weed abatement fees on blighted properties

Property owners will owe special assessment fees to cover city costs for clearing noxious weeds from their land. Amounts and affected addresses not yet published.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
March 16, 2021 · Item number:Item #33 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment levied for weed abatement on blighted properties

Property owners face a special tax bill to cover weed removal costs on their land. The city declares the abatement necessary for public safety and health.

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

Special weed-abatement assessment imposed on properties

Property owners will face charges to cover city costs for clearing noxious or dangerous weeds. The assessment amount and affected properties were declared in a prior resolution.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
March 16, 2021 · Item number:Item #19 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment: property owners billed for weed abatement

Property owners will receive bills to cover the cost of removing noxious or dangerous weeds from their lots, as ordered under a 2018 Council decision. Check your bill if your property was flagged for weed violations.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
March 16, 2021 · Item number:Item #18 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment set for weed abatement on blighted properties

Property owners will face assessed costs to clear noxious weeds from their land. Failure to pay the assessment could result in a lien on the property.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
March 16, 2021 · Item number:Item #29 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment for weed abatement on blighted properties

Properties with noxious weeds receive abatement work; owners will be assessed costs. Abatement keeps neighborhoods safer and more livable.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
March 16, 2021 · Item number:Item #40 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed-abatement assessment levied on blighted properties

City is charging property owners for weed removal on vacant or neglected land. Owners who don't pay may face liens or tax consequences.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
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