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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 7039 items in last 84 months
Total dollars $445.4M where disclosed
Notice: Hatched months are still being indexed (30.4% 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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June 23, 2020 · Item number:Item #60 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $3K

City recovers $3,265.72 demolition cost from Craig Avenue property

Unsafe building at 5008 Craig Avenue S.W. has been demolished; the owner must repay the city's demolition costs through a special property assessment.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 5008 Craig Avenue S.W., Birmingham
June 23, 2020 · Item number:Item #58 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $3K

City recovers $3,265.72 demolition cost from Craig Avenue property

Unsafe building at 5008 Craig Avenue S.W. has been demolished; the owner must repay the city's demolition costs through a special property assessment.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 5008 Craig Avenue S.W., Birmingham
June 23, 2020 · Item number:Item #47 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $3K

City assesses $2,865 demolition cost to 35 1st Way South

Property owner billed for unsafe building demolition; unpaid assessment becomes a lien on the property.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 35 - 1st Way South, Birmingham
June 23, 2020 · Item number:Item #59 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $3K

Special assessment: $2,811 demolition bill for 832 26th St. S.W.

Property owner at 832 26th St. S.W. will owe $2,811.40 to cover the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building. The cost is attached to the property, not just the owner.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 832 - 26th Street S.W., Birmingham
June 23, 2020 · Item number:Item #76 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $3K

Special assessment: $2,729 demolition cost for unsafe structure at 3810 1st St N

Property owner at 3810 1st Street North will be billed $2,729.16 to recover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building. This is a direct charge against the property.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 3810 - 1st Street North, Birmingham
June 23, 2020 · Item number:Item #26 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City collects weed-abatement costs through property taxes

Property owners with weed violations will see abatement charges added to their tax bills instead of receiving separate invoices. Simplifies collection but may increase overall property tax obligations for affected owners.

Counterparty: Tax Collector of Jefferson County Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
June 23, 2020 · Item number:Item #77 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Council awards demolition contract to Bostic Trucking & Excavating

Removes non-residential blighted structures across Birmingham, clearing properties for redevelopment and improving neighborhood conditions.

Counterparty: Bostic Trucking & Excavating, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition
June 23, 2020 · Item number:Item #94 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City affiliates with Alabama Fire College for firefighter training

Birmingham firefighters will have direct access to standardized training and certification through the state Fire College. This partnership ensures consistent professional standards for the department.

Counterparty: Alabama Firefighter's Personnel Standards and Education Commission Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
June 23, 2020 · Item number:Item #11 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement costs assessed as property liens

Properties with unpaid weed-abatement bills will have liens placed against them. Owners responsible for cleanup costs.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
June 23, 2020 · Item number:Item #79 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Council awards demolition contract to Tomlin Excavating

City clears non-residential blighted structures through competitive bidding; contract runs one year.

Counterparty: Tomlin Excavating, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
June 23, 2020 · Item number:Item #98 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Emergency window repair approved for City Hall

City Hall emergency repairs keep the building operational and safe. This broken window replacement was handled through expedited procurement to minimize downtime.

Counterparty: Purchasing Agent Funding source: Unknown Action type: Emergency procurement Location: City Hall
June 23, 2020 · Item number:Item #91 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Avondale Entertainment District gets liquor licensing rules

New licensing framework for bars and restaurants in Avondale may affect where alcohol can be sold and how venues operate in the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance Location: Avondale
June 23, 2020 · Item number:Item #82 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City renews electronic monitoring contract with Prontotrak, Inc.

Renewal covers electronic monitoring devices and services used in public safety operations. Contract terms and pricing remain on file with the Purchasing Agent.

Counterparty: Prontotrak, Inc., Cumming, Georgia Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract amendment
June 23, 2020 · Item number:Item #78 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City awards demolition contract to Ingle Demolition & Salvage

City moves forward with demolishing non-residential structures as part of blight-removal effort. Specific properties and total cost not disclosed in agenda item.

Counterparty: Ingle Demolition & Salvage, Inc., Adamsville, Alabama Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition
June 16, 2020 · Item number:Item #30 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $1.5M

Budget amendment: $1.5M for Real Time Crime Center

City commits $1.5M in capital funds to upgrade police surveillance technology. Expands Real Time Crime Center capabilities to monitor and respond to incidents across Birmingham.

Funding source: Capital Improvement Plan Action type: Budget amendment
June 16, 2020 · Item number:Item #8 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $1.5M

Budget amendment: $1.5M for Real Time Crime Center

City commits $1.5M in capital funds to upgrade police surveillance technology. Expands Real Time Crime Center capabilities to monitor and respond to incidents across Birmingham.

Funding source: Capital Improvement Plan Action type: Budget amendment
June 16, 2020 · Item number:Item #18 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $13K

Property owner charged $13,417 for unsafe building demolition

Property owner at 9324 9th Avenue North will be billed $13,417 for demolition of an unsafe structure. Special assessment charged against the property will appear on future tax bills.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 9324 - 9th Avenue North, Birmingham
June 16, 2020 · Item number:Item #16 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $13K

Special assessment: $12,965.52 for demolition at 8124 3rd Ave S

Property owner at 8124 3rd Avenue South will be assessed nearly $13,000 to cover the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building on the site.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 8124 - 3rd Avenue South, Birmingham
June 16, 2020 · Item number:Item #22 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $13K

Special assessment: $12,608.52 bill for 126 61st Street demolition

Property owner at 126 61st Street North will receive a $12,608.52 bill to cover the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building on their land.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 126 - 61st Street North, Birmingham
June 16, 2020 · Item number:Item #15 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $10K

Special assessment: $10,329 for building demolition at 3rd Ave South

Property owner at 8128 3rd Avenue South will be charged $10,329.22 to recover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 8128 3rd Avenue South, Birmingham
June 16, 2020 · Item number:Item #14 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $9K

Property owner charged $9,090 for demolished building at 6825 5th Terrace North

Owner of the unsafe building is now liable for the full demolition cost. This is a special tax assessment against the property, not the owner personally.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 6825 - 5th Terrace North, Birmingham
June 16, 2020 · Item number:Item #33 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $9K

Special assessment: $8,611 demolition cost at 1813 Princeton Ave S.W.

Property owner will be billed for the city's cost to tear down an unsafe building at this address. The charge becomes a lien on the property.

Counterparty: unknown Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 1813 Princeton Avenue S.W., Birmingham
June 16, 2020 · Item number:Item #40 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $7K

City assesses $6,773 demolition cost to Bankhead Highway property owner

Property owner at 105 Bankhead Highway West must pay the city's demolition bill for removing an unsafe building. This special assessment covers the full cost of the cleanup.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 105 Bankhead Highway West, Birmingham
June 16, 2020 · Item number:Item #21 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $6K

City bills property owner $5,977 for unsafe building demolition at 120 61st St N

Property owner at 120 61st Street North must pay $5,976.80 to cover the city's demolition costs for an unsafe structure. The assessment becomes a lien against the property.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 120 - 61st Street North, Birmingham
June 16, 2020 · Item number:Item #26 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $5K

Special assessment: $5,494 demolition cost for 537 Frances Street

Property owner at 537 Frances Street must pay $5,494.48 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building. The charge will be added to the property's tax bill.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 537 Frances Street, Birmingham
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