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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 16, 2020 · Item number:Item #35 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $5K

City assesses $4,968 demolition cost to 820–18th Place S.W.

Property owner at 820–18th Place S.W. must pay $4,967.56 for the city's demolition of an unsafe building. The cost becomes a special assessment on the property.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 820 - 18th Place S.W., Birmingham
June 16, 2020 · Item number:Item #25 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $4K

Special assessment: $4,499 demolition cost at 1888 Fulton Ave

Property owner at 1888 Fulton Avenue is being billed $4,499.04 for the city's demolition of an unsafe building. Assessment becomes a lien on the property if unpaid.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1888 Fulton Avenue, Birmingham
June 16, 2020 · Item number:Item #27 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $4K

Property owner billed $4,307 for demolition of unsafe building at 1725 Princeton

Owner of 1725 Princeton Avenue faces a special assessment to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe structure. The $4,307.20 charge will be added to the property's tax bill.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 1725 Princeton Avenue, Birmingham
June 16, 2020 · Item number:Item #38 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $3K

City charges property owner $3,422 for demolition of unsafe building

Property owner at 132 4th Avenue S.W. must pay for demolition costs of an unsafe structure. The city is recovering expenses by placing a special assessment on the property.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 132 - 4th Avenue S.W., Birmingham
June 16, 2020 · Item number:Item #59 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 734 properties public nuisance for overgrown weeds

Notices will be posted on blighted properties citywide, triggering abatement proceedings. Owners have time to cut weeds before the city steps in and bills them for removal.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
June 16, 2020 · Item number:Item #51 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City renews uniform-alteration contract with Galls LLC, 1 year

Police and Fire uniforms stay fitted and ready for duty. Contract continues essential tailoring services for public safety personnel.

Counterparty: Galls LLC, Birmingham Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract amendment
June 16, 2020 · Item number:Item #48 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Demolition contract awarded to Tomlin Excavating for blighted structures

Tomlin Excavating wins bid to demolish residential structures marked for removal under the city's blight-reduction program. Clearing these properties removes public eyesores and hazards from neighborhoods.

Counterparty: Tomlin Excavating Co., Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Bid rejection
June 16, 2020 · Item number:Item #11 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

First Amendment to Orchestra Partners development agreement

City amends existing development deal with Orchestra Partners. Details of the changes and project scope are not provided in the agenda summary.

Counterparty: Orchestra Partners Development, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract amendment
June 16, 2020 · Item number:Item #50 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Police uniforms and supplies: Galls LLC bid renewal approved

City continues purchasing police uniforms, protective gear, and supplies through competitive bid renewal with Galls LLC.

Counterparty: Galls LLC, Birmingham Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
June 16, 2020 · Item number:Item #69 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Emergency fence installed at Linn Park

City is installing temporary fencing at Linn Park in response to an urgent safety or security need. This is a time-sensitive purchase to protect park grounds.

Counterparty: Purchasing Agent Funding source: Unknown Action type: Emergency procurement Location: Linn Park
June 16, 2020 · Item number:Item #49 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Police uniform contract renewed with Galls, LLC for 1 year

City continues purchasing officer uniforms through existing vendor at negotiated unit prices. No dollar cap is specified in the item.

Counterparty: Galls, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
June 16, 2020 · Item number:Item #47 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City awards demolition contract to Think Safe, Inc.

Think Safe, Inc. wins the competitive bid to demolish blighted residential structures in Birmingham. Public notice of who performs demolitions and how the city manages vacant property removal.

Counterparty: Think Safe, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition
June 16, 2020 · Item number:Item #53 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Fire Department renews 1-year medical supplies contract with Teleflex LLC

Fire Department continues access to emergency medical equipment and supplies under sole-source contract. Citizens fund routine operational needs through city budget.

Counterparty: Teleflex LLC, Morrisville, North Carolina Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
June 9, 2020 · Item number:Item #67 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City adopts management control agreement with emergency communications district

Establishes formal oversight of Birmingham's 911 dispatch and emergency response system, required by federal criminal justice authorities to ensure accountability and efficient emergency services.

Counterparty: Birmingham Emergency Communications District (BECD) Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
June 9, 2020 · Item number:Item #10 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Nuisance abatement: City to clear blighted properties, assess costs as liens

City will remove overgrown vegetation and debris from neglected properties and charge owners for cleanup costs. Costs become liens on properties if unpaid.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
June 9, 2020 · Item number:Item #11 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City to remove inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Removes abandoned or broken-down vehicles from neighborhoods. Costs charged to the registered vehicle owner.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Other
June 9, 2020 · Item number:Item #71 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Face-covering ordinance amendment considered

City Council is revisiting mask rules that may affect when and where residents must wear face coverings in public spaces during emergencies or health emergencies.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
June 2, 2020 · Item number:Item #97 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $130K

Fire Station 13 reroofing awarded to Johns and Kirksey Inc. for $129,500

City commits $129,500 to repair Fire Station 13's roof and soffit, keeping the facility safe and functional for emergency response.

Counterparty: Johns and Kirksey, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award Location: Birmingham Fire Station 13
June 2, 2020 · Item number:Item #119 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $50K

Sole-source contract: City pays GSBC Community Development $50K

City commits $50,000 to GSBC Community Development Corporation for goods and services. Contract bypasses competitive bidding as a sole-source purchase.

Counterparty: GSBC Community Development Corporation Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
June 2, 2020 · Item number:Item #86 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $13K

Property owner billed $12,818 for emergency demolition on Bankhead Highway

City demolished an unsafe building and is recovering the $12,818 cost through a special assessment against the property owner. Property owners at 1201 Bankhead Highway will receive this bill.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 1201 Bankhead Highway, Birmingham
June 2, 2020 · Item number:Item #69 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $10K

Special assessment: $10,230 for demolition at 8224 Division Ave

Property owner at 8224 Division Avenue will be charged $10,230.37 to cover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building on their lot.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 8224 Division Avenue, Birmingham
June 2, 2020 · Item number:Item #72 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $9K

Special assessment: $9,498 demolition cost at 6610 1st Ave S

Property owner at 6610 1st Avenue South will be billed $9,498.24 to cover the city's cost of tearing down an unsafe building on the site. The amount becomes a lien against the property.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 6610 - 1st Avenue South, Birmingham
June 2, 2020 · Item number:Item #80 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $9K

City assesses $9,079 demolition cost to 7612 5th Ave South

Property owner will be billed for the city's emergency demolition of an unsafe building. Special assessment charges are added to the property's tax bill.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 7612 - 5th Avenue South, Birmingham
June 2, 2020 · Item number:Item #64 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $8K

Demolition cost assessment: $8,435 charged to 8509 Cedarbark Circle

Property owner will receive a bill for the city's demolition of an unsafe building on their lot. This becomes a lien on the property until paid.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 8509 Cedarbark Circle, Birmingham
June 2, 2020 · Item number:Item #63 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $8K

Demolition cost assessment: $8,435 charged to 8509 Cedarbark Circle

Property owner will receive a bill for the city's demolition of an unsafe building on their lot. This becomes a lien on the property until paid.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 8509 Cedarbark Circle, Birmingham
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