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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 15686 items in last 171 months
Total dollars $1712.7M where disclosed
Notice: Hatched months are still being indexed (64.6% 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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September 29, 2020 · Item number:Item #20 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 1819 14th Court North

Property designated as public nuisance and safety hazard will be removed. Demolition helps eliminate blight and potential dangers in the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1819 - 14th Court North, Birmingham
September 29, 2020 · Item number:Item #21 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City demolishes unsafe building at 2324 21st Avenue North

Unsafe structure at this North Birmingham address will be torn down, removing a public safety hazard and blighted property from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 2324 - 21st Avenue North, Birmingham
September 29, 2020 · Item number:Item #31 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment: $3,735 demolition cost at 3526 Oak Ave SW

Property owner at 3526 Oak Avenue S.W. faces a $3,735 special tax assessment to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building on their lot.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 3526 Oak Avenue S.W., Birmingham
September 22, 2020 · Item number:Item #41 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $93K

City buys $92,895 in Caterpillar parts from Thompson Tractor

General Fund pays sole-source vendor for equipment maintenance parts. Routine city operations spending on city fleet upkeep.

Counterparty: Thompson Tractor Company Inc., Birmingham Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
September 22, 2020 · Item number:Item #25 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $500

City buys 5,000 Calling Post credits for Industrial Center notifications

City is spending $500 on a mass-notification service to alert residents and businesses in the Industrial Center neighborhood about important updates and emergencies.

Counterparty: Calling Post Funding source: General Fund Action type: Appropriation Location: Industrial Cent
September 22, 2020 · Item number:Item #14 · 🛡️ 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
September 22, 2020 · Item number:Item #34 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Council orders demolition of unsafe building at 241 Flora Street

An unsafe, blighted building at 241 Flora Street will be demolished, removing a public nuisance from the neighborhood and clearing the way for potential redevelopment or land recovery.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 241 Flora Street, Birmingham
September 22, 2020 · Item number:Item #33 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Council declares 264 East Ann unsafe; building slated for demolition

City will demolish the abandoned structure and remove a blight hazard from the neighborhood. Project funded from general city budget.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 264 East Ann Drive, Birmingham
September 22, 2020 · Item number:Item #31 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

1748 Jefferson Avenue declared unsafe, ordered demolished

City will remove an unsafe building from the neighborhood. Demolition clears blight and reduces public safety hazards.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1748 Jefferson Avenue, Birmingham
September 22, 2020 · Item number:Item #30 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 539 Erie Street, Wylam

Unsafe structure marked for removal to clear blight and protect neighborhood safety. Action follows Planning Director's recommendation.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 539 Erie Street
September 22, 2020 · Item number:Item #28 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 341 Avenue U

Property declared unsafe and a public nuisance; building will be demolished to protect neighborhood safety and remove blight from the street.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 341 Avenue U, Birmingham
September 22, 2020 · Item number:Item #27 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Pratt City: Unsafe building at 339 Avenue U ordered demolished

City removes a condemned property flagged as a public hazard and nuisance in the Pratt City neighborhood. Demolition clears blight and improves neighborhood safety.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 339 Avenue U Pratt City, Birmingham
September 22, 2020 · Item number:Item #18 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City renews LeadsOnline database access for 1 year

Law enforcement uses LeadsOnline to track secondhand goods sales and identify stolen property. Renewal allows police to continue accessing the database to investigate theft and recover items.

Counterparty: LeadsOnline LLC Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract amendment
September 22, 2020 · Item number:Item #15 · 🛡️ 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
September 22, 2020 · Item number:Item #13 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Project Success Ministries granted permit for non-emergency medical transport

City issues operating authority to nonprofit for medical transport services in Centerpoint area. Expands access to affordable emergency alternatives for residents who need non-emergency medical trips.

Counterparty: Project Success Ministries, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: Centerpoint, Alabama
September 22, 2020 · Item number:Item #51 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City sells property at 224 13th Court North to Charles J. Davis

City removes a property from municipal ownership and returns it to private use. Reduces ongoing city maintenance burden and may generate revenue.

Counterparty: Charles J. Davis Funding source: Private Action type: Ordinance Location: 224 13th Court North
September 22, 2020 · Item number:Item #29 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

1309 Cotton Avenue ordered demolished as unsafe public nuisance

Building declared unsafe and ordered demolished. Removes a blighted property from neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1309 Cotton Avenue, Birmingham
September 22, 2020 · Item number:Item #32 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 1725 7th Ave W

Blighted structure at 1725 7th Avenue West will be torn down, removing a public safety hazard and eyesore from the neighborhood.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 1725 7th Avenue West, Birmingham
September 22, 2020 · Item number:Item #59 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Emergency repair: Four refuse trucks back in service

Broken garbage trucks disrupt trash collection across the city. Emergency purchase bypasses standard bidding to get repairs done fast—keeping service flowing for residents.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Emergency procurement
September 22, 2020 · Item number:Item #42 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 365 properties public nuisance for weeds

Properties with dangerous weeds become subject to city abatement action and potential liens. Owners have notice to clean up or face enforcement.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Weed abatement
September 22, 2020 · Item number:Item #50 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City and BECD define emergency dispatch cost-sharing terms

City and the emergency communication district will formalize how dispatch costs are split for the next two years. This agreement affects how 911 services are funded and potentially impacts both city budgets and emergency response capacity.

Counterparty: Birmingham Emergency Communication District (BECD) Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
September 22, 2020 · Item number:Item #60 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Emergency sinkhole repair approved on 16th Street South

Sinkhole on 16th Street South between 11th and 12th Avenues poses a safety hazard; council greenlights emergency repair to restore street access.

Counterparty: Purchasing Agent Funding source: Unknown Action type: Emergency procurement Location: 16th Street South between 11th and 12th Avenues South, Birmingham
September 15, 2020 · Item number:Item #11 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $11K

Property owner billed $10,722 for demolition of unsafe building at 134 Morris Av

An unsafe building at 134 Morris Avenue has been demolished, and the property owner is being charged $10,722.23 to cover the demolition costs. This clears a blight hazard from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 134 Morris Avenue, Birmingham
September 15, 2020 · Item number:Item #21 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $10K

Special assessment: $10,331 demolition cost at 3909 40th Ave N

Property owner at 3909 40th Ave N will be charged $10,331 to cover the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building on the site. This assessment becomes a lien against the property.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 3909 - 40th Avenue North, Birmingham
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