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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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May 19, 2020 · Item number:Item #32 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $10K

City recovers $9,681 demolition cost from 2504 Lee Avenue owner

Unsafe building at 2504 Lee Avenue has been demolished; the property owner will be billed for the full cost. This clears blight and recovers public spending.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 2504 Lee Avenue, Birmingham
May 19, 2020 · Item number:Item #37 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $6K

City assesses $6,162 demolition cost to property at 209-26th Ave SW

Owner of the unsafe building at 209-26th Ave SW will be billed $6,162 to cover the city's demolition cost. Property owners can be held responsible for demo expenses when structures pose safety risks.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 209 - 26th Avenue S.W., Birmingham
May 19, 2020 · Item number:Item #29 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $6K

Special assessment: $5,600.88 for Ensley demolition

Property owner at 303 14th Street will be charged $5,600.88 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building on the lot.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 303 - 14th Street Ensley, Birmingham
May 19, 2020 · Item number:Item #28 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $6K

City charges property owner $5,560 for unsafe building demolition

Property owner at 1427 30th Street must pay the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building. The charge becomes a lien on the property unless paid.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1427 - 30th Street, Birmingham
May 19, 2020 · Item number:Item #30 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $4K

Demolition cost recovered: $4,191 charge on 28th St. S.W. property

City demolishes unsafe building, then bills the property owner $4,191 for the work. This is part of the city's effort to clear blighted structures from Birmingham neighborhoods.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 713 - 28th Street S.W., Birmingham
May 19, 2020 · Item number:Item #26 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $4K

Special assessment: $3,901 demolition bill for unsafe building at 1101 Pike Road

Property owner or tenant at 1101 Pike Road will be charged $3,901.48 to cover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe structure. The bill becomes a lien against the property.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 1101 Pike Road Ensley, Birmingham
May 19, 2020 · Item number:Item #21 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City targets 121 blighted properties for weed removal

Overgrown lots breed blight, attract rodents, and reduce neighboring property values. This action clears the way for the city to post notices and enforce cleanup on 121 problem properties.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
May 19, 2020 · Item number:Item #22 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Electronic monitoring contract for police tactical building

City commits to electronic monitoring at the Police Department's 409 6th Ave tactical facility, funded from general operating budget.

Counterparty: ADS Security Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award Location: 409 6th Ave, Birmingham, Alabama
May 19, 2020 · Item number:Item #46 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City hires 636 Catering for food services agreement

The city commits to a sole-source catering contract with 636 Catering and Events, LLC for food and beverage services. Details on contract length, cost, and scope are not provided.

Counterparty: 636 Catering and Events, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
May 19, 2020 · Item number:Item #48 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

COVID-19 shelter-in-place curfew rules modified

Changes to Birmingham's pandemic curfew order may affect movement restrictions and public safety rules during COVID-19 emergencies. Details of specific modifications not provided in docket.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
May 19, 2020 · Item number:Item #47 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Emergency HVAC repairs at New Georgia Landfill

Landfill operations affect citywide waste management. Emergency repairs keep the facility running and prevent service disruptions.

Counterparty: Purchasing Agent Funding source: Unknown Action type: Emergency procurement Location: New Georgia Landfill
May 19, 2020 · Item number:Item #49 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Face-mask requirement amended for COVID-19 emergency

Changes rules on when masks must be worn in public during the pandemic. Affects where and when residents need to cover their faces.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
May 12, 2020 · Item number:Item #17 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $50K

City spends $50K on automotive parts via Long Lewis Ford

Equipment Management Department purchases miscellaneous vehicle parts through a sole-source Sourcewell contract to maintain city fleet operations.

Counterparty: Long Lewis Ford Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award Location: Decatur, Alabama
May 12, 2020 · Item number:Item #42 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $10K

Special assessment: $10,234 demolition cost at 216 50th St. North

Property owner at 216 50th Street North will be charged $10,233.88 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building. The assessment becomes a lien against the property.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 216 50th Street North, Birmingham
May 12, 2020 · Item number:Item #11 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $10K

City charges property owner $9,669.78 for emergency demolition

Property owner at 941 August Drive is responsible for paying the full cost of emergency demolition of an unsafe building on their land.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 941 August Drive, Birmingham
May 12, 2020 · Item number:Item #44 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $8K

Special assessment: $7,841.90 demolition cost for 824 50th St. N

Property owner at 824 50th Street North will be billed $7,841.90 to cover the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building on their lot. The charge becomes a lien on the property.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 824 50th Street North, Birmingham
May 12, 2020 · Item number:Item #43 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $7K

Property owner billed $7,194 for demolition of unsafe structure at 210 50th Stre

City demolishes blighted buildings and bills the owner for cleanup costs. This property's demolition removes a public safety hazard from the neighborhood.

Counterparty: property owner at 210 50th Street North Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 210 50th Street North, Birmingham
May 12, 2020 · Item number:Item #47 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $7K

Property owner billed $6,919 for blighted building demolition at 90th St

City demolition of unsafe structure at 1544 90th Street North now becomes a bill against the property owner. This sets a precedent for how blighted-property cleanup costs are recovered from owners.

Counterparty: property owner at 1544 90th Street North Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 1544 90th Street North, Birmingham
May 12, 2020 · Item number:Item #10 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $6K

Property owner charged $6,375 for unsafe building demolition at 7820 6th Ave N

Demolition costs are being passed to the property owner as a special assessment. This recovers public spending on unsafe-building removal through property tax.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 7820 6th Avenue North, Birmingham
May 12, 2020 · Item number:Item #48 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $5K

Property owner billed $5,095 for unsafe building demolition

The property owner at 6308 3rd Court South faces a special tax bill to recover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe structure. This shifts demolition expenses from the general budget to the individual property owner.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 6308 3rd Court South, Birmingham
May 12, 2020 · Item number:Item #46 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $5K

City recovers $4,953 demolition cost from 434 Camellia Road owner

The city will bill the property owner $4,953.44 for tearing down an unsafe building at 434 Camellia Road. This cost-recovery approach holds owners accountable for blight and frees city funds for other priorities.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 434 Camellia Road, Birmingham
May 12, 2020 · Item number:Item #8 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $4K

Special assessment: $4,155.60 for unsafe building demolition at 8619 2nd Ave N

Property owner at 8619 2nd Avenue North will be charged $4,155.60 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building on the lot. The special assessment becomes a lien on the property until paid.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 8619 2nd Avenue North, Birmingham
May 12, 2020 · Item number:Item #45 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $4K

Special assessment: $3,907.72 bill for demolition at 9309 8th Ave N

Property owner at 9309 8th Avenue North will be charged $3,907.72 to cover the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building. This assessment becomes a lien on the property and must be paid.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 9309 8th Avenue North, Birmingham
May 12, 2020 · Item number:Item #26 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Council sets special assessment for weed abatement on blighted properties

Property owners will face assessments for weed removal on blighted parcels. The city enforces cleanup standards to reduce public health and safety hazards in neighborhoods.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
May 12, 2020 · Item number:Item #50 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City renews sole-source contract with Discovery Benefits for employee flexible s

City employees' health and dependent care flexible spending accounts depend on this vendor. A sole-source renewal means no competitive bidding was used.

Counterparty: Discovery Benefits Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
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