docket.pub
Public meeting intelligence
/
/al/ birmingham/ overview
Policy badge · Birmingham

Public-Safety Tech & Privacy

Council decisions on police technology, surveillance, and data-sharing arrangements that affect resident privacy.

Volume timeline

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
Filters
Items

25 items of many

May 12, 2020 · Item number:Item #25 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed-abatement assessments levied on blighted properties

City enforces cleanup of noxious weeds on abandoned or neglected parcels; property owners face special assessments to recover abatement costs. Affects identified blighted properties under the 2016 weed ordinance.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
May 12, 2020 · Item number:Item #24 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment imposed for weed abatement on blighted properties

Property owners will receive bills for costs to clear noxious weeds from their land, following a 2019 city declaration. Unpaid assessments can become tax liens.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
May 12, 2020 · Item number:Item #23 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement: City clears nuisances, places lien on properties

City clears weeds and blight from neglected properties and charges owners cleanup costs as a property lien. Owners who don't maintain properties will see their tax bills increase.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
May 12, 2020 · Item number:Item #58 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Emergency HVAC repair approved for Fire Station #17

Fire Station #17 HVAC system gets emergency repair to keep firefighting operations and equipment uninterrupted. Emergency procurement bypasses normal bidding to restore critical infrastructure quickly.

Counterparty: Purchasing Agent Funding source: Unknown Action type: Emergency procurement Location: Fire Station #17
May 12, 2020 · Item number:Item #60 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Mask mandate amended during COVID-19 recovery phase

Council modifies face-covering requirements as Birmingham moves through pandemic response. Changes clarify where masks are required in public spaces.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Ordinance
May 12, 2020 · Item number:Item #59 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

COVID-19 shelter-in-place curfew order amended

City updates pandemic restrictions on public movement and gathering, affecting when residents can be outside during the emergency period.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Ordinance
May 12, 2020 · Item number:Item #30 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement special assessments on blighted properties

City assesses property owners for costs of clearing noxious weeds from blighted parcels. Owners may face liens or added tax burden if unpaid.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
May 12, 2020 · Item number:Item #32 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement: City assesses special fees for property cleanup

Property owners with noxious or dangerous weeds will be billed for city abatement costs. The assessment covers work declared necessary under 2018 resolution 2472-18.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
May 12, 2020 · Item number:Item #29 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement assessments: properties flagged for overgrowth

Property owners may face liens and assessments for city-ordered weed removal. Unpaid assessments become tax-delinquent debt.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
May 12, 2020 · Item number:Item #34 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment: weed abatement on blighted properties

Property owners with declared noxious weeds face special assessments to cover city abatement costs. Check if your address is affected by Resolution 248-17.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
May 12, 2020 · Item number:Item #35 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City to apply for DOJ Coronavirus emergency grants

Federal funds available to support public safety operations; exact amount and program details not specified in this approval.

Counterparty: United States Department of Justice Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Resolution
May 12, 2020 · Item number:Item #28 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement: special assessment on blighted properties

Property owners with noxious weeds may face special assessments to cover city cleanup costs. Check your property if it's in District 4 or similar enforcement area.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
May 12, 2020 · Item number:Item #33 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment for weed abatement on blighted properties

City collects costs to clear dangerous weeds from neglected properties. Property owners may face added bills to recover cleanup expenses.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
May 12, 2020 · Item number:Item #31 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement assessments levied on blighted properties

Property owners with overgrown lots pay special assessments to cover city cleanup costs. The city removes hazardous vegetation and bills owners for the work.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
May 12, 2020 · Item number:Item #27 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed abatement assessment on blighted properties

Property owners may face a special assessment for weed-abatement costs on their parcels if declared noxious or dangerous. This is the formal hearing and assessment phase for properties identified under the 2016 resolution.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
May 5, 2020 · Item number:Item #14 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $223K

Boutwell Auditorium: $223K renewal for Exhibition Hall renovation

City extends renovation work at Boutwell Auditorium's Exhibition Hall through a $223,460 contract amendment with Pennington Group. Ensures continued progress on public venue improvements.

Counterparty: Pennington Group, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract amendment Location: Boutwell Auditorium Exhibition Hall
May 5, 2020 · Item number:Item #15 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $104K

Council awards $103K drainage contract to Alabama Grading

Drainage improvements at 56 Freda Jane Lane will reduce flooding and water damage in the area. Work begins after contract execution.

Counterparty: Alabama Grading & Excavating, LLC, Gadsden, Alabama Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award Location: 56 Freda Jane Lane
May 5, 2020 · Item number:Item #7 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $5K

City awards $5,000 to Birmingham AIDS Outreach, Inc.

Funds support HIV/AIDS services and outreach in Birmingham. Sole-source award reflects ongoing partnership with the organization.

Counterparty: Birmingham AIDS Outreach, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
May 5, 2020 · Item number:Item #16 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Council awards firefighter protective wear contract to Central Alabama Training

Ensures firefighters have reliable access to safety equipment like turnout gear and helmets through competitive bidding. As-needed purchasing lets the department replace worn or damaged protective wear without repeated approvals.

Counterparty: Central Alabama Training Solutions Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
May 5, 2020 · Item number:Item #23 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Demolition contract awarded to Ingle Demolition & Salvage

City commits to demolish non-residential blighted structures (Groups 4 & 5). Project removes dangerous buildings and clears land for potential redevelopment.

Counterparty: Ingle Demolition & Salvage, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Bid rejection
May 5, 2020 · Item number:Item #21 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Council awards firefighter protective wear contract to Sunbelt Fire

Council approves purchasing agreement for protective gear (helmets, turnout gear, boots) that keeps firefighters safe. Items ordered as needed at set unit prices.

Counterparty: Sunbelt Fire, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
May 5, 2020 · Item number:Item #22 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Council awards demolition contract to Eminent Development Corp

City moves forward with removal of non-residential blighted structures across multiple groups. Demolition clears dangerous vacant buildings and helps stabilize neighborhoods.

Counterparty: Eminent Development Corporation, Hueytown, Alabama Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition
May 5, 2020 · Item number:Item #24 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Council awards demolition contract to Tomlin Excavating for non-residential stru

City clears blighted or unsafe non-residential buildings through competitive bidding. Demolition helps revitalize neighborhoods and remove public hazards.

Counterparty: Tomlin Excavating Co., Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
May 5, 2020 · Item number:Item #20 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City awards firefighter protective wear contract to PGI, Inc.

Council approved a competitive contract with PGI, Inc. to supply protective gear for firefighters. This ensures the fire department has reliable access to safety equipment.

Counterparty: PGI, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award Location: Green Lake, Wisconsin
May 5, 2020 · Item number:Item #36 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City conveys 5th Avenue properties to 5th Avenue Holdings for redevelopment

City will transfer two downtown parcels at 145 and 149 5th Avenue SW to a private developer. Terms and future use of the property remain unclear from the ordinance title.

Counterparty: 5th Avenue Holdings, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance Location: 145 and 149 5th Avenue SW, Birmingham
Menu
More