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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 15772 items in last 171 months
Total dollars $1718.6M 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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August 11, 2020 · Item number:Item #17 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $9K

City recovers $9,331 demolition cost from property at 312 2nd Ave N

Property owner at 312 2nd Avenue North will be charged $9,331.44 to cover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building. This shifts demolition expenses to the property owner rather than taxpayers.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 312 - 2nd Avenue North, Birmingham
August 11, 2020 · Item number:Item #24 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $9K

Special assessment: $8,855 demolition cost for 3221 Steiner Ave

Property owner will be charged $8,855.32 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building at 3221 Steiner Avenue.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 3221 Steiner Avenue, Birmingham
August 11, 2020 · Item number:Item #48 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $6K

City charges property owner $6,463 for unsafe building demolition

Property owner at 1500 Hibernian Street gets billed for the city's cost to demolish an unsafe structure on their land. This special assessment becomes a lien on the property until paid.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 1500 Hibernian Street, Birmingham
August 11, 2020 · Item number:Item #26 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $6K

City assesses $6,434.68 against Center Place property for demolition

Property owner at 1729 Center Place South must pay $6,434.68 to cover the cost of demolishing an unsafe building. The city is recovering cleanup costs through a special tax assessment on the parcel.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 1729 Center Place South, Birmingham
August 11, 2020 · Item number:Item #27 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $6K

City bills property owner $6,283 for emergency demolition at 4120 6th Court

Property owner faces special tax assessment to recover demolition costs for an unsafe building. This shifts removal expenses to the property holder rather than the city budget.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 4120 - 6th Court Wylam, Birmingham
August 11, 2020 · Item number:Item #25 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $4K

City charges property owner $4,378 to demolish unsafe building at 213 Kappa Ave

Owner of 213 Kappa Avenue will owe the city $4,378.04 to recover demolition costs. Special assessments like this shift the expense from the general budget to the property owner responsible for an unsafe structure.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 213 Kappa Avenue, Birmingham
August 11, 2020 · Item number:Item #20 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $3K

Property owner billed $3,270 for building demolition at 4024 Wenonah Road

Owner must pay the city's demolition costs for removing an unsafe structure on their property. The $3,270 special assessment becomes a lien on the property.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 4024 Wenonah Road, Birmingham
August 11, 2020 · Item number:Item #29 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $3K

Special assessment: $2,945.54 for emergency demolition at 615 15th Street

Property owner in Ensley will be charged $2,945.54 to cover the city's cost for tearing down an unsafe building. The assessment becomes a lien on the property until paid.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 615 - 15th Street Ensley, Birmingham
August 11, 2020 · Item number:Item #13 · 🛡️ 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
August 11, 2020 · Item number:Item #46 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 473 blighted properties public nuisance, orders weed removal

Overgrown properties in your neighborhood will be tagged for cleanup by the city, reducing blight and safety hazards. Property owners have notice to cut weeds or face city action.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Weed abatement
August 11, 2020 · Item number:Item #34 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Fire Department renews uniform contract with Municipal & Commercial

Ensures firefighters have reliable access to uniforms. Vendor selected through competitive bidding at existing unit prices.

Counterparty: Municipal & Commercial Uniform, Birmingham Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
August 11, 2020 · Item number:Item #33 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Fire Department uniform supplier contract renewed with Galls, LLC

Galls, LLC. continues providing uniforms for Birmingham firefighters under a one-year renewal. Citizens benefit from reliable equipment sourcing for public safety personnel.

Counterparty: Galls, LLC. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract amendment
August 11, 2020 · Item number:Item #32 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Fire Department uniform bid renewed with Elaborate Images

Ensures firefighters have consistent access to uniforms and gear. Renewal continues competitive pricing through the Purchasing Agent.

Counterparty: Elaborate Images, Shelbyville, Tennessee Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
August 11, 2020 · Item number:Item #12 · 🛡️ 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
August 11, 2020 · Item number:Item #51 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Shared Space Permits: Businesses expand onto sidewalks during pandemic

Allows restaurants, shops, and other businesses to temporarily use sidewalks and parking spaces for outdoor seating and service, helping them maintain social distance and operations during coronavirus restrictions.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
August 11, 2020 · Item number:Item #54 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Fire-EMS mutual aid agreement with Center Point Fire District

Formalizes automatic fire and emergency medical response across Birmingham and Center Point boundaries, ensuring faster response times and better coverage during incidents affecting both jurisdictions.

Counterparty: Center Point Fire District Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
August 11, 2020 · Item number:Item #53 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Fire/EMS aid pact: Birmingham and Cahaba Valley Fire District

Sets up reciprocal emergency response between the city and Cahaba Valley Fire District, so firefighters and paramedics can assist each other across jurisdictional lines when resources are needed.

Counterparty: Cahaba Valley Fire and Emergency Medical Rescue District (CVFD) Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
August 11, 2020 · Item number:Item #52 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City waives plan review fees for Birmingham Rapid Transit design

The city is forgiving design review fees for the Birmingham Rapid Transit Project, reducing project costs and potentially speeding up the permitting process for this major transit infrastructure.

Counterparty: Birmingham Rapid Transit Project Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
August 11, 2020 · Item number:Item #11 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Remove inoperable vehicle declared public nuisance

City removes abandoned or inoperable cars that create neighborhood blight and safety hazards; removal costs charged to the vehicle owner.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Other
August 4, 2020 · Item number:Item #16 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment for weed abatement on blighted properties

City enforces cleanup of noxious weeds on abandoned or neglected properties. Property owners may face cost recovery charges if they don't comply with prior abatement orders.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
August 4, 2020 · Item number:Item #44 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City amends YWCA contract for expanded rapid re-housing

Increases funding for rapid re-housing services that help homeless individuals and families quickly move into permanent housing. Strengthens local support for housing stability.

Counterparty: Young Women's Christian Association of Central Alabama, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract amendment
August 4, 2020 · Item number:Item #28 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Fire Department renews medical oxygen supply contract with Airgas USA

Ensures uninterrupted supply of medical-grade oxygen for emergency response and patient care. One-year renewal at existing unit prices.

Counterparty: Airgas USA, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract amendment
August 4, 2020 · Item number:Item #30 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City renews ambulance stretcher maintenance contract with ACS

Keeps ambulance equipment serviced and ready for emergency response. Stretcher fasteners need regular maintenance to ensure patient safety during transport.

Counterparty: Ambulance Cot Services (ACS), Sumter, South Carolina Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
August 4, 2020 · Item number:Item #33 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City awards push-to-talk radio contract to Southern Communications

Police and emergency services will use Southern Communications' radio equipment and service for dispatch and field communications. The contract locks in unit pricing for ongoing operational needs.

Counterparty: Southern Communications, Inc., Atlanta, Georgia Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
August 4, 2020 · Item number:Item #35 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City renews emergency vehicle parts contract with Williams Fire Apparatus

Fire department can continue purchasing critical vehicle maintenance parts at set prices. Ensures emergency response fleet stays roadworthy and available.

Counterparty: Williams Fire Apparatus, Ashland, Alabama Funding source: Unknown Action type: Bid rejection
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