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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 4, 2020 · Item number:Item #11 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment: weed abatement costs billed to property owners

Property owners may face charges for city weed removal on their lots. The assessment covers noxious or dangerous weeds declared a nuisance in 2017.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
August 4, 2020 · Item number:Item #13 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement: City levies special assessment on blighted properties

City charges property owners for weed removal on blighted sites declared under 2017 resolution. Property owners may face liens if they don't pay the assessment.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
August 4, 2020 · Item number:Item #10 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement assessment hearing on blighted properties

City is collecting fines from property owners for noxious weeds declared a public nuisance in 2017. Hearing allows affected owners to contest the assessment before liens are placed.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
August 4, 2020 · Item number:Item #36 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City accepts streets and alleys in Carraway Block 901 resurvey

Dedicates public streets and alleys shown in resurvey map, finalizing infrastructure ownership transfer to the city for maintenance and public access.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
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 #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 #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
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 #43 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City expands homelessness prevention work with YWCA

City commits additional state grant funds to the YWCA for homelessness prevention services, expanding support for people at risk of losing housing.

Counterparty: Young Women's Christian Association of Central Alabama, Inc. Funding source: State Grant Action type: Contract amendment
July 28, 2020 · Item number:Item #61 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $371K

Police headquarters elevator repair awarded to Sherrod Construction for $371K

Building maintenance keeps police operations running smoothly. This elevator replacement ensures HQ accessibility for staff and public.

Counterparty: Sherrod Construction Company, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
July 28, 2020 · Item number:Item #85 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $250K

City provides $250K emergency funding to Civil Rights Institute

The Civil Rights Institute receives emergency city support to sustain operations. This general-fund allocation directly impacts the Institute's ability to continue public programming and mission work.

Counterparty: Birmingham Civil Rights Institute (BCRI) Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
July 28, 2020 · Item number:Item #75 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $200K

City receives $200K emergency grant for homeless services

Federal funding supports shelter, housing, and services for people experiencing homelessness. Grant requires city council approval before money can be spent.

Counterparty: Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Resolution
July 28, 2020 · Item number:Item #47 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $12K

Property owner charged $12,378 for unsafe building demolition at 3104 24th St No

City completed demolition of an unsafe structure and is billing the property owner for the $12,378 cost. Property owners are responsible for demolition expenses when the city removes hazardous buildings.

Counterparty: property owner at 3104 - 24th Street North Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 3104 - 24th Street North, Birmingham
July 28, 2020 · Item number:Item #52 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $10K

Special assessment: $10,337 demolition cost billed to 1028 Coosa Street

Property owner at 1028 Coosa Street now owes the city $10,337.18 to cover demolition of an unsafe building. The cost is placed as a special tax against the property and could affect the owner's ability to sell or refinance.

Counterparty: N/A Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 1028 Coosa Street, Birmingham
July 28, 2020 · Item number:Item #82 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $6K

City charges property owner $6,463 for building demolition

Property owner at 1500 Hibernian Street must pay for the cost of demolishing an unsafe building on their lot. Special assessments like this recover city expenses for public safety interventions.

Counterparty: property owner at 1500 Hibernian Street Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 1500 Hibernian Street, Birmingham
July 28, 2020 · Item number:Item #56 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $6K

City recovers $5,600 demolition cost from 16th Street property

City charges property owner for emergency demolition of unsafe building at 1334 16th Street North. Cost recovery helps fund blight removal citywide.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 1334 - 16th Street North, Birmingham
July 28, 2020 · Item number:Item #57 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $5K

City recovers $5,394 demolition cost from Ensley property owner

City charges property owner at 525–16th Street for emergency demolition of unsafe building. Fee covers public safety costs for removing the structure.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 525 - 16th Street Ensley, Birmingham
July 28, 2020 · Item number:Item #51 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $5K

City charges property owner $5,090 for demolition at 120 16th Ave N

Owner of an unsafe building at 120 16th Avenue North will be billed $5,090.40 to cover the city's demolition costs, which must be paid or could lead to a lien on the property.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 120 - 16th Avenue North, Birmingham
July 28, 2020 · Item number:Item #58 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $5K

Emergency demolition: Property owner billed $4,734 for unsafe building

The city demolished an unsafe structure at 1630–15th Avenue North and is recovering the $4,734 cost from the property owner through a special assessment. Property owners may face similar bills if buildings on their land are deemed emergency hazards.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 1630 - 15th Avenue North, Birmingham
July 28, 2020 · Item number:Item #63 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement: 400 properties declared public nuisance

City moving to clear dangerous weeds from 400 blighted properties. Notices will be posted; owners have opportunity to comply or face city-led cleanup and cost recovery.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Weed abatement
July 28, 2020 · Item number:Item #39 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Building at 8017 3rd Avenue North declared unsafe, demolition ordered

City will demolish a blighted structure on 3rd Avenue North. Removal of unsafe buildings improves neighborhood safety and opens land for potential redevelopment or green space.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 8017 - 3rd Avenue North, Birmingham
July 28, 2020 · Item number:Item #28 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Blighted building at 1123 Coosa Street ordered demolished

City removes unsafe structure designated a public nuisance. Demolition clears blighted property and improves neighborhood safety.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 1123 Coosa Street, Birmingham
July 28, 2020 · Item number:Item #37 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

407 4th Street building ordered demolished as unsafe

A condemned structure at 407 4th Street is cleared for removal, reducing blight and hazards in the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 407 - 4th Street Thomas, Birmingham
July 28, 2020 · Item number:Item #42 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 1313 19th Place S.W.

Property declared unsafe and public nuisance; demolition will proceed. Removes blight hazard from neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1313 - 19th Place S.W., Birmingham
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