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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 7111 items in last 85 months
Total dollars $449.2M where disclosed
Notice: Hatched months are still being indexed (30.8% 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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February 25, 2020 · Item number:Item #49 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

56 blighted properties declared public nuisance; weed abatement ordered

City moves to clear dangerous weeds from vacant lots across Birmingham, reducing fire risk and blight in affected neighborhoods.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Weed abatement
February 25, 2020 · Item number:Item #72 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

On-street parking now accepts more payment methods

Drivers get more flexible ways to pay for parking at meters citywide. Makes it easier to find a spot and pay without cash or a single app.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
February 25, 2020 · Item number:Item #28 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

1629 Pine Avenue declared unsafe; demolition approved

Building at 1629 Pine Avenue will be demolished after city determination it is unsafe and a public nuisance. Removes blight and hazard from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1629 Pine Avenue, Birmingham
February 25, 2020 · Item number:Item #37 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 1516 Avenue K unsafe, orders demolition

Building at 1516 Avenue K will be torn down after being declared a public nuisance and safety hazard. Demolition removes a blighted structure from the neighborhood.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 1516 Avenue K, Birmingham
February 25, 2020 · Item number:Item #36 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 1901 10th Place ordered demolished

Building declared a public nuisance will be removed from Pratt City neighborhood, improving safety and blight conditions.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1901 - 10th Place Pratt City, Birmingham
February 25, 2020 · Item number:Item #35 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 4513 5th Avenue ordered demolished

City declares the Wylam property unsafe and a public nuisance, clearing the way for demolition to remove blight from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 4513 - 5th Avenue Wylam, Birmingham
February 25, 2020 · Item number:Item #34 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City clears blighted building at 1652 91st Street North

Unsafe structure designated for demolition, removing a public nuisance from the neighborhood. Helps stabilize the surrounding area and reduce blight.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1652 - 91st Street North, Birmingham
February 25, 2020 · Item number:Item #33 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Building at 2921 Ensley Ave deemed unsafe, slated for demolition

City will demolish a blighted structure identified as a public nuisance. Removal of unsafe buildings improves neighborhood safety and property values.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 2921 Ensley Avenue, Birmingham
February 25, 2020 · Item number:Item #32 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 5309 Court H marked for demolition

City will demolish a structure deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Removal clears blight from the neighborhood and eliminates a potential safety hazard.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 5309 Court H, Birmingham
February 25, 2020 · Item number:Item #30 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Building demolished: 2512-38th Avenue North deemed unsafe

City removes a building deemed unsafe and a public nuisance from the neighborhood. Demolition clears the property and improves block safety.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 2512 - 38th Avenue North, Birmingham
February 25, 2020 · Item number:Item #29 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 4004 Gray Avenue cleared for demolition

Property declared a public nuisance and safety hazard will be removed. Demolition helps clear blight from the neighborhood and reduce neighborhood hazards.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 4004 Gray Avenue, Birmingham
February 25, 2020 · Item number:Item #27 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

1616 Spaulding Road declared unsafe, slated for demolition

City will demolish a blighted building at 1616 Spaulding Road after declaring it unsafe and a public nuisance. This clears property for potential redevelopment and reduces neighborhood blight.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1616 Spaulding Road, Birmingham
February 25, 2020 · Item number:Item #26 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Demolition ordered for unsafe building at 1308 18th Place S.W.

City declares the structure unsafe and a public nuisance, clearing the way for demolition. Removes a blighted property that poses safety and neighborhood quality concerns.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1308 - 18th Place S.W., Birmingham
February 25, 2020 · Item number:Item #25 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City approves demolition of unsafe building at 1620 Spaulding Road

Building deemed a public nuisance and safety hazard; demolition clears the blighted property and reduces neighborhood risk.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 1620 Spaulding Road, Birmingham
February 25, 2020 · Item number:Item #17 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Remove inoperable vehicle as public nuisance; costs charged to owner

City will tow and dispose of an abandoned or broken-down vehicle cluttering a neighborhood. The registered owner will be billed for removal costs.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
February 18, 2020 · Item number:Item #32 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $282K

City pays $282K for emergency management services

This is Birmingham's annual dues payment to Jefferson County Emergency Management, which coordinates disaster response and emergency services that protect residents during crises and severe weather.

Counterparty: Jefferson County Emergency Management, Birmingham Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
February 18, 2020 · Item number:Item #52 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $189K

Council awards $189K to Richardson Construction for Grayson Park

Grayson Park renovation moves forward after competitive rebid. Low-bid contractor Richardson Construction will handle the project for $189,000.

Counterparty: Richardson Construction Co., Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award Location: Grayson Park
February 18, 2020 · Item number:Item #68 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $20K

City awards $20,000 sole-source graphics contract to Thrive Tech

City commits $20,000 in public funds to Thrive Tech for graphic design and artwork services without competitive bidding.

Counterparty: Thrive Tech, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
February 18, 2020 · Item number:Item #39 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $4K

Council reimburses Councilor Hilliard $4,130 for China police conference

Public funds cover travel and attendance for Councilor Hilliard at a World Police conference in Chengdu, China in August 2019.

Counterparty: John Hilliard Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
February 18, 2020 · Item number:Item #20 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City to remove inoperable vehicles as public nuisance

Abandoned or broken-down vehicles are declared public nuisances and will be removed; the cost gets charged to the vehicle owner. This clears blight from neighborhoods and improves community appearance.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
February 18, 2020 · Item number:Item #22 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Council removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Abandoned or broken-down vehicles are removed from neighborhoods and costs charged to the registered owner. Keeps streets safer and cleaner.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
February 18, 2020 · Item number:Item #23 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Remove inoperable vehicle as public nuisance; costs charged to owner

City removes abandoned or disabled vehicle from neighborhood; removal costs billed to the vehicle's registered owner instead of taxpayers.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
February 18, 2020 · Item number:Item #62 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Emergency boiler repair approved for Linn Henley Library

Library heating system outage requires immediate repair to restore public facility access. Emergency procurement allows faster work than standard bidding.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Emergency procurement Location: Linn Henley Library
February 18, 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
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