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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 15831 items in last 173 months
Total dollars $1723.1M where disclosed
Notice: Hatched months are still being indexed (64.8% 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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May 26, 2020 · Item number:Item #21 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement: special assessments imposed on blighted properties

Property owners facing weed-abatement charges for vacant or blighted lots; costs will appear on tax bills or liens. Specific properties and amounts not listed in agenda text.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
May 26, 2020 · Item number:Item #20 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City to assess weed-abatement costs against blighted properties

Property owners with noxious or dangerous weeds will be billed for city cleanup costs. The special assessment recovers expenses from owners who fail to abate hazards on their land.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
May 26, 2020 · Item number:Item #17 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement special assessment against unnamed properties

Property owners may face charges for city weed removal on their land. Details on which properties and assessment amounts are not in the public record summary.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
May 26, 2020 · Item number:Item #16 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement: special assessments levied on blighted properties

City enforces weed removal on neglected parcels and charges owners for the cost. Property owners can contest the assessment at a hearing.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
May 26, 2020 · Item number:Item #30 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Council orders demolition of unsafe building at 4321 46th St N

City removes a blighted structure deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Demolition clears the way for land reuse and improves neighborhood safety.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 4321 - 46th Street North, Birmingham
May 26, 2020 · Item number:Item #15 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement special assessment hearing on blighted properties

Property owners may face special assessments to cover city costs for clearing noxious weeds from their land. This hearing allows affected owners to challenge the assessment or work out payment terms.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
May 26, 2020 · Item number:Item #14 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment levied for weed abatement on blighted properties

Property owners will face special assessments to cover costs of clearing noxious weeds from their land; failure to pay can result in liens or foreclosure.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
May 26, 2020 · Item number:Item #31 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 9133 11th Ave North

Property declared unsafe nuisance; demolition will remove blight hazard from neighborhood and clear title for potential redevelopment or land recovery.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 9133 - 11th Avenue North, Birmingham
May 26, 2020 · Item number:Item #13 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed-abatement assessment levied on blighted properties

City imposes cleanup costs on property owners with noxious weeds; owners can contest at public hearing. Assessment enforces blight standards set in 2017.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
May 19, 2020 · Item number:Item #35 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $13K

Special assessment: $13,015 demolition cost charged to 2919 Avenue C

Property owner at 2919 Avenue C now owes $13,014.80 to cover city demolition costs for an unsafe building. Special assessments are added to property tax bills and become a lien if unpaid.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 2919 Avenue C, Birmingham
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 #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 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 #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 #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 #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 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
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