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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 15900 items in last 174 months
Total dollars $1758.3M where disclosed
Notice: Hatched months are still being indexed (65.1% 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 #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 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 #26 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City awards comparison microscope contract to Leeds Precision Instruments

Council approves one-year contract with Leeds Precision Instruments for forensic comparison microscope equipment. This is a routine competitive procurement on consent.

Counterparty: Leeds Precision Instruments, Inc., Minneapolis, Minnesota Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
February 18, 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 #21 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Abatement of abandoned vehicles clears neighborhood blight and improves street safety. Removal costs are charged to the vehicle's registered owner.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
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 #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 #61 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Emergency HVAC repair approved for West End Library

Library cooling system down; emergency repair prevents service disruption during peak use. Cost not yet disclosed.

Counterparty: Purchasing Agent Funding source: Unknown Action type: Emergency procurement Location: West End Library
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 #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
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 #8 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement on blighted properties; liens placed to recover costs

City clears overgrown weeds and nuisances from abandoned properties and places liens to make owners pay for cleanup. Helps reclaim blighted neighborhoods.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
February 18, 2020 · Item number:Item #9 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable motor vehicle as public nuisance

Eliminates abandoned vehicle from neighborhood streets; removal costs billed to the registered owner.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
February 18, 2020 · Item number:Item #10 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Abandoned vehicles are cleared from neighborhoods and the owner is billed for removal costs, reducing blight and improving street safety.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
February 18, 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
February 18, 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
February 18, 2020 · Item number:Item #27 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Drug-testing kit contract renewed with Phamatech, Inc.

Police and public health operations depend on reliable drug-testing kits for investigations, evidence processing, and prevention programs. This renewal keeps supplies flowing without service interruption.

Counterparty: Phamatech, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
February 11, 2020 · Item number:Item #67 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $157K

Council awards $157K to Richardson Construction for Grayson Park renovation

Grayson Park gets $157,000 in renovations through a competitive bid process. This is the second bidding round for the project.

Counterparty: Richardson Construction Co., Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award Location: Grayson Park
February 11, 2020 · Item number:Item #61 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $157K

Council awards $157K to Richardson Construction for Grayson Park renovation

Grayson Park moves forward with a major renovation after a rebid process. This award caps funding for the second phase of park improvements.

Counterparty: Richardson Construction Co., Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award Location: Grayson Park
February 11, 2020 · Item number:Item #44 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $4K

Fire Department approves $4,331 medical supplies purchase from Stryker

Sole-source purchase of emergency medical supplies for firefighters and first-responder equipment. Amount is routine for fire safety operations.

Counterparty: Stryker Sales Corporation, Chicago, Illinois Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
February 11, 2020 · Item number:Item #43 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City awards wireless services contract to AT&T Mobility

Public safety personnel get reliable mobile communications for emergency response. Contract uses competitive bidding to control costs on an ongoing public safety expense.

Counterparty: AT&T Mobility, Montgomery, Alabama Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
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