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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 7209 items in last 86 months
Total dollars $449.9M where disclosed
Notice: Hatched months are still being indexed (31.1% 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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August 13, 2019 · Item number:Item #50 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $3.6M

City awards $3.6M paving contract to Midsouth Paving for street resurfacing

City-wide street resurfacing project begins under competitive contract. Affects road conditions across Birmingham neighborhoods.

Counterparty: Midsouth Paving, Inc. Funding source: Capital Improvement Plan Action type: Contract award
August 13, 2019 · Item number:Item #63 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves weed abatement contract with Xtreme Brush Cutters

City commits to ongoing removal of overgrown brush and debris from public spaces to reduce blight and improve neighborhood safety citywide.

Counterparty: Xtreme Brush Cutters, Birmingham Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
August 13, 2019 · Item number:Item #57 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City contracts with Heritage Realty for weed abatement citywide

Heritage Realty Holdings will handle weed removal and debris cleanup on city property for the next year, helping maintain neighborhood appearance and public safety across Birmingham.

Counterparty: Heritage Realty Holdings, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
August 13, 2019 · Item number:Item #60 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City awards weed abatement contract to Nelson Family Lawn Care

Maintains blighted property clearance across the city for one year. Regular debris removal helps reduce fire hazards and supports neighborhood safety.

Counterparty: Nelson Family Lawn Care, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
August 13, 2019 · Item number:Item #27 · 🛡️ 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
August 13, 2019 · Item number:Item #54 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves weed abatement contract with C & J Lawn Care

City will remove overgrown weeds and debris from public property for one year. Helps reduce blight and improves neighborhood safety.

Counterparty: C & J Lawn Care, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
August 13, 2019 · Item number:Item #29 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Inoperable vehicle removed as public nuisance; costs charged to owner

City removes abandoned or disabled vehicles that create safety and blight hazards in neighborhoods. Removal costs are recovered from the registered owner.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
August 13, 2019 · Item number:Item #74 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City acquires real property from Transportation Billing Solutions

City receives land from TBS through a real estate exchange. Details on location, acreage, and what the city gives in return are incomplete in available documents.

Counterparty: Transportation Billing Solutions, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
August 13, 2019 · Item number:Item #70 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 446 blighted properties public nuisance for weed abatement

City is moving to clear dangerous weeds from 446 abandoned or neglected properties across Birmingham. This opens the door to cleanup notices and forced remediation, improving neighborhood safety and property values.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
August 13, 2019 · Item number:Item #56 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City hires Greatscapes for weed abatement, 1-year contract

Public Works will clean up overgrown lots and debris across the city for the next year, reducing blight and improving neighborhood appearance.

Counterparty: Greatscapes, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
August 13, 2019 · Item number:Item #30 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance; costs charged to owner

Abandoned or broken-down cars in neighborhoods create safety hazards and blight. City removes the vehicle and bills the registered owner for costs.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition
August 13, 2019 · Item number:Item #53 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City hires Bham Co Properties for weed abatement services

Vendor selected to remove weeds and debris from public properties citywide for one year. Helps maintain blighted areas and improves neighborhood appearance.

Counterparty: Bham Co Properties, Gardendale, Alabama Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
August 13, 2019 · Item number:Item #26 · 🛡️ 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
August 13, 2019 · Item number:Item #61 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City awards T.H. Lawn Service 1-year weed abatement contract

Clears blighted lots and vacant properties across the city to reduce blight and improve neighborhood safety. Contract covers debris removal and weed control as needed throughout the year.

Counterparty: T.H. Lawn Service, Bessemer, Alabama Funding source: General Fund Action type: Weed abatement
August 13, 2019 · Item number:Item #25 · 🛡️ 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
August 6, 2019 · Item number:Item #12 · 🛡️ 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
August 6, 2019 · Item number:Item #14 · 🛡️ 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 6, 2019 · Item number:Item #11 · 🛡️ 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
August 6, 2019 · Item number:Item #8 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement: City clears nuisances, places lien on properties

City clears weeds and blight from neglected properties and charges owners cleanup costs as a property lien. Owners who don't maintain properties will see their tax bills increase.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
August 6, 2019 · Item number:Item #41 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Emergency HVAC replacement approved for Police West Precinct

Police West Precinct will get climate control restored through emergency procurement to ensure facility operations. Dollar amount and contractor details were not disclosed in the agenda item.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Emergency procurement Location: Birmingham Police West Precinct
August 6, 2019 · Item number:Item #13 · 🛡️ 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 6, 2019 · Item number:Item #42 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Emergency mainframe and storage controller purchase approved

City IT systems get backup equipment to prevent data loss and service disruptions. Purchase method bypasses normal bidding to address urgent infrastructure failure.

Counterparty: Purchasing Agent Funding source: Unknown Action type: Emergency procurement
August 6, 2019 · Item number:Item #26 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Council awards push-to-talk service contract to Southern Communications

City police and emergency services will use Southern Communications' equipment and service for mobile radio communications. Contract terms and unit prices are available in the Purchasing Agent's office.

Counterparty: Southern Communications, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
August 6, 2019 · Item number:Item #23 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Fire Department uniform contract renewed with Municipal & Commercial Uniform

Ensures firefighters have reliable access to replacement uniforms at pre-negotiated prices. Bid renewal locks in unit costs for essential gear.

Counterparty: Municipal & Commercial Uniform, Birmingham Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
August 6, 2019 · Item number:Item #22 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Fire Department uniform contract renewed with Galls, LLC

City approves one-year renewal for firefighter uniforms and protective gear. Ensures firefighters have consistent access to required equipment at established pricing.

Counterparty: Galls, LLC., Birmingham Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
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