November 26, 2019
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Item number:Item #42
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🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy
$
Total cost:
$301K
Federal Justice Assistance Grant funds public safety operations and equipment for Birmingham police. The city is allocating the full 2019 award to support law enforcement services.
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Counterparty:
Police Department
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Funding source:
Federal Grant
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Action type:
Budget amendment
November 26, 2019
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Item number:Item #35
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🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy
$
Total cost:
$258K
Federal SAFER grant funds emergency response capacity for the Fire Department in fiscal 2016. Money supports payroll and staffing levels to maintain adequate fire and emergency services.
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Funding source:
Federal Grant
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Action type:
Budget amendment
November 26, 2019
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Item number:Item #68
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🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy
$
Total cost:
$2
City real estate at 4015 Center Street transfers to private buyer. Proceeds may support city coffers or fund other priorities.
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Counterparty:
Pro Drive, LLC
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Funding source:
Private
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Action type:
Contract award
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Location:
4015 Center Street, Birmingham, Alabama 35207
November 26, 2019
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Item number:Item #72
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🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Council will consider whether to officially designate Five Points South as an entertainment district, a step that can unlock special zoning rules, tax incentives, and public investment in the neighborhood.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Public hearing set
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Location:
Five Points South
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Public hearing:
2019-12-17
November 26, 2019
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Item number:Item #23
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🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
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.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Resolution
November 26, 2019
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Item number:Item #14
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🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
City removes blight from abandoned or neglected properties and recovers costs by placing a lien on the parcels. Neighbors benefit from improved neighborhood conditions.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Other
November 26, 2019
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Item number:Item #15
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🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
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.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Weed abatement
November 26, 2019
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Item number:Item #16
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🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Abandoned cars clutter neighborhoods and attract crime. The city removes the vehicle and bills the registered owner to recover costs.
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Weed abatement
November 26, 2019
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Item number:Item #75
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🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Urgent HVAC repairs at the jail maintain safe conditions for detained individuals and staff. Emergency procurement bypasses normal bidding when equipment failure poses immediate risk.
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Emergency procurement
November 26, 2019
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Item number:Item #20
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🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
City will tow and dispose of an abandoned or broken-down vehicle cluttering a neighborhood. The registered owner will be billed for removal costs.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Weed abatement
November 26, 2019
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Item number:Item #18
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🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Abandoned or broken-down vehicles clutter neighborhoods and signal neglect. The city removes them and charges the registered owner for the cost.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Other
November 26, 2019
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Item number:Item #32
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🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
City removes abandoned or disabled vehicles from streets and private property, charging the registered owner for cleanup. This keeps neighborhoods safer and reduces blight.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Weed abatement
November 26, 2019
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Item number:Item #29
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🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Abandoned or broken-down cars in neighborhoods create safety hazards and blight. City removes the vehicle and bills the registered owner for costs.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Demolition
November 26, 2019
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Item number:Item #28
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🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
City removes abandoned or disabled vehicles that create safety and blight hazards in neighborhoods. Removal costs are recovered from the registered owner.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Weed abatement
November 26, 2019
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Item number:Item #26
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🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
City removes abandoned or disabled vehicle from neighborhood; removal costs billed to the vehicle's registered owner instead of taxpayers.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Weed abatement
November 26, 2019
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Item number:Item #25
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🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Abandoned or broken-down vehicles are removed from neighborhoods and costs charged to the registered owner. Keeps streets safer and cleaner.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Resolution
November 26, 2019
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Item number:Item #24
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🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Abatement of abandoned vehicles clears neighborhood blight and improves street safety. Removal costs are charged to the vehicle's registered owner.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Weed abatement
November 19, 2019
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Item number:Item #71
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🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy
$
Total cost:
$39K
Birmingham purchases advanced body armor, helmets, and related safety equipment through competitive state bidding. Strengthens law enforcement protective capabilities.
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Counterparty:
Gulf States Distributors, Montgomery, Alabama
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Contract award
November 19, 2019
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Item number:Item #47
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🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy
$
Total cost:
$19K
Property owner must pay the city's cost to tear down an unsafe building. This special assessment ensures taxpayers aren't left covering demolition expenses.
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Demolition
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Location:
4804 Lewisburg Road, Birmingham
November 19, 2019
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Item number:Item #58
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🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy
$
Total cost:
$15K
Property at 820 6th Street West was demolished as unsafe; the owner is now billed for the full cost through a special assessment.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Demolition
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Location:
820 - 6th Street West, Birmingham
November 19, 2019
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Item number:Item #59
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🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy
$
Total cost:
$12K
Property owner will receive a bill for the city's cost to tear down an unsafe building on their lot. The charge becomes a lien against the property until paid.
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Demolition
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Location:
506 - 8th Court West, Birmingham
November 19, 2019
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Item number:Item #57
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🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy
$
Total cost:
$12K
Property owner at 431 4th Court West will be billed $12,008.40 for the city's cost to tear down an unsafe building. Reduces blight and holds property owners accountable for maintenance.
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Demolition
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Location:
431 - 4th Court West, Birmingham
November 19, 2019
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Item number:Item #51
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🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy
$
Total cost:
$8K
Property owner at 17-40th Court West will be billed $8,062.12 to recover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe structure on the site.
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Funding source:
Special Tax
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Action type:
Demolition
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Location:
17 - 40th Court West, Birmingham
November 19, 2019
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Item number:Item #50
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🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy
$
Total cost:
$8K
Property owner will be billed $7,726.52 to recover city costs for tearing down an unsafe building. Special assessments are liens placed on property and must be paid before sale or refinance.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Demolition
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Location:
3412 - 18th Street North, Birmingham
November 19, 2019
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Item number:Item #45
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🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy
$
Total cost:
$7K
Property owners are responsible for demolition costs when buildings become unsafe. This $7,449 charge will be assessed against the 1424 33rd Avenue North property as a special lien.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Demolition
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Location:
1424 - 33rd Avenue North, Birmingham