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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 15976 items in last 175 months
Total dollars $1761.7M where disclosed
Notice: Hatched months are still being indexed (65.5% 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 6, 2019 · Item number:Item #21 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Fire Department uniform contract renewed with Elaborate Images

City continues supply agreement for firefighter uniforms from Tennessee vendor. Renewal keeps existing pricing and terms in place for ongoing department needs.

Counterparty: Elaborate Images, Shelbyville, Tennessee Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
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 #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
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 #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 #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 #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 #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 #15 · 🛡️ 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
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
July 30, 2019 · Item number:Item #34 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $622K

Council awards $621.5K to Bulls Construction for Woodlawn Connector Trail

Trail connects neighborhoods and improves walkability and biking access in Woodlawn. Expected to be complete in [implementation timeline not provided].

Counterparty: Bulls Construction Group, Birmingham Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
July 30, 2019 · Item number:Item #35 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $40K

Police body armor purchase: $39.5K from Galls via state bid

Funds protective equipment for officers. Procured through Alabama state contract, reducing local procurement costs.

Counterparty: Galls, LLC. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
July 30, 2019 · Item number:Item #32 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Council awards 1-year contract for police speed measuring devices to Dana Safety

Police will upgrade handheld speed enforcement tools through competitive bidding. Term renewable pending future council approval.

Counterparty: Dana Safety Supply, Alabaster, Alabama Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
July 30, 2019 · Item number:Item #42 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 514 blighted properties public nuisance; weed abatement begins

City is moving to clear dangerous weeds from 514 abandoned or neglected properties. Neighbors will see posted notice of abatement action, which typically leads to cleanup or demolition.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Weed abatement
July 30, 2019 · Item number:Item #48 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City demolishes unsafe building at 5004 Avenue N

Removing a structure declared unsafe and a public nuisance improves neighborhood safety and property conditions.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 5004 Avenue N, Birmingham
July 30, 2019 · Item number:Item #49 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Council awards $1.96M contract to CB&A Construction

City commits nearly $2 million to CB&A Construction for an unspecified project through competitive bidding.

Counterparty: CB&A Construction, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
July 30, 2019 · Item number:Item #26 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 409 4th Street

Dangerous structure at 409 4th Street will be torn down, removing a public safety hazard and blight from the neighborhood.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 409 4th Street, Birmingham
July 30, 2019 · Item number:Item #27 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

411 4th Street building ordered demolished as public nuisance

City will demolish an unsafe building deemed a public nuisance. The property is no longer a neighborhood eyesore or safety hazard.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 411 4th Street, Birmingham
July 30, 2019 · Item number:Item #24 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Council orders demolition of unsafe building at 512 Lorain Street

City declares building a public nuisance and will demolish it. Removal clears blight from the neighborhood and eliminates a hazard.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 512 Lorain Street, Birmingham
July 30, 2019 · Item number:Item #21 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 211 5th Way (Pratt City) ordered demolished

City will demolish a structure deemed unsafe and a public nuisance in Pratt City. Removes blight and potential hazard from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 211 5th Way, Pratt City, Birmingham
July 30, 2019 · Item number:Item #47 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City to hold election on October 8, 2019

Qualified voters will decide ballot propositions affecting Birmingham. Check your voter registration and learn what's on the ballot before Election Day.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
July 30, 2019 · Item number:Item #30 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Building at 912 Pratt Highway declared unsafe; demolition approved

City will demolish a property deemed structurally unsafe and a public nuisance, removing a blighted structure from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 912 Pratt Highway, Birmingham
July 30, 2019 · Item number:Item #18 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Council orders demolition of unsafe building at 508 6th Street, Pratt City

Unsafe structure at 508 6th Street will be torn down, removing a public hazard from the Pratt City neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 508 6th Street, Pratt City, Birmingham
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