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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 15335 items in last 164 months
Total dollars $1671.4M where disclosed
Notice: Hatched months are still being indexed (62.3% 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 19, 2026 · Item number:Item #45 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Council to vote on demolition of unsafe building at 915 18th Way SW

If approved, the city would demolish the building and clear the parcel, removing a blighted property and potential public safety hazard from the neighborhood.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 915 18th Way SW, Birmingham, 35211
May 19, 2026 · Item number:Item #50 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Council to declare 645 18th St SW unsafe, order demolition

If approved, the city would demolish the unsafe structure at 645 18th Street SW. Removal of blighted buildings can help stabilize neighborhoods and reduce public safety risks from deteriorated structures.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 645 18th Street SW, Birmingham, 35211
May 19, 2026 · Item number:Item #65 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Council to vote on demolition of unsafe building at 3712 Oak Avenue

If approved, the city would demolish the structure at 3712 Oak Avenue, removing a property designated as unsafe and a public nuisance from the neighborhood.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 3712 Oak Avenue, Birmingham, 35221
May 19, 2026 · Item number:Item #71 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Council to vote on demolition of unsafe building at 228 69th Place North

If approved, the city would demolish a building deemed unsafe and a public nuisance at 228 69th Place North. Removal would clear blight from the neighborhood.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 228 69th Place North, Birmingham, 35206
May 19, 2026 · Item number:Item #72 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Council to vote on demolition of unsafe building at 2440 29th Street West

If approved, the city would demolish a structure deemed unsafe and a public nuisance, removing a blighted property from the neighborhood and freeing the site for potential redevelopment or stabilization.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 2440 29th Street West, Birmingham, 35208
May 19, 2026 · Item number:Item #81 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Council to order demolition of unsafe building at 511 Omega Street

If approved, the city would demolish the building at 511 Omega Street, removing a structure deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. This would eliminate a blighted property from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 511 Omega Street, Birmingham, 35205
May 19, 2026 · Item number:Item #82 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Council to vote on demolition of unsafe building at 5520 Court P

If approved, the city would demolish the building deemed unsafe and a public nuisance, removing a blighted structure from the neighborhood and improving public safety in the area.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 5520 Court P, Birmingham, 35208
May 19, 2026 · Item number:Item #85 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Council to vote on demolition of unsafe building at 5313 Avenue P

If approved, the city would demolish the structure as a public nuisance and safety hazard. Would remove an unsafe building from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 5313 Avenue P, Birmingham, 35208
May 19, 2026 · Item number:Item #41 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Council to order demolition of unsafe building at 7139 London Avenue

If approved, the city would demolish a structure deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Removal would address a blighted property and improve neighborhood safety and conditions in the area.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 7139 London Avenue, Birmingham, 35206
May 19, 2026 · Item number:Item #46 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Council to order demolition of unsafe building at 913 18th Way SW

If approved, the city would demolish a structure deemed unsafe and a public nuisance, removing a potential hazard and blight from the neighborhood.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 913 18th Way SW, Birmingham, 35211
May 19, 2026 · Item number:Item #48 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Council to order demolition of unsafe building at 908 18th Way SW

If approved, the city would remove a structure deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. The demolition would clear the property and reduce blight in the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 908 18th Way SW, Birmingham, 35211
May 12, 2026 · Item number:Item #20 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $302K

Council awards $301.5K 35th Street Bridge painting contract

Maintains safety and extends life of critical bridge infrastructure serving residents crossing 35th Street.

Counterparty: Gulf Coast Contracting, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award Location: 35th Street Bridge, Birmingham
May 12, 2026 · Item number:Item #30 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $35K

Park camera monitoring extended with We R Smart for $35,280

City renews video surveillance contracts across multiple parks to enhance safety and monitor activity. Residents using city parks will have increased camera coverage for security and incident documentation.

Counterparty: We R Smart, LLC Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
May 12, 2026 · Item number:Item #14 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City leases office space at 1820 3rd Ave North from JBL Real Estate

The city commits to a lease for office space in downtown Birmingham. Terms and annual cost details are not disclosed in the item summary.

Counterparty: JBL Real Estate Holdings, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award Location: 1820 3rd Ave North, Suite
May 12, 2026 · Item number:Item #40 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City partners with Norfolk Southern, Trussville on REDESIGN Alabama project

Birmingham, Trussville, and Norfolk Southern Railway are joining a REDESIGN Alabama program initiative. The partnership agreement details are incomplete in the public record, but residents should know who their city is working with and on what terms.

Counterparty: Norfolk Southern Railway Company, City of Trussville Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
May 12, 2026 · Item number:Item #8 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement liens placed on blighted properties

City removes overgrown vegetation from abandoned lots and bills owners for cleanup costs. Properties with unpaid abatement charges face tax liens.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
May 5, 2026 · Item number:Item #35 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $721K

City awards $720,842 sidewalk repair contract to Global Construction

Citywide sidewalk repairs improve pedestrian safety and accessibility. Project covers repairs across all Birmingham neighborhoods.

Counterparty: Global Construction and Engineering, Inc. Funding source: Capital Improvement Plan Action type: Contract award
May 5, 2026 · Item number:Item #39 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $481K

City approves $480,940 for 2026 Ford Super Decon Unit from Emergency Vehicles, I

City spending nearly half a million dollars on specialized emergency response vehicle. Decon units are used for hazardous material and decontamination response.

Counterparty: Emergency Vehicles, Inc., Lake Park, Florida Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract amendment
May 5, 2026 · Item number:Item #36 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $319K

City awards $318,914 contract to Splawn for City Hall restroom upgrades

City Hall restrooms will be made accessible to people with disabilities. Project funded through capital improvements.

Counterparty: Splawn Construction, Inc. Funding source: Capital Improvement Plan Action type: Contract award Location: 710 20th Street, Birmingham, 35203
May 5, 2026 · Item number:Item #33 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $194K

City awards $193,710 bridge repair contract to Guardian Retention

Grants Mill Road Bridge over Lake gets immediate repairs to restore safety and traffic flow. Guardian Retention Systems won the competitive bid at the lowest responsible price.

Counterparty: Guardian Retention Systems, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award Location: Grants Mill Road Bridge over Lake
May 5, 2026 · Item number:Item #49 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 378 properties with noxious weeds public nuisance

Properties will receive notice they must clear weeds or face city abatement and cost recovery. Affects 378 properties citywide.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Weed abatement
May 5, 2026 · Item number:Item #18 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Remove inoperable vehicle from property as public nuisance

City removes abandoned or broken-down vehicle from neighborhood; owner pays removal costs.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
May 5, 2026 · Item number:Item #22 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City authorizes library services agreement with BPLB

City council approves a deal with the Birmingham Public Library Board to coordinate library services across Wylam, Pratt, North Birmingham, and East Ensley branches.

Counterparty: Birmingham Public Library Board (BPLB) Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
May 5, 2026 · Item number:Item #56 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Safety plan rules for clubs and entertainment venues amended

Updates safety requirements for nightlife venues. Affects how bars, clubs, and entertainment establishments must plan for emergencies and protect patrons.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
April 28, 2026 · Item number:Item #29 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $327K

City awards $326,742 drainage contract to Southeastern Sealcoating

Drainage improvements at 5th Avenue South and 32nd Street will reduce flooding and stormwater runoff in the area. Low-bid competitive contract means better taxpayer value.

Counterparty: Southeastern Sealcoating, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award Location: 5th Avenue South at 32nd Street
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