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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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May 14, 2019 · Item number:Item #29 · 🛡️ 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
May 14, 2019 · Item number:Item #26 · 🛡️ 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
May 14, 2019 · Item number:Item #116 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Emergency asbestos and mold remediation at Traffic Engineering Sign Shop

City addresses health hazards at municipal facility; workers and visitors exposed to asbestos and mold until removal is complete.

Counterparty: Purchasing Agent Funding source: Unknown Action type: Emergency procurement Location: 601 - 6th Avenue South Birmingham
May 14, 2019 · Item number:Item #28 · 🛡️ 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
May 14, 2019 · Item number:Item #25 · 🛡️ 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
May 14, 2019 · Item number:Item #115 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Emergency repair: Pool heating boiler replaced at East Pinson Valley Recreation

Emergency boiler failure at East Pinson Valley Recreation Center required immediate replacement. Facility can now resume normal pool operations.

Counterparty: Purchasing Agent Funding source: General Fund Action type: Emergency procurement
May 7, 2019 · Item number:Item #49 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $55K

City buys $55K fire-rescue breathing gear from MES

Fire crews get replacement SCBA facepieces and voice amplifiers needed for safe rescue operations. Equipment keeps firefighters protected during emergency response.

Counterparty: Municipal Emergency Services, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
May 7, 2019 · Item number:Item #46 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $32K

Police tactical gear purchase: $32,242.50 to Galls, LLC

City spends $32K on police tactical components and uniforms from general fund via competitive contract.

Counterparty: Galls, LLC Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
May 7, 2019 · Item number:Item #35 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $24K

Ensley property owner charged $23,617 for building demolition

Property at 2349 15th Street has been demolished as unsafe; the owner now owes the city $23,617.52 in special assessment costs.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 2349 - 15th Street Ensley, Birmingham
May 7, 2019 · Item number:Item #41 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $10K

City assesses $10,050 demolition cost to Wylam property owner

Unsafe building at 1220 Seattle Street demolished; $10,050 bill charged to property owner. Residents can expect continued public-safety demolitions on neglected structures.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1220 Seattle Street, Wylam, Birmingham
May 7, 2019 · Item number:Item #61 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $10K

Council funds $10K District 4 delegation to meet state officials

District 4 residents' neighbors will advocate for community interests with state lawmakers and insurance regulators. Details on the delegation's agenda are not yet public.

Counterparty: Alabama Legislature and Alabama Department of Insurance Funding source: General Fund Action type: Appropriation Location: District 4
May 7, 2019 · Item number:Item #42 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $10K

City charges property owner $9,979 for demolition of unsafe building in Wylam

Property owner at 4318 9th Avenue faces a special assessment to recover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe structure. The charge will be levied against the property unless paid or challenged.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 4318 - 9th Avenue Wylam, Birmingham
May 7, 2019 · Item number:Item #39 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $10K

Property demolition cost: $9,625 special assessment at 4409 12th Court

Unsafe building demolished on your property or next to it? You'll pay $9,625.40 via special tax bill if the city determines the cost is yours to cover.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 4409 - 12th Court Wylam & Garage, Birmingham
May 7, 2019 · Item number:Item #40 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $9K

Special assessment issued for demolition at 2816 Avenue R

Property owner faces $8,879.40 bill for demolishing an unsafe building in Ensley Highlands. The cost becomes a lien against the property until paid.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 2816 Avenue R
May 7, 2019 · Item number:Item #36 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $5K

Special assessment: Property owner pays $5,281.63 for demolition at 2018 Avenue

Property owner at 2018 Avenue V (Ensley Highlands) is charged $5,281.63 to recover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building on the site.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 2018 Avenue V Ensley Highlands, Birmingham
May 7, 2019 · Item number:Item #37 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $5K

Special assessment: $5,153 demolition cost for unsafe building at 3038 15th St W

Property owner at 3038 15th Street West will be billed $5,153 for the city's demolition of an unsafe structure in Bush Hills neighborhood.

Counterparty: property owner at 3038 - 15th Street West Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 3038 - 15th Street West
May 7, 2019 · Item number:Item #26 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $5K

City assesses $5,002 sales tax against Stray Cats Home Decor

Business owner Kimberly Padgett is liable for unpaid sales taxes from February 2018 onward for her home décor shop; the assessment allows the city to pursue collection.

Counterparty: Kimberly Padgett Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
May 7, 2019 · Item number:Item #31 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $4K

Special assessment: $3,821.92 for Wylam duplex demolition

Property owner at 5437–12th Avenue faces a one-time bill to recover the city's demolition costs for an unsafe building. Demolitions remove blight and hazards from neighborhoods.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 5437 - 12th Avenue Wylam Duplex, Birmingham
May 7, 2019 · Item number:Item #32 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $3K

Demolition cost: $2,835.84 special assessment at 5424 12th Ave, Wylam

Property owner will receive a bill for $2,835.84 to cover the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building at this Wylam address. The assessment is a lien on the property.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 5424 - 12th Avenue, Birmingham
May 7, 2019 · 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
May 7, 2019 · Item number:Item #45 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Fire department approves parts contract with Williams Fire Apparatus

Secures emergency response vehicle parts supply for 1 year. Ensures fire trucks stay operational for public safety responses citywide.

Counterparty: Williams Fire Apparatus, Ashland, Alabama Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
May 7, 2019 · Item number:Item #11 · 🛡️ 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
May 7, 2019 · Item number:Item #60 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 782 properties public nuisance for overgrown weeds

Overgrown properties across Birmingham are now officially declared nuisances, triggering notice and potential cleanup action. Property owners will be required to address dangerous vegetation or face city enforcement.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
May 7, 2019 · Item number:Item #10 · 🛡️ 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
May 7, 2019 · Item number:Item #66 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Cost-sharing deal with Mountain Brook for sidewalk improvements

Birmingham and Mountain Brook will jointly fund approximately 4,000 linear feet of new sidewalks. The agreement clarifies each city's financial and operational responsibilities for the shared infrastructure project.

Counterparty: City of Mountain Brook Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
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