🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy

January 2, 2019 · Item number:Item #16 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement liens assessed on nuisance properties

City clears overgrown, blighted properties and recovers cleanup costs by placing liens on the affected parcels. Residents near problem sites benefit from neighborhood cleanup.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

January 2, 2019 · Item number:Item #48 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 25 properties public nuisance for overgrown weeds

Properties with dangerous or noxious weeds will be posted with public notice and moved toward cleanup or abatement. Addresses neighborhood blight and vacant lot hazards.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

January 2, 2019 · Item number:Item #55 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

Emergency demolition approved: 3922 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd N

Unsafe building at 3922 Richard Arrington Jr. Boulevard North will be demolished immediately under emergency procedures. Removes a blighted structure from the neighborhood.

👥 Counterparty: Purchasing Agent 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 3922 Richard Arrington Jr. Boulevard North, Birmingham

January 2, 2019 · Item number:Item #19 · 🛡️ 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

January 2, 2019 · Item number:Item #29 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

City awards medications & medical supplies bid to Nashville Medical & EMS Produc

Council approved a competitive bid for EMS and medical supplies that will support emergency responder operations and hospital services.

👥 Counterparty: Nashville Medical & EMS Products, Inc., Springfield, Tennessee 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract award

January 2, 2019 · Item number:Item #27 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

City awards medications contract to Bound Tree Medical

Routine purchase of emergency medical supplies (medications and related items) through competitive bid. Supplies support city operations and public safety response.

👥 Counterparty: Bound Tree Medical, LLC 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract award

January 2, 2019 · Item number:Item #20 · 🛡️ 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

January 2, 2019 · Item number:Item #56 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

Emergency: pole light adaptors installed at Youth Services parking

Safety lighting upgrade at city youth facility. Addresses emergency safety need in central parking area.

👥 Counterparty: Purchasing Agent 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Emergency procurement 📍 Location: Department of Youth Services central parking area

January 2, 2019 · Item number:Item #18 · 🛡️ 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

January 2, 2019 · Item number:Item #17 · 🛡️ 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

December 18, 2018 · Item number:Item #70 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $30K

City approves $30K for fire truck tires from Goodyear

Funds essential vehicle maintenance for Birmingham's fire department under a state master agreement. Ensures emergency response fleet stays road-ready.

👥 Counterparty: Goodyear Commercial Tire and Service Center, Birmingham 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Contract award

December 18, 2018 · Item number:Item #18 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $12K

Police Vehicles: City spends $11,675 in reimbursed funds

City is allocating reimbursement revenue to police vehicle maintenance or equipment. Minimal direct impact on residents.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Budget amendment

December 18, 2018 · Item number:Item #62 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $10K

City bills property owner $10,039 for unsafe building demolition

Property owner at 4832 Court S now owes the city for demolition costs after the building was deemed unsafe. This is a common tool cities use to recover public spending when structures pose neighborhood safety risks.

👥 Counterparty: property owner at 4832 Court S 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 4832 Court S, Birmingham

December 18, 2018 · Item number:Item #45 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $8K

City bills property owner $8,411 for unsafe building demolition

Property owner at 11–80th Street South must pay the cost of demolishing an unsafe structure. The special assessment recovers public funds spent on the removal.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 11 - 80th Street South, Birmingham

December 18, 2018 · Item number:Item #64 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $6K

City approves $5,895 camera installation at Community Engagement office

New cameras at the Community Engagement office enhance public safety and staff security at a city facility serving residents.

👥 Counterparty: Johnson Controls Security Solutions LLC 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract award

December 18, 2018 · Item number:Item #66 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $6K

City approves $5,895 security system for Community Engagement office

Johnson Controls Security Solutions will install a security system at the Community Engagement office location. Protects city staff and facilities.

👥 Counterparty: Johnson Controls Security Solutions LLC 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Contract award

December 18, 2018 · Item number:Item #65 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $6K

City approves $5,895 door access controller upgrade

Enhances security at a city community facility through upgraded access control on front and rear doors.

👥 Counterparty: Johnson Controls Security Solutions LLC 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Contract award

December 18, 2018 · Item number:Item #56 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $6K

City demolishes unsafe building at 4221 Court T; owner billed $5,858

City demolished an unsafe building and is recovering the $5,858 cost through a special assessment against the property owner—a legal tool to shift demolition expenses from taxpayers to the responsible owner.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 4221 Court T, Birmingham

December 18, 2018 · Item number:Item #38 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $6K

City charges property owner $5,515 for unsafe building demolition

Property at 420 14th Court North will be demolished for safety; owner must pay $5,515 in demolition costs as a special assessment against the property.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 420 - 14th Court North, Birmingham

December 18, 2018 · Item number:Item #54 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $5K

Property owner assessed $5,206 for unsafe building demolition at 4740 Terrace S

The city demolished an unsafe structure at this address and is charging the property owner $5,206 for the cost—a common enforcement mechanism to recover public safety expenses and incentivize property maintenance.

👥 Counterparty: Property owner at 4740 Terrace S 🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 4740 Terrace S, Birmingham

December 18, 2018 · Item number:Item #61 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $5K

City recovers $4,645 demolition cost from 4645 Court S property owner

Property owner will be charged $4,645 for the city's cost to tear down an unsafe building at their address. This cost becomes a special assessment tied to the property until paid.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 4645 Court S, Birmingham

December 18, 2018 · Item number:Item #55 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $4K

Property owner charged $4,347 for unsafe building demolition at 52nd Street

City recovers demolition costs by placing a special assessment on the property owner's tax bill. Removes unsafe structure from neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1756 - 52nd Street and Garage Ensley, Birmingham

December 18, 2018 · Item number:Item #42 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $4K

City assesses $4,055 demolition cost to 4209 40th Court North

Property owner at 4209 40th Court North will pay $4,055 to cover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building. The assessment becomes a lien against the property.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 4209 - 40th Court North, Birmingham

December 18, 2018 · Item number:Item #37 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $3K

City recovers $2,747 demolition cost from property at 2217 27th St N

City is charging the property owner for tearing down an unsafe building. Cost recovery efforts help offset public spending on blight removal.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 2217 - 27th Street North, Birmingham

December 18, 2018 · Item number:Item #44 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $2K

Special assessment: $2,327 for demolition at 3510 - 41st Ave N

Property owner at 3510 - 41st Avenue North will be billed $2,327 to recover city costs for demolishing an unsafe building. The special assessment becomes a lien on the property unless paid.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 3510 - 41st Avenue North, Birmingham