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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 4103 items in last 56 months
Total dollars $328.7M where disclosed
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September 9, 2025 · Item number:Item #34 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Building at 2400 Brookhaven Ave SW ordered demolished

City declares building unsafe and a public nuisance; demolition will proceed. Removes blighted property from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 2400 Brookhaven Avenue SW, Birmingham, Alabama 35211
September 9, 2025 · Item number:Item #42 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Demolition ordered for unsafe building at 1723 1st Place South

Unsafe structure at 1723 1st Place South will be demolished to eliminate public hazard and blight in the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1723 1st Place South, Birmingham, Alabama 35205
September 2, 2025 · Item number:Item #58 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $195K

City awards $194.8K contract to Bright Future Electric for City Hall lighting up

City Hall's exterior lighting will be upgraded. The $194,800 contract with Bright Future Electric is a public spending decision on building maintenance.

Counterparty: Bright Future Electric, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award Location: 710 20th Street N
September 2, 2025 · Item number:Item #41 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $170K

Council extends McWane Science Center agreement $170,000 for 12 months

City renews partnership with McWane Science Center through August 2025. Funds support science education and public programs in the community.

Counterparty: McWane Science Center Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract amendment
September 2, 2025 · Item number:Item #17 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance; costs charged to owner

Abandoned or broken-down vehicles can attract crime and reduce neighborhood safety and property values. This removal clears the nuisance; the vehicle owner pays the cost.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
September 2, 2025 · Item number:Item #25 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Council orders removal of inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Abandoned or broken-down vehicles can blight neighborhoods and pose safety hazards. Costs for removal will be billed to the registered owner.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
September 2, 2025 · Item number:Item #47 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Police firearms, holsters contract awarded to Gulf States Distributors

City awards bid for police department firearms and equipment through competitive process; includes trade-in value for existing weapons.

Counterparty: Gulf States Distributors, Inc., Montgomery, Alabama Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
September 2, 2025 · Item number:Item #28 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Abandoned or inoperable vehicles can attract crime, lower neighborhood property values, and create safety hazards. The city will remove the vehicle and bill the registered owner for the cost.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
September 2, 2025 · Item number:Item #39 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Council authorizes removal of inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Abandoned or inoperable vehicles are removed from neighborhoods, and the owner pays for the removal cost. This clears blight and improves neighborhood appearance.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
September 2, 2025 · Item number:Item #37 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Removes abandoned or disabled vehicles from neighborhoods, cleaning up blight and improving public safety. Costs are charged to the vehicle's registered owner.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
September 2, 2025 · Item number:Item #14 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable vehicle declared public nuisance

Abandoned or broken-down cars are removed from neighborhoods and the cost gets billed to the registered owner. Cleans up blighted areas and recovers city removal expenses.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Other
September 2, 2025 · Item number:Item #59 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City awards asbestos abatement contract to MAK Environmental

Protects public health by securing contracted removal of hazardous asbestos in city facilities. One-year agreement covers emergency and routine abatement needs.

Counterparty: MAK Environmental, LLC, Northport, Alabama Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
September 2, 2025 · Item number:Item #46 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Police firearms and gear: Dana Safety Supply contract approved

City locks in unit pricing for police service weapons, holsters, and accessories through competitive bid. Affects law enforcement procurement costs and public safety equipment standards.

Counterparty: Dana Safety Supply, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
September 2, 2025 · Item number:Item #45 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Fire department awards SCBA contract to NAFECO

Firefighters get self-contained breathing apparatus through a competitive bid process, ensuring reliable equipment for emergency response.

Counterparty: North American Fire Equipment Company, Inc. (NAFECO) Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
September 2, 2025 · Item number:Item #13 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Remove inoperable vehicle listed as public nuisance

City will remove an abandoned or disabled vehicle from a residential or commercial property and charge the owner for removal costs.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Other
August 26, 2025 · Item number:Item #56 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $3.1M

City awards $3.1M contract to Gillespie Construction for 40th Street North impro

Gillespie Construction will upgrade 40th Street North in Birmingham under a $3.1M contract after a competitive bid process. This is a significant street improvement project affecting traffic and infrastructure in the area.

Counterparty: Gillespie Construction, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award Location: 40th Street North, Birmingham, Alabama
August 26, 2025 · Item number:Item #53 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $1.1M

Air purification systems for 30 fire stations: $1.05M sole-source deal

City awards $1.05M to Magne Grip for AirHawk air purifiers in all 30 fire stations, improving air quality for firefighters and the public they serve.

Counterparty: Rossman Enterprises, Inc. dba Magne Grip Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
August 26, 2025 · Item number:Item #62 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $9K

City sells property lot to Rapid Holdings for $9,438

City divests a parcel at Lot 9, Block 9. The sale generates revenue for the general fund.

Counterparty: Rapid Holdings, LLC Funding source: General Fund Action type: Ordinance
August 26, 2025 · Item number:Item #20 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment imposed for weed abatement

Property owners with noxious or dangerous weeds will be charged a special assessment to cover abatement costs, following the city's May 2023 declaration.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
August 26, 2025 · Item number:Item #17 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed-abatement assessment levied on blighted properties

Property owners with noxious weeds declared by the city may face special assessments to cover abatement costs. Check if your property is listed.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
August 26, 2025 · Item number:Item #9 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment: weed abatement costs levied on blighted properties

Property owners with noxious weeds face new special assessments to recover city abatement costs. Specific parcels and amounts will be listed separately.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
August 26, 2025 · Item number:Item #27 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed-abatement assessment on blighted properties

Property owners may face charges for city removal of noxious weeds on their land. Details on which properties are affected are not provided in this summary.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
August 26, 2025 · Item number:Item #12 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment for weed abatement on city properties

City levies charges against properties where weeds were cleared under 2022 resolution; property owners may owe abatement costs.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
August 26, 2025 · Item number:Item #15 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed-abatement assessment imposed on blighted properties

Property owners may face charges to cover city costs for clearing noxious weeds from their land. The full list of affected properties and assessment amounts will determine impact on individual homeowners.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
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