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Public-Safety Tech & Privacy

Council decisions on police technology, surveillance, and data-sharing arrangements that affect resident privacy.

Volume timeline

Public-Safety Tech & Privacy — items per month

Indexed so far 7340 items in last 87 months
Total dollars $452.5M where disclosed
Notice: Hatched months are still being indexed (31.8% 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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September 25, 2018 · Item number:Item #21 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Remove inoperable vehicle as public nuisance; costs charged to owner

City will tow and dispose of an abandoned or broken-down vehicle cluttering a neighborhood. The registered owner will be billed for removal costs.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
September 25, 2018 · Item number:Item #36 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Law enforcement data-sharing agreement with LETTR approved

City authorizes a data-sharing platform with the Center for Law Enforcement Technology, Training & Research. Details on cost, data types shared, and privacy safeguards are not yet public.

Counterparty: Center for Law Enforcement Technology, Training & Research, Inc. ("LETTR") Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
September 25, 2018 · Item number:Item #17 · 🛡️ 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
September 25, 2018 · Item number:Item #32 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Firefighter turnout gear contract renewed with Sunbelt Fire

Ensures Birmingham firefighters have reliable protective equipment for emergency response. Contract renewal maintains continuity of gear supply.

Counterparty: Sunbelt Fire, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
September 25, 2018 · Item number:Item #25 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Abatement of abandoned vehicles clears neighborhood blight and improves street safety. Removal costs are charged to the vehicle's registered owner.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
September 25, 2018 · Item number:Item #24 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City to remove inoperable vehicles as public nuisance

Abandoned or broken-down vehicles are declared public nuisances and will be removed; the cost gets charged to the vehicle owner. This clears blight from neighborhoods and improves community appearance.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
September 25, 2018 · Item number:Item #41 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Pilot surveillance program: Alabama Power to install public safety equipment

City launches surveillance pilot with Alabama Power Company — details on camera locations, data access, and privacy safeguards unclear from agenda. Residents deserve to know what monitoring is coming to their neighborhoods.

Counterparty: Alabama Power Company Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
September 25, 2018 · Item number:Item #16 · 🛡️ 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
September 18, 2018 · Item number:Item #37 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $433K

Council awards $432,690 to Sherrod Construction for Wylam Park renovations

Wylam Park improvements move forward under a competitive bid. Work includes renovations to a neighborhood recreation asset.

Counterparty: Sherrod Construction Company, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award Location: Wylam Park
September 18, 2018 · Item number:Item #44 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $74K

Council approves $73,500 for McCain traffic controllers

Traffic Engineering gets 25 new McCain Flex Rack Mount Controllers to improve signal operations citywide.

Counterparty: Utilicom Supply Associates, LLC Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
September 18, 2018 · Item number:Item #36 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $50K

Council awards $49,721 to expand Bessie Estell Park playground

Local contractor J. A. Dawson & Company will expand playground equipment and facilities at Bessie Estell Park, improving recreation access for neighborhood families.

Counterparty: J. A. Dawson & Company, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award Location: Bessie Estell Park
September 18, 2018 · 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
September 18, 2018 · Item number:Item #40 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City renews traffic equipment parts contract with General Traffic Equipment

Ensures reliable supply of lighting replacement parts and electrical hardware for city traffic signals. Competitive bid renewal keeps maintenance costs stable for ongoing street safety.

Counterparty: General Traffic Equipment Corporation, Newburgh, New York Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
September 18, 2018 · Item number:Item #39 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Council awards push-to-talk contract to Southern Communications

City approves competitive bid for emergency radio communications equipment and service. Supports police, fire, and other emergency responders.

Counterparty: Southern Communications, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
September 18, 2018 · Item number:Item #12 · 🛡️ 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
September 18, 2018 · Item number:Item #57 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Mayor gets authority to amend Historical Preservation Authority lease and fundin

City is changing the terms of its agreements with the Historical Preservation Authority—including what the organization's role covers and how it gets funded. Details on the specific changes aren't clear from this agenda summary.

Counterparty: Historical Preservation Authority of the City of Birmingham, Alabama Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
September 18, 2018 · 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
September 18, 2018 · Item number:Item #9 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement liens authorized on nuisance properties

City will clear overgrown weeds on abandoned or neglected properties and bill owners; unpaid costs become a lien against the property.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
September 18, 2018 · Item number:Item #63 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Emergency patrol vehicle purchase approved

Council received notice of emergency procurement for patrol vehicles. Rapid police vehicle replacement ensures continued public safety operations.

Counterparty: Purchasing Agent Funding source: Unknown Action type: Emergency procurement
September 18, 2018 · Item number:Item #58 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City conveys property to Positive Development and Ebert Investment

A redevelopment agreement with private developers will transfer city-owned land to Positive Development, LLC and Ebert Investment, LLC. Details on location, property value, and development plans are needed to assess neighborhood impact.

Counterparty: Positive Development, LLC and Ebert Investment, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
September 11, 2018 · Item number:Item #63 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $103K

Church Street Bridge drainage work approved for $103,458

City approves drainage improvements at Church Street Bridge with no competitive bidding. Tate Contracting & Excavating will handle the project.

Counterparty: Tate Contracting & Excavating, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract amendment Location: Church Street Bridge
September 11, 2018 · Item number:Item #65 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $88K

Council awards $87.8K to Sherrod Construction for Kelly Ingram Park renovations

Kelly Ingram Park gets a refresh with this lowest-bid contract. The renovation improves a key downtown public space for residents and visitors.

Counterparty: Sherrod Construction Company, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award Location: Kelly Ingram Park
September 11, 2018 · Item number:Item #39 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment set for weed abatement on blighted properties

Property owners facing liens for city-ordered weed removal on noxious or dangerous lots. Hearing provides opportunity to contest assessment.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
September 11, 2018 · Item number:Item #29 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement: Special assessment imposed on noxious-property owners

Property owners with declared overgrown or dangerous weeds must now pay a city-imposed assessment to cover abatement costs. This enforces cleanup obligations on landowners who fail to maintain their properties.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
September 11, 2018 · Item number:Item #31 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement: special assessment on blighted properties

Property owners face assessments to recover costs of removing noxious weeds from their lots. This continues enforcement of the 2015 blight ordinance.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
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