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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 16042 items in last 176 months
Total dollars $1765.0M where disclosed
Notice: Hatched months are still being indexed (65.8% 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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January 8, 2019 · Item number:Item #22 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 1628 32nd Street, Ensley

Condemned structure removed from neighborhood; clears blight and reduces safety hazard in Ensley.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 1628 - 32nd Street Ensley, Birmingham
January 8, 2019 · Item number:Item #21 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe structure at 1632 32nd Street, Ensley cleared for demolition

A blighted building on 32nd Street in Ensley will be demolished to remove a public safety hazard and neighborhood eyesore. The demolition clears the property for potential redevelopment.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 1632 - 32nd Street Ensley, Birmingham
January 8, 2019 · Item number:Item #11 · 🛡️ 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 8, 2019 · Item number:Item #50 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Emergency HVAC repair approved for Public Works West facility

City authorizes emergency repair to heating and cooling system at Department of Public Works West facility to maintain operations and prevent service disruptions.

Counterparty: Department of Public Works Funding source: Unknown Action type: Emergency procurement
January 8, 2019 · Item number:Item #49 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Emergency HVAC repair approved for Southside Police Precinct

The city is repairing critical heating/cooling systems at a police facility. Citizens don't know the dollar cost yet, but the emergency designation means the repair was urgent enough to bypass standard procurement rules.

Counterparty: Purchasing Agent Funding source: Unknown Action type: Emergency procurement Location: Southside Police Precinct
January 8, 2019 · Item number:Item #12 · 🛡️ 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
January 2, 2019 · Item number:Item #25 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $60K

City awards $60K to David Acton for Sloss Furnace repairs

David Acton Building Corporation wins competitive bid to replace deteriorating trestle beam on Sloss Furnace Coke Bin #1, a historic industrial landmark. Work preserves one of Birmingham's key cultural and heritage sites.

Counterparty: David Acton Building Corporation Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award Location: 4898 Valleydale Road, Suite A4, Birmingham
January 2, 2019 · Item number:Item #26 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $50K

Council awards $49,875 sidewalk repair contract to Gillespie Construction

Sidewalk improvements on 1st Avenue North will enhance pedestrian safety and accessibility in the area.

Counterparty: Gillespie Construction, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award Location: 1st Avenue North
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 #54 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Emergency purchase: security paper for 2019 business licenses

City fast-tracks purchase of security paper needed to print 2019 business licenses without standard procurement delays. Ensures timely license issuance for local businesses.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Emergency procurement
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
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 #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 #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 #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 #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 #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
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
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