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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 7428 items in last 88 months
Total dollars $454.8M where disclosed
Notice: Hatched months are still being indexed (32.2% 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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August 21, 2018 · Item number:Item #61 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $13K

Council approves $13,250 engine purchase for rescue unit

Equipment Management replaces a diesel engine in a 2008 Ford F-450 rescue unit to keep emergency response capabilities operational.

Counterparty: Adamson Ford Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Appropriation
August 21, 2018 · Item number:Item #18 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $2K

City renews burglar/fire alarm monitoring with Johnson Controls, $1,935/year

City commits to 3-year security monitoring contract. Protects municipal buildings from theft and fire incidents.

Counterparty: Johnson Controls Security Solutions, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
August 21, 2018 · Item number:Item #17 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $1K

Video security contract with Johnson Controls, $1,140/year

City commits $3,420 over 3 years for video equipment and installation to strengthen building security. Sole-source procurement from Johnson Controls.

Counterparty: Johnson Controls Security Solutions, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
August 21, 2018 · Item number:Item #34 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City clears blighted building at 5625 Sugar Ray Drive for demolition

An unsafe structure declared a public nuisance will be demolished, removing a blight hazard from the neighborhood and improving street safety.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 5625 Sugar Ray Drive, Birmingham
August 21, 2018 · Item number:Item #9 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement liens placed on blighted properties

City removes overgrown weeds and debris from neglected properties, then bills owners—costs become a lien if unpaid. Cleans up neighborhoods and holds property owners accountable for maintenance.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
August 21, 2018 · Item number:Item #42 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 8342 1st Ave South unsafe; demolition ordered

Building at 8342 1st Avenue South is officially unsafe and will be demolished. The decision removes a public nuisance from the neighborhood.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 8342 1st Avenue South, Birmingham
August 21, 2018 · Item number:Item #41 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City clears unsafe building at 3620 43rd Avenue North

The city will demolish a structure deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Neighbors will see the blighted property removed, reducing neighborhood blight and potential safety hazards.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 3620 - 43rd Avenue North, Birmingham
August 21, 2018 · Item number:Item #50 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City awards 1-year fuel contract to Allied Energy Company

Fuel costs affect city operations and taxpayer spending. Allied Energy Company was selected through competitive bidding to supply gasoline, E-85, and diesel for city equipment on an as-needed basis.

Counterparty: Allied Energy Company, Birmingham Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
August 21, 2018 · Item number:Item #40 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Blighted building at 127 Morris Ave marked for demolition

The city will tear down a building deemed unsafe and a public nuisance, clearing the property for reuse and improving neighborhood safety.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 127 Morris Avenue, Birmingham
August 21, 2018 · Item number:Item #39 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Building at 4908 Jefferson Ave SW declared unsafe; demolition ordered

City is tearing down a blighted structure on Jefferson Avenue. Removing unsafe buildings improves neighborhood safety and opens the parcel for future reuse.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 4908 Jefferson Avenue SW, Birmingham
August 21, 2018 · Item number:Item #38 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 2603 21st Street West unsafe; demolition ordered

This building has been deemed a public nuisance and safety threat, triggering mandatory removal. Demolition clears a blighted property and reduces neighborhood hazards.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 2603 21st Street West, Birmingham
August 21, 2018 · Item number:Item #55 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City awards medical waste disposal contract to West Med Disposal

City health and safety operations depend on reliable medical waste handling. This contract ensures proper disposal of hazardous materials from city facilities.

Counterparty: West Med Disposal Inc., Woodstock, Alabama Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
August 21, 2018 · Item number:Item #37 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 3022 Avenue H ordered demolished

City declares the structure unsafe and a public nuisance, ordering its demolition to remove a blight hazard from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 3022 Avenue H, Birmingham
August 21, 2018 · Item number:Item #35 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 3407 28th Avenue North

Property declared unsafe and a public nuisance; demolition removes blight and potential hazard from the neighborhood.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 3407 28th Avenue North, Birmingham
August 21, 2018 · Item number:Item #58 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City awards contract to Swarco Industries for traffic control reflectors

Ensures steady supply of reflective glass spheres for highway maintenance and road safety upkeep across city infrastructure.

Counterparty: Swarco Industries, LLC, Columbia, Tennessee Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
August 21, 2018 · Item number:Item #36 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 701 Attalla Street

Wylam neighborhood loses another blighted structure. The building has been deemed unsafe and a public nuisance, clearing the way for lot cleanup.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 701 Attalla Street, Wylam, Birmingham
August 21, 2018 · Item number:Item #33 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Demolition approved for unsafe building at 415 Theta Avenue

Condemned property at 415 Theta Avenue will be demolished after years of vacancy. Removes blight from the neighborhood and reduces public safety hazards.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 415 Theta Avenue, Birmingham
August 21, 2018 · Item number:Item #43 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City to demolish unsafe building at 7111 Division Ave

Property declared a public nuisance will be removed, clearing a blighted site in the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 7111 Division Avenue, Birmingham
August 14, 2018 · Item number:Item #42 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $457K

City buys two parcels from Ken Gerelds for $457,000

City acquires two properties on 1st Avenue North and 56th Street South, likely for future development or public use. Property purchases of this scale are typically part of neighborhood revitalization or infrastructure projects.

Counterparty: Ken Gerelds Company Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award Location: 5601 1st Avenue North and 11-56th Street South
August 14, 2018 · Item number:Item #41 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $348K

City accepts $347,921 federal justice grant from DOJ

Birmingham receives federal funding for criminal justice programs and operations. Grant supports public safety initiatives without local tax dollars.

Counterparty: United States Department of Justice Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Ordinance
August 14, 2018 · Item number:Item #30 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $79K

Fire Department LifePak 15 equipment: $78,960 purchase

Fire Department upgrades defibrillator equipment with 4-year service warranty included, supporting emergency response capability across the city.

Counterparty: Physio-Control, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
August 14, 2018 · Item number:Item #28 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Council awards Fire Department uniform contract to Municipal and Commercial Unif

Council approved uniform vendor for firefighter gear (multiple categories). Routine procurement on competitive bid; no direct cost impact disclosed.

Counterparty: Municipal and Commercial Uniform Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
August 14, 2018 · Item number:Item #44 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Vectour Transportation renews 85-bus charter for Magic City Classic

City renews contract with Atlanta vendor to supply buses and ground control for the Magic City Classic event. No-bid renewal on consent agenda.

Counterparty: Vectour Transportation Group Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
August 14, 2018 · Item number:Item #37 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 676 blighted properties public nuisance for overgrown weeds

Overgrown properties can attract illegal dumping, rodents, and crime. This declaration is the first step to clean up vacant land in your neighborhood and improve safety.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
August 14, 2018 · Item number:Item #27 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Fire Department awards 1-year uniform contract to Galls LLC

Council approves bid for Fire Department uniforms (groups 7, 11, 13) at negotiated unit prices. Supports operational readiness of the fire service.

Counterparty: Galls LLC., Birmingham Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
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