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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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December 11, 2018 · Item number:Item #51 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Ammunition and targets contract awarded to Sportsman's Headquarters

City approves ammunition and target supplies from Sportsman's Headquarters on an as-needed basis. Contract uses competitive bidding to set unit prices.

Counterparty: Walter Craig, LLC, dba: The Sportsman's Headquarters Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
December 11, 2018 · Item number:Item #48 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

9613 Westfield Road: Unsafe building ordered demolished

City orders demolition of a building deemed unsafe and a public nuisance, removing a hazard from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 9613 Westfield Road, Birmingham
December 11, 2018 · Item number:Item #46 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Council orders demolition of unsafe building at 508 15th Pl S.W.

City will remove a blighted structure declared unsafe and a public nuisance, clearing the property for potential redevelopment or stabilization of the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 508 - 15th Place S.W., Birmingham
December 11, 2018 · Item number:Item #16 · 🛡️ 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
December 11, 2018 · Item number:Item #15 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement liens assessed on blighted properties

City clears nuisances from abandoned or neglected properties and recovers costs by placing liens on those parcels, shifting cleanup expense to property owners.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
December 4, 2018 · Item number:Item #13 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $800K

City spends $800K grant on 21st Street North project via PEP

Birmingham is allocating a state grant worth $800,000 to improve 21st Street North through PEP, following an earlier grant award. This funds a specific neighborhood improvement project.

Counterparty: PEP Funding source: State Grant Action type: Appropriation Location: 21st Street North
December 4, 2018 · Item number:Item #12 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $42K

Police gets $41,654 federal grant for protective vests

Council approves spending federal safety grant funds on body armor for officers. No local tax dollars required.

Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Budget amendment
December 4, 2018 · Item number:Item #11 · 🛡️ 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
December 4, 2018 · Item number:Item #54 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 101 properties public nuisance for overgrown weeds

Property owners must remove noxious weeds or face enforcement action. Affects 101 parcels citywide and sets stage for City to abate the nuisance at owner expense if not cleared.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
December 4, 2018 · Item number:Item #29 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City demolishes unsafe building at 1303 91st St North

Blighted property removal can stabilize neighborhood safety and property values. Building declared a public nuisance.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 1303 - 91st Street North, Birmingham
December 4, 2018 · Item number:Item #30 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 1301 91st St N

Unsafe structure at 1301 91st Street North has been designated a public nuisance and will be demolished. Removal clears blighted property to improve neighborhood safety and open space for community reinvestment.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1301 - 91st Street North, Birmingham
December 4, 2018 · Item number:Item #8 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Remove inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Abandoned vehicles clutter neighborhoods and attract blight. Removal costs are charged to the registered owner.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
December 4, 2018 · Item number:Item #32 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Council renews Sunbelt Fire contract for firefighter helmets

Keeps Birmingham firefighters equipped with safety gear. Renewal extends the city's existing sole-source agreement with Sunbelt Fire for protective helmets.

Counterparty: Sunbelt Fire, Inc., Fairhope, Alabama Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract amendment
December 4, 2018 · Item number:Item #61 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Human Rights Commission restructured: new composition and appointment rules

Amends how the city's Human Rights Commission is staffed and appointed, which can affect how discrimination complaints are handled and community representation on the board.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
December 4, 2018 · Item number:Item #22 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 1701 32nd Street (Ensley) marked for demolition

The city is demolishing a condemned building in Ensley that poses a public safety and blight risk to the neighborhood. Removal reduces hazards and creates opportunity for land recovery.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1701 - 32nd Street Ensley, Birmingham
December 4, 2018 · Item number:Item #21 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 1704 32nd Street (Ensley) ordered demolished

City removes blighted property from Ensley neighborhood. Demolition reduces neighborhood blight and health/safety risks from abandoned structure.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 1704 - 32nd Street Ensley, Birmingham
December 4, 2018 · Item number:Item #31 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Fire extinguisher contract awarded to Industrial Fire and Safety Equipment

City maintains fire safety equipment across all municipal buildings through competitive vendor contracts. This ensures compliant, timely maintenance.

Counterparty: Industrial Fire and Safety Equipment Company, Inc., Birmingham Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
December 4, 2018 · Item number:Item #28 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 1309–91st St N

Building declared unsafe and a public nuisance will be torn down, clearing the site for redevelopment or stabilization of the neighborhood.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 1309 - 91st Street North, Birmingham
December 4, 2018 · Item number:Item #23 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 3328 Laurel Ave ordered demolished

Property declared a public nuisance and safety hazard; demolition will remove blight from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 3328 Laurel Avenue, Birmingham
December 4, 2018 · Item number:Item #27 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Council orders demolition of unsafe building at 3221 37th Court North

Property declared unsafe and a public nuisance; demolition removes hazard from neighborhood. Funded by general budget.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 3221 - 37th Court North, Birmingham
December 4, 2018 · Item number:Item #26 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 3300 39th St North ordered demolished

City is demolishing a blighted structure deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Removal reduces blight and hazards in the neighborhood.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 3300 - 39th Street North, Birmingham
December 4, 2018 · Item number:Item #25 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 3233 28th Avenue North

Building declared unsafe and public nuisance will be demolished. Removal reduces neighborhood blight and safety hazards.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 3233 - 28th Avenue North, Birmingham
December 4, 2018 · Item number:Item #24 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 3325 Laurel Ave

Condemned building removed from neighborhood; decision clears blighted property and addresses public safety hazard on Laurel Avenue.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 3325 Laurel Avenue, Birmingham
November 27, 2018 · Item number:Item #62 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $1.0M

City sets aside $1M over 5 years for Cooperative Downtown Ministries

The city commits $200,000 annually to support Cooperative Downtown Ministries' work in the downtown core, likely addressing homelessness, food security, or social services for vulnerable populations.

Counterparty: Cooperative Downtown Ministries, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Appropriation
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