🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy

July 24, 2018 · Item number:Item #25 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

Inoperable vehicle removed as public nuisance; costs charged to owner

City removes abandoned or disabled vehicles that create safety and blight hazards in neighborhoods. Removal costs are recovered from the registered owner.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

July 24, 2018 · Item number:Item #46 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

Fire Department awards medical supplies contract to Normed

City commits to annual medical supply purchases from Normed to equip Fire Department response teams. One-year agreement at unit prices already on file.

👥 Counterparty: Normed, Seattle, Washington 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract award

July 24, 2018 · Item number:Item #22 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement liens assessed on blighted properties

City clears weeds and debris from abandoned lots, then charges owners for cleanup costs as a lien on their property. Encourages property upkeep and funds abatement work.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

July 24, 2018 · Item number:Item #26 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

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

Abandoned or broken-down cars in neighborhoods create safety hazards and blight. City removes the vehicle and bills the registered owner for costs.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition

July 24, 2018 · Item number:Item #29 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

Inoperable vehicle declared public nuisance; removal costs billed to owner

City removes abandoned or disabled vehicles from streets and private property, charging the registered owner for cleanup. This keeps neighborhoods safer and reduces blight.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

July 24, 2018 · Item number:Item #23 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

Remove inoperable vehicle as public nuisance; costs charged to owner

City removes abandoned or disabled vehicle from neighborhood; removal costs billed to the vehicle's registered owner instead of taxpayers.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

July 24, 2018 · Item number:Item #61 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council creates Department of Innovation and Economic Opportunity

City government reorganizes to place economic development and innovation under a dedicated department leadership. The change aims to streamline how Birmingham pursues business growth and economic opportunity initiatives.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Ordinance

July 24, 2018 · Item number:Item #41 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

City awards medical supplies contract to Bound Tree, LLC

Competitive bid awards for emergency medical supplies — the type, quantity, and vendor affect response readiness across city services.

👥 Counterparty: Bound Tree, LLC, Dublin, Ohio 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract award

July 17, 2018 · Item number:Item #17 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $21K

City approves $21,092 state drug-enforcement grant for Police

Funds boost Police Department's participation in federal drug-trafficking task force targeting Gulf Coast region high-intensity trafficking.

👥 Counterparty: State of Alabama Gulf Coast High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) 🏛 Funding source: State Grant 📋 Action type: Budget amendment

July 17, 2018 · Item number:Item #47 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $20K

City recovers $20,027 demolition cost from property owner at 2837 30th St. S.W.

Owner of unsafe structure must repay the city for demolition and removal. The cost becomes a special assessment lien on the property.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 2837 - 30th Street S.W., Birmingham

July 17, 2018 · Item number:Item #57 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $8K

City bills property owner $7,765 for demolition at 2328 W. 23rd St.

Property owner at 2328 W. 23rd St. will be charged $7,765 to cover the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building on their lot. The special assessment becomes a lien against the property.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 2328 - 23rd Street West, Birmingham

July 17, 2018 · Item number:Item #60 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $7K

Special assessment: $6,700 demolition cost billed to 5300 Avenue K

Property owner at 5300 Avenue K must pay $6,699.58 to cover the city's cost of tearing down an unsafe building. This recovers demolition expenses through a special assessment on the property.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 5300 Avenue K, Birmingham

July 17, 2018 · Item number:Item #46 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $6K

City assesses property owner $6,089 for demolition of unsafe building

Property owner at 2836 30th Street S.W. will be billed for the cost of removing an unsafe structure. The special assessment becomes a lien against the property until paid.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 2836 - 30th Street S.W., Birmingham

July 17, 2018 · Item number:Item #50 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $6K

City charges $5,708 to property owner for Ensley demolition

Demolition cost for unsafe building at 810 24th Street becomes a lien on the property unless the owner pays. Property owner can face collection action or tax sale if the bill goes unpaid.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 810 - 24th Street Ensley aka 2323 Avenue H, Birmingham

July 17, 2018 · Item number:Item #38 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $5K

City assesses $5,073.38 on 408 Oakmont for emergency demolition

Property owner at 408 Oakmont Street will be billed $5,073.38 to recover the city's cost for tearing down an unsafe building. The assessment becomes a lien on the property until paid.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 408 Oakmont Street, Birmingham

July 17, 2018 · Item number:Item #49 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $5K

Property owner billed $4,592.56 for demolition at 1306 Erie Street

City demolished an unsafe building and is recovering demolition costs through a special assessment on the property. Property owner must pay the bill.

👥 Counterparty: property owner at 1306 Erie Street 🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1306 Erie Street, Birmingham

July 17, 2018 · Item number:Item #55 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $4K

City assesses $4,362 demolition cost to 1036 4th Court West property owner

Property owner at 1036 4th Court West will be charged $4,362.07 to recover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building on the site. This special assessment becomes a lien against the property.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1036 - 4th Court West and Garage, Birmingham

July 17, 2018 · Item number:Item #107 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $4K

City bills property owner $4,066.94 for unsafe building demolition

Demolition costs for the condemned structure at 1534–45th Street are now your responsibility as the property owner. The special assessment covers the full cost the city spent tearing down the unsafe building.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1534 - 45th Street, Birmingham

July 17, 2018 · Item number:Item #42 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $4K

Special assessment: $3,894.80 for demolition at 2531 Avenue C

Property owner at 2531 Avenue C will be billed $3,894.80 to recover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building. This charge becomes a lien on the property.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 2531 Avenue C aka 2515 Avenue C, Birmingham

July 17, 2018 · Item number:Item #51 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $4K

City recovers $3,828.62 demolition cost from property owner at 1416 Trilby Stree

Unsafe building demolished; property owner now owes the cost via special tax assessment. The City recovers funds spent to remove the blighted structure.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1416 Trilby Street, Birmingham

July 17, 2018 · Item number:Item #56 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $4K

Demolition cost recovery: $3,534 special tax on 1030 Avenue S

Property owner at 1030 Avenue S will be billed $3,534 for city demolition of an unsafe building; amount becomes a lien against the property. Removes blighted structure from neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1030 Avenue S, Birmingham

July 17, 2018 · Item number:Item #48 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $3K

City bills property owner $3,471 for unsafe building demolition

Property owner at 2909 30th Street S.W. must pay the city's demolition costs as a special assessment. The $3,471 charge recovers the public expense of removing an unsafe structure.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 2909 - 30th Street S.W., Birmingham

July 17, 2018 · Item number:Item #13 · 🛡️ 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

July 17, 2018 · Item number:Item #9 · 🛡️ 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

July 17, 2018 · Item number:Item #10 · 🛡️ 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