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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 16088 items in last 177 months
Total dollars $1766.5M where disclosed
Notice: Hatched months are still being indexed (66.1% 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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March 27, 2018 · Item number:Item #30 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $5K

Council approves $4,820.70 police uniform purchase from Galls LLC

City replenishes police uniform stock for department operations. Routine equipment procurement on consent agenda.

Counterparty: Galls LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
March 27, 2018 · Item number:Item #41 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 159 properties public nuisance for weeds; abatement begins

Blighted properties with overgrown vegetation can drive down neighborhood property values and harbor pests and crime. City will post notices requiring owners to clear the weeds or face city-ordered removal at owner expense.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
March 27, 2018 · Item number:Item #16 · 🛡️ 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
March 27, 2018 · Item number:Item #28 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Tax abatement: 1521 19th Place SW, West End blighted property

City removes special tax assessment on abandoned property, clearing debt to enable eventual demolition or redevelopment in the West End neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Tax abatement Location: 1521 19th Place SW
March 27, 2018 · Item number:Item #57 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Emergency body armor purchase for Mayor and security staff

City is spending general funds on protective equipment for the Mayor under emergency procurement rules, bypassing normal competitive bidding.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Emergency procurement
March 20, 2018 · Item number:Item #39 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $1.5M

Budget amendment sets aside $1.5M for jail renovations

City commits $1.5M from general fund to improve jail facilities, part of broader municipal budget adjustments for fiscal year ending June 2018.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Budget amendment
March 20, 2018 · Item number:Item #112 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $467K

City issues $467K bond for St. loan program

City is borrowing $467,000 to fund a loan program. Residents may benefit from loan access, but the bond adds to city debt that taxpayers ultimately repay.

Funding source: Bond Action type: Ordinance
March 20, 2018 · Item number:Item #111 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $467K

City issues $467K bond for Revolving Loan Fund

The city is borrowing $467,000 through a general obligation bond to fund its Revolving Loan Fund, likely for small business or community development loans. This increases city debt but may support local economic activity.

Funding source: Bond Action type: Ordinance
March 20, 2018 · Item number:Item #73 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $39K

Fire Station #6 HVAC replacement awarded to Southeastern Temperature Controls

City approves $38,875 to replace 3 roof-mounted air units at Fire Station #6. Keeps emergency services operational and comfortable for responders.

Counterparty: Southeastern Temperature Controls, Inc., Pelham, Alabama Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award Location: Fire Station #6
March 20, 2018 · Item number:Item #60 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $9K

City charges property owner $9,383 for building demolition

Property owner at 1329 Elmwood Street S.W. will be billed for the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building. The special assessment places the demolition debt on the property record.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1329 Elmwood Street S.W., Birmingham
March 20, 2018 · Item number:Item #57 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $9K

City bills property owner $9,124.68 for demolition of unsafe building

Property owner at 1317 Steiner Avenue will receive a special tax bill to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe structure on their lot.

Counterparty: Property owner at 1317 Steiner Avenue Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 1317 Steiner Avenue, Birmingham
March 20, 2018 · Item number:Item #62 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $8K

City charges owner $8,031 for demolition of unsafe building at 156 5th Ave S.W.

Property owner will be billed for the cost of removing the hazardous structure. The demolition cost becomes a special assessment lien on the property unless paid.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 156 - 5th Avenue S.W., Birmingham
March 20, 2018 · Item number:Item #69 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $8K

City assesses $7,790 demolition cost to property at 1821 Alabama Ave

Property owner receives a bill for the City's cost to tear down an unsafe building. The special assessment becomes a lien on the property and must be paid before sale or transfer.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 1821 Alabama Avenue, Birmingham
March 20, 2018 · Item number:Item #66 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $8K

City assesses $7,615 demolition cost to 1905 Saint Charles Court S.W.

Property owner is billed for the city's cost to tear down an unsafe building. The assessment becomes a lien against the property until paid.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1905 Saint Charles Court S.W., Birmingham
March 20, 2018 · Item number:Item #70 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $6K

Special assessment: $6,218 demolition cost at 1545 Tuscaloosa Ave.

Property owner at 1545 Tuscaloosa Avenue S.W. will be charged $6,218.08 to cover the cost of demolishing an unsafe building—a cost the city is recovering through a special assessment on the parcel.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 1545 Tuscaloosa Avenue S.W., Birmingham
March 20, 2018 · Item number:Item #71 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $6K

City recovers $6,128 demolition cost from blighted property owner

Unsafe building at 1212 1st Avenue West has been torn down; owner must pay the city's demolition costs. This cost-recovery protects taxpayers and holds property owners accountable for maintaining safe properties.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 1212 - 1st Avenue West, Birmingham
March 20, 2018 · Item number:Item #64 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $4K

City charges property owner $4,478.66 for unsafe building demolition

Property owner at 1444 17th Place S.W. will be assessed the full cost of demolishing an unsafe structure. This shifts the demolition expense from city taxpayers to the property owner.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1444 - 17th Place S.W., Birmingham
March 20, 2018 · Item number:Item #67 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $4K

City charges property owner $3,678 for unsafe building demolition

Property owner at 1308 1st Avenue West must pay the demolition cost as a special assessment. This recovers public spending on removing an unsafe structure from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 1308 - 1st Avenue West, Birmingham
March 20, 2018 · Item number:Item #68 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $3K

Property owner billed $2,988.60 for demolition of unsafe building

The city completed demolition of an unsafe structure at 1609 2nd Avenue West and is now charging the property owner for the $2,988.60 cost. This is part of the city's effort to clear blighted properties.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1609 - 2nd Avenue West, Birmingham
March 20, 2018 · Item number:Item #74 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Police uniform contract awarded to Galls, LLC for 1 year

City locks in uniform pricing for police department operations through competitive bidding. No direct impact on residents, but ensures stable procurement of essential officer equipment.

Counterparty: Galls, LLC, Birmingham Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
March 20, 2018 · Item number:Item #17 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment on weed-abated properties

Property owners will pay for city-cleared overgrown weeds on their land. Charges cover abatement work done under a 2014 city directive.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
March 20, 2018 · Item number:Item #16 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment: Weed abatement costs charged to property owners

Property owners face bills for city weed-removal work on their lots. If your property is listed, you'll owe the abatement cost as a special assessment.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
March 20, 2018 · Item number:Item #37 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Remove inoperable vehicle; cost charged to owner

City removes abandoned cars cluttering neighborhoods and bills the registered owner for removal costs.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
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