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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 7340 items in last 87 months
Total dollars $452.5M where disclosed
Notice: Hatched months are still being indexed (31.8% 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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September 23, 2025 · Item number:Item #13 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City approves 3-year CellHawk subscription with LeadsOnline

The city is committing to a multi-year software service (CellHawk, used by law enforcement and city agencies to track mobile devices and investigate crimes). The cost and specific operational impact are not disclosed in the available text.

Counterparty: LeadsOnline, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
September 23, 2025 · Item number:Item #44 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City approves short-term rental software contract with Granicus

City will use Granicus software to track and manage short-term rentals, including address identification and compliance tools. Software helps enforce rental regulations.

Counterparty: Granicus LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
September 16, 2025 · Item number:Item #26 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $65K

City awards sole-source contract to Birmingham Time Media Group, $65K

City commits $65,000 from general fund to Birmingham Time Media Group under sole-source agreement, bypassing competitive bidding process.

Counterparty: Birmingham Time Media Group, LLC Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
September 16, 2025 · Item number:Item #36 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Sole-source: Vertosoft contract for Workforce Central software update

City commits to upgrade payroll and workforce management system with Vertosoft. This affects how HR and payroll processes operate and may impact employee records and system reliability.

Counterparty: Vertosoft, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
September 16, 2025 · Item number:Item #47 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 4101 46th Avenue North

Property declared unsafe and a public nuisance; city will demolish the structure to improve neighborhood safety and appearance.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 4101 46th Avenue North, Birmingham, Alabama 35217
September 16, 2025 · Item number:Item #50 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Demolition ordered for unsafe building at 2717 Avenue J

City will tear down a condemned property deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Removes blight and hazard from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 2717 Avenue J, Birmingham, Alabama 35218
September 16, 2025 · Item number:Item #76 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

New law enables liens on properties with building code violations

City gains tool to recover costs when homeowners ignore building violations. Properties with unpaid code liens may face foreclosure or sale.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Ordinance
September 16, 2025 · Item number:Item #61 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 1631 15th Ave. North ordered demolished

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

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1631 15th Avenue North, Birmingham, Alabama 35204
September 16, 2025 · Item number:Item #79 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

ShotSpotter gunshot detection system renewed with SoundThinking for 3 years

City continues funding SoundThinking's gunshot-detection service across patrol zones. Contract renews surveillance technology that police use for emergency response in high-crime areas.

Counterparty: SoundThinking, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
September 16, 2025 · Item number:Item #65 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 2419 22nd Street North ordered demolished

Condemned structure at this North Birmingham address will be removed to reduce neighborhood blight and safety hazards.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 2419 22nd Street North, Birmingham, Alabama 35234
September 16, 2025 · Item number:Item #77 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City amends agreement with Oak Hill Memorial Association

Changes to the city's relationship with Oak Hill Memorial Association take effect. Details of the amendment are not provided in the public summary.

Counterparty: Oak Hill Memorial Association Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract amendment
September 16, 2025 · Item number:Item #56 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Demolition ordered: unsafe building at 1232 Princeton Ave SW

City is tearing down a condemned structure deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Removes blight and hazard from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1232 Princeton Avenue SW, Birmingham, Alabama 35211
September 16, 2025 · Item number:Item #45 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 413 Lansing Street

Unsafe structure at 413 Lansing Street will be torn down, removing a public hazard from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 413 Lansing Street, Birmingham, Alabama 35224
September 16, 2025 · Item number:Item #55 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

1140 Princeton Ave SW ordered demolished as unsafe structure

Building declared unsafe and public nuisance; demolition will remove blight from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1140 Princeton Avenue SW, Birmingham, Alabama 35211
September 16, 2025 · Item number:Item #59 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 4260 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd

Building declared unsafe and a public nuisance will be torn down, removing a hazard from the neighborhood and clearing the property for potential future use.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 4260 Richard Arrington Jr. Boulevard North, Birmingham, Alabama 35212
September 16, 2025 · Item number:Item #51 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City to demolish unsafe building at 203 3rd Avenue South

Building declared unsafe and public nuisance; demolition will clear blighted property from downtown area.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 203 3rd Avenue South, Birmingham, Alabama 35205
September 16, 2025 · Item number:Item #49 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 1100 Rev. Abraham Woods Jr. Blvd.

Property deemed unsafe and a public nuisance will be torn down, removing a hazard from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1100 Reverend Abraham Woods Jr. Boulevard, Birmingham, Alabama 35204
September 16, 2025 · Item number:Item #75 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

20th Avenue South closure at Richard Arrington Jr. Boulevard

This ordinance closes a section of 20th Avenue South to vehicle traffic, affecting how drivers navigate the area around Richard Arrington Jr. Boulevard South. The closure may improve pedestrian safety or support neighborhood development.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance Location: 20th Avenue South at approximately 190 feet from its intersection with Richard Arrington Jr. Boulevard South
September 16, 2025 · Item number:Item #57 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 1212 43rd Street North

A blighted or hazardous structure in your neighborhood will be removed, improving public safety and clearing the lot for future redevelopment or community use.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1212 43rd Street North, Birmingham, Alabama 35212
September 16, 2025 · Item number:Item #53 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Demolition approved: unsafe building at 8040 6th Avenue North

City will tear down a building declared unsafe and a public nuisance in the North Birmingham neighborhood. Removes blight and hazard from the area.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 8040 6th Avenue North, Birmingham, Alabama 35206
September 16, 2025 · Item number:Item #60 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Council orders demolition of unsafe building at 1849 47th Street

City identifies the structure as unsafe and a public nuisance, triggering demolition to remove a hazard from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1849 47th Street, Birmingham, Alabama 35208
September 16, 2025 · Item number:Item #43 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City declares building at 1841 17th Court North unsafe, orders demolition

Property will be torn down as a public safety hazard. Clears a blighted site from the neighborhood.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 1841 17th Court North, Birmingham, Alabama 35234
September 16, 2025 · Item number:Item #27 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Mayor authorized to amend ESO Solutions contract for integrated functions

City will modify its agreement with ESO Solutions to add new integrated functions to an existing software or services contract. Details of the amendment scope and cost are not disclosed in the agenda item.

Counterparty: ESO Solutions, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract amendment
September 16, 2025 · Item number:Item #46 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Demolition ordered for unsafe structure at 8444 1st Avenue North

Building declared a public nuisance and safety hazard; city will demolish it. Removes blight and safety risk from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 8444 1st Avenue North, Birmingham, Alabama 35206
September 16, 2025 · Item number:Item #42 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Demolition ordered for unsafe building at 1849 17th Court North

City will remove a blighted property deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Demolition helps clean up neighborhoods and can improve safety and property values nearby.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1849 17th Court North, Birmingham, Alabama 35234
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