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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 16152 items in last 178 months
Total dollars $1768.7M where disclosed
Notice: Hatched months are still being indexed (66.5% 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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July 11, 2017 · Item number:Item #97 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City grants Mobilitie wireless-pole franchise in public right-of-way

Mobilitie gains long-term right to install and maintain wireless infrastructure (poles, antennas) on city streets and sidewalks. Terms will set rental payments to the city and rules for how the equipment is installed and maintained.

Counterparty: Mobilitie, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
July 11, 2017 · Item number:Item #28 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed-abatement assessment against properties

Property owners may face charges to cover city costs for removing noxious or dangerous weeds from their land. The assessment stems from a 2015 city declaration and requires a public hearing.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
July 11, 2017 · Item number:Item #61 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Building at 1101 Pike Road ordered demolished

City condemns structure as unsafe and public nuisance; demolition ordered to remove blight from neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1101 Pike Road, Birmingham
July 11, 2017 · Item number:Item #29 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessments imposed for weed abatement on blighted properties

Property owners will face special assessments for city weed removal on their parcels. This follows a 2014 declaration of noxious weeds and applies accountability for blight cleanup.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
July 11, 2017 · Item number:Item #31 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed-abatement assessment levied on blighted properties

Property owners in designated blighted areas face a special assessment to cover city costs for removing noxious or dangerous weeds. The amount and affected properties are not detailed in this notice.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
July 11, 2017 · Item number:Item #20 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment: weed abatement costs charged to property owners

Property owners may face new charges on their tax bills to cover city costs for removing noxious or dangerous weeds from their land. This is the formal hearing and assessment process.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
July 11, 2017 · Item number:Item #67 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 3812 43rd Ave N

Unsafe structure declared a public nuisance and marked for removal. Action reduces blight and improves neighborhood safety.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 3812 - 43rd Avenue North, Birmingham
July 11, 2017 · Item number:Item #46 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed-abatement assessment levied on blighted properties

Property owners face new charges to cover cost of removing dangerous weeds on their land. Assessment amount and affected addresses not yet specified in public record.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
July 11, 2017 · Item number:Item #56 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 3000 Prince Avenue unsafe, orders demolition

Building at 3000 Prince Avenue will be demolished after city determination it is unsafe and a public nuisance. Removal of blighted structures improves neighborhood safety and property values.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 3000 Prince Avenue, Birmingham
July 11, 2017 · Item number:Item #41 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment imposed for weed abatement on unnamed properties

Property owners will face new charges to cover weed removal on their land, following 2013 Council direction on noxious vegetation standards.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
June 27, 2017 · Item number:Item #103 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $3.0M

Fire Station #8 contract awarded to Stone Building for $2.97M

Council approves the lowest bidder to build a new fire station in Birmingham. Project improves emergency response capacity in the area.

Counterparty: Stone Building, LLC Funding source: Capital Improvement Plan Action type: Contract award Location: 3232 11th Avenue North, Birmingham
June 27, 2017 · Item number:Item #105 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $2.0M

City approves $2M loan from Compass Bank

The city is borrowing $2 million from Compass Bank for an unspecified public purpose, which will require repayment with interest and commit future city budgets.

Counterparty: Compass Bank Funding source: Bond Action type: Ordinance
June 27, 2017 · Item number:Item #106 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $500K

City borrows $500,000 from Citizens Trust Bank

The city is taking out a loan for half a million dollars. Residents will ultimately repay this debt through taxes or other city revenue.

Counterparty: Citizens Trust Bank Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
June 27, 2017 · Item number:Item #91 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $400K

Budget amendment: $400K shifted from demolition to Fund 10

$400,000 originally allocated for infrastructure demolition is being redirected to another fund, potentially delaying blighted-property clearance or other Public Works projects.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Budget amendment
June 27, 2017 · Item number:Item #94 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $57K

City pays $57,352 to Regional Planning Commission

Funds planning services from the regional commission. No direct impact on resident services identified.

Counterparty: Regional Planning Commission of Greater Birmingham Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award Location: 2 20th Street North, Suite 1200, Birmingham
June 27, 2017 · Item number:Item #69 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $42K

City demolishes unsafe building at 35th Ave N; owner billed $41,801

Property owner at 2940 35th Avenue North must pay $41,801 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe structure. This clears blight and public hazards from the neighborhood.

Counterparty: property owner at 2940 35th Avenue North Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 2940 35th Avenue North, Birmingham
June 27, 2017 · Item number:Item #101 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $35K

City spends $35K on cemetery maintenance at Shadow Lawn

The city funds upkeep of graves, walks, and grounds at Shadow Lawn Memorial Gardens through a sole-source contract. Residents can expect continued maintenance of burial sites and cemetery infrastructure.

Counterparty: Shadow Lawn Memorial Gardens Maintenance and Perpetual Care Association Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
June 27, 2017 · Item number:Item #75 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $16K

City bills owner $16,272 for demolition of unsafe building at 625 Graymont Ave

Property owner faces special assessment to recover the city's cost of tearing down the unsafe structure. This clears blight from the neighborhood and removes a public hazard.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 625 Graymont Avenue West, Birmingham
June 27, 2017 · Item number:Item #71 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $12K

City demolishes unsafe building at 1021 Erie Street; Wylam owner billed $11,937

Unsafe building at 1021 Erie Street in Wylam has been demolished. The property owner is billed $11,937 for demolition costs; unpaid assessments may become tax liens.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 1021 Erie Street, Wylam, Birmingham
June 27, 2017 · Item number:Item #77 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $10K

City charges property owner $10,024 for building demolition

Property owner at 1553 Pearson Avenue SW will be billed $10,024 for demolition of an unsafe structure; the cost becomes a special assessment against the property.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 1553 Pearson Avenue SW, Birmingham
June 27, 2017 · Item number:Item #73 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $8K

Property owner charged $7,673 for unsafe building demolition

City recoups demolition costs by billing the property owner at 1621 Central Avenue, Dolomite. The special assessment becomes a lien on the property until paid.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1621 Central Avenue, Dolomite, Birmingham
June 27, 2017 · Item number:Item #68 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $3K

City charges property owner $3,489 for demolition of unsafe building at 1916 13t

The property owner must pay the city's demolition costs. Special assessments like this recover public safety expenses from properties where unsafe structures are removed.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1916 13TH Street SW, Birmingham
June 27, 2017 · Item number:Item #67 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $2K

Roosevelt Rec. Center: $2,146 for basketball court fencing

Safer basketball courts at Roosevelt Recreation Center. Fencing improves security and play quality for youth and community athletes.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Appropriation Location: Roosevelt Rec. Center
June 27, 2017 · Item number:Item #39 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment imposed for weed abatement on blighted properties

Property owners will face charges to cover the city's costs for clearing noxious weeds from blighted lots. Specific properties and amounts are listed in the full resolution.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
June 27, 2017 · Item number:Item #34 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement: Special assessment levied on blighted properties

Property owners with noxious or dangerous weeds will face special assessments to cover city abatement costs. Liens may be placed on affected properties if assessments aren't paid.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
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