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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Birmingham public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Drone fine near entertainment events
A proposed ordinance would add a first-offense fine for unlawfully flying drones near ticketed entertainment events, added to the city's summary disposition fine schedule.
Joint park patrol agreement with Mountain Brook
An ordinance would let the mayor sign a three-year deal for Birmingham police to jointly patrol and enforce laws at the 22-acre Alabama Veterans Memorial Park with Mountain Brook.
Veterans Memorial Park joint patrol agreement
An ordinance was published for a three-year interlocal agreement with Mountain Brook for joint police patrol and law enforcement at Alabama Veterans Memorial Park.
Weed nuisance declarations on 154 properties
274 properties would be declared public nuisances for overgrown weeds, with notices posted and an October 13 hearing set.
Police community engagement events
Three consent items would fund police-hosted community events: a back-to-school bookbag giveaway at the CrossPlex, National Night Out, and Ice Cream With A Cop in housing communities.
Lexipol police policy subscriptions
The Police Department gets a three-year subscription to Lexipol's policy manuals and training bulletins, costing up to $337,563.30.
Police K9 purchase and training
The Police Department is getting a new dual detection/tracking K9 with handler training for $18,000, billed as the only source of supply.