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Property Recovery

Council actions on neglected property — demolitions, nuisance findings, and liens against owners for cleanup costs.

Volume timeline

Property Recovery — items per month

Indexed so far 4201 items in last 164 months
Total dollars $2147.4M where disclosed
Notice: Hatched months are still being indexed (62.4% of agenda items processed so far).
20 10 0 2022-01-01: 28 items, $9,983 2022-02-01: 37 items, $173,481 2022-03-01: 46 items, $206,035 2022-04-01: 47 items, $210,562 2022-05-01: 83 items, $250,723 2022-06-01: 92 items, $966,334 2022-07-01: 26 items, $505,952 2022-08-01: 66 items, $12.0M 2022-09-01: 52 items, $311,936 2022-10-01: 67 items, $2.2M 2022-11-01: 69 items, $1.3M 2022-12-01: 33 items, $142,371 2023-01-01: 65 items, $3.9M 2023-02-01: 73 items, $5.0M 2023-03-01: 63 items, $564,573 2023-04-01: 96 items, $1.3M 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: 59 items, $50.2M 2024-02-01: 47 items, $738,342 2024-03-01: 27 items, $18,225 2024-04-01: 43 items, $269,930 2024-05-01: 65 items, $685,733 2024-06-01: 46 items, $275,736 2024-07-01: 58 items, $91,595 2024-08-01: 46 items, $15,368 2024-09-01: 79 items, $271,996 2024-10-01: 70 items, $4.6M 2024-11-01: 37 items, $3.9M 2024-12-01: 97 items, $1.8M 2025-01-01: 40 items, $71,370 2025-02-01: 49 items, $220,954 2025-03-01: 53 items, $523,253 2025-04-01: 86 items, $317,567 2025-05-01: 60 items, $2.3M 2025-06-01: 55 items, $170,332 2025-07-01: 55 items, $216,134 2025-08-01: 51 items, $113,060 2025-09-01: 70 items, $1.4M 2025-10-01: 78 items, $1.3M 2025-11-01: 35 items, $1.1M 2025-12-01: 55 items, $2.1M 2026-01-01: 37 items, $126,963 2026-02-01: 31 items, $297,985 2026-03-01: 76 items, $382,880 2026-04-01: 48 items, $61,269 2026-05-01: 50 items, $40.6M 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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October 6, 2026 · Upcoming · Item number:Item #5 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $100K

Council to fund Flourish Alabama community engagement programs through June 2027

If approved, the city would provide up to $100,000 to Flourish Alabama for youth programs, education, technology, music, art, health awareness, and community gardens through mid-2027. These initiatives would support neighborhood environments and youth development across the city.

Counterparty: The Flourish Alabama Funding source: Mixed Action type: Resolution
October 6, 2026 · Upcoming · Item number:Item #4 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $27K

Council to authorize $27K emergency shelter contract with AIDS Alabama

If approved, would provide emergency overnight shelter and transitional housing for young adults ages 19-29 living with HIV and individuals over 30 with HIV, through June 2027. Targets support for ages 19-24 specifically for transitional housing.

Counterparty: AIDS Alabama, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
October 6, 2026 · Upcoming · Item number:Item #19 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $15K

Special assessment: $14,652.80 for demolition at 4512 Doby Ave

If approved, the property owner at 4512 Doby Avenue would be assessed $14,652.80 to cover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building on the site.

Counterparty: property owner at 4512 Doby Avenue Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution Location: 4512 Doby Avenue, Birmingham, Alabama 35221
October 6, 2026 · Upcoming · Item number:Item #7 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City to seek condemnation of Airport Road parcel for storm sewer project

If approved, the City would gain authority to condemn a portion of the property at 9848 Airport Road to construct a storm sewer as part of the Pine Knoll Vista Drainage Project, which would improve stormwater management in the area.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 9848 Airport Road, Birmingham, Alabama 35217
October 6, 2026 · Upcoming · Item number:Item #63 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Council to consider expense account policy for city employees

Would establish rules for how city employees can request and use advance payments for job-related expenses. If approved, employees would have a clear process for obtaining funds before expenses occur.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
September 29, 2026 · Item number:Item #30 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $3.5M

Council to consider $3.5M grant for EV charging and fleet electrification

If approved, Birmingham would pursue federal Volkswagen Settlement funds to install public EV charging stations and add electric vehicles to city operations. The grant would reduce local nitrogen oxide emissions, though the city would need to cover a 20% match.

Counterparty: ADECA Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Resolution
September 29, 2026 · Item number:Item #24 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $1.5M

City to rebate $1.5M in taxes for Parkside Hotel project

If approved, would allow the city to rebate up to $1.5 million in state lodging and local sales taxes generated by a new hotel development. The rebate would support Parkside Hotel Partners' project under the state Tourism Investment Act.

Counterparty: Parkside Hotel Partners LP Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Resolution
September 29, 2026 · Item number:Item #28 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $95K

Council to authorize joint water-monitoring agreement with USGS

If approved, the City would contribute $95,240 to a partnership with the U.S. Geological Survey for continuous monitoring of streamflow, water temperature, quality, and precipitation at six monitoring stations across Birmingham. This data helps track water resources and inform wa

Counterparty: U.S. Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior (USGS) Funding source: Capital Improvement Plan Action type: Resolution
September 29, 2026 · Item number:Item #74 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $70K

BPD ammunition purchase: $69,782 to Gulf States Distributors

If approved, would authorize spending $69,782 from the general fund on police ammunition under a state master agreement. This is routine procurement for law enforcement operations.

Counterparty: Gulf States Distributors, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
September 29, 2026 · Item number:Item #16 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $50K

Council to authorize $50K education contract with Birmingham Zoo

Would fund science and nature workshops for families in District 3, focusing on underserved communities. If approved, Birmingham Zoo would provide exhibits and educational programs to enhance youth engagement in STEM and environmental learning.

Counterparty: Birmingham Zoo, Inc. Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Resolution Location: District 3
September 29, 2026 · Item number:Item #14 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Three-year joint patrol agreement with Mountain Brook for Veterans Memorial Park

Would establish shared law enforcement at the 22-acre Alabama Veterans Memorial Park. If approved, Birmingham and Mountain Brook officers would jointly patrol and enforce laws at the park, which Mountain Brook owns but sits within Birmingham's city limits.

Counterparty: City of Mountain Brook Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance Location: 100 Overton Access Road, Birmingham, Alabama, 35243
September 29, 2026 · Item number:Item #77 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Council to authorize emergency vehicle purchases from SERVS for one year

Would authorize the city to buy emergency vehicles and parts from SERVS through a competitive purchasing contract. Supports equipment needs for public safety operations in FY 2026-2027.

Counterparty: Southern Emergency & Rescue Vehicles dba SERVS, Baton Rouge, Louisiana Funding source: Capital Improvement Plan Action type: Resolution
September 29, 2026 · Item number:Item #8 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Operating permit: DK's Event Transportation low-speed vehicle service

If approved, would allow DK's Event Transportation to operate low-speed vehicles for hire on Birmingham streets. Residents could access this transportation option for events and local travel within the city.

Counterparty: DK's Event Transportation Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 831 4th Avenue North, Birmingham, Alabama 35203
September 29, 2026 · Item number:Item #13 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Council to authorize removal of abandoned vehicle as public nuisance

If approved, the city would remove an inoperable 2024 Mercedes from 1624 55th St and assess removal costs against the vehicle's registered owner. This addresses a property blight issue in the neighborhood.

Counterparty: Registered owner of vehicle (Mercedes Benz S350, Tag 6716AW4) Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 1624 55TH ST 35064
September 29, 2026 · Item number:Item #80 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Council to approve advanced expense accounts for appointed officials

If approved, would reimburse appointed city officials for advance expenses paid from personal funds. Affects budget allocation from the general fund for official business costs.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
September 29, 2026 · Item number:Item #82 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Council to consider expense account policy for city employees

Would establish rules for how city employees can request and use advance payments for job-related expenses. If approved, employees would have a clear process for obtaining funds before expenses occur.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
September 22, 2026 · Item number:Item #9 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $1.2M

Council to authorize $1.2M ARPA funding amendment for Land Bank property acquisi

If approved, would increase total ARPA funding to the Birmingham Land Bank Authority to $1.2M. Would support property acquisition and title clearance in Districts 5 and 8, including neighborhood improvements in Belview Heights that could accelerate community revitalization.

Counterparty: Birmingham Land Bank Authority Funding source: Arpa Action type: Contract amendment Location: Smithfield, College Hills, Graymont, Belview Heights
September 22, 2026 · Item number:Item #8 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $25K

City would contribute $25K to host AHSAA Regional Cheerleading Competition

If approved, the city would spend up to $25,000 in general funds to bring the Alabama High Schools Athletic Association Regional Cheerleading Competition to Birmingham CrossPlex and Bill Harris Arena in September 2026. The event would support local recreation, entertainment oppor

Counterparty: Alabama High Schools Athletic Association (AHSAA) Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution Location: Birmingham CrossPlex and Bill Harris Arena, Birmingham, Alabama
September 22, 2026 · Item number:Item #3 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Operating permit: Left Lane Valet low-speed vehicle service

Would authorize Left Lane Valet to operate a low-speed vehicle valet service on Birmingham streets. If approved, the company could pick up and drop off vehicles throughout the city under state transportation regulations.

Counterparty: Left Lane Valet Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 816 Basswood Drive, Adamsville, Alabama 35005
September 22, 2026 · Item number:Item #61 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Council to approve advanced expense accounts for appointed officials

If approved, would reimburse appointed city officials for advance expenses paid from personal funds. Affects budget allocation from the general fund for official business costs.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
September 22, 2026 · Item number:Item #63 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Council to approve advance expense accounts for city employees

Would authorize city employees to draw advance payments on approved business expenses from the general fund. Streamlines reimbursement process if approved.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
September 22, 2026 · Item number:Item #7 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City to maintain Roosevelt City Pedestrian Bridge serving park access

If approved, would allow Birmingham to repair and maintain the pedestrian bridge connecting a neighborhood to Roosevelt City Park and Recreation Center, improving safe pedestrian access to the park. The bridge is outside city limits but critical for residents.

Counterparty: Jefferson County, Alabama Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance Location: Roosevelt City Pedestrian Bridge over Valley Creek
September 15, 2026 · Item number:Item #57 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $5.0M

$5M federal grant: Red Rock Trail expansion on Robert Jemison Rd

If approved, would fund construction of Corridor C of the Red Rock Trail from Robert Jemison Rd to the western end of Vulcan Trail. City would provide 20% local match. Project spans fiscal years 2028–2031.

Counterparty: Birmingham MPO Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Resolution Location: Robert Jemison Rd to western end of Vulcan Trail
September 15, 2026 · Item number:Item #56 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $4.0M

Council to approve $4M federal grant for bridge replacements on West Blvd

If approved, would fund replacement of aging bridges on West Blvd and 1st Ct N near Roebuck Golf Course through 2031. Requires 20% local match from city funds.

Counterparty: Birmingham MPO Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Resolution Location: West Blvd and 1st Ct N, Birmingham
September 15, 2026 · Item number:Item #58 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $350K

Council to consider accepting $280,634 federal justice grant

If approved, the city would secure federal funding to support law enforcement and criminal justice programs with no local match required. The grant supports Bureau of Justice Assistance initiatives.

Counterparty: U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Resolution
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