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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 2105 items in last 87 months
Total dollars $311.2M where disclosed
Notice: Hatched months are still being indexed (31.8% 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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May 3, 2022 · Item number:Item #13 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City hosts AHSAA wrestling tournaments at CrossPlex

Birmingham CrossPlex-Bill Harris Arena will host high school wrestling's state Super Sectional and Dual tournaments, bringing regional competition and potential economic activity to the city.

Counterparty: Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: Birmingham CrossPlex-Bill Harris Arena
May 3, 2022 · Item number:Item #55 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Police signs FBI cooperation agreement for 3 years

Birmingham Police will work with the FBI on joint investigations and operations under a new cost-sharing agreement. The deal runs through 2025 and defines how the two agencies split expenses.

Counterparty: Federal Bureau of Investigation Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
May 3, 2022 · Item number:Item #53 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Mayor authorized to transfer land interest to Jefferson County

City conveys its property interest to Jefferson County under a 1998 unification agreement. Specific parcels and impact unknown from incomplete item description.

Counterparty: Jefferson County, Alabama Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
April 19, 2022 · Item number:Item #38 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $9K

Property owner billed $8,759 for unsafe building demolition

A property owner at 4232 11th Avenue North is charged $8,759 to recover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe structure on their lot.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 4232 - 11th Avenue North, Birmingham
April 19, 2022 · Item number:Item #21 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City accepts grant for Hurst extrication tools from Firehouse Subs Foundation

Fire department gets new equipment to extract people from vehicle crashes faster. Grant funding covers purchase at no cost to city taxpayers.

Counterparty: Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation Funding source: Sponsorship Action type: Resolution
April 19, 2022 · Item number:Item #20 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City partners with Music Speaks Louder Than Words Foundation for free neighborho

Foundation will produce free promotional events and services in neighborhoods. No dollar amount specified in item text.

Counterparty: Music Speaks Louder Than Words Foundation Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
April 19, 2022 · Item number:Item #110 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Council redraws district boundaries for representation

Redrawn district lines could shift which neighborhoods vote together and change who represents your area on the Council. The final maps depend on public comment today.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
April 19, 2022 · Item number:Item #113 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Smoking law amends cigar definition

Changes which tobacco products are covered by Birmingham's public smoking restrictions. Clarifies what counts as a "cigar" for enforcement purposes.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Ordinance
April 19, 2022 · Item number:Item #18 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Mayor authorized to sign Rising-West Princeton historic preservation agreement

City enters agreement with Rising West Princeton Corporation to preserve the historic Rising-West Princeton property. Protects landmark from demolition or inappropriate alteration.

Counterparty: Rising West Princeton Corporation, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
April 19, 2022 · Item number:Item #19 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Council partners with Community Foundation on Greater Birmingham Community of Ho

City will work with the Community Foundation to review and approve how funds are disbursed for the Greater Birmingham Community of Hope initiative, shaping which projects and programs receive support.

Counterparty: Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
April 19, 2022 · Item number:Item #17 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Sole-source: NEC maintains Birmingham PD fingerprint ID system

Police fingerprint system stays operational through maintenance and software updates. No dollar amount disclosed in the agenda.

Counterparty: NEC Corporation of America Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
April 19, 2022 · Item number:Item #112 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Smoking law amended: definition of "cigar" revised

Changes to the city's smoking ban may affect which tobacco products are regulated in public spaces and workplaces. The specific impact depends on how the definition shift alters enforcement.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
April 5, 2022 · Item number:Item #42 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City hires Think TRG for SpringComing, Blues Festival marketing

Marketing firm will manage communications for two major cultural festivals. Contract details and cost not disclosed in agenda item.

Counterparty: Think TRG, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
April 5, 2022 · Item number:Item #66 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City approves intergovernmental agreement with Jefferson County

City will partner with Jefferson County on intersection improvements for up to three years. Details on funding, scope, and affected location are incomplete in the agenda.

Counterparty: Jefferson County, Alabama Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
April 5, 2022 · Item number:Item #49 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City encourages apprenticeship training in public works bids

Public works contracts will favor bidders who hire apprentices from certified training programs, boosting skilled trade opportunities for workers in the city.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
April 5, 2022 · Item number:Item #67 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City launches "RISE" program for business retention & expansion incentives

New law enables the city to offer tax breaks, grants, or other incentives to retain existing businesses and attract expansion. Details on incentive amounts, eligibility criteria, and which businesses qualify will be decided later.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
April 5, 2022 · Item number:Item #37 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City buys out Jefferson County's stake in 300 8th Ave property

City gains full ownership of a jointly-held property by purchasing Jefferson County's interest, removing a co-tenant and simplifying the title.

Counterparty: Jefferson County, Alabama Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 300 8th Ave
April 5, 2022 · Item number:Item #68 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City partners with Jefferson County on household hazardous waste event April 9

Residents can safely dispose of paints, chemicals, batteries, and other hazardous household items free of charge. Event runs Saturday, April 9, 2022.

Counterparty: Jefferson County, Alabama Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
April 5, 2022 · Item number:Item #44 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City partners with Southern Environmental Center on watershed education

Expands STEAM learning opportunities for local students through improved watershed education programs. Partnership leverages Birmingham Southern College resources to strengthen environmental literacy in the community.

Counterparty: Southern Environmental Center, Birmingham Southern College Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
April 5, 2022 · Item number:Item #40 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Council authorizes GrayKey forensic software agreement with Grayshift

City commits to purchasing digital forensic tools for law enforcement investigations. No dollar amount disclosed on consent agenda.

Counterparty: Grayshift, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
April 5, 2022 · Item number:Item #69 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City approves project agreement with Mitchell Retail Properties for supermarket

Mitchell Retail Properties will restore and refurbish a former supermarket space, potentially bringing grocery access back to the neighborhood.

Counterparty: Mitchell Retail Properties, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
April 5, 2022 · Item number:Item #38 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City hires Message Point Media for social media and videography

City will pay for professional social media strategy and community engagement services. Contract terms and final cost not disclosed in agenda item.

Counterparty: Message Point Media of Alabama, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
April 5, 2022 · Item number:Item #43 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City partners with Jefferson County Soil and Water Conservation Foundation for o

The city will fund outreach and promotional work by the Foundation to support soil and water conservation efforts in the region.

Counterparty: Jefferson County Soil and Water Conservation Foundation, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
March 29, 2022 · Item number:Item #41 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

5% cost-of-living raise approved for city employees

City workers get a 5% pay increase from the general fund. Affects compensation across the workforce.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
March 22, 2022 · Item number:Item #88 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City applies for federal grant: excess law enforcement equipment

City seeks to claim surplus police gear and equipment from a federal program at no cost, reducing future equipment budget needs.

Counterparty: Law Enforcement Support Office of the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Ordinance
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