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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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March 22, 2022 · Item number:Item #77 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City funds Spring Visual and Performing Arts Camp in Districts 1, 4, 7

Council declares the multi-district arts camp serves the public interest and will use city funds to support youth arts programming across three neighborhoods.

Counterparty: Districts 1, 4 and 7 Spring Visual and Performing Arts Camp 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
March 22, 2022 · Item number:Item #26 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City authorizes transit agreement with BJCTA for bus and paratransit service

This agreement governs how buses and paratransit service operate throughout Birmingham. The terms set service quality, routes, and accessibility standards that affect daily commuting for transit-dependent residents.

Counterparty: Birmingham-Jefferson County Transit Authority (BJCTA) Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
March 22, 2022 · Item number:Item #89 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City gains access to state police encryption software for 3 years

Police will use ALEA's ASPEN encryption software to improve secure communications and interoperability with state law enforcement during investigations and emergency response.

Counterparty: Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
March 8, 2022 · Item number:Item #35 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City partners with Alabama Sports Council for free pro-cycling event

Free public cycling event with kids' activities comes to the city at no cost. Brings sports tourism and family entertainment to the community.

Counterparty: Alabama Sports Council, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
March 8, 2022 · Item number:Item #38 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Mayor authorized to sign agreement with Supernaut, LLC for community programs

City will partner with Supernaut to run neighborhood outreach, fishing events, food access, and park programs. Agreement scope and duration not specified in available details.

Counterparty: Supernaut, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
March 8, 2022 · Item number:Item #59 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City sells 222 acres near Lakeshore to Green Meadow Apartments

City transfers significant public land to private developer for residential apartments. Outcome will shape long-term neighborhood growth and public revenue from the land sale.

Counterparty: Green Meadow Apartments, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance Location: Lakeshore vicinity
March 8, 2022 · Item number:Item #60 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City partners with transit authority to market Birmingham Xpress BRT

City and transit authority will jointly promote the Birmingham Xpress rapid bus service to boost ridership and improve public transportation options for commuters.

Counterparty: Birmingham Jefferson County Transit Authority Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
March 8, 2022 · Item number:Item #36 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Agreement with Birmingham Aids Outreach for support services

City partners with local nonprofit to provide transportation, medication assistance, clothing, hygiene supplies, and case management to people living with HIV/AIDS.

Counterparty: Birmingham Aids Outreach, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
March 8, 2022 · Item number:Item #61 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City partners with Birmingham Holocaust Education Center

Council approves agreement to support Holocaust education and survivor storytelling in the community.

Counterparty: Birmingham Holocaust Education Center Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
March 8, 2022 · Item number:Item #40 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Condemnation repair permit issued for 2722 Avenue J

Gregory Jones receives permission to repair his condemned property at 2722 Avenue J, potentially making it habitable again after the city ordered it vacant.

Counterparty: Gregory Jones Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 2722 Avenue J, Birmingham
February 22, 2022 · Item number:Item #14 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City approves redevelopment project with The Hardwick, LLC at 2308 First A

The Hardwick, LLC will rehabilitate and enhance the property at 2308 First A through a development agreement with the city.

Counterparty: The Hardwick, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 2308 First A
February 22, 2022 · Item number:Item #60 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City leases Boutwell Auditorium space to AT&T for wireless equipment

Boutwell Auditorium will host AT&T wireless equipment on a long-term lease, generating rental revenue for the city. The "neutral host" model allows multiple carriers to share the infrastructure.

Counterparty: New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance Location: Boutwell Auditorium
February 22, 2022 · Item number:Item #59 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City conveys former Oporto Armory (4.87 acres) to B&B Construction

Former Oporto Armory property transfers to private developer for redevelopment. Project outcome will shape future use of downtown/neighborhood land and may affect surrounding residents.

Counterparty: B&B Construction Group, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance Location: 56
February 22, 2022 · Item number:Item #12 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City grants Spectrum Southeast easement on Ruffner Mountain

Spectrum gets right to access and run utilities across city-owned Ruffner Mountain land. Agreement lets the utility operate infrastructure on public property.

Counterparty: Spectrum Southeast, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance Location: Ruffner Mountain
February 22, 2022 · Item number:Item #61 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City leases Crossplex space to New Cingular Wireless

City will generate lease revenue from telecom infrastructure at the Crossplex facility. Neutral host arrangement allows multiple carriers to co-locate equipment.

Counterparty: New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance Location: Crossplex facility
February 15, 2022 · Item number:Item #35 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City to purchase Hill Elementary School building at 507 3rd Street North

City acquires a public school property. Dollar amount and intended use not disclosed in agenda.

Counterparty: Birmingham Board of Education Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 507 3rd Street North, Birmingham
February 1, 2022 · Item number:Item #32 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City approves Steel City Jazz Festival at Linn Park, June 17–18

Empowerment, Inc. will plan and host the two-day festival featuring jazz performances in Linn Park, offering free or low-cost live music and cultural programming to the community.

Counterparty: Empowerment, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: Linn Park, Birmingham
February 1, 2022 · Item number:Item #13 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Operating authority permit & 53 taxi licenses awarded to WHC BHM, LLC

WHC BHM, LLC gains approval to operate a taxi service in Birmingham. The 53 Certificates of Public Necessity and Convenience authorize operation of a cab fleet in the city.

Counterparty: WHC BHM, LLC Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution Location: 5804 Oporto Madrid Boulevard South, Birmingham
February 1, 2022 · Item number:Item #45 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City sells former Board of Education building to Legacy3 Group

The city is selling a major public property — the former Birmingham Board of Education building — to private developer Legacy3 Group. This removes a significant asset from public ownership and will determine the future use of the building.

Counterparty: Legacy3 Group, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
February 1, 2022 · Item number:Item #47 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Police chief authorized to renew State Bureau of Investigation agreement

City continues crime investigation support from state police. Agreement runs Oct. 1, 2021–Sept. 30, 2022.

Counterparty: Alabama Law Enforcement Agency for the State Bureau of Investigation Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
February 1, 2022 · Item number:Item #25 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

An abandoned or broken-down car will be towed from a neighborhood street. Removal costs will be billed to the registered owner.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
January 25, 2022 · Item number:Item #20 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City backs inland port facility on Black Warrior River

Mayor will sign agreement with port authority to operate a new inland port facility. Opens commercial shipping access on the Black Warrior River for regional freight movement.

Counterparty: Birmingham Jefferson County Port Authority (BJCPA) Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: Black Warrior River
January 25, 2022 · Item number:Item #48 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City signs 3-year deal with SWAC for Legion Field football games

Legion Field will host Southwest Athletic Conference football games under a new three-year partnership, bringing collegiate sports events and potential revenue to the stadium.

Counterparty: Southwest Athletic Conference (SWAC) Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: Legion Field Stadium
January 25, 2022 · Item number:Item #52 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Dance permit for Mahogany nightclub (no committee recommendation)

Montego Temple's request for a Division I Dance Permit at the Mahogany venue on 3rd Avenue West faces a council vote without Public Safety Committee endorsement.

Counterparty: Montego Temple Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 1709 3rd Avenue West, Birmingham
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