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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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January 25, 2022 · Item number:Item #22 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City launches public outreach plan for flood-prone neighborhoods

Residents in Special Flood Hazard Areas will receive new information on flood risks and preparedness. The plan aims to help homeowners and businesses understand their exposure and available protections.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
January 25, 2022 · Item number:Item #56 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City transfers 27 vacant lots to Housing Reinvestment Corporation

City transfers ownership of 27 vacant properties to a private redevelopment partner, likely spurring neighborhood revitalization but raising questions about public asset stewardship.

Counterparty: Housing Reinvestment Corporation of America Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
January 25, 2022 · Item number:Item #54 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Montego Temple seeks Division I Dance Permit for Mahogany venue

Montego Temple applied for a permit to operate a Division I dance venue at 1709 3rd Avenue West. Public Safety Committee recommended no action, so the full council will decide whether to approve or deny the permit.

Counterparty: Montego Temple Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 1709 3rd Avenue West, Birmingham
January 18, 2022 · Item number:Item #10 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Pinnacle Transportation granted shuttle service permits

Pinnacle Transportation receives operating authority to run a shuttle service in Birmingham. The company must maintain five certificates of public necessity, allowing it to operate shuttles for public or private transportation needs.

Counterparty: Pinnacle Transportation Group, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 810 St. Vincent's Drive, Birmingham
January 18, 2022 · Item number:Item #14 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Mayor authorized to apply for federal Good Jobs Challenge grant

City seeks federal funding to support job creation and economic development. Grant award amount and job targets depend on application outcome.

Counterparty: United States Economic Development Administration Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Resolution
January 18, 2022 · Item number:Item #58 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Outdoor café permits: expanded eligibility and rules

Changes who can operate sidewalk cafés and how. Affects restaurant owners seeking to expand seating and foot traffic on public streets.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
January 18, 2022 · Item number:Item #59 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City approves transit-agency deal for passenger information system

Birmingham will partner with BJCTA to buy and install technology helping transit riders access real-time arrival and service information. Better commuter access to schedules and alerts.

Counterparty: Birmingham Jefferson County Transit Authority (BJCTA) Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
January 18, 2022 · Item number:Item #55 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Ghost Train Brewing granted manufacturer license at 3501 1st Avenue South

New brewery opens in Birmingham with city approval. Local craft beer production can now begin operations.

Counterparty: Ghost Train Brewing Company, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 3501 1st Avenue South, Birmingham
January 18, 2022 · Item number:Item #60 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City funds inland port facility on Black Warrior River

City will support operation of a new inland port facility that could boost cargo movement and regional trade. Details on funding amount and BJCPA's operational scope were not fully disclosed in the agenda.

Counterparty: Birmingham Jefferson County Port Authority (BJCPA) Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
January 18, 2022 · Item number:Item #15 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

SEC Gymnastics Conference Championship hosted at Birmingham convention center

Knight Eady Sports and Entertainment will host the SEC Gymnastics Conference Championship at the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Center, bringing a major collegiate athletic event to the city.

Counterparty: Knight Eady Sports and Entertainment, LLC Funding source: Sponsorship Action type: Resolution
January 11, 2022 · Item number:Item #68 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Ordinance amends street banner rules (4-5-31)

Changes regulations for signs and banners hung over city streets. Details of the change are incomplete in the agenda.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
January 11, 2022 · Item number:Item #60 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Condemnation repair permit issued for 711 Graymont Avenue West

Property owner George Allums, Jr. can now proceed with repairs to the condemned house at 711 Graymont Avenue West, clearing the path toward restoration or demolition.

Counterparty: George Allums, Jr. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 711 Graymont Avenue West, Birmingham
January 11, 2022 · Item number:Item #59 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Condemnation repair permit issued to Frank Walker at 12 Center Place North

Allows the property owner to begin repairs on a condemned building at 12 Center Place North Building 20. Property owners and neighbors should know when condemned structures are authorized to be restored.

Counterparty: Frank Walker Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 12 Center Place North Building 20, Birmingham
January 11, 2022 · Item number:Item #71 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Two new directors appointed to Land Bank Authority

The Land Bank Authority stewards abandoned and tax-delinquent properties for eventual redevelopment. These appointments fill vacancies on the governing board.

Counterparty: Land Bank Authority of the City of Birmingham Funding source: Unknown Action type: Appointment board
January 11, 2022 · Item number:Item #41 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City grants USFL League in-kind services under stadium license agreement

Birmingham provides operational support to the U.S. Football League in exchange for hosting games and events; details on specific services and long-term obligations are in the full agreement.

Counterparty: USFL League, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
December 29, 2021 · Item number:Item #18 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Premium pay for essential workers using federal recovery funds

City approves spending American Rescue Plan Act funds to boost wages for essential workers during pandemic recovery. Details on eligibility and payment amounts were cut off in the agenda text.

Funding source: Arpa Action type: Ordinance
December 21, 2021 · Item number:Item #118 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $65K

City waives $65K vacation fee for Hardwick redevelopment

The city forgoes $65,035 in fees to reduce development costs for the Hardwick project, betting that its economic activity will exceed the foregone revenue. This subsidy comes from taxpayers but supporters argue new jobs and tax base growth offset the loss.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
December 21, 2021 · Item number:Item #108 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $55K

City approves $55,489 Ford parts purchase for Equipment Management

Equipment Management Department gets vehicle parts and maintenance needed to keep city fleet operational.

Counterparty: Town and Country Ford, Pell City, Alabama Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
December 21, 2021 · Item number:Item #116 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $12K

Vacation fee waived for Hardwick redevelopment ($12.5K)

City forgoes $12,469.78 fee to reduce development costs for Hardwick project, betting on economic growth. Check if the redevelopment promises match the fee waiver benefit.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
December 21, 2021 · Item number:Item #120 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Council appoints new Land Bank Authority board member

Fills vacant seat on the Land Bank Authority, which acquires and transfers blighted properties in the city. Board members guide decisions on which abandoned homes get demolished or resold.

Counterparty: Land Bank Authority of the City of Birmingham Funding source: General Fund Action type: Appointment board
December 21, 2021 · Item number:Item #54 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City authorizes removal of inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

City can now remove an abandoned or broken-down vehicle from your street and charge the registered owner for the cost. Helps clear neighborhood blight and public safety hazards.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
December 21, 2021 · Item number:Item #66 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City partners with Knight Eady Sports for CM Newton Classic basketball game

The city approves a sponsorship agreement for a high-profile basketball tournament at the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Center, bringing a signature sporting event to the downtown venue.

Counterparty: Knight Eady Sports and Entertainment, LLC Funding source: Sponsorship Action type: Resolution Location: Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Center
December 21, 2021 · Item number:Item #14 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Operating permit granted to Liberty Senior Transportation for medical transport

Liberty Senior Transportation Services can now operate non-emergency medical transport service for seniors and vulnerable residents in the city.

Counterparty: Liberty Senior Transportation Services, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
December 21, 2021 · Item number:Item #65 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City approves memorandum with University of Alabama Hospital

The city is entering a formal agreement with University of Alabama Hospital. Details on the partnership's scope, duration, and benefits to residents are not available in the agenda.

Counterparty: The Board of Trustees of The University of Alabama for The University of Alabama Hospital Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
December 21, 2021 · Item number:Item #42 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Abandoned or broken-down cars affect neighborhood safety and property values. The city can remove the vehicle and bill the registered owner for costs.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
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