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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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September 28, 2021 · Item number:Item #69 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City adopts 2020–2021 county pay and job classification survey

Sets official salary ranges and job titles for city positions based on countywide labor-market data. Affects hiring, promotions, and budget planning for city payroll.

Counterparty: Personnel Board of Jefferson County Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
September 28, 2021 · Item number:Item #68 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City extends facilities-use deal with Jefferson County Personnel Board through J

Birmingham will allow the Personnel Board to use city facilities for up to three months starting April 2022, likely to support county employment-related services.

Counterparty: Personnel Board of Jefferson County Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
September 21, 2021 · Item number:Item #74 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City approves inland port facility deal with BJCPA

City and the Birmingham Jefferson County Port Authority will partner to operate an inland port facility on the Black Warrior River, expanding local freight and cargo capacity.

Counterparty: Birmingham Jefferson County Port Authority (BJCPA) Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
September 21, 2021 · Item number:Item #77 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Mayor authorized to contract with Create Birmingham for film and TV services

City hiring Create Birmingham to attract film, TV, and music video production—bringing jobs and revenue to local economy.

Counterparty: Create Birmingham, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
September 21, 2021 · Item number:Item #75 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Mayor authorized to sign Black Warrior River inland port agreement with BJCPA

City establishes operational framework for inland port facility on the Black Warrior River, potentially expanding cargo capacity and regional economic activity through the Birmingham Jefferson County Port Authority.

Counterparty: Birmingham Jefferson County Port Authority (BJCPA) Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
September 14, 2021 · Item number:Item #53 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City signs 3-year cooperation agreement with U.S. Army

Birmingham enters a formal partnership with the U.S. Department of the Army for the next three years. The specific terms and services are not detailed in the agenda description.

Counterparty: UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
September 14, 2021 · Item number:Item #52 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City partners with DEA on drug enforcement task force

Birmingham Police will deploy three officers to a joint federal drug task force for one year, expanding city participation in DEA investigations affecting local neighborhoods.

Counterparty: Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
September 14, 2021 · Item number:Item #9 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Special Events License: Diner en Blanc street dinner Sept 25

1918 Catering LLC is permitted to hold a ticketed street dinner (Diner en Blanc) on 9th Avenue between 21st and 23rd Streets North on September 25, 2021. This closes those blocks to traffic and may affect parking and access in the area that evening.

Counterparty: 1918 Catering LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 9th Avenue between 21st Street North and 23rd Street North, Birmingham
September 14, 2021 · Item number:Item #51 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City authorizes police cooperation agreement with state bureau

Lets local police partner with the state's investigative unit to handle serious crimes. Expands resources available to the department.

Counterparty: Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
September 14, 2021 · Item number:Item #50 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City authorizes law enforcement data-sharing agreement with ALEA

Birmingham police will share criminal justice data with Alabama Law Enforcement Agency under a new user agreement. The specific data categories and access restrictions are not detailed in the agenda item.

Counterparty: Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
September 14, 2021 · Item number:Item #23 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City secures state grant and vehicle loan from Alabama Law Enforcement Agency

City receives grant funding and use of a vehicle from the state to support law enforcement operations at no local cost.

Counterparty: Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) Funding source: State Grant Action type: Resolution
September 14, 2021 · Item number:Item #27 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City files federal grant application with US Department of Justice

The city seeks federal funding for law enforcement safety programs through Alabama's ADECA division. Grant awards can fund equipment, training, or personnel for police operations.

Counterparty: US Department of Justice Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Resolution
September 14, 2021 · Item number:Item #28 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Mayor authorized to apply for federal law enforcement grant

City can pursue federal funding to support public safety operations and equipment through the US Justice Department. Grant amount and intended use not specified in agenda item.

Counterparty: US Justice Department through Alabama Law Enforcement Safety Division of ADECA Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Resolution
September 7, 2021 · Item number:Item #10 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $20K

Council assesses $19,731 sales tax violation against Tire Town

City is collecting unpaid sales taxes from Tire Town for May and October 2018. The business owner is responsible for remitting collected taxes to the city.

Counterparty: Eddie Yielding / Tire Town Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
September 7, 2021 · Item number:Item #38 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City renews radio tower lease with SummitMedia at Crossplex site

City maintains revenue stream from radio tower tenant at shared Crossplex facility. Lease renewal ensures continued income while supporting telecommunications infrastructure at the site.

Counterparty: SummitMedia, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance Location: Crossplex site
September 7, 2021 · Item number:Item #9 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Sole-source: ADS Security wins contract for building security monitoring

City facilities will get electronic security monitoring and installation through ADS Security under a sole-source agreement, meaning no competitive bidding took place. Contract terms and dollar amount not disclosed in this summary.

Counterparty: ADS Security (ADS) Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
August 31, 2021 · Item number:Item #40 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Mayor authorized to accept federal Section 130 safety funds from ALDOT

Federal grant brings public safety improvements to roadways; exact projects and locations not detailed in title.

Counterparty: State of Alabama / Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Resolution
August 31, 2021 · Item number:Item #70 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City leases three 8th Avenue West properties to Bush Hills Connections

The city is leasing three parcels on 8th Avenue West to Bush Hills Connections. This real estate decision affects which organization controls these properties and what services or activities may operate there.

Counterparty: Bush Hills Connections Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance Location: 801, 805, and 833 - 8th Avenue West, Birmingham
August 31, 2021 · Item number:Item #72 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Mayor authorized to apply for FCC Emergency Connectivity Fund grant

Grant funds broadband access for schools and libraries. No local cost to apply; outcome depends on FCC approval.

Counterparty: Federal Communications Commission Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Resolution
August 31, 2021 · Item number:Item #71 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Mayor authorized to finalize transit service agreement with BJCTA

Confirms city's contract with Birmingham-Jefferson County Transit Authority to operate fixed-route and paratransit service. Affects how residents access public transportation throughout Birmingham.

Counterparty: Birmingham-Jefferson County Transit Authority (BJCTA) Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
August 31, 2021 · Item number:Item #69 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Mayor authorized to assign redevelopment agreement at 2301 Ensley

Changes who controls the redevelopment of the property at 2301 Ensley as the project transfers from Zimmerman Properties to 2301 Ensley LP. Affects the timeline and scope of development at this address.

Counterparty: Zimmerman Properties SE, LLC and 2301 Ensley, LP Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance Location: 2301 Ensley
August 24, 2021 · Item number:Item #76 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Tax Increment Financing District I: Master Plan project improvements authorized

City commits TIF-generated tax revenue to fund improvements in a designated project area, redirecting property tax growth to neighborhood infrastructure instead of the general fund.

Funding source: Tax Increment Financing Action type: Ordinance
August 24, 2021 · Item number:Item #37 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

District 1 Ready Set Read Campaign approved through June 2022

City funds a community literacy initiative in District 1 to promote reading engagement among residents from August 2021 through June 2022.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: District 1
August 24, 2021 · Item number:Item #88 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Mayor approved to fund transportation to Montgomery for state lobbying

City will spend public money to send residents or officials to meet with state lawmakers and agencies in Montgomery. The exact dollar amount isn't specified, so the scope of this expenditure is unclear to the public.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
August 24, 2021 · Item number:Item #77 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City renews radio tower lease with SummitMedia at Crossplex

City continues generating revenue from the Crossplex site by leasing tower space to SummitMedia for radio broadcasting operations.

Counterparty: SummitMedia, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance Location: Crossplex site
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