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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 2046 items in last 85 months
Total dollars $304.7M where disclosed
Notice: Hatched months are still being indexed (30.8% 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 10, 2026 · Item number:Item #95 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City authorizes interlocal agreement with state transportation

This agreement enables coordination between Birmingham and Alabama Department of Transportation on transportation projects and funding. Details of specific projects or impacts are not provided in the agenda.

Counterparty: Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
March 10, 2026 · Item number:Item #41 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City seeks America250AL grant for Public Library Southern History

Birmingham Public Library's Southern History Department is pursuing federal funding to expand collections and services. No local funds required.

Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Resolution
March 3, 2026 · Item number:Item #43 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City partners with Women's Foundation of Alabama on Reinvest Birmingham Initiati

The city is joining forces with Women's Foundation of Alabama to expand access to services and address gaps in the Reinvest Birmingham Initiative, a program focused on community development and equity.

Counterparty: Women's Foundation of Alabama Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
March 3, 2026 · Item number:Item #42 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Mayor authorized to partner with Birmingham Promise on talent pipeline

City backs new partnership to strengthen education and career pathways for young residents through the Reinvest Birmingham Initiative.

Counterparty: Birmingham Promise Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
March 3, 2026 · Item number:Item #38 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Mayor authorized to execute revised ground lease for Graymont housing project

City approves updated lease terms with developer Veranda at Graymont School, LP for the Choice Neighborhoods/Legacy at Graymont Project, enabling continued mixed-income housing development in the neighborhood.

Counterparty: Veranda at Graymont School, LP Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance Location: Graymont
March 3, 2026 · Item number:Item #39 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City approves redevelopment deal with La Vie Chiropractique

Property will be refurbished and restored through a partnership with La Vie Chiropractique, bringing improvements to the neighborhood.

Counterparty: La Vie Chiropractique, PC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
March 3, 2026 · Item number:Item #35 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Install fire hydrants at 8th Ave & 32nd St South

New fire hydrants improve emergency response times and fire protection for this area. Work is funded through the 2026–27 capital budget.

Funding source: Capital Improvement Plan Action type: Resolution Location: NE corner of 8th Avenue and 32nd Street South, Birmingham
March 3, 2026 · Item number:Item #41 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City partners with Childcare Resources for Reinvest Birmingham

Childcare Resources joins city effort to expand access to reliable childcare services for families in the community.

Counterparty: Childcare Resources, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
March 3, 2026 · Item number:Item #46 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City considers temporary ban on new data centers

Data center development shapes your city's growth, tax base, and power grid. A temporary suspension pauses new projects while officials study impacts on housing costs, electricity demand, and neighborhood change.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
March 3, 2026 · Item number:Item #15 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Mayor authorized to sign repairs funding deal with PACE Board

City will fund repairs at Regions Field through the PACE Board. Details on the repair scope and cost are incomplete in the agenda item.

Counterparty: The Public Athletic, Cultural and Entertainment Facilities Board (PACE Board) Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
March 3, 2026 · Item number:Item #37 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City renews 911 dispatch agreement with Birmingham Emergency Communication Distr

This agreement ensures continuous emergency call dispatch services for the city. The one-year renewal maintains 911 system operations that residents depend on during emergencies.

Counterparty: Birmingham Emergency Communication District ("Birmingham 911") Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
February 24, 2026 · Item number:Item #61 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $170K

City purchases Music Center property for $168,000

City acquires real estate from Music Center, LLC. Property location and intended use not specified in available details.

Counterparty: Music Center, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
February 24, 2026 · Item number:Item #32 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City backs student-support agreement with Birmingham Board of Education

City commits to partnering with schools to help students in need at Hudson School and other sites, though full list of schools and funding details are incomplete in this agenda item.

Counterparty: Birmingham Board of Education Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
February 24, 2026 · Item number:Item #63 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Operating permit granted to KEYS Party and Luxury Transportation for limousine s

City authorizes new limousine service operator to serve Tuscaloosa. Residents can now use KEYS Party and Luxury Transportation for chauffeured transportation services.

Counterparty: KEYS Party and Luxury Transportation LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: Tuscaloosa, Alabama
February 24, 2026 · Item number:Item #30 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City joins sanitary sewer easement with Airport Authority and Jefferson County

Allows Birmingham to share sewage infrastructure with the airport and county, supporting regional utility coordination and airport operations.

Counterparty: Birmingham Airport Authority and Jefferson County, Alabama Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
February 24, 2026 · Item number:Item #60 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City approves infrastructure partnership with Jefferson County

Jefferson County will make public infrastructure improvements in the city. Details on specific projects and locations are limited.

Counterparty: Jefferson County, Alabama Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
February 24, 2026 · Item number:Item #59 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City joins county, Homewood, Mountain Brook in Highway dissolution agreement

Birmingham enters a multi-jurisdiction agreement governing what happens to The Highway assets and operations if it dissolves. Details of impact are unclear from available text.

Counterparty: Jefferson County, City of Homewood, City of Mountain Brook Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
February 24, 2026 · Item number:Item #31 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City authorizes agreement with Board of Education for school services

City and schools coordinate to provide services at Minor and Brown elementary schools. Details of the agreement are incomplete in the available text.

Counterparty: Birmingham Board of Education Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
February 24, 2026 · Item number:Item #21 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Council authorizes removal of inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

The city will remove an abandoned or disabled vehicle from a property and charge the registered owner for removal costs. This clears blight and improves neighborhood safety.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
February 17, 2026 · Item number:Item #30 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Police dept gains 3-year data security access through Alabama Law agreement

Authorizes the Police Chief to enter a data-security contract with Alabama Law, allowing police systems access to criminal justice information. The 3-year agreement enables ongoing operations of public-safety record systems.

Counterparty: Alabama Law Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
February 17, 2026 · Item number:Item #31 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves registration fees for neighborhood volunteers

Removes cost barriers for residents who volunteer with neighborhood organizations and community safety programs. Helps boost participation in local civic engagement.

Counterparty: various vendors Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
February 17, 2026 · Item number:Item #28 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Police CJI security access agreement with Alabama Law (3 years)

Police department gains secure access to criminal justice information systems for up to 3 years. Enables officers to query arrest records, warrants, and case data needed for daily public safety operations.

Counterparty: Alabama Law Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
February 10, 2026 · Item number:Item #16 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City approves ACIPCO partnership for 'AMERICAN for Life 2030' project

City enters major agreement with American Cast Iron Pipe Company for expansion project. Full details are incomplete in available materials.

Counterparty: American Cast Iron Pipe Company (ACIPCO) Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
February 10, 2026 · Item number:Item #12 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Nuisance abatement costs to become property liens

City will clean up blighted or hazardous properties and charge owners through liens. Abatement costs will be recovered from property values.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
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