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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 2153 items in last 89 months
Total dollars $313.0M where disclosed
Notice: Hatched months are still being indexed (32.5% 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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June 8, 2021 · Item number:Item #8 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City joins Alabama All Hazards Incident Management Team

Firefighter Jennifer Gonzales and the Mayor will represent the city in a statewide emergency response network, improving coordination during disasters and major incidents.

Counterparty: Alabama All Hazards Incident Management Team Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
June 8, 2021 · Item number:Item #29 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City renews 3-year partnership with Alabama Air National Guard

The city enters a new interlocal cooperation agreement with the 117th Air Refueling Wing. Details of the partnership's scope, benefits, or obligations are not specified in the agenda.

Counterparty: 117th AIR REFUELING WING, ALABAMA AIR NATIONAL GUARD Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
June 8, 2021 · Item number:Item #31 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City, state agree to share transportation data and resources

Birmingham and Alabama Department of Transportation will coordinate on road projects, traffic data, and infrastructure planning. No immediate cost to the city.

Counterparty: State of Alabama Department of Transportation Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
June 1, 2021 · Item number:Item #32 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $70.6M

City budgets $70.6M in federal COVID relief for recovery plan

Allocates federal American Rescue Plan funds to support the city's economic and community recovery programs following the pandemic.

Funding source: Arpa Action type: Ordinance
June 1, 2021 · Item number:Item #86 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $16.8M

Council approves $16.8M in federal COVID relief spending

City can now use $16.8 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds to address ongoing pandemic impacts on public health and the economy. The spending is already budgeted but needed final council approval to deploy.

Funding source: Arpa Action type: Ordinance
June 1, 2021 · Item number:Item #55 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $17K

Emergency demolition cost: $16,948 special assessment on Ensley property

Property owner at 814 17th Street is being charged $16,948 for emergency demolition of an unsafe building. The cost is passed to the property as a special assessment, which may affect property taxes or sale value.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 814 - 17th Street Ensley, Birmingham
June 1, 2021 · Item number:Item #56 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $10K

Special assessment: $9,800 charge on Wylam property for abatement costs

Property owner at 4401 6th Avenue will face a $9,800 special tax bill to cover code enforcement or property abatement work the city performed.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Resolution Location: 4401 6th Avenue, Wylam, Birmingham
June 1, 2021 · Item number:Item #33 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Council authorizes Mayor to sign Housing Authority agreement

Mayor gets authority to finalize a deal with the Housing Authority of the Birmingham District under state housing law. Full terms and dollar amount are cut off in the provided text.

Counterparty: Housing Authority of the Birmingham District Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
June 1, 2021 · Item number:Item #90 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City submits amendment to HUD for CARES Act funds

The city is requesting federal pandemic relief money from HUD to address community needs. Approval unlocks funds that support housing, economic aid, or other emergency relief programs.

Counterparty: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Funding source: Cares Action type: Resolution
June 1, 2021 · Item number:Item #34 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Council confirms Citizens Participation Election results and contested race outc

Official certification of neighborhood election results from March and May 2021, resolving disputed outcomes in four communities: Dolomite, Penfield Park, Roebuck, and South Woodlawn.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
June 1, 2021 · Item number:Item #88 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City sells vacant property at 2915 Avenue R to Erik Delk

The city is disposing of a vacant parcel in Birmingham; the sale removes a blighted property from city inventory and generates revenue (though amount is not disclosed in this item).

Counterparty: Erik Delk Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance Location: 2915 Avenue R, Birmingham 35
June 1, 2021 · Item number:Item #87 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City authorizes Mayor to accept American Rescue Plan funds

Unlocks federal COVID-19 relief money for the city to spend on recovery priorities. Amount and use details not yet disclosed.

Counterparty: United States Department of the Treasury Funding source: Arpa Action type: Resolution
May 25, 2021 · Item number:Item #10 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Mayor authorized to apply for federal Shuttered Venue Operators Grant

City seeks federal relief funds for shuttered music venues, theaters, and entertainment businesses hit hard by pandemic closures. No local dollars required to apply.

Counterparty: Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) program Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Resolution
May 18, 2021 · Item number:Item #17 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $73K

City assesses $72,943 sales tax liability against S and H Glass Company

The city is holding the business and four individuals responsible for $72,943 in unpaid sales taxes. This is a tax enforcement action to collect taxes owed to the city.

Counterparty: S and H Glass Company Inc., Michael Hall, Claude Sanders, Doug Woodard Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
May 18, 2021 · Item number:Item #28 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Council extends remote meetings during COVID-19 emergency

Allows Birmingham City Council to continue holding meetings online instead of in person while the state's COVID-19 emergency declaration remains in effect.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
May 18, 2021 · Item number:Item #14 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City approves redevelopment agreement with Palisades Partners

City signs deal with developer to redevelop part of an existing shopping center, potentially bringing new tenants and activity to the property.

Counterparty: Palisades Redevelopment Partners, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
May 18, 2021 · Item number:Item #29 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

First reading: Mask requirement during COVID-19 emergency

City proposes to require face coverings in public spaces during the COVID-19 pandemic. If passed, residents must wear masks in designated public settings or face penalties.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
May 18, 2021 · Item number:Item #15 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Project Agreement: Stivers Ford develops portion of Palisades shopping center

Stivers Ford will acquire and develop part of The Palisades site, potentially bringing new commercial activity and jobs to the area.

Counterparty: Stivers Ford of Birmingham, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: The Palisades shopping center
May 4, 2021 · Item number:Item #86 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City reassigns payment rights to 29-Seven and Weldenfield Development

City transfers its claim to future project payments to two development companies. Details on project scope and financial impact are not provided in the agenda summary.

Counterparty: 29-Seven, LLC and Weldenfield Development, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
May 4, 2021 · Item number:Item #85 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City hosts Morehouse-Tuskegee football classic at Legion Field for 3 years

Agreement brings a marquee college football event to Legion Field Stadium, boosting local tourism and economic activity at a historic venue.

Counterparty: Morehouse College and Tuskegee University Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: Legion Field Stadium
May 4, 2021 · Item number:Item #83 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Covenants recorded for 1231-1235 23rd Street South properties

Legal restrictions on how these two properties can be used will be formally recorded. Modifies a prior settlement agreement affecting future development or use of the parcels.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance Location: 1231 and 1235 23rd Street South, Birmingham
May 4, 2021 · Item number:Item #84 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City conveys 24 vacant lots to Housing Reinvestment Corporation

The city transfers ownership of up to 24 vacant properties to a housing development partner, likely to enable redevelopment into homes or mixed-use projects on currently unused land.

Counterparty: Housing Reinvestment Corporation of America Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
April 27, 2021 · Item number:Item #52 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City, Bevill State Community College sign 3-year clinical affiliation agreement

Expands pathways for community college students to gain clinical experience through partnerships with city facilities. Strengthens regional workforce development in healthcare and allied professions.

Counterparty: Bevill State Community College Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
April 27, 2021 · Item number:Item #53 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City approves 6-month agreement with Jefferson County Health Dept

Birmingham and Jefferson County formalize a short-term partnership on health services. The agreement's specific scope isn't detailed in the title, but it likely affects health program coordination or service delivery.

Counterparty: Jefferson County Department of Health Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
April 27, 2021 · Item number:Item #33 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City hires Terri Tran as district field consultant

City will pay consultant Terri Tran to conduct field interviews and collect concerns from constituents across districts. Details on cost and scope of work not fully disclosed in agenda item.

Counterparty: Terri Tran Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
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