July 21, 2020
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Item number:Item #63
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
City commits to a sole-source consulting contract with Marigny Capital Services, a division of Advantage Capital. Without the specific dollar amount or scope of services, the public impact is unclear, but all vendor agreements deserve transparency.
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Counterparty:
Marigny Capital Services, LLC
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Resolution
July 21, 2020
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Item number:Item #70
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Ensures continued bus and paratransit service across Birmingham. City approval is needed to keep BJCTA operating fixed routes and para-transit throughout the region.
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Counterparty:
Birmingham-Jefferson County Transit Authority (BJCTA)
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Resolution
July 21, 2020
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Item number:Item #69
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
This agreement lets Birmingham apply for federal Coronavirus Relief Funds distributed through Jefferson County, unlocking emergency money for pandemic response and recovery.
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Counterparty:
Jefferson County
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Funding source:
Cares
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Action type:
Ordinance
July 21, 2020
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Item number:Item #61
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Two cities will coordinate on municipal services—details on which services remain unclear. Agreement could affect residents' access to shared fire, water, or other public infrastructure.
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Counterparty:
City of Bessemer
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Ordinance
July 21, 2020
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Item number:Item #72
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Birmingham strengthens protections for tethered dogs by updating care standards in city code. The change sets clearer expectations for pet owners on proper shelter, water, and living conditions.
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Ordinance
July 21, 2020
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Item number:Item #71
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
City commits to a sole-source consulting contract with Marigny Capital Services, a division of Advantage Capital. Without the specific dollar amount or scope of services, the public impact is unclear, but all vendor agreements deserve transparency.
👥
Counterparty:
Marigny Capital Services, LLC
🏛
Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Resolution
July 14, 2020
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Item number:Item #23
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
$64
Birmingham receives $64,000 in state funding to support law enforcement drug-trafficking operations in partnership with Alabama's Gulf Coast task force.
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Counterparty:
Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) and the Alabama Gulf Coast High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area
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Funding source:
State Grant
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Action type:
Resolution
July 14, 2020
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Item number:Item #68
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Police will use Axon cameras and systems for oversight and evidence. Privacy and footage-release rules apply under state law.
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Counterparty:
Axon Enterprise, Inc.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Resolution
July 14, 2020
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Item number:Item #22
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Abandoned or broken-down vehicles are removed from neighborhoods and costs charged to the registered owner. Keeps streets safer and cleaner.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Resolution
July 14, 2020
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Item number:Item #28
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Slower traffic in Redmont Historic District through new calming measures. Improves safety for pedestrians and residents in the neighborhood.
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Counterparty:
Redmont Historic District Foundation, Inc.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Resolution
📍
Location:
Redmont Historic District
July 14, 2020
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Item number:Item #24
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
City gains temporary right to use or access Arlington Center property for construction. Details on scope, duration, and location are limited in available records.
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Counterparty:
Arlington Center, Ltd.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Resolution
July 14, 2020
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Item number:Item #56
·
🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Property owner George Martinez can now make required repairs to bring the building into code compliance. Permits issued under condemnation authority typically follow code violations or blight findings.
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Counterparty:
George Martinez
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Resolution
📍
Location:
5704 Martin Luther Avenue, Roosevelt City, Birmingham
July 14, 2020
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Item number:Item #27
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
City will lease computer equipment from Dell under a master agreement. This commits city funds over time for technology infrastructure.
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Counterparty:
Dell Financial Services, LLC
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Resolution
July 14, 2020
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Item number:Item #25
·
🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
City moves a tax-delinquent property toward recovery and potential redevelopment. Clears title so the Land Bank can stabilize or sell the asset.
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Counterparty:
The Birmingham Land Bank Authority (BLBA)
🏛
Funding source:
Unknown
📋
Action type:
Resolution
📍
Location:
1320
July 14, 2020
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Item number:Item #26
·
🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
City moves to recover and stabilize a tax-delinquent property, clearing the path toward rehabilitation or redevelopment.
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Counterparty:
The Birmingham Land Bank Authority (BLBA)
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Funding source:
Unknown
📋
Action type:
Resolution
📍
Location:
1400
June 30, 2020
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Item number:Item #96
·
🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
$30K
Residents or businesses receiving refunds will recover overpayments to the city. Four separate refunds totaling nearly $30K represent money being returned from the general fund.
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Resolution
June 30, 2020
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Item number:Item #48
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
$11K
Property owner at 8337 Division Avenue now owes $11,273 in special assessment costs for emergency blight remediation. This modifies the original 2020 special assessment against the property.
🏛
Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Resolution
📍
Location:
8337 Division Avenue, Birmingham
June 30, 2020
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Item number:Item #47
·
🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
$10K
Property owner at 912 44th Street North will owe a special tax assessment of $10,273.12 to cover city costs—likely for blight remediation, demolition, or code enforcement. This is a lien against the property.
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Funding source:
Special Tax
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Action type:
Resolution
📍
Location:
912 - 44th Street North, Birmingham
June 30, 2020
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Item number:Item #31
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
$10K
Owner at 783 78th Street South faces a $9,678.60 special assessment for cost of city work (likely demolition, abatement, or cleanup). This amends the original 2020 assessment resolution.
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Funding source:
Unknown
📋
Action type:
Resolution
📍
Location:
783 - 78th Street South, Birmingham
June 30, 2020
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Item number:Item #46
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
$10K
Property owner at 4316 69th Street North will be billed $9,555.20 for city costs—likely code enforcement, cleanup, or demolition related to the property.
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Counterparty:
property owner at 4316 - 69th Street North, Birmingham
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Funding source:
Special Tax
📋
Action type:
Resolution
📍
Location:
4316 - 69th Street North, Birmingham
June 30, 2020
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Item number:Item #44
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
$9K
Property owner at 856 44th Street North will be billed $9,296 to cover the city's cost of addressing a code violation on the site. The charge becomes a lien against the property unless paid.
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Funding source:
Unknown
📋
Action type:
Resolution
📍
Location:
856 - 44th Street North, Birmingham
June 30, 2020
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Item number:Item #43
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🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
$9K
Property owner at 8342 1st Avenue South will be charged $8,692 for code enforcement or demolition costs incurred by the city. This is a lien against the property that must be paid or it may affect sale or refinancing.
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Funding source:
Unknown
📋
Action type:
Resolution
📍
Location:
8342 1st Avenue South, Birmingham
June 30, 2020
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Item number:Item #41
·
🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
$9K
Property owner at 6310 2nd Avenue South faces a $8,586.60 special tax bill to cover city costs—likely for blight abatement, demolition, or code enforcement on the parcel.
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Funding source:
Special Tax
📋
Action type:
Resolution
📍
Location:
6310 - 2nd Avenue South, Birmingham
June 30, 2020
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Item number:Item #40
·
🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
$8K
Property owner at 4629 11th Avenue North will owe a special assessment of $8,326.72 to cover city costs, likely for blight remediation or code enforcement work on the property.
🏛
Funding source:
Special Tax
📋
Action type:
Resolution
📍
Location:
4629 - 11th Avenue North, Birmingham
June 30, 2020
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Item number:Item #55
·
🏗️ Property Recovery
$
Total cost:
$8K
Special assessment bill for blighted-property cleanup costs. Property owner is responsible for the full amount; failure to pay may result in tax lien.
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Funding source:
Special Tax
📋
Action type:
Resolution
📍
Location:
1201 - 42nd Place North, Birmingham