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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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July 21, 2020 · Item number:Item #63 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City hires Marigny Capital Services for consulting work

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 Action type: Resolution
July 21, 2020 · Item number:Item #70 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City renews transit services agreement with BJCTA

Ensures continued bus and paratransit service across Birmingham. City approval is needed to keep BJCTA operating fixed routes and para-transit throughout the region.

Counterparty: Birmingham-Jefferson County Transit Authority (BJCTA) Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
July 21, 2020 · Item number:Item #69 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City secures COVID relief funding access through county agreement

This agreement lets Birmingham apply for federal Coronavirus Relief Funds distributed through Jefferson County, unlocking emergency money for pandemic response and recovery.

Counterparty: Jefferson County Funding source: Cares Action type: Ordinance
July 21, 2020 · Item number:Item #61 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Birmingham and Bessemer sign service-sharing agreement

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.

Counterparty: City of Bessemer Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
July 21, 2020 · Item number:Item #72 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Tethered dog care rules tighten under animal welfare law

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.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Ordinance
July 21, 2020 · Item number:Item #71 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City hires Marigny Capital Services for consulting work

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 Action type: Resolution
July 14, 2020 · Item number:Item #23 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $64

City secures $64K state drug-enforcement grant from ALEA

Birmingham receives $64,000 in state funding to support law enforcement drug-trafficking operations in partnership with Alabama's Gulf Coast task force.

Counterparty: Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) and the Alabama Gulf Coast High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Funding source: State Grant Action type: Resolution
July 14, 2020 · Item number:Item #68 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Axon body-cam and devices: city approves lease deal

Police will use Axon cameras and systems for oversight and evidence. Privacy and footage-release rules apply under state law.

Counterparty: Axon Enterprise, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
July 14, 2020 · Item number:Item #22 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Council removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Abandoned or broken-down vehicles are removed from neighborhoods and costs charged to the registered owner. Keeps streets safer and cleaner.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
July 14, 2020 · Item number:Item #28 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City approves traffic calming project with Redmont Historic District Foundation

Slower traffic in Redmont Historic District through new calming measures. Improves safety for pedestrians and residents in the neighborhood.

Counterparty: Redmont Historic District Foundation, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: Redmont Historic District
July 14, 2020 · Item number:Item #24 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City secures temporary construction easement from Arlington Center, Ltd.

City gains temporary right to use or access Arlington Center property for construction. Details on scope, duration, and location are limited in available records.

Counterparty: Arlington Center, Ltd. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
July 14, 2020 · Item number:Item #56 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Condemnation repair permit issued for 5704 Martin Luther Ave

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.

Counterparty: George Martinez Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 5704 Martin Luther Avenue, Roosevelt City, Birmingham
July 14, 2020 · Item number:Item #27 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City executes lease-purchase agreement with Dell Financial Services

City will lease computer equipment from Dell under a master agreement. This commits city funds over time for technology infrastructure.

Counterparty: Dell Financial Services, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
July 14, 2020 · Item number:Item #25 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Land Bank acquires tax deed to property at 1320

City moves a tax-delinquent property toward recovery and potential redevelopment. Clears title so the Land Bank can stabilize or sell the asset.

Counterparty: The Birmingham Land Bank Authority (BLBA) Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 1320
July 14, 2020 · Item number:Item #26 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Land Bank acquires tax deed to property at 1400

City moves to recover and stabilize a tax-delinquent property, clearing the path toward rehabilitation or redevelopment.

Counterparty: The Birmingham Land Bank Authority (BLBA) Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 1400
June 30, 2020 · Item number:Item #96 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $30K

City approves $29,726.56 in refunds from general fund

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.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
June 30, 2020 · Item number:Item #48 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $11K

Special assessment: $11,273 charged to 8337 Division Avenue

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 Action type: Resolution Location: 8337 Division Avenue, Birmingham
June 30, 2020 · Item number:Item #47 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $10K

Special assessment: $10,273 charge on 912 44th Street North

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.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Resolution Location: 912 - 44th Street North, Birmingham
June 30, 2020 · Item number:Item #31 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $10K

Property assessment: $9,678.60 bill for 783 78th Street South

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.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 783 - 78th Street South, Birmingham
June 30, 2020 · Item number:Item #46 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $10K

Special assessment: $9,555 charged to 4316 69th St. North

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.

Counterparty: property owner at 4316 - 69th Street North, Birmingham Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Resolution Location: 4316 - 69th Street North, Birmingham
June 30, 2020 · Item number:Item #44 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $9K

Special assessment: $9,296 charged to 856 44th Street North for code enforcement

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.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 856 - 44th Street North, Birmingham
June 30, 2020 · Item number:Item #43 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $9K

Special assessment: $8,692 charged to 8342 1st Ave. South

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.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 8342 1st Avenue South, Birmingham
June 30, 2020 · Item number:Item #41 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $9K

Special assessment: $8,586.60 levied on 6310 2nd Ave S

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.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Resolution Location: 6310 - 2nd Avenue South, Birmingham
June 30, 2020 · Item number:Item #40 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $8K

Special assessment of $8,326.72 levied against 4629 11th Avenue North

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 · Item number:Item #55 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $8K

Property owner owes $7,764 for city abatement at 1201 42nd Place North

Special assessment bill for blighted-property cleanup costs. Property owner is responsible for the full amount; failure to pay may result in tax lien.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Resolution Location: 1201 - 42nd Place North, Birmingham
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