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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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May 19, 2020 · Item number:Item #48 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

COVID-19 shelter-in-place curfew rules modified

Changes to Birmingham's pandemic curfew order may affect movement restrictions and public safety rules during COVID-19 emergencies. Details of specific modifications not provided in docket.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
May 19, 2020 · Item number:Item #23 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Fire and Rescue receives federal health emergency grant

Federal funding supports Birmingham Fire and Rescue's public health and emergency response capacity at no local cost.

Counterparty: United States Department of Health and Human Services Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Resolution
May 12, 2020 · Item number:Item #59 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

COVID-19 shelter-in-place curfew order amended

City updates pandemic restrictions on public movement and gathering, affecting when residents can be outside during the emergency period.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Ordinance
May 12, 2020 · Item number:Item #60 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Mask mandate amended during COVID-19 recovery phase

Council modifies face-covering requirements as Birmingham moves through pandemic response. Changes clarify where masks are required in public spaces.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Ordinance
May 12, 2020 · Item number:Item #54 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City partners with Morehouse, Tuskegee on annual football classic

Birmingham becomes home to the Morehouse-Tuskegee Football Classic, bringing major college football event to the city. Boosts tourism, local business activity, and regional visibility.

Counterparty: Morehouse College, Tuskegee University, Birmingham Park and Recreation Board Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
May 12, 2020 · Item number:Item #35 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City to apply for DOJ Coronavirus emergency grants

Federal funds available to support public safety operations; exact amount and program details not specified in this approval.

Counterparty: United States Department of Justice Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Resolution
May 12, 2020 · Item number:Item #53 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City hosts Morehouse-Tuskegee Football Classic at Legion Field for 2 years

Brings high-profile college football rivalry to Birmingham's Legion Field, boosting sports tourism and local business activity. Game draws fans from across the country and generates weekend spending.

Counterparty: Morehouse College and Tuskegee University Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: Legion Field Stadium
May 5, 2020 · Item number:Item #9 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Mayor authorized to pursue federal transportation grants

Clears the way for Birmingham to apply for and receive discretionary funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation. Potential projects could improve roads, transit, or safety infrastructure.

Counterparty: U.S. Department of Transportation Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Resolution
May 5, 2020 · Item number:Item #10 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City amends EDA Revolving Loan Fund grant with Jefferson County

Modifies federal economic development funding that supports business loans. Exact impact unclear without full agreement details.

Counterparty: Jefferson County and the U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Resolution
May 5, 2020 · Item number:Item #11 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Mayor authorized to amend EDA Revolving Loan Fund grant agreement

Secures federal grant funds that support business loans and economic development in Birmingham. Amendment terms unknown from public record.

Counterparty: Jefferson County and U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Resolution
May 5, 2020 · Item number:Item #35 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Face-covering mandate amended for COVID-19 recovery phase

Changes to mask requirements as Birmingham moves through pandemic recovery. Clarifies where and when face coverings are required in public spaces.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
May 5, 2020 · Item number:Item #36 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City conveys 5th Avenue properties to 5th Avenue Holdings for redevelopment

City will transfer two downtown parcels at 145 and 149 5th Avenue SW to a private developer. Terms and future use of the property remain unclear from the ordinance title.

Counterparty: 5th Avenue Holdings, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance Location: 145 and 149 5th Avenue SW, Birmingham
May 5, 2020 · Item number:Item #38 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City sells surplus property to Titusville Development

City transfers real estate holding to private developer. Details on property location, sale price, and intended use not provided in agenda.

Counterparty: Titusville Development Corporation, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
May 5, 2020 · Item number:Item #40 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City conveys two 5th Avenue properties to 5th Avenue Holdings for redevelopment

Two parcels at 145 and 149 5th Avenue SW will be transferred to a private developer under a redevelopment agreement. This deal affects what gets built on these downtown properties and how the city manages its real estate assets.

Counterparty: 5th Avenue Holdings, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance Location: 145 and 149 5th Avenue SW, Birmingham
May 5, 2020 · Item number:Item #28 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City authorizes revolving credit line with BBVA USA

City establishes new borrowing facility to manage short-term cash flow. Credit terms and interest rates will affect city budget capacity and taxpayer costs.

Counterparty: BBVA USA Funding source: Bond Action type: Resolution
April 30, 2020 · Item number:Item #6 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $20K

City spends $20K on Lamar billboards to celebrate residents

Birmingham commits general funds to a sole-source advertising contract with Lamar for billboards and digital media promoting positive citizen recognition.

Counterparty: Lamar Advertising, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
April 30, 2020 · Item number:Item #9 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Council requests faster COVID-19 briefings from health dept

City Council wants more frequent updates on COVID-19 from Jefferson County Health Department to keep residents informed about outbreak trends and public health risks.

Counterparty: Jefferson County Health Department Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
April 30, 2020 · Item number:Item #8 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

COVID-19 curfew order amended for public health

Changes to Birmingham's "Shelter in Place Order" may affect when residents can be outside during the ongoing public health emergency.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Ordinance
April 28, 2020 · Item number:Item #56 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $1.5M

Grants Fund budget amended: $1.48M appropriated

City commits $1.48 million in grant funds for the 2020 fiscal year. Details on how these funds will be spent are not specified in the ordinance language.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
April 28, 2020 · Item number:Item #16 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $700K

City accepts $700K federal grant from Department of Justice

Birmingham secures $700,000 in federal funding from the DOJ to support public safety or criminal justice initiatives, reducing pressure on the city budget for these programs.

Counterparty: United States Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Bureau of J Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Resolution
April 28, 2020 · Item number:Item #30 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $399K

City issues $398,508 in refunds

The city is returning nearly $399K to citizens or vendors. Details on who receives the refunds and why are not provided in the agenda summary.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
April 28, 2020 · Item number:Item #58 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Small cell facility standards ordinance not heard (duplicate item)

This ordinance would establish rules for small cell wireless infrastructure in Birmingham but was not debated due to a duplicate listing on the agenda.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
April 28, 2020 · Item number:Item #19 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City accepts 500 burn care kits from Ryan Shines Foundation

Ryan Shines Foundation donates 500 disposable burn care kits to support Birmingham's public safety and emergency response capacity.

Counterparty: Ryan Shines Foundation, Inc. dba Ryan Shines Burn Foundation Funding source: Sponsorship Action type: Resolution
April 28, 2020 · Item number:Item #49 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Small cell wireless facilities: new standards enacted

City adopts rules governing placement and operation of small cell antennas on poles and buildings. Sets expectations for telecom infrastructure in neighborhoods and public spaces.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
April 28, 2020 · Item number:Item #42 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City requires face masks in public during COVID-19 emergency

Mask-wearing becomes mandatory in Birmingham public spaces during the COVID-19 pandemic. Failure to comply may result in penalties.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
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