docket.pub
Public meeting intelligence
/
/al/ birmingham/ overview
Policy badge · Birmingham

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
Filters
Items

25 items of many

March 24, 2020 · Item number:Item #3 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Council authorizes use of pandemic relief funds for city operations

City clears legal path to spend federal CARES Act coronavirus relief money on goods and services. Enables emergency pandemic response spending.

Funding source: Cares Action type: Resolution
March 24, 2020 · Item number:Item #96 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City establishes emergency loan fund with Birmingham Business Resource Center

The city creates a new emergency lending program to help local businesses recover from unspecified hardship. Details on loan eligibility, amounts, and application process are not yet public.

Counterparty: Birmingham Business Resource Center (BBRC) Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
March 24, 2020 · Item number:Item #2 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Legion Field designated as COVID-19 testing site

City backs Legion Field as a coronavirus testing location, expanding access to diagnostic services in a central public venue.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: Legion Field
March 24, 2020 · Item number:Item #55 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Summer Feeding Program approved

Ensures meals for children during school break. No fiscal impact listed, but program continuation matters for food-insecure families in Birmingham.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
March 24, 2020 · Item number:Item #23 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Police HQ security installation contract with ADS Security

ADS Security will install and monitor security systems at the Birmingham Police Department Administration Building. Sole-source procurement means the city selected one vendor without competitive bidding.

Counterparty: ADS Security Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: Birmingham Police Department Administration Building
March 24, 2020 · Item number:Item #29 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Sole-source: ADS Security contract for Dolomite Center security systems

Dolomite Community Center gets new electronic security and monitoring. Sole-source procurement without competitive bidding.

Counterparty: ADS Security Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 1069 Tin Mill Road
March 24, 2020 · Item number:Item #24 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Fitness Center North security monitoring deal with ADS Security

City Fitness Center North at 427 8th Ave will get new security monitoring and electronic alarm systems installed and maintained by ADS Security.

Counterparty: ADS Security Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 427 8th A
March 24, 2020 · Item number:Item #30 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City contracts ADS Security for IMS Building monitoring

Council approves security monitoring system for City Hall operations at 712 19th Street N.

Counterparty: ADS Security Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 712 19th Street N
March 24, 2020 · Item number:Item #21 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

ADS Security: sole-source contract for Negro Southern League Museum security

City commits public funds to install and monitor security systems at the Negro Southern League Museum on 16th Street South. Dollar amount and contract term not disclosed in agenda materials.

Counterparty: ADS Security Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 120 16th Street South
March 24, 2020 · Item number:Item #31 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City hires ADS Security for Sloss Furnace security system

Historic Sloss Furnace gets new electronic monitoring and security installation. Protects an important public landmark from theft and vandalism.

Counterparty: ADS Security Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 20 32nd Street N
March 24, 2020 · Item number:Item #32 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Sole-source: ADS Security gets Sloss Furnace monitoring contract

City will pay ADS Security for security installation and electronic monitoring at the historic Sloss Furnace on 32nd Street. Sole-source procurement means no competitive bidding.

Counterparty: ADS Security Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 20 32nd Street N
March 24, 2020 · Item number:Item #33 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City contracts with ADS Security for 3rd-floor monitoring system

City expands security monitoring at downtown municipal facility to improve building safety.

Counterparty: ADS Security Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 10 City of Birmingham Facility Services, 3rd Floor
March 24, 2020 · Item number:Item #34 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City approves security monitoring contract with ADS Security

City Hall's 3rd floor gets electronic security monitoring and installation. Protects municipal facility and staff.

Counterparty: ADS Security Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 10 City of Birmingham Facility Services 3rd Floor
March 24, 2020 · Item number:Item #35 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City Hall security upgrade: ADS Security to install monitoring system

Enhanced security and electronic monitoring at City Hall. Residents visiting or conducting business at the downtown location will see increased surveillance infrastructure.

Counterparty: ADS Security Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 710 North 20th Street
March 24, 2020 · Item number:Item #36 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

ADS Security gets sole-source contract for Blacksmith Shop security

City commits to electronic monitoring and installation at the Blacksmith Shop historic building (525 6th Ave). Sole-source procurement means no competitive bidding.

Counterparty: ADS Security Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 525 6th Avenue
March 24, 2020 · Item number:Item #37 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Sole-source: ADS Security contract for Municipal Garage security system

City commits to electronic monitoring and installation at the Municipal Garage at 515 6th Avenue. Details on contract cost and contract terms are not publicly visible in this item summary.

Counterparty: ADS Security Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 515 6th Avenue
March 24, 2020 · Item number:Item #38 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Sole-source: ADS Security gets city garage security contract

City commits to sole-source deal with ADS Security for alarm and monitoring at downtown Municipal Garage (1700 1st Ave). Dollar amount withheld from public summary.

Counterparty: ADS Security Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 1700 1st Avenue
March 24, 2020 · Item number:Item #41 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

ADS Security contract: Fire & Rescue facility monitoring

Sole-source agreement with ADS Security to install and monitor electronic security systems at a Fire & Rescue facility. Protects city infrastructure and ensures continuous monitoring of critical emergency services operations.

Counterparty: ADS Security Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
March 17, 2020 · Item number:Item #108 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $295K

City contracts with Regional Planning Commission for $295K community building se

Council approves $295,000 sole-source agreement with Regional Planning Commission of Greater Birmingham to deliver community planning and development services.

Counterparty: Regional Planning Commission of Greater Birmingham Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
March 17, 2020 · Item number:Item #84 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $13K

Council approves $13,470 hardware maintenance for digital forensics center

Funds upkeep of forensic equipment used to investigate cybercrimes. Sole-source purchase from Digital Intelligence Inc ensures FREDC maintains operational readiness for law enforcement.

Counterparty: Digital Intelligence Inc, New Berlin, Wisconsin Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
March 17, 2020 · Item number:Item #99 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Council backs federal carbon fee & dividend legislation

City joins call for national carbon pricing that returns revenues directly to households. Supports climate action while protecting family budgets through equal rebates.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
March 17, 2020 · Item number:Item #97 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City withdraws legal request authorized by Resolution 2034-19

The City Attorney withdraws a previously authorized legal action or claim. This reversal ends a pursuit that Council had formally approved, though the specific claim or request details are not disclosed in this summary.

Counterparty: City Attorney Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
March 17, 2020 · Item number:Item #2 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City approves 1% cost-of-living raise for employees, retroactive to June 2019

City employees receive a 1% salary increase retroactively from June 2019, funded from the general budget. This affects payroll costs and how the city allocates resources across departments.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
March 17, 2020 · Item number:Item #109 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

1% cost-of-living raise approved for city employees, retroactive to July

City employees receive a 1% pay increase effective retroactively from the start of fiscal year 2019-2020 (July 2019). Affects all applicable city staff.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
March 17, 2020 · Item number:Item #37 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance; owner pays removal costs

Abandoned or broken-down vehicles clutter neighborhoods and reduce property values. This action removes one from the public right-of-way and holds the registered owner financially responsible for cleanup.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
Menu
More