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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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February 11, 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
February 11, 2020 · Item number:Item #20 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City to remove inoperable vehicles as public nuisance

Abandoned or broken-down vehicles are declared public nuisances and will be removed; the cost gets charged to the vehicle owner. This clears blight from neighborhoods and improves community appearance.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
February 11, 2020 · Item number:Item #42 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Condemnation repair permit issued for 729 84th Street South

Kennedy Dev Properties gains authority to repair a condemned building, clearing a path toward neighborhood stabilization and property recovery at this South Birmingham address.

Counterparty: Kennedy Dev Properties Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 729 - 84th Street South, Birmingham
February 11, 2020 · Item number:Item #41 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Condemnation repair permit issued for 2806 Avenue G

Property owner Malcolm Thomas can now repair the condemned house at 2806 Avenue G and bring it back into use, clearing the way for rehabilitation or resale.

Counterparty: Malcolm Thomas Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 2806 Avenue G, Birmingham
February 11, 2020 · Item number:Item #40 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Condemnation repair permit issued for Avenue O property in Ensley

Triple G Holdings receives city authorization to repair a blighted property at 2209 Avenue O in Ensley, a step toward bringing the abandoned or deteriorated structure back into use or removing it.

Counterparty: Triple G Holdings Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 2209 Avenue O Ensley aka 2201 Avenue O Ensley, Birmingham
February 4, 2020 · Item number:Item #76 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $960K

City commits $960K in federal housing funds to Southtown development

City allocates federal HOME grant money to support affordable housing development by WF Southtown Family, LP, expanding affordable housing stock in Birmingham.

Counterparty: WF Southtown Family, LP Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Resolution
February 4, 2020 · Item number:Item #58 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $100K

City pays Long Lewis Ford $100K for vehicle parts

City equipment fleet maintenance costs passed without competitive bidding. No-bid purchases limit cost transparency for taxpayers.

Counterparty: Long Lewis Ford, Decatur, Alabama Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
February 4, 2020 · Item number:Item #54 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $3K

Council approves $3,089 for fire safety clothing supplies

Replenishes Central Stores Warehouse inventory of protective gear for fire department and emergency responders.

Counterparty: Industrial Fire & Safety Equipment Co., Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
February 4, 2020 · Item number:Item #71 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City sells vacant property to Navigate Communities, LLC

City removes a vacant property from its inventory and transfers it to a private developer. Details on location, sale price, and redevelopment plans were not available in the agenda text.

Counterparty: Navigate Communities, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
February 4, 2020 · Item number:Item #24 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Mayor authorized to execute state highway project agreement

City and Alabama Department of Transportation formalize partnership on interstate project IM-I022(315). Details on scope and benefits unavailable.

Counterparty: State of Alabama Department of Transportation Funding source: State Grant Action type: Resolution
February 4, 2020 · Item number:Item #74 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City sells vacant property at 421 12th Avenue North to Rana Sukar

Removes a vacant building from city ownership and brings it back into private use, potentially reducing blight and adding a property back to the tax roll in central Birmingham.

Counterparty: Rana Sukar Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance Location: 421 - 12th Avenue North
February 4, 2020 · Item number:Item #72 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City sells vacant property to Navigate Communities, LLC

Navigate Communities will develop the vacant property, removing blight and potentially adding new housing or community resources to Birmingham.

Counterparty: Navigate Communities, LLC Funding source: Private Action type: Ordinance
February 4, 2020 · Item number:Item #73 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City sells vacant property to Navigate Communities, LLC

City converts blighted or underutilized real estate into private development. Navigate Communities' purchase removes a vacant property from public ownership and may catalyze neighborhood reinvestment or housing development.

Counterparty: Navigate Communities, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
January 28, 2020 · Item number:Item #36 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City explores bid to host World Fire and Police Games

Birmingham may compete to host this major sporting event, which could bring national attention, tourism revenue, and temporary job opportunities to the city.

Counterparty: World Fire and Police Games Board of Directors Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
January 28, 2020 · Item number:Item #46 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City funds NUSA Conference attendance for ~300 neighborhood leaders

Covers travel costs for elected representatives from all 99 city neighborhoods to attend the NUSA Conference. Strengthens neighborhood participation in citywide civic planning and coordination.

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

City authorizes law enforcement data-sharing agreement with LETTR

Birmingham will share law enforcement data through an outside contractor. This affects how police information flows and who has access to it—important for transparency and privacy protections.

Counterparty: Center for Law Enforcement Technology, Training & Research, Inc. (LETTR) Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
January 28, 2020 · Item number:Item #35 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves federal DOJ grant amendment for community development

City is amending a prior grant agreement to accept additional federal funding from the U.S. Department of Justice for community and economic development purposes.

Counterparty: U.S. Department of Justice Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Resolution
January 28, 2020 · Item number:Item #44 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Mayor signs BOLD Program Agreement with 5 Points West/Crossplex Business Allianc

5 Points West/Crossplex Business Alliance partnership under BOLD (Building Opportunities program) aims to support business development in the area. Details on funding, timeline, and specific commitments are not yet clear from the item title.

Counterparty: 5 Points West/Crossplex Business Alliance, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
January 28, 2020 · Item number:Item #34 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Magic City Coffee Roasters gets beer/wine license for The Red Cat

Magic City Coffee Roasters can now serve beer and wine at The Red Cat venue. This allows the business to expand its alcohol offerings under an existing 2019 license framework.

Counterparty: Magic City Coffee Roasters LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: The Red Cat
January 21, 2020 · Item number:Item #64 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $115K

City approves $114,611 in refunds to residents and vendors

Finance Director will process ten refunds totaling $114,611—money owed back to residents or vendors. Citizens deserve to see who received refunds and why, even on routine consent agendas.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
January 21, 2020 · Item number:Item #76 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City delegates Railroad Park management to Railroad Park Foundation

A nonprofit foundation will take over day-to-day management and fundraising for Railroad Park, a public green space. This shifts operational responsibility from the city to a private partner.

Counterparty: Railroad Park Foundation Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
January 21, 2020 · Item number:Item #72 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

State-funded road resurfacing project approved

City secures state grant for road resurfacing, planing, and striping work. Project improves safety and reduces wear on local streets.

Counterparty: State of Alabama Department of Transportation Funding source: State Grant Action type: Resolution
January 21, 2020 · Item number:Item #28 · 🏗️ 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
January 21, 2020 · Item number:Item #71 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

State grant funds road resurfacing project STPAA-HSIP-0003

Alabama Department of Transportation funding will improve pavement and safety features on city roads through resurfacing, planing, and traffic striping.

Counterparty: State of Alabama Department of Transportation Funding source: State Grant Action type: Resolution
January 21, 2020 · Item number:Item #69 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City hosts AHSAA wrestling tournaments at Birmingham CrossPlex-B

Birmingham becomes home to Alabama's high school wrestling championships, bringing regional student-athletes and spectators to the CrossPlex-B venue.

Counterparty: Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: Birmingham CrossPlex-B
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