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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 (32.9% 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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December 17, 2019 · Item number:Item #80 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Mayor cancels Info-Tech contract due to pay calculation error

City resolves contract dispute with Info-Tech Research Group over compensation miscalculation on a three-year deal signed in 2019.

Counterparty: Info-Tech Research Group, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
December 17, 2019 · Item number:Item #71 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Self-storage moratorium extended; ban continues on mini-warehouses

Birmingham keeps its ban on new self-storage facilities and mini-warehouse buildings, preventing this use from spreading across neighborhoods.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Ordinance
December 17, 2019 · Item number:Item #68 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Self-storage moratorium extended; ban continues on mini-warehouses

Birmingham keeps its ban on new self-storage facilities and mini-warehouse buildings, preventing this use from spreading across neighborhoods.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Ordinance
December 10, 2019 · Item number:Item #21 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $50K

City accepts $50K grant from Southern Company for demo project

Southern Company will fund a demonstration project with a $50,000 grant to support city operations or initiatives.

Counterparty: Southern Company Services, Inc. Funding source: Sponsorship Action type: Resolution
December 10, 2019 · Item number:Item #24 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $48K

City funds Community Affairs Committee with $48K grant

General fund spending on community programs. Details about the 120 programs or services referenced in the truncated title are unclear from available text.

Counterparty: The Community Affairs Committee of Birmingham Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
December 10, 2019 · Item number:Item #19 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City grants Mid-America Engine foreign-trade zone operator status

Allows Mid-America Engine to use a foreign-trade zone sub-site, potentially reducing import tariffs and customs duties on parts. Could attract or expand manufacturing operations in Birmingham.

Counterparty: Mid-America Engine, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
December 10, 2019 · Item number:Item #17 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Mayor authorized to fund BJCPA public-private partnership development

City commits funding to develop P3 agreements for port infrastructure projects. Specific dollar amount and project scope not detailed in agenda.

Counterparty: Birmingham Jefferson County Port Authority Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
December 10, 2019 · Item number:Item #15 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City accepts federal flood insurance grant from DHS

Birmingham will receive federal funding to support flood insurance and disaster preparedness under the National Flood Insurance Act. This money helps protect residents and property from flooding risks.

Counterparty: Department of Homeland Security Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Resolution
December 10, 2019 · Item number:Item #14 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City accepts DHS flood insurance grant funds

Federal money to reduce flood risk and insurance costs for Birmingham residents. Grant funds support flood mitigation projects and community resilience efforts.

Counterparty: Department of Homeland Security Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Resolution
December 10, 2019 · Item number:Item #25 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City partners with Cornerstone Revitalization Foundation on economic development

City commits to work with nonprofit on projects serving low-income residents. Agreement details not fully disclosed in agenda summary.

Counterparty: Cornerstone Revitalization Foundation, Inc. (CFRI) Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
December 10, 2019 · Item number:Item #16 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City accepts DHS federal flood insurance grant funds

Federal grant money strengthens Birmingham's flood preparedness and resilience. The city can apply for and use these funds to support flood mitigation and insurance programs.

Counterparty: Department of Homeland Security Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Resolution
December 3, 2019 · Item number:Item #21 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City launches BOLD Program partnership with Jefferson State Community College

New job training and workforce development initiative creates pathways to employment for Birmingham residents. Details on funding and program scope are incomplete in the agenda.

Counterparty: Jefferson State Community College Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
December 3, 2019 · Item number:Item #65 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Mayor authorized to sign BOLD Program Agreement with Adah International

The City is partnering with Adah International as part of the BOLD (Building Opportunities for Lasting Development) program, which aims to support community and economic development.

Counterparty: Adah International, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
December 3, 2019 · Item number:Item #22 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City approves BOLD Program agreement with REV Birmingham, Inc.

The agreement formally launches or expands the City's Building Opportunities for Lasting Development (BOLD) program, likely supporting local business growth, job creation, or neighborhood revitalization with REV Birmingham as the implementing partner.

Counterparty: REV Birmingham, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
December 3, 2019 · Item number:Item #23 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City approves BOLD Program Agreement with The Salvation Army

The Salvation Army will help implement Birmingham's Building Opportunities for Lasting Development (BOLD) program, likely expanding social services or community support in the city.

Counterparty: The Salvation Army Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
December 3, 2019 · Item number:Item #20 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City partners with Birmingham Business Resource Center on BOLD Program

The city executes a partnership agreement with the Birmingham Business Resource Center as part of the Building Opportunities for Lasting Development (BOLD) Program, intended to support business growth and development in Birmingham.

Counterparty: Birmingham Business Resource Center Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
December 3, 2019 · Item number:Item #17 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City hires HdL Companies for professional services (amount not disclosed)

Council approves a sole-source contract with HdL Companies, a vendor specializing in municipal advisory services. Details on the scope of work and total cost are not fully disclosed in the agenda item.

Counterparty: HdL Companies dba Public Resource Management Alliance Corporation Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
December 3, 2019 · Item number:Item #19 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

BOLD Program: City partners with Birmingham Business Alliance

City enters into agreement with Birmingham Business Alliance to advance the Building Opportunities for Lasting Development program, which aims to support business growth and economic development in Birmingham.

Counterparty: Birmingham Business Alliance Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
November 26, 2019 · Item number:Item #47 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $70

City approves $70 for two Block Watch signs in Fairview

Fairview residents get neighborhood safety signage funded by their association. Small investment helps deter crime and build community visibility.

Counterparty: Fairview Neighborhood Association Funding source: Private Action type: Resolution Location: Fairview
November 26, 2019 · Item number:Item #25 · 🏗️ 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
November 26, 2019 · Item number:Item #23 · 🏗️ 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
November 26, 2019 · Item number:Item #70 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City accepts EPA grant (amount not disclosed)

Federal environmental funding helps support city projects, but the lack of disclosed grant amount and project details limits citizen visibility into how this money will be spent.

Counterparty: United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Resolution
November 26, 2019 · Item number:Item #52 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Council urges Mayor to back automated speeding cameras at state

City wants state approval to deploy speed-enforcement cameras on local streets. Could reduce speeding-related injuries in neighborhoods.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
November 19, 2019 · Item number:Item #23 · 🏗️ 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
November 19, 2019 · Item number:Item #84 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves holiday events in District 4 as public purpose

City recognizes holiday activities and events (Nov 19–30, Dec 11–22) in District 4 public spaces as serving public purposes, enabling event planning and potential city support or coordination.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: District 4
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