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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 2172 items in last 90 months
Total dollars $313.3M 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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November 19, 2019 · Item number:Item #89 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City takes on maintenance of Barber Motorsports Parkway

Birmingham will now handle routine upkeep and repairs of the parkway in cooperation with Jefferson County, shifting maintenance responsibility to the city.

Counterparty: Jefferson County, Alabama Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance Location: Barber Motorsports Parkway
November 19, 2019 · Item number:Item #88 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City takes on maintenance of Barber Motorsports Parkway

Birmingham will now handle routine upkeep and repairs of the parkway in cooperation with Jefferson County, shifting maintenance responsibility to the city.

Counterparty: Jefferson County, Alabama Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance Location: Barber Motorsports Parkway
November 12, 2019 · Item number:Item #30 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Cahaba River Road improvements via Jefferson County partnership

City and Jefferson County will jointly fund improvements to Cahaba River Road between Dolly Ridge Road and the Cahaba. Smoother roads and county coordination reduce maintenance costs and improve traffic safety on a major local route.

Counterparty: Jefferson County, Alabama Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance Location: Cahaba River Road from Dolly Ridge Road to the Cahaba
November 12, 2019 · Item number:Item #16 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City, County sign mental health care coordination agreement

Birmingham and Jefferson County formalize how police and jails respond to residents in mental health crisis. This agreement coordinates care between city, county sheriff, and local health agencies.

Counterparty: Jefferson County, Alabama; Sheriff of Jefferson County, Alabama; The Board Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
November 12, 2019 · Item number:Item #31 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City takes over maintenance of Barber Motorsports Parkway

Birmingham will now handle routine upkeep and repairs of Barber Motorsports Parkway under a new agreement with Jefferson County. This shifts maintenance responsibility to the city.

Counterparty: Jefferson County, Alabama Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance Location: Barber Motorsports Parkway
November 12, 2019 · Item number:Item #32 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City, County sign mental health care coordination agreement

Birmingham and Jefferson County formalize how police and jails respond to residents in mental health crisis. This agreement coordinates care between city, county sheriff, and local health agencies.

Counterparty: Jefferson County, Alabama; Sheriff of Jefferson County, Alabama; The Board Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
November 5, 2019 · Item number:Item #45 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $1.5M

City cancels $1.5M business loan to Lakeview Green developer

The City is terminating a $1.5M loan to developer 1904 on 4th, LLC. This means the city is cutting ties with the project and may affect Lakeview Green's ability to complete work or repay borrowed funds.

Counterparty: 1904 on 4th, LLC dba Lakeview Green Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
November 5, 2019 · Item number:Item #17 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $20K

City receives $20,000 grant from Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund

Birmingham secures funding to support municipal financial empowerment initiatives, expanding access to financial services and economic opportunity programs for residents.

Counterparty: Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
November 5, 2019 · Item number:Item #18 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City backs McWane Science Center partnership for public STEM education

Birmingham commits public resources to support science and environmental education through McWane's programs and outreach.

Counterparty: McWane, Inc. d/b/a McWane Science Center Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
October 29, 2019 · Item number:Item #17 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City recognizes Academy of Civic Engagement as public-purpose beneficiary

Designates the Academy of Civic Engagement as a qualified recipient of city funds under Birmingham Code 3-1-7, clearing the way for future public spending on civic education and community engagement programs.

Counterparty: Academy of Civic Engagement (ACE) Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
October 29, 2019 · Item number:Item #13 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City authorizes transit services agreement with BJCTA

Mayor gains authority to finalize a transit services deal with BJCTA to operate fixed and paratransit routes throughout Birmingham. Details on service scope, funding, and route coverage are not yet public.

Counterparty: Birmingham-Jefferson County Transit Authority (BJCTA) Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
October 22, 2019 · Item number:Item #50 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $7K

City pays $6,560 to Probate Judge for demolition assessments

Birmingham reimburses the Probate Judge's office for record demolition assessment fees—part of the blighted-property pipeline. Faster assessments help move derelict buildings toward removal.

Counterparty: Judge of Probate Jefferson County, Birmingham Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
October 22, 2019 · Item number:Item #51 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $2K

Fire Department authorizes $1,590 SCBA compressor service

Routine maintenance keeps firefighters' breathing apparatus in working order, supporting public safety readiness.

Counterparty: North American Fire Equipment Co. Inc. (NAFECO) Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
October 22, 2019 · Item number:Item #49 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $455

City renews air pollution permits for $455.16

Birmingham renews air quality permits required by county law. This routine annual cost keeps the city compliant with environmental regulations across multiple public facilities.

Counterparty: Jefferson County Department of Health, Birmingham Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
October 22, 2019 · Item number:Item #23 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

State transportation grant agreement amendment signed

City formalizes revised terms with Alabama Department of Transportation for state highway project funding, clarifying cost-share obligations and timeline.

Counterparty: State of Alabama, Alabama Department of Transportation Funding source: State Grant Action type: Resolution
October 22, 2019 · Item number:Item #63 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City authorizes Ensley District Developers redevelopment plan

City partners with Ensley District Developers to create a redevelopment plan for the Ensley district. Details on the scope, investment, and timeline for neighborhood improvements are not yet public.

Counterparty: Ensley District Developers, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
October 15, 2019 · Item number:Item #76 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $20K

Sales tax assessment: $19,975.86 against Cantina Group LLC

The city is collecting unpaid sales taxes from a business and its owners. This recovers public revenue owed to fund city services.

Counterparty: Cantina Group LLC, Jorge Castro, Alajandro Castro, Jose Castro Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
October 15, 2019 · Item number:Item #20 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City authorizes Mayor to sign BCIA economic participation agreement

This agreement commits the city to work with the Birmingham Construction Industry Authority to expand construction opportunities for underrepresented groups in city contracts and projects.

Counterparty: Birmingham Construction Industry Authority (BCIA) Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
October 15, 2019 · Item number:Item #21 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City approves project agreement with Birmingham Promise, Inc.

City enters into a partnership with Birmingham Promise to implement a program. Details on the program's scope, funding, and resident impact are not fully disclosed in the available description.

Counterparty: Birmingham Promise, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
October 15, 2019 · Item number:Item #22 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City hosts 3+ SWAC Championship Tournaments

SWAC will hold at least three championship tournaments in Birmingham, bringing student-athletes, fans, and economic activity to the city over the coming years.

Counterparty: Southwestern Athletic Conference, Inc. (SWAC) Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
October 15, 2019 · Item number:Item #23 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Mayor authorized to apply for DOJ grant funds

Enables city to pursue federal justice funding that may support public safety or crime prevention programs. Grant amount and specific purpose not yet disclosed.

Counterparty: U.S. Department of Justice Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Resolution
October 15, 2019 · Item number:Item #69 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Smoke-free health district rules expand to public places

New law restricts smoking in designated public spaces to protect air quality and public health. Residents in affected areas will see tobacco smoke bans similar to those in restaurants and workplaces.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
October 15, 2019 · Item number:Item #71 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Vacation fee waived for SUB2019-00006 project

City waives a street or right-of-way vacation fee for a development project, citing economic benefits. Details on the project location and type are not provided.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
October 15, 2019 · Item number:Item #72 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City partners with A&M University for graduate social work program

New one-year agreement brings graduate-level social work training and services to Birmingham through partnership with Alabama A&M University.

Counterparty: Alabama Agricultural & Mechanical University Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
October 15, 2019 · Item number:Item #74 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City permits storm sewer easement encroachment for Parkside Residences

Birmingham Parkside Residences can build into a city storm sewer easement with city approval. The deal requires safeguards to protect the sewer system and public property rights.

Counterparty: Birmingham Parkside Residences, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
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