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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 2046 items in last 85 months
Total dollars $304.7M where disclosed
Notice: Hatched months are still being indexed (30.8% 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 16, 2025 · Item number:Item #47 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $86K

City renews ePermithub software subscription for $86,210

City pays $86,210 annually to keep its digital permit-review system running. Supports faster permit processing for residents and businesses.

Counterparty: Carahsoft Technology Corp. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
December 16, 2025 · Item number:Item #69 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Public hearing set for data center moratorium proposal

Council will hear arguments on temporarily banning new data centers in Birmingham. The decision could affect industrial development plans and the city's tech infrastructure footprint.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: Council Chambers, City Hall, Birmingham, Alabama Public hearing: 2024-01-13
December 16, 2025 · Item number:Item #38 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City accepts land donation from Vulcan Trail Foundation

City gains two parcels on Stone River Road and Shiloh Drive from the nonprofit foundation, expanding public land assets at no cost.

Counterparty: Vulcan Trail Foundation, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 4112 Stone River Road, 4206 Shiloh Drive
December 16, 2025 · Item number:Item #13 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Operating permit granted to Luxe Automotive at 2nd Avenue North

Luxe Automotive gains approval to operate a parking facility in downtown Birmingham, adding commercial capacity to the 2nd Avenue North corridor.

Counterparty: Luxe Automotive Management & Parking Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 2117 2nd Avenue North, Birmingham, Alabama 35203
December 16, 2025 · Item number:Item #32 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City funds Downtown Jimmie Hale Mission project

The city is committing public funds to support Downtown Jimmie Hale Mission's development project. Details on the dollar amount and specific project scope are incomplete in the agenda materials.

Counterparty: Downtown Jimmie Hale Mission, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
December 16, 2025 · Item number:Item #57 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Public hearing set for data center moratorium proposal

Council will hear arguments on temporarily banning new data centers in Birmingham. The decision could affect industrial development plans and the city's tech infrastructure footprint.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: Council Chambers, City Hall, Birmingham, Alabama Public hearing: 2024-01-13
December 16, 2025 · Item number:Item #66 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Amendment: City extends funding agreement with Neighborhood Housing Services

City reaffirms commitment to NHSB's Healthy Homes program, which supports affordable housing and neighborhood stability in Birmingham.

Counterparty: Neighborhood Housing Services of Birmingham, Inc. (NHSB) Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
December 9, 2025 · Item number:Item #81 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $1.7M

Council amends Urban Alchemy agreement to $1.72M

City commits additional funds to Urban Alchemy for street safety and community services. Amendment details are unclear from title alone; council should clarify scope of work.

Counterparty: Urban Alchemy Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
December 9, 2025 · Item number:Item #30 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Abandoned or broken-down vehicles are cleaned up from neighborhood streets. Removal costs are charged to the vehicle's registered owner.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
December 9, 2025 · Item number:Item #56 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Mayor authorized to apply for Youth Cl grant

City seeks grant funding from Youth Cl organization; details on grant amount and program scope are incomplete in public record.

Counterparty: Youth Cl Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
December 9, 2025 · Item number:Item #52 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City extends VertiGIS mapping software contract 3 years

Sole-source renewal of GIS software that supports city planning, permitting, and emergency response systems. Contract value not disclosed.

Counterparty: VertiGIS North America Ltd. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
December 9, 2025 · Item number:Item #49 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City approves 3-year body camera deal with Axon Enterprises

Body cameras expand police video recording and accountability in Birmingham. Agreement locks in Axon's technology for three years.

Counterparty: Axon Enterprises, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
December 9, 2025 · Item number:Item #82 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City submits HUD housing funds plan for 2025-26

Federal housing dollars support affordable housing, community development, and neighborhood improvements in Birmingham. The annual plan determines how these funds reach residents.

Counterparty: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Resolution
December 9, 2025 · Item number:Item #80 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City approves workforce development agreement with The Link

The city funds a hands-on job training and career exploration program through the BOLD funding initiative, expanding local workforce development opportunities for residents seeking employment skills.

Counterparty: The Bridge International dba The Link Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
December 9, 2025 · Item number:Item #53 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Mayor authorized to reassign city payment rights to WF Lakeview and GG Fund II

City transfers payment obligations and project control to new partners. Full financial and operational impact unclear from limited disclosure.

Counterparty: WF Lakeview, LLC and GG Fund II, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
December 9, 2025 · Item number:Item #50 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City approves sole-source services deal with Carahsoft Technology

Carahsoft will help set up privacy protections for city systems. Dollar amount and specific services not disclosed in public summary.

Counterparty: Carahsoft Technology Corporation Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
December 2, 2025 · Item number:Item #73 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $106K

City refunds $105,555 to 10 entities from general fund

Public money is being returned to citizens or organizations. Without details on who receives the refunds and why, this signals the city corrected overpayments or erroneous charges.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
December 2, 2025 · Item number:Item #86 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City approves project agreement with Carver Jones Market, LLC

Council authorizes the Mayor to execute a project agreement with Carver Jones Market, LLC, a development partnership. Details on investment, location, and community benefit are not provided in the publicly available summary.

Counterparty: Carver Jones Market, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
December 2, 2025 · Item number:Item #85 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City grants MCI Communications fiber-optic franchise rights in street corridors

MCI gains permission to install and operate fiber-optic cables in Birmingham's public rights-of-way, potentially expanding broadband infrastructure across the city. The long-term franchise agreement shapes how telecom infrastructure develops in city streets.

Counterparty: MCI Communications Services, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
December 2, 2025 · Item number:Item #84 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Broadband franchise: Farmers Telecom gains right to install citywide network

Opens city right-of-way to broadband infrastructure, potentially expanding internet access across Birmingham neighborhoods. Franchise terms will govern service quality and expansion obligations.

Counterparty: Farmers Telecommunications Corporation Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
November 25, 2025 · Item number:Item #32 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Abandoned or inoperable vehicles are removed from residential neighborhoods under nuisance law. Removal costs are billed to the registered owner.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
November 25, 2025 · Item number:Item #44 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City agrees to technical training partnership with New Horizons Learning

The city is entering a professional services agreement to provide technical training credits to residents or staff. Details on program scope, cost, and beneficiaries are not publicly available from the consent agenda item.

Counterparty: New Horizons Learning, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
November 18, 2025 · Item number:Item #29 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $75K

City funds Birmingham Corps workforce development, $75,000

Birmingham Corps will implement job training and employment services under this agreement. The sole-source award means the city selected this vendor without competitive bidding.

Counterparty: Birmingham Corps Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
November 18, 2025 · Item number:Item #31 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Council amends Family Justice Center agreement with One Place Metro

The city is modifying its partnership with One Place Metro Alabama Family Justice Center, a provider serving domestic violence and family crisis victims. Changes to the agreement may affect service levels, funding, or program scope for vulnerable residents.

Counterparty: One Place Metro Alabama Family Justice Cent Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
November 18, 2025 · Item number:Item #33 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City applies for state historic preservation grant

Grant funds help protect and restore historic buildings and neighborhoods, boosting property values and tourism.

Counterparty: Alabama Historical Commission Certified Local Government (CLG) Funding source: State Grant Action type: Resolution
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