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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 2175 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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May 21, 2019 · Item number:Item #53 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $2K

Police commendation medals: $1,812 to Municipal and Commercial Uniforms

City buys ceremonial medals to recognize police officers at June 14 event. Routine vendor payment from general fund.

Counterparty: Municipal and Commercial Uniforms and Equipment, Birmingham Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
May 21, 2019 · Item number:Item #51 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $342

City funds siren maintenance for emergency alerts

Funds keep emergency warning sirens operational across the city. These sirens alert residents to severe weather, tornados, and other public safety emergencies.

Counterparty: Jefferson County Emergency Management Agency, Birmingham Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
May 21, 2019 · Item number:Item #22 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City designates sports, music, and tourism as public purpose for funding

Opens the door for city general fund to pay for sports events, concerts, and tourism activities. Establishes the legal framework for how these expenses qualify as public spending.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
May 14, 2019 · Item number:Item #96 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $3K

Council approves $2,584 fire equipment repair payment to NAFECO

Routine maintenance of fire department equipment ensures emergency response readiness. This no-bid payment to North American Fire Equipment Company covers repairs and parts for firefighting gear.

Counterparty: North American Fire Equipment Company, Inc. (NAFECO) Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
May 14, 2019 · Item number:Item #53 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $500

City funds Sandusky Red Ribbon Day event with $500 grant

City commits $500 from general funds to support Red Ribbon Day, a public health awareness event focused on substance abuse prevention.

Counterparty: Sandusky Red Ribbon Day Event Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
May 14, 2019 · Item number:Item #49 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $500

City spends $500 to support North Pratt Red Ribbon Day

City funds community health/awareness event in North Pratt neighborhood.

Counterparty: North Pratt Red Ribbon Day Event Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
May 14, 2019 · Item number:Item #59 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $500

City spends $500 to support Thomas Red Ribbon Day Event

City funds community event promoting health awareness and ribbon-day recognition. Spending from general fund.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
May 14, 2019 · Item number:Item #55 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $500

City spends $500 to support South Pratt Red Ribbon Day Event

City commits public funds to support a community health or awareness event in the South Pratt neighborhood.

Counterparty: South Pratt Red Ribbon Day Event Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
May 14, 2019 · Item number:Item #48 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $200

City funds 4 Block Watch signs for North Avondale neighborhood

Visible crime prevention signs help deter theft and property crime in the neighborhood. The $200 purchase supports community safety efforts led by residents.

Counterparty: North Avondale Community Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution Location: North Avondale
May 14, 2019 · Item number:Item #77 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Condemnation repair permit approved for 1305 2nd Place

Property owner Eric Grayson gets permission to repair a condemned house and restore it to code. Clearing the path to bring an abandoned or blighted property back into use.

Counterparty: Eric Grayson Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 1305 - 2nd Place, Birmingham
May 14, 2019 · Item number:Item #35 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City partners with NHS for community revitalization

Neighborhood Housing Services will help lead economic and community development projects across Birmingham, focusing on neighborhood improvement and housing stability citywide.

Counterparty: Neighborhood Housing Services of Birmingham, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
May 14, 2019 · Item number:Item #81 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Repair permit issued for condemned property at 1347 Circle Street

Property owner Ronaldo Walton can now repair a condemned house, potentially bringing it back into use and reducing neighborhood blight on Circle Street.

Counterparty: Ronaldo Walton Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 1347 Circle Street, Birmingham
May 14, 2019 · Item number:Item #103 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City vacates alleyway between Blount Street and Pratt Highway

Alleyway closure removes public right-of-way; affects access and future land use for properties adjacent to the vacated passage.

Counterparty: City of Birmingham Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: between Blount Street and Pratt Highway
May 14, 2019 · Item number:Item #79 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Repair permit issued for condemned property at 2612 Avenue F

Owner Darryl Bender can now legally repair a condemned house, clearing the path to bring it back into code compliance and potentially back to use.

Counterparty: Darryl Bender Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 2612 Avenue F, Birmingham
May 14, 2019 · Item number:Item #78 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Condemnation repair permit issued for 913 Avenue U

Owner Guadalupe Garcia gets permission to repair a condemned property, clearing the path to bring it back into safe use and prevent further blight.

Counterparty: Guadalupe Garcia Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 913 Avenue U, Birmingham
May 14, 2019 · Item number:Item #110 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Repair permit issued for condemned property at 210 Graymont Ave

Property owner Wilbert Wilson can now make repairs to bring the condemned house back to code compliance, clearing a path toward reoccupancy or sale.

Counterparty: Wilbert Wilson Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 210 Graymont Avenue North, Birmingham
May 14, 2019 · Item number:Item #63 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City urges state to require local consent for scooter/bike share systems

Senate Bill 312 would let cities and counties control whether shared scooters and bikes operate in their neighborhoods. Without this law, companies can launch services without local approval.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
May 14, 2019 · Item number:Item #76 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Condemnation repair permit issued for 113 Red Lane Circle

Property owner Timothy Taylor can now legally repair the condemned house at 113 Red Lane Circle, moving it toward sale or reoccupancy and reducing neighborhood blight.

Counterparty: Timothy Taylor Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 113 Red Lane Circle, Birmingham
May 14, 2019 · Item number:Item #105 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

District 4: Mayor gets authority for community engagement spending

Clears the way for the Mayor to spend general fund money on District 4 neighborhood meetings and community events. Residents in District 4 will see city-led engagement activities, but the resolution doesn't specify dollar amounts or a detailed budget.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution Location: District #4
May 14, 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
May 7, 2019 · Item number:Item #71 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $100K

City commits $100K annually to Alabama State Games 2020–2022

City will spend up to $100,000 per year from general funds to support the Alabama State Games through 2022, a multi-sport event that brings competitions and visitors to Birmingham.

Counterparty: Alabama State Games Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
May 7, 2019 · Item number:Item #26 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $5K

City assesses $5,002 sales tax against Stray Cats Home Decor

Business owner Kimberly Padgett is liable for unpaid sales taxes from February 2018 onward for her home décor shop; the assessment allows the city to pursue collection.

Counterparty: Kimberly Padgett Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
May 7, 2019 · Item number:Item #17 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City executes agreement with U.S. Green Building Council for 2019 award

Birmingham accepted recognition or funding from the U.S. Green Building Council's 2019 program. This signals the city's commitment to sustainable building standards and may unlock grants or recognition for green projects.

Counterparty: U.S. Green Building Council, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
May 7, 2019 · Item number:Item #67 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Council urges state legislature to mandate 60-day pollution alerts

Jefferson County residents would get 60 days' advance notice of air pollution permits and facility changes. Gives communities time to comment before health hazards arrive.

Counterparty: Jefferson County Health Department Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
May 7, 2019 · Item number:Item #66 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Cost-sharing deal with Mountain Brook for sidewalk improvements

Birmingham and Mountain Brook will jointly fund approximately 4,000 linear feet of new sidewalks. The agreement clarifies each city's financial and operational responsibilities for the shared infrastructure project.

Counterparty: City of Mountain Brook Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
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