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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 4179 items in last 165 months
Total dollars $2149.4M where disclosed
Notice: Hatched months are still being indexed (62.6% 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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April 17, 2018 · Item number:Item #32 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City partners with Civil Rights Activist Committee on economic development

Mayor will sign an agreement with the Civil Rights Activist Committee to help shape city economic development projects. Details on scope, timeline, and funding are not yet public.

Counterparty: Civil Rights Activist Committee Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
April 17, 2018 · Item number:Item #34 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

JCCEO hired for youth services management and accounting

City outsources operations of Division of Youth Services to nonprofit JCCEO. Terms and cost of the agreement are not specified in the agenda item.

Counterparty: JCCEO Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
April 17, 2018 · Item number:Item #56 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Condemnation repair permit issued for 5021 1st Avenue North

Property owner Amir Abdelrahman can now proceed with repairs to this blighted residential structure and attached garage, moving it toward recovery or redevelopment.

Counterparty: Amir Abdelrahman Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 5021 - 1st Avenue North and Garage, Birmingham
April 17, 2018 · Item number:Item #89 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Sole-source: Hitachi Vantara security camera system for city buildings

City approves sole-source security camera contract with Hitachi Vantara. Details on cost, scope, and affected locations are incomplete in the agenda.

Counterparty: Hitachi Vantara Corporation Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
April 17, 2018 · Item number:Item #59 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Condemnation repair permit issued for 6425 5th Avenue South

Owner Brandy Wigley can now repair a condemned property, removing a blighted structure from the neighborhood. Completion clears a vacant lot and may enable redevelopment.

Counterparty: Brandy Wigley Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution Location: 6425 - 5th Avenue South, Birmingham
April 17, 2018 · Item number:Item #31 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City expands economic development contract with Birmingham Urban League

City is extending its partnership with Urban League to boost job growth and economic development services. Residents benefit from enhanced job training and workforce development programs in the community.

Counterparty: Birmingham Urban League Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
April 17, 2018 · Item number:Item #60 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Repair permit issued for condemned property at 1612 33rd Avenue

Property owner Dan Fagan can now repair the condemned building, moving it toward occupancy and reducing neighborhood blight.

Counterparty: Dan Fagan Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 1612 - 33rd Avenue, Birmingham
April 17, 2018 · Item number:Item #57 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Condemnation repair permit issued for 51-55th Street N

Property owner Gloria Underwood receives city approval to repair a condemned building. This clears the way for restoration work on what may be a blighted property.

Counterparty: Gloria Underwood Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 51 - 55th Street N
April 10, 2018 · Item number:Item #14 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Airport shuttle license revoked: Bessemer Transport failed insurance filing

Bessemer Transport and Shuttle loses its operating permit for Birmingham airport shuttles after failing to maintain required liability insurance. Service interruption may affect travelers using airport shuttle options.

Counterparty: Bessemer Transport and Shuttle, Bessemer, Alabama Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
April 10, 2018 · Item number:Item #68 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Council extends 1-cent sales tax indefinitely

Birmingham residents continue paying an extra penny per dollar in sales tax. The tax was set to expire December 31, 2018, but this vote makes it permanent unless the Council repeals it later.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Ordinance
April 10, 2018 · Item number:Item #66 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City expands where alcohol can be served at licensed venues

Amendments to alcohol licensing rules may open new locations for on-premises service, potentially affecting local businesses and neighborhood character. Details on which establishment types are newly eligible are not yet public.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
April 10, 2018 · Item number:Item #71 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Council grants Groome Transportation 11 shuttle licenses

Groome Transportation gains regulatory approval to operate airport shuttle service in Birmingham, connecting passengers to H (likely airport terminal). No direct cost to city budget.

Counterparty: Groome Transportation of Alabama LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 7001 Crestwood Boulevard Suite 112, Birmingham
April 3, 2018 · Item number:Item #30 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City partners with Red Mountain Theatre for free public cultural events

Red Mountain Theatre Company will open its facilities free to the public for cultural events and training. Residents gain expanded access to arts and education programming at no cost.

Counterparty: Red Mountain Theatre Company, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
March 27, 2018 · Item number:Item #37 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $3K

Council approves $3,332 for bay heaters at Fire Stations 21 and 7

Fire department operational funding for equipment maintenance at two stations serving the city.

Counterparty: Wittichen Supply Company Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
March 27, 2018 · Item number:Item #46 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

BJCC expansion: City authorizes major civic center upgrade

City Council approves agreements letting BJCC expand its facilities. Details on project scope, timeline, and public benefit are not yet clear from this summary.

Counterparty: Birmingham-Jefferson Civic Center Authority (BJCC) Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
March 27, 2018 · Item number:Item #13 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Bagwell Auto loses junk dealer license for missing surety bond

City revokes the junk dealer's license at 3540 4th Street West due to failure to file required financial protection. The hearing allows interested parties to comment before the license is fully terminated.

Counterparty: Bagwell Auto, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 3540 - 4th Street West, Birmingham
March 27, 2018 · Item number:Item #48 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City revokes Helping Hands Transportation Services license

Kimberly R. Crum's transportation service loses its operating certificate, ending the business's legal ability to operate in Birmingham.

Counterparty: Kimberly R. Crum d/b/a Helping Hands Transportation Services Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 2600 - 16th Street North, Birmingham
March 27, 2018 · Item number:Item #43 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City authorizes funding agreement with JCCEO for economic opportunity

City commits funds to Jefferson County Committee For Economic Opportunity to support economic opportunity programs. Agreement caps city contribution at 10% of total project costs.

Counterparty: Jefferson County Committee For Economic Opportunity (JCCEO) Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
March 20, 2018 · Item number:Item #111 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $467K

City issues $467K bond for Revolving Loan Fund

The city is borrowing $467,000 through a general obligation bond to fund its Revolving Loan Fund, likely for small business or community development loans. This increases city debt but may support local economic activity.

Funding source: Bond Action type: Ordinance
March 20, 2018 · Item number:Item #112 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $467K

City issues $467K bond for St. loan program

City is borrowing $467,000 to fund a loan program. Residents may benefit from loan access, but the bond adds to city debt that taxpayers ultimately repay.

Funding source: Bond Action type: Ordinance
March 20, 2018 · Item number:Item #109 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $224K

City funds Liberty Park Area road maintenance with $224,000

The city commits $224,000 to support road upkeep in the Liberty Park Area through a funding agreement with the local cooperative district.

Counterparty: The Liberty Park Area Public Road Cooperative District Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution Location: Liberty Park Area
March 20, 2018 · 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
March 20, 2018 · Item number:Item #45 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City approves project agreement with Sixteenth Street Baptist Church for histori

Sixteenth Street Baptist Church will restore and preserve its historic building with city partnership. The agreement supports preservation of this culturally significant Birmingham landmark.

Counterparty: Sixteenth Street Baptist Church, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
March 20, 2018 · Item number:Item #46 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City executes partnership agreement with UA Hospital

City formalizes working relationship with University of Alabama Hospital. Details of the partnership—including services, funding, or operational scope—are unclear from the agenda item title.

Counterparty: The Board of Trustees of The University of Alabama for The University of Alabama Hospital Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
March 20, 2018 · Item number:Item #43 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Birmingham and Vestavia Hills form Liberty Park improvement district

Two cities are joining forces to fund and manage public roads in the Liberty Park area. This cooperative district pools resources for infrastructure maintenance and upgrades that benefit residents in both communities.

Counterparty: City of Vestavia Hills, Alabama Funding source: Capital Improvement Plan Action type: Resolution Location: Liberty Park Area
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