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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 4201 items in last 164 months
Total dollars $2147.4M where disclosed
Notice: Hatched months are still being indexed (62.1% 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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September 15, 2026 · Item number:Item #37 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $220K

Council to fund $219.5K nonprofit capacity-building program

If approved, would invest $219,500 across three districts to strengthen local nonprofits through training, technical assistance, and leadership development. Would support grassroots organizations' ability to secure funding and manage operations more effectively.

Counterparty: Central Alabama Redevelopment Alliance Funding source: Mixed Action type: Resolution
September 15, 2026 · Item number:Item #38 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $100K

Crime Stoppers advertising contract: $100K vote through June 2027

City would pay up to $100,000 to Crime Stoppers for advertising BPD resources across media (social, radio, TV, fliers, signs) to promote crime prevention and reporting. If approved, the contract runs through June 30, 2027.

Counterparty: Crime Stoppers of Metro Alabama, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
September 15, 2026 · Item number:Item #33 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $61K

Court Referral Officers grant increase: $42,684 to $60,504

If approved, the city would receive an additional $17,820 in state grant funding to support Court Referral Officers in Birmingham Municipal Courts, expanding services for individuals referred to treatment programs under state law.

Counterparty: State of Alabama, Administrative Director of Courts (ADC), Judicial Branch Funding source: State Grant Action type: Resolution
September 15, 2026 · Item number:Item #35 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $50K

$50K facade loan for building at 1224 Graymont Avenue West

If approved, the city would provide a $50,000 forgivable loan to Ashford's Enterprise, LLC to improve the building's exterior at 1224 Graymont Avenue West. The five-year loan is funded through federal Community Development Block Grants.

Counterparty: Ashford's Enterprise, LLC Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Resolution Location: 1224 Graymont Avenue West, Birmingham, AL 35208
September 15, 2026 · Item number:Item #45 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $50K

Council to authorize $50K agreement with Jones Valley Teaching Farm for educatio

If approved, the city would fund community-based food and nutrition workshops for families and youth in District 5. The program would provide educational exhibits and presentations aimed at helping young people develop healthy habits and leadership skills.

Counterparty: Jones Valley Teaching Farm Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Resolution
September 15, 2026 · Item number:Item #51 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $50K

City to fund Rebirth Community Corp for District 1 programs through June 2027

If approved, would dedicate $50,000 to community initiatives in District 1, including litter cleanup events, youth enrichment, financial literacy classes, and community outreach through mid-2027.

Counterparty: Rebirth Community Corporation Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution Location: District 1
September 15, 2026 · Item number:Item #55 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $32K

Mayor to seek $32K state grant for alternative fuels transition program

If approved, would enable the city to apply for up to $32,000 in state funding to support alternative fuels initiatives through Alabama Partners for Clean Air, supporting cleaner transportation options.

Counterparty: Alabama Partners for Clean Air, Alabama Clean Fuels Coalition Funding source: State Grant Action type: Resolution
September 15, 2026 · Item number:Item #34 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $10K

Council to approve $10K agreement for Altamont Park hardscape improvements

Would fund design and construction of a walking path and retaining walls at Altamont Park in District 3, improving outdoor access and safety for residents in the Redmont Park neighborhood.

Counterparty: Altamont Park Conservancy Funding source: Mixed Action type: Resolution Location: Altamont Park
September 15, 2026 · Item number:Item #36 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $8K

City to fund breast cancer awareness and screening services across three distric

If approved, would fund Brenda's Brown Bosom Buddies, Inc. to organize community health programs including a 5K run/walk, survivor luncheon, and free mammogram screenings through partnerships with Ascension St. Vincent and Princeton/Brookwood Diagnostic Center across Districts 6,

Counterparty: Brenda's Brown Bosom Buddies, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
September 15, 2026 · Item number:Item #32 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Streetscape improvements: curbs, gutters, drainage on 3rd Ave West

Would authorize roadway improvements on 3rd Avenue West including new curbs, gutters, and stormwater drainage. If approved, the city could move forward with this streetscape project via cooperation with the state highway authority.

Counterparty: Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance Location: 3rd Avenue West, AL-5 MP 131.05 – 131.68
September 15, 2026 · Item number:Item #28 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Council to authorize removal of abandoned vehicle at 1624 55th St

If approved, the city would remove an inoperable tan 4-door Mercedes Benz from 1624 55th St and bill the registered owner for removal costs. Addresses blight and public nuisance concerns in the neighborhood.

Counterparty: registered owner of vehicle Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution Location: 1624 55TH ST 35064
September 15, 2026 · Item number:Item #18 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Council to consider removing inoperable vehicle at 1409 Goldwire St

If approved, the city would remove an inoperable 2014 Nissan Sentra from 1409 Goldwire St and charge the vehicle's registered owner for removal costs. The property would be cleared of the public nuisance.

Counterparty: Registered owner of vehicle (4-door Nissan Sentra, VIN: 3N1AB7AP1EY322214) Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 1409 GOLDWIRE ST 35211
September 15, 2026 · Item number:Item #9 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Council to authorize removal of inoperable vehicle at 3118 N 33rd Pl

If approved, the city would remove an inoperable blue 2007 Chevrolet Caprice classified as a public nuisance. The registered owner would be assessed the removal costs. This would clear blight from the neighborhood.

Counterparty: Registered owner of vehicle VIN 1G1BL52W2RR107048 Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution Location: 3118 N 33RD PL 35207
September 15, 2026 · Item number:Item #5 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Council to consider removing inoperable van as public nuisance at 2624 N 34th Av

If approved, the city would remove an inoperable vehicle declared a public nuisance and charge the registered owner for removal costs. The action addresses blight and neighborhood quality of life.

Counterparty: Registered owner of vehicle (GMC 1500 Savana Van, VIN: 1GDFG15R0W1096360) Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 2624 N 34TH AVE 35207
September 15, 2026 · Item number:Item #30 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Council to vote on removal of inoperable vehicle as public nuisance on 55th St

If approved, the city would remove an inoperable silver 4-door Infinity Q30T from 1624 55th Street and charge the vehicle's registered owner for removal costs. The action targets blight in the neighborhood.

Counterparty: Registered owner of vehicle (4-door Infinity Q30T) Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution Location: 1624 55TH ST 35064
September 15, 2026 · Item number:Item #10 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Council to authorize removal of inoperable vehicle at 3118 N 33rd Pl

If approved, the city would remove an inoperable blue 2007 Chevrolet Caprice classified as a public nuisance. The registered owner would be assessed the removal costs. This would clear blight from the neighborhood.

Counterparty: Registered owner of vehicle VIN 1G1BL52W2RR107048 Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution Location: 3118 N 33RD PL 35207
September 15, 2026 · Item number:Item #97 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Council to consider expense account policy for city employees

Would establish rules for how city employees can request and use advance payments for job-related expenses. If approved, employees would have a clear process for obtaining funds before expenses occur.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
September 15, 2026 · Item number:Item #31 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Council to consider DEA task force agreement for BPD officers

Would assign two BPD officers to federal DEA task forces targeting drug trafficking and synthetic drugs through September 2029. Officers' salaries and task force expenses would be reimbursed by federal funds.

Counterparty: Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
September 15, 2026 · Item number:Item #54 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Council to consider state lodging-tax rebate for Parkside Hotel Partners

If approved, would support a tax incentive for hotel development under Alabama's tourism investment program, potentially attracting new lodging investment to Birmingham.

Counterparty: Parkside Hotel Partners LP Funding source: State Grant Action type: Resolution
September 8, 2026 · Item number:Item #4 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $1.1M

City to transfer Hill School lot to Park Street for affordable housing developme

Would convert a vacant public lot into 31 homes, including 11 affordable units for households earning up to 80% of area median income. City would invest $1.13M to support the project; if approved, affordable homes would be available to lower-income residents in central Birmingham

Counterparty: Park Street Housing and Community Solutions Corporation Funding source: Mixed Action type: Ordinance Location: 507 3rd St. N., Birmingham, Alabama 35204
September 8, 2026 · Item number:Item #7 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $1.0M

$1M down payment assistance program to expand homeownership access

If approved, would provide up to $1M in down payment and closing cost assistance to Birmingham residents through the Ready to Own program, potentially making homeownership more accessible to first-time buyers with limited savings.

Counterparty: Neighborhood Housing Services of Birmingham, Inc. Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Resolution
September 8, 2026 · Item number:Item #5 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $83K

Council to authorize $82.6K van purchase for homeless services through Faith Cha

If approved, would fund a transport van to help unhoused residents access healthcare, vaccinations, and supportive services under the Homes for All program, reducing COVID-19 exposure among vulnerable populations.

Counterparty: Faith Chapel Cares, LLC Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Resolution
September 8, 2026 · Item number:Item #8 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $50K

Council to fund Southbound Food Festival $50K grant for Sept 2026 event

If approved, would commit up to $50,000 in city funds plus in-kind services to support a four-day food festival at Pepper Place, Sloss Furnace and other venues, showcasing Birmingham's culinary industry and culture to regional visitors.

Counterparty: Southbound Food Festival Funding source: Sponsorship Action type: Resolution
September 8, 2026 · Item number:Item #32 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $13K

Ladder repair for fire truck: $12.6K sole-source payment

Council would approve a $12,599.62 payment to Williams Fire Apparatus for repairs to an aerial fire truck. The repair maintains firefighting equipment reliability.

Counterparty: Williams Fire Apparatus, Ashland, Alabama Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
September 8, 2026 · Item number:Item #3 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Council to consider operating permit for Loft Lane Valet limousine service

If approved, would allow Loft Lane Valet to operate a limousine and prearranged car service on Birmingham streets. The company would be subject to City regulations governing public transportation services.

Counterparty: Loft Lane Valet Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 816 Basswood Drive, Adamsville, Alabama 35005
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