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Property Recovery

Council actions on neglected property — demolitions, nuisance findings, and liens against owners for cleanup costs.

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Property Recovery — items per month

Indexed so far 142 items in last 7 months
Total dollars $42.9M where disclosed
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April 28, 2026 · Item number:Item #45 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City authorizes electronic signatures for official business

Speeds up permit approvals, license processing, and other city services by allowing digital signatures instead of requiring in-person document signing.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
April 28, 2026 · Item number:Item #21 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City applies for federal Safe Streets grant funding

FY 2026 federal grant could fund road safety improvements to reduce crashes and injuries in Birmingham neighborhoods.

Counterparty: United States Department of Transportation Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Resolution
April 21, 2026 · Item number:Item #11 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City partners with Alpha Phi Alpha on youth leadership programs

Alpha Phi Alpha's Mu Psi Lambda Chapter will sponsor leadership development for young people in Birmingham. Provides mentorship and skill-building at no cost to the city.

Counterparty: Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. Mu Psi Lambda Chapter Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
April 21, 2026 · Item number:Item #13 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City hosts 70th Alabama Christian Movement for Human Rights celebration

Birmingham honors the legacy of the civil rights movement and the Alabama Christian Movement for Human Rights, a pivotal organization in the city's history.

Counterparty: Old Sardis Revitalization Community Development Corporation Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
April 21, 2026 · Item number:Item #12 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City approves software licensing agreement with Carahsoft

Upgrades city IT systems to support ongoing operations and service delivery.

Counterparty: Carahsoft Technology Corp. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
April 21, 2026 · Item number:Item #39 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Council appoints member to Downtown Redevelopment Authority

New board member will help guide downtown development decisions affecting public investment, property revitalization, and business activity in Birmingham's central district through 2032.

Counterparty: Downtown Redevelopment Authority Funding source: Unknown Action type: Appointment board
April 21, 2026 · Item number:Item #37 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Fire hydrant installed on Redding Ridge Circle

New fire hydrant improves emergency response times and water pressure for fire suppression in the Redding Ridge neighborhood.

Funding source: Capital Improvement Plan Action type: Resolution Location: Redding Ridge Circle approximately 410' north of Railway Drive
April 21, 2026 · Item number:Item #10 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City partners with A.G. Gaston Boys & Girls Club for after-school programs

City funds extended learning opportunities through a nonprofit youth organization, expanding access to after-school activities for young people in Birmingham.

Counterparty: A.G. Gaston Boys & Girls Club Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
April 21, 2026 · Item number:Item #17 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City authorizes agreement with Vulcan Park Foundation

The city is signing a new agreement with Vulcan Park and Museum. Residents should know what services or funds are involved when the city commits to partnership deals.

Counterparty: Vulcan Park Foundation, Inc. dba Vulcan Park and Museum, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
April 21, 2026 · Item number:Item #14 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City approves planning grant agreement with RPCGB

City receives state grant funding to support advanced regional planning and engineering work through partnership with the Regional Planning Commission of Greater Birmingham.

Counterparty: Regional Planning Commission of Greater Birmingham (RPCGB) Funding source: State Grant Action type: Resolution
April 14, 2026 · Item number:Item #91 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Alabama Power gains access to FEMA-acquired city property

City allows Alabama Power Company to use land acquired through federal disaster relief, potentially for infrastructure work or utility access. Details on scope and terms are limited.

Counterparty: Alabama Power Company Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
April 14, 2026 · Item number:Item #89 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City approves medical waste facility for Harvest Solutions at 7th & 31st

Harvest Solutions LLC opens an indoor medical waste treatment and document shredding facility on 7th Avenue North. The facility will handle hazardous medical materials and confidential documents from hospitals and healthcare providers in the region.

Counterparty: Harvest Solutions LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 4400 7th Avenue North, Birmingham, Alabama 35212
April 14, 2026 · Item number:Item #84 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Fire hydrants installed on 5th Ave S.W. near Goldwire

Faster emergency response times for fires on 5th Avenue S.W.; improved water supply for firefighting in the area.

Funding source: Capital Improvement Plan Action type: Resolution Location: 5th Avenue S.W., approximately 485' from Goldwire Street S.W., Birmingham
April 14, 2026 · Item number:Item #14 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Non-binding Shades Mountain partnership with Hoover

Birmingham and Hoover coordinate on Shades Mountain stewardship; exact scope unclear from truncated description.

Counterparty: Friends of Shades Mountain and the City of Hoover Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
April 14, 2026 · Item number:Item #18 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Mayor authorized to apply for, accept federal Justice Assistance Grant

Enables Birmingham to pursue competitive federal funding (Edward Byrne Memorial JAG) for law enforcement and justice programs. Grant amount and eligible uses not yet determined.

Counterparty: Bureau of Justice Assistance Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Resolution
April 14, 2026 · Item number:Item #16 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City releases reversionary interest with Jefferson County

Removes Jefferson County's restrictive covenant and reversionary rights, clearing the path for the city to redevelop or dispose of the property freely. Property restrictions tied to county agreements often prevent reinvestment in blighted or underutilized land.

Counterparty: Jefferson County, Alabama Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
April 14, 2026 · Item number:Item #85 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Special Events License approved for Birmingham Folk Festival

Birmingham Folk Festival gains approval to use Avondale Park and Amphitheater on May 16, 2026. Event will draw community members for music and cultural programming at the public venue.

Counterparty: The Birmingham Folk Festival, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 4101 - 5th Avenue South Avondale Park and Amphitheater, Birmingham
April 14, 2026 · Item number:Item #13 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City donates surplus firefighting gear to Empire FD

Empire Fire Department gains equipment needed for emergency response; Birmingham clears storage of surplus materials at no cost.

Counterparty: Empire Fire Department Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
April 14, 2026 · Item number:Item #86 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Event Concessions Inc. gets license for Central Alabama Pride Festival at Linn P

Event Concessions Inc. will operate food and beverage concessions at the Central Alabama Pride Festival on June 14, 2026, at Linn Park. The license approval lets the event proceed as planned.

Counterparty: Event Concessions, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: Linn Park at 20th Street North, Birmingham Public hearing: 2026-06-14
April 13, 2026 · Item number:Item #1 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City approves medical waste facility for Harvest Solutions at 7th & 31st

Harvest Solutions LLC opens an indoor medical waste treatment and document shredding facility on 7th Avenue North. The facility will handle hazardous medical materials and confidential documents from hospitals and healthcare providers in the region.

Counterparty: Harvest Solutions LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 4400 7th Avenue North, Birmingham, Alabama 35212
April 13, 2026 · Item number:Item #3 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Alabama Power gains access to FEMA-acquired city property

City allows Alabama Power Company to use land acquired through federal disaster relief, potentially for infrastructure work or utility access. Details on scope and terms are limited.

Counterparty: Alabama Power Company Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
April 7, 2026 · Item number:Item #42 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City hires Sandpiper Advisory for heritage initiative

Sandpiper Advisory Group will implement a "harmony and heritage" program, though details on scope, cost, and resident impact are incomplete in this addendum.

Counterparty: Sandpiper Advisory Group, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
March 31, 2026 · Item number:Item #36 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $5K

Council allocates $5,000 to Birmingham Zoo

City spends $5,000 in general funds to support Birmingham Zoo operations.

Counterparty: Birmingham Zoo, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
March 31, 2026 · Item number:Item #27 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $5K

City funds childcare assistance for families with $5K grant

City allocates $5,000 to Childcare Resources to help families afford childcare—reducing barriers to work and education for low-income households.

Counterparty: Childcare Resources Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
March 31, 2026 · Item number:Item #97 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City adds paid Mental Health Leave for full-time employees

Full-time city workers can now take paid time off for mental health care without using vacation or sick days. This recognizes mental health as a priority for employee wellness.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Ordinance
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