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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 4205 items in last 166 months
Total dollars $2149.8M 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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August 15, 2017 · Item number:Item #19 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City adopts 2016-2017 county pay and job classification survey

Aligns Birmingham's employee pay scales and job titles with county benchmarks. Affects salary decisions for municipal staff.

Counterparty: Personnel Board of Jefferson County Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
August 15, 2017 · Item number:Item #16 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Bridge-rail retrofit: City accepts federal safety grant from state

Safer bridges for drivers. The project upgrades railings on a city bridge using federal highway-safety funds administered by Alabama DOT.

Counterparty: State of Alabama, Alabama Department of Transportation Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Resolution
August 8, 2017 · Item number:Item #21 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Council endorses Southwest Area Communities Framework Plan

City formally backs the 2017 planning framework for Southwest Area, setting direction for future development, zoning, and investment in the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: Southwest Area
August 8, 2017 · Item number:Item #32 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Council endorses Northeast Area Communities Framework Plan

Council backs the Planning Commission's 2017 roadmap for Northeast Area development, shaping future zoning, infrastructure, and housing decisions in the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: Northeast Area
August 8, 2017 · Item number:Item #24 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Special events license approved for Birmingham Artwalk

Birmingham Artwalk receives permit to close streets September 8–9 for art festival on Morris to 2nd Avenue North, 21st to 25th Street North. Expect traffic detours in the area that weekend.

Counterparty: Birmingham Artwalk, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: Morris Avenue to 2nd Avenue North and 21st Street North to 25th Street North
August 1, 2017 · Item number:Item #51 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Council backs ACTIVE LEARNING program for Birmingham schools

City Council endorses a new teaching approach for the Board of Education, aimed at boosting student engagement and learning outcomes in Birmingham schools.

Counterparty: Birmingham Board of Education Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
August 1, 2017 · Item number:Item #53 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Council backs ACTIVE LEARNING program for Birmingham schools

City Council endorses a new teaching approach for the Board of Education, aimed at boosting student engagement and learning outcomes in Birmingham schools.

Counterparty: Birmingham Board of Education Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
August 1, 2017 · Item number:Item #48 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City grants sanitary sewer easement to Jefferson County

Allows Jefferson County to install or maintain sewer infrastructure on city property. May affect future development or maintenance in the affected area.

Counterparty: Jefferson County, Alabama Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
August 1, 2017 · Item number:Item #40 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

UAB commits to playing home football games in Birmingham

UAB will schedule and play all home NCAA football games at a city venue, boosting tourism, local spending, and the city's profile as a sports destination.

Counterparty: Birmingham Park and Recreation Board, Board of Trustees for the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
August 1, 2017 · Item number:Item #47 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Storm Water Board shrinks to 5 members

Changes how storm water appeals are decided. The board will have fewer members to hear complaints about drainage fees and stormwater disputes.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
August 1, 2017 · Item number:Item #46 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Storm Water Board shrinks to 5 members

Changes how storm water appeals are decided. The board will have fewer members to hear complaints about drainage fees and stormwater disputes.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
July 25, 2017 · Item number:Item #85 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $59K

City funds $58,584 Eastern Area Framework planning project

Birmingham pays for a regional planning study to guide development in the eastern area. Results will shape future housing, infrastructure, and neighborhood investment.

Counterparty: Regional Planning Commission of Greater Birmingham Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 220th Street North, Suite 1200, Birmingham
July 25, 2017 · Item number:Item #60 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City accepts state highway safety grant for median crossover protection

State funding will improve crash safety on local roads by adding protective barriers at median crossovers, reducing head-on collisions.

Counterparty: State of Alabama, Alabama Department of Transportation Funding source: State Grant Action type: Resolution
July 25, 2017 · Item number:Item #95 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Police services contract with housing authority

BPD will provide supplemental police services to Housing Authority properties, affecting safety and law enforcement priorities in public housing.

Counterparty: Housing Authority of the Birmingham District (HABD) Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
July 25, 2017 · Item number:Item #94 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Fire service, health dept forge education partnership

Birmingham Fire and Rescue will partner with the Jefferson County Health Department to expand training and education programs. The agreement strengthens emergency response capacity and public health coordination.

Counterparty: Jefferson County Department of Health; Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
July 25, 2017 · Item number:Item #84 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Mayor authorized to negotiate relocation agreement with Inland Seafood

The city is exploring a deal to help Inland Seafood relocate operations within Birmingham. Details on the relocation's scope, timeline, and any city investment remain unclear from the agenda.

Counterparty: Inland Fresh Seafood Corporation of America Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
July 25, 2017 · Item number:Item #59 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City accepts HSIP-I459 interstate safety grant from Alabama DOT

State funding for highway safety improvements on I-459. No local match or spending required in this authorization step.

Counterparty: State of Alabama, Alabama Department of Transportation Funding source: State Grant Action type: Resolution
July 18, 2017 · Item number:Item #63 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $2.0M

City seeks $2M HUD Community Development loan guarantee

HUD loan guarantee can fund neighborhood improvements like housing, infrastructure, or business development. Money becomes available only if HUD approves the application.

Counterparty: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Resolution
July 18, 2017 · Item number:Item #66 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $2.0M

City seeks $2M HUD Community Development loan guarantee

HUD loan guarantee can fund neighborhood improvements like housing, infrastructure, or business development. Money becomes available only if HUD approves the application.

Counterparty: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Resolution
July 18, 2017 · Item number:Item #7 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $275K

City awards $275K grant to Inland Seafood for expansion and 6 jobs

Inland Seafood Corporation America gets $275,000 in public money to expand operations and create six new jobs in Birmingham.

Counterparty: Inland Seafood Corporation America, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
July 18, 2017 · Item number:Item #8 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $200K

Mayor seeks $200K state grant for homeless services

City applies for Emergency Solutions Grant to fund homeless assistance and housing stability programs. Funds support emergency shelter, rapid rehousing, and prevention services if awarded.

Counterparty: Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs Funding source: State Grant Action type: Resolution
July 18, 2017 · Item number:Item #18 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $23K

City assesses $23,136 sales tax against Besco Steel Supply

The city is collecting unpaid sales taxes from a steel supplier and its principals. This is a tax enforcement action to recover revenues owed to the city.

Counterparty: Besco Steel Supply Inc. and Jimmie Townsend and Scott Eaves and Dan Levan Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
July 18, 2017 · Item number:Item #70 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City transfers sewer easement to Jefferson County for Zoo project

Clears the way for Birmingham Zoo upgrades by giving Jefferson County the easement rights needed to operate sanitary sewer infrastructure serving the Zoo.

Counterparty: Jefferson County Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
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