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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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December 6, 2016 · Item number:Item #19 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City partners with U.S. Geological Survey on water resources research

Birmingham and the USGS will jointly study local water resources to improve management and planning. This federal partnership carries no upfront city cost and strengthens scientific understanding of the city's water systems.

Counterparty: U.S. Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior (USGS) Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Resolution
December 6, 2016 · Item number:Item #23 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Pratt City Park gets community safe room operations plan

City approves formal plan for operating and maintaining a community safe room at Pratt City Park, establishing how residents can access this shelter during emergencies or safety concerns.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: Pratt City
December 6, 2016 · Item number:Item #58 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City seeks federal funding for local transportation projects

Pursuing grant money could bring repairs to neighborhood streets, sidewalks, or bike infrastructure without using local tax dollars. Details on which projects would benefit residents aren't yet public.

Counterparty: Alabama Department of Transportation; Birmingham Metropolitan Organization Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
December 6, 2016 · Item number:Item #71 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City contracts with Employee Care Management for wellness program

Employee wellness and disease-management services affect city workers' health coverage and benefits; contract details and vendor selection method deserve public review.

Counterparty: Employee Care Management LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
December 6, 2016 · Item number:Item #24 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Smithfield Estates Safe Room operations plan approved

City adopts maintenance and operating procedures for Smithfield Estates community safe room, a neighborhood resource.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: Smithfield Estates
December 6, 2016 · Item number:Item #22 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Safe room operations plan adopted for Jimmie Hudson center

City sets care and maintenance standards for the Jimmie Hudson Community Safe Room, ensuring consistent operations and upkeep of the facility.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
December 6, 2016 · Item number:Item #18 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

State grant: Preliminary engineering for CR-126 (Tarrant Hu) project

City partners with Alabama Department of Transportation on road infrastructure improvements using state grant funding. Project scope and completion timeline not fully detailed in agenda item.

Counterparty: State of Alabama, Alabama Department of Transportation Funding source: State Grant Action type: Resolution Location: CR-126 (Tarrant Hu
December 6, 2016 · Item number:Item #70 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City partners with Urban League on economic development

The city is signing an agreement with the Birmingham Urban League to support local economic development initiatives. Details on specific programs and funding are not yet public.

Counterparty: Birmingham Urban League, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
December 6, 2016 · Item number:Item #79 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City Council spending approval rules amended

Changes how the City Council reviews and approves city spending decisions. Details of the amendment were cut off in the agenda description.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
November 29, 2016 · Item number:Item #12 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $8K

City assesses $7,551 sales-tax debt against Corry's Restaurant

Restaurant owner faces tax bill for unpaid sales taxes. Assessment may lead to collection action.

Counterparty: Corry's Restaurant LLC and Corry L. Harris Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
November 29, 2016 · Item number:Item #48 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $6K

Geotechnical testing contract approved for Pratt Community properties

City will spend $6,200 to test soil and ground conditions on Pratt Community properties, likely preparing the ground for future development or blight remediation in the neighborhood.

Counterparty: Building and Earth Sciences, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: Pratt Community
November 29, 2016 · Item number:Item #58 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City hires Employee Care Management for employee wellness program

The city will spend general fund money on a sole-source contract with Employee Care Management LLC to design and manage an employee wellness and disease-management program. City employees and taxpayers should know how this vendor was selected and what services it will provide.

Counterparty: Employee Care Management LLC Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
November 29, 2016 · Item number:Item #50 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City funds 2017 National Senior Games

Birmingham is committing public money to host the National Senior Games, a major sporting event for older adults. The exact funding amount is not disclosed in the item text.

Counterparty: The U.S. National Senior Sports Organization, d.b.a. The National Senior Games Association Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
November 29, 2016 · Item number:Item #73 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Emergency Management District gets Federal Tax ID

Enables the Birmingham Emergency Management Communication District to operate as a separate legal entity and manage funds for disaster response and public safety communications.

Counterparty: Birmingham Emergency Management Communication District Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
November 29, 2016 · Item number:Item #49 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City approves Topgolf entertainment complex development agreement

Council green-lights a 65,000-square-foot golf entertainment venue with Topgolf USA. Brings new commercial development and potential jobs to Birmingham.

Counterparty: Topgolf USA Birmingham, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
November 22, 2016 · Item number:Item #68 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $150K

City pays $150K share of Army feasibility study

Birmingham commits $150,000 to a federal study with the U.S. Army, likely related to infrastructure, environmental remediation, or base-related planning. The study outcome may shape future city projects or federal partnership terms.

Counterparty: U.S. Department of the Army Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Resolution
November 22, 2016 · Item number:Item #25 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City ratifies condemnation petitions for blighted properties

City Attorney moves forward with legal proceedings to acquire abandoned or unsafe properties. Condemning blighted parcels allows the city to clear titles and make land available for redevelopment or removal.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
November 22, 2016 · Item number:Item #27 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City ratifies property condemnation petitions filed in Probate Court

City moves forward with acquiring blighted or tax-delinquent properties through court-ordered condemnation—clearing titles to resell or redevelop vacant land.

Counterparty: Probate Court of Jefferson County Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
November 22, 2016 · Item number:Item #76 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Birmingham funds Tiger Trail Segment 5 with Midfield partnership

City commits funds to build the CSX/Valley Creek segment of Tiger Trail, a regional greenway project connecting communities. Expands pedestrian and cycling access in the area.

Counterparty: City of Midfield, Alabama Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
November 15, 2016 · Item number:Item #70 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves employee expense reimbursements

City employees get reimbursed for work-related expenses; itemized accounts let the public see how city money is spent.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
November 15, 2016 · Item number:Item #82 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City hires Employee Care Management LLC for wellness program

City funds a new employee wellness and disease management program through a sole-source contract with ECMLLC. This shapes workplace health services available to municipal workers.

Counterparty: Employee Care Management LLC Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
November 15, 2016 · Item number:Item #84 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Hearing set: Bob's Café business license revocation

City will hold a public hearing on December 6, 2016 to decide whether to revoke the business licenses for Bob's Café at 2321 9th Court S. The outcome determines whether the business can continue operating.

Counterparty: Triangle Foods, LLC, d.b.a. Bob's Café Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 2321 9th Court S, Birmingham, AL 35205 Public hearing: December 6, 2016
November 15, 2016 · Item number:Item #81 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City empowers arson investigators with post-certified credentials

Arson investigations gain official credibility and legal standing. Investigators can now carry recognized certification, strengthening prosecutions and fire-prevention efforts in Birmingham.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
November 15, 2016 · Item number:Item #61 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Off-premise beer and wine license transfer approved for Marathon Food Mart

Kanta LLC's off-premise license for 4567 Pinson Valley Parkway allows the food mart to sell beer and wine to customers. The transfer gives the new owner the ability to operate this service at the location.

Counterparty: Kanta LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 4567 Pinson Valley Parkway, Birmingham
November 15, 2016 · Item number:Item #78 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

UAH Foundation redevelopment agreement approved

City enters development partnership with University of Alabama Health Services Foundation. Agreement terms and project scope not fully detailed in agenda materials.

Counterparty: University of Alabama Health Services Foundation, P.C. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
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