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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 2046 items in last 85 months
Total dollars $304.7M where disclosed
Notice: Hatched months are still being indexed (30.8% 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 19, 2025 · Item number:Item #103 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Shades Creek maintenance agreement amended

Updates how the city and partner agencies maintain Shades Creek and Clairmont Avenue W, affecting drainage and flood management in the area.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
August 19, 2025 · Item number:Item #29 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City partners with National Veterans Day Foundation for planning and services

The city commits to working with the National Veterans Day Foundation to organize and deliver Veterans Day events and programming in the community.

Counterparty: The National Veterans Day Foundation Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
August 19, 2025 · Item number:Item #102 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City funds Jefferson County Greenways Commission

City is committing funding to the state-run Greenways Commission, which typically manages trails, parks, and outdoor recreation access. This affects how recreation dollars are spent and what greenspace projects move forward.

Counterparty: Jefferson County Greenways Commission Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
August 12, 2025 · Item number:Item #38 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Public Safety salary schedule amended under Personnel Board rules

Police and fire department pay scales are being adjusted under state law. Affects compensation and hiring for public safety roles citywide.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
August 12, 2025 · Item number:Item #36 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City approves partnership with Faith Chapel Cares

Faith Chapel Christian Center will develop community services under a city agreement. More details needed to assess impact on residents.

Counterparty: Faith Chapel Christian Center dba Faith Chapel Cares, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
August 12, 2025 · Item number:Item #12 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City executes funding agreement with Alabama Greek Foundation

City commits public funds to Alabama Greek Foundation under Amendment 772. Dollar amount and specific program outcomes not disclosed in agenda summary.

Counterparty: Alabama Greek Foundation, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
August 12, 2025 · Item number:Item #33 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Fire hydrants installed along John Rogers Drive

New hydrants improve emergency response times and fire safety on John Rogers Drive. Funding already set aside in the FY2025-2026 capital budget.

Funding source: Capital Improvement Plan Action type: Resolution Location: John Rogers Drive, Birmingham
August 12, 2025 · Item number:Item #16 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

UAB to host social services at University of Alabama Hospital and BPL

University of Alabama will expand access to social services through partnerships with the hospital and Birmingham Public Libraries, making support more available at community touchpoints.

Counterparty: The Board of Trustees of The University of Alabama Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
August 12, 2025 · Item number:Item #40 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City approves agreement with Faith Chapel Cares, LLC

Agreement details are incomplete; full scope and benefit to residents unclear from title alone. Check agenda summary for specifics on what Faith Chapel will develop and what services or support will be provided.

Counterparty: Faith Chapel Christian Center dba Faith Chapel Cares, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
August 12, 2025 · Item number:Item #13 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City accepts AmeriCorps VISTA continuation grant from federal government

Renewal of federal funding for AmeriCorps VISTA volunteers serving Birmingham residents. Grant supports community service positions addressing local needs.

Counterparty: Corporation for National and Community Services (CNCS) Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Resolution
August 5, 2025 · Item number:Item #64 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $6K

City sells lot to Demus Zell Copeland for $6,410.31

City property at Lot 4, J D Simpson Survey is being transferred to a private buyer. This removes the parcel from public ownership.

Counterparty: Demus Zell Copeland Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
August 5, 2025 · Item number:Item #62 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Operating permit issued to The Pull Up-Bham for limousine service

The Pull Up-Bham gains city authorization to operate a limousine and prearranged transportation service at 1225 18th Place SW, Birmingham.

Counterparty: The Pull Up-Bham, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 1225 18th Place SW, Birmingham, Alabama 35211
August 5, 2025 · Item number:Item #17 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City approves agreement with Jefferson County Soil and Water Conservation Founda

City partnership with soil and water conservation group will support local environmental and water resource management initiatives.

Counterparty: Jefferson County Soil and Water Conservation Foundation Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
August 5, 2025 · Item number:Item #15 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City partners with Alabama Symphonic Association for music education programs

The city backs a new Explorer Concert Series and music education opportunities through a partnership with the ASO, bringing classical music access to residents.

Counterparty: Alabama Symphonic Association, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
August 5, 2025 · Item number:Item #59 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City orders fire hydrants installed on Hugh Denman Road SW

New fire hydrants improve emergency response times and water access for firefighting on Hugh Denman Road. Funded through the capital improvement budget.

Funding source: Capital Improvement Plan Action type: Resolution Location: Hugh Denman Road SW, Birmingham
August 5, 2025 · Item number:Item #16 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City partners with Birmingham Children's Theatre for youth enrichment services

Local young people gain access to arts and cultural programming. The city commits resources to support creative development in the community.

Counterparty: Birmingham Children's Theatre Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
August 5, 2025 · Item number:Item #18 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City approves agreement with Alabama Ballet for performance services

The city is committing public funds to bring ballet performances to Birmingham residents, supporting the arts community and cultural programming.

Counterparty: State of Alabama Ballet, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
July 29, 2025 · Item number:Item #63 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City enters 3-year NIBIN ballistic tracking agreement with state

Police will gain access to the state's ballistic database to match spent shell casings and bullets across crime scenes, helping solve shootings faster and identify repeat offenders.

Counterparty: NIBIN (National Integrated Ballistic Information Network) Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
July 29, 2025 · Item number:Item #62 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Mayor authorized to amend Jefferson County cooperation agreement

Changes how the city and Jefferson County work together on shared services or operations. Details of the amendment are not specified in the agenda item.

Counterparty: Jefferson County Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
July 29, 2025 · Item number:Item #61 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

20th Avenue South closure approved near Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd

City is closing 20th Avenue South to vehicles at Richard Arrington Jr. Boulevard to manage traffic from nearby businesses. This blocks through-traffic on that street segment.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance Location: 20th Avenue South near Richard Arrington, Jr. Boulevard South
July 29, 2025 · Item number:Item #31 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City funds Regional Planning Commission agreement

City commits funding to help RPCGB assist with planning applications and services. Specific dollar amount and scope not disclosed in available text.

Counterparty: Regional Planning Commission of Greater Birmingham Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
July 22, 2025 · Item number:Item #32 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Operating permit issued to The Pull Up-Bham limousine service

The Pull Up-Bham, LLC gains approval to operate a prearranged limousine service at 1225 18th Place SW, enabling residents access to licensed ground transportation.

Counterparty: The Pull Up-Bham, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 1225 18th Place SW, Birmingham, Alabama 35211
July 22, 2025 · Item number:Item #11 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City grants event license to RENEW Birmingham

RENEW Birmingham receives city permission to host an event on city property or under city auspices. Details on event scope, location, and public benefit are not fully visible in this agenda entry.

Counterparty: RENEW Birmingham Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
July 15, 2025 · Item number:Item #129 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Mayor authorized to sign mortgage subordination for Southtown Court Apartments

Clears the path for financing of 60-unit affordable housing project. Subordination agreement allows the development loan to proceed without title complications.

Counterparty: Alabama Multifamily Loan Consortium, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
July 15, 2025 · Item number:Item #130 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City secures ALDOT grant for local road safety improvements

State funding supports road safety projects in your neighborhood. Grant details and specific improvements coming after Mayor signs documents.

Counterparty: Alabama Department Transportation (ALDOT) Funding source: State Grant Action type: Resolution
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