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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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June 21, 2016 · Item number:Item #96 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City approves sole-source lighting lease with Alabama Power

This multi-year equipment and energy lease locks in the city's electric service costs for street and facility lighting. Sole-source procurement means no competitive bidding.

Counterparty: Alabama Power Company Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
June 21, 2016 · Item number:Item #87 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Technical Code amendments: inspection rules for occupancy permits

Changes to building inspection and certificate-of-occupancy requirements may affect timelines for new construction, renovations, and occupancy approvals in Birmingham.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
June 21, 2016 · Item number:Item #101 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Repair permit issued for condemned property at 1031 Tuscaloosa Avenue

Property owner can now repair and potentially rehabilitate a condemned building in the neighborhood. Move signals progress on addressing blight at this location.

Counterparty: Cedric Allen Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 1031 Tuscaloosa Avenue, Birmingham
June 21, 2016 · Item number:Item #97 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Mayor authorized to sign Trane energy-savings contract

City pursues guaranteed energy cost reductions through efficiency upgrades; contract terms and annual savings amount not disclosed in agenda.

Counterparty: Trane U.S., Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
June 14, 2016 · Item number:Item #16 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $149K

City assesses $148,603 sales tax debt against Lotus Boutique

Lotus Boutique owner owes the city $148,603 in uncollected sales taxes. This assessment means the business is liable for back taxes owed to residents' city services.

Counterparty: Lotus Stores, Inc. and Lalonie D. Farnell doing business as Lotus Boutique Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
June 14, 2016 · Item number:Item #15 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $37K

City assesses $36,675 sales tax penalty against Gulf States Restaurant Managemen

The city is collecting unpaid sales taxes from a restaurant management company and related individuals. This resolves a tax collection issue and replenishes city revenue.

Counterparty: Gulf States Restaurant Management LLC and R. Decker and M. Decker and P. Decker and W. Decker and C. Decker Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
June 14, 2016 · Item number:Item #49 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City schedules Citizen Participation Program election for October 18

Residents get to vote on community priorities through the city's Citizen Participation Program on October 18, 2016. Polling places open 7 a.m.–7 p.m. citywide.

Counterparty: Community Resource Services Division of the Mayor's Office Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
June 14, 2016 · Item number:Item #52 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Council incorporates Birmingham-Jefferson County Port Authority

City establishes a new independent authority to manage regional port operations and economic development. The move creates a governance structure for infrastructure and transportation assets serving the broader metro area.

Counterparty: The Birmingham - Jefferson County Port Authority Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
June 14, 2016 · Item number:Item #45 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City approves vacation of alley in Block 624

Removes public right-of-way to 8,100 square feet of alley between 10th–11th Avenues North. Adjacent property owners gain access; affects local traffic and utility routing.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
June 14, 2016 · Item number:Item #48 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City to acquire property from Jefferson County Committee for Economic Opportunit

The city is buying real estate from JCCEO through a formal transfer agreement. Details about location, price, and intended use are not provided in this summary.

Counterparty: JEFFERSON COUNTY COMMITTEE FOR ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY (JCCEO) Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
June 7, 2016 · Item number:Item #27 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $200K

City applies for $200K emergency solutions grant from Alabama

Grant funds shelters and services for people experiencing homelessness. If awarded, the city gains $200,000 to expand emergency assistance without local budget impact.

Counterparty: Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs Funding source: State Grant Action type: Resolution
June 7, 2016 · Item number:Item #32 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $25K

City sells Avenue V property to 5 Points West for redevelopment

City conveys blighted property at 4626 Avenue V to private developer for $25,000 under redevelopment agreement, removing city liability and enabling neighborhood improvement.

Counterparty: 5 Points West Developers, LLC Funding source: Private Action type: Ordinance Location: 4626 Avenue V, Birmingham, Alabama
May 31, 2016 · Item number:Item #38 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Cost-sharing deal with Mountain Brook for Cahaba Road improvements

Birmingham and Mountain Brook will jointly fund road upgrades on Cahaba Road/US 280 and surrounding streets. This affects traffic and infrastructure maintenance in the area.

Counterparty: City of Mountain Brook Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance Location: Cahaba Road/US 280/Culver Road/Lane Road
May 24, 2016 · Item number:Item #13 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $155K

Dynamic Civil Solutions gets $155K for construction engineering services

City commits $155,123 to construction engineering and inspection for a resurfacing project. Sole-source contract means no competitive bidding process.

Counterparty: Dynamic Civil Solutions, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
May 24, 2016 · Item number:Item #10 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City adopts traffic signal maintenance agreement with ALDOT

Formalizes Birmingham's coordination with the state on upkeep of traffic signals and lighting on state routes. Ensures ongoing safety and functionality of signals across the city.

Counterparty: State of Alabama, acting by and through the Alabama Department of Transportation Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
May 24, 2016 · Item number:Item #59 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Fire and rescue pact with Fultondale speeds first-response times

Birmingham and Fultondale firefighters will respond to emergencies in each other's jurisdictions, cutting response time on border calls. Residents near the city line benefit from whichever department can arrive fastest.

Counterparty: City of Fultondale Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
May 24, 2016 · Item number:Item #60 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Fire and rescue pact with Fultondale speeds first-response times

Birmingham and Fultondale firefighters will respond to emergencies in each other's jurisdictions, cutting response time on border calls. Residents near the city line benefit from whichever department can arrive fastest.

Counterparty: City of Fultondale Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
May 24, 2016 · Item number:Item #61 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City renews traffic-signal and lighting maintenance deal with Alabama DOT

Keeps traffic signals and street lights functioning on state-owned roads running through Birmingham. Ensures continued coordination with the state on maintenance and safety.

Counterparty: State of Alabama, Alabama Department of Transportation Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
May 24, 2016 · Item number:Item #63 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City backs Steel City Jazz Festival at Linn Park, June 3–4

Birmingham will provide financial incentives to host a free or low-cost music festival in Linn Park, bringing live entertainment to the community.

Counterparty: Empowerment, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: Birmingham Linn Park
May 24, 2016 · Item number:Item #65 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Council incorporates Birmingham-Jefferson County Port Authority

Creates a new public entity to manage regional port operations and economic development. The Authority will be governed by elected directors and oversee facilities affecting regional commerce and job growth.

Counterparty: The Birmingham - Jefferson County Port Authority Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
May 24, 2016 · Item number:Item #66 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Council incorporates Birmingham-Jefferson County Port Authority

Creates a new public entity to manage regional port operations and economic development. The Authority will be governed by elected directors and oversee facilities affecting regional commerce and job growth.

Counterparty: The Birmingham - Jefferson County Port Authority Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
May 24, 2016 · Item number:Item #62 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City renews traffic-signal and lighting maintenance deal with Alabama DOT

Keeps traffic signals and street lights functioning on state-owned roads running through Birmingham. Ensures continued coordination with the state on maintenance and safety.

Counterparty: State of Alabama, Alabama Department of Transportation Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
May 24, 2016 · Item number:Item #64 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City backs Steel City Jazz Festival at Linn Park, June 3–4

Birmingham will provide financial incentives to host a free or low-cost music festival in Linn Park, bringing live entertainment to the community.

Counterparty: Empowerment, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: Birmingham Linn Park
May 24, 2016 · Item number:Item #11 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City licenses parking lot at 721 29th Street to Slice, LLC

City-owned parking lot at 721 29th Street South will be licensed to Slice, LLC for commercial use, shifting management of public property to a private operator.

Counterparty: Slice, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 721 29th Street South, Birmingham
May 17, 2016 · Item number:Item #25 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $7K

Police Department CALEA accreditation renewed for $6,670

Maintains Birmingham Police Department's law enforcement accreditation standards. This annual certification verifies the department meets national training, accountability, and operational best practices.

Counterparty: Commission on Accreditation Law Enforcement Agency (CALEA) Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
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