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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 4228 items in last 166 months
Total dollars $2150.5M where disclosed
Notice: Hatched months are still being indexed (62.9% 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 23, 2015 · Item number:Item #15 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $20K

City pays Full Moon BBQ $20,415 for DNC, Empowerment Week meals

Birmingham is spending general funds to feed attendees at three major events: the Democratic National Convention, Empowerment Week, and the Magic City Classic. The city sole-sourced this catering contract to AJLO Foods (Full Moon BBQ) in Hoover.

Counterparty: AJLO Foods, Inc., dba Full Moon BBQ Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution Location: Hoover, Alabama
June 23, 2015 · Item number:Item #44 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Southern Light wins franchise to build citywide fiber network

City grants Southern Light the right to install fiber-optic cables across Birmingham, potentially expanding broadband access to neighborhoods. Non-exclusive license allows competing providers to pursue similar infrastructure.

Counterparty: Southern Light, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
June 23, 2015 · Item number:Item #43 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Sicard Hollow Road improvements via 3-city partnership

Birmingham, Jefferson County, and Vestavia Hills will jointly improve Sicard Hollow Road. The specific budget and timeline are not detailed in the agenda.

Counterparty: Jefferson County, City of Vestavia Hills Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance Location: Sicard Hollow Road from Blue La
June 23, 2015 · Item number:Item #29 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City agrees to host Birmingham Bowl at Legion Field with ESPN

College football playoff game brings SEC and American Athletic Conference teams to Birmingham. Event supports Legion Field's use and attracts regional visitors and media attention.

Counterparty: ESPN Regional Television, Inc. (ERT) Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: Legion Field
June 16, 2015 · Item number:Item #45 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $600K

City applies for $600K federal grant for 150 body-worn cameras

Funds would equip Birmingham police with body cameras to record officer-civilian interactions. Grant requires no local match; approval opens path to enhanced accountability and evidence documentation.

Counterparty: unknown Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Resolution
June 16, 2015 · Item number:Item #12 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $50K

City reallocates $50K in federal disaster-recovery funds to planning

Increases resources for managing Birmingham's disaster-recovery spending, which rebuilds neighborhoods after emergency damage and may affect housing and infrastructure projects citywide.

Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Resolution
June 16, 2015 · Item number:Item #35 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Sole-source: Brother Pocket Jet Printer Kits for police mobile data units

City approves one-year contract (month-to-month after) with Pinnacle Networx for printer supplies used by law enforcement. No dollar amount specified in the item.

Counterparty: Pinnacle Networx, Wetumpka, Alabama Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
June 16, 2015 · Item number:Item #39 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City partners with REV Birmingham on economic development

Mayor gains authority to work with REV Birmingham on organizing and promoting the city's economic development efforts under state constitutional provisions.

Counterparty: REV Birmingham Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
June 16, 2015 · Item number:Item #44 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City expands employee benefits package

New benefit added to city employee compensation. May affect public payroll costs and workplace competitiveness.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
June 9, 2015 · Item number:Item #48 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $825K

City commits $825K to build 8 affordable rental homes

Federal housing funds will finance construction of eight low- to moderate-income rental units through Aletheia House, Inc., expanding affordable housing inventory in Birmingham.

Counterparty: Aletheia House, Inc. Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Resolution
June 9, 2015 · Item number:Item #17 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $252K

Police Department secures $252.5K federal grant for explosives detection

Birmingham Police gains federal funding to enhance explosives detection capabilities, strengthening public safety infrastructure without local tax burden.

Counterparty: Department of Homeland Security Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Resolution
June 9, 2015 · Item number:Item #32 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $25K

City funds Legal Services of Alabama $25K for wills and trusts

Low- and moderate-income households gain free access to wills and trusts, helping families protect assets and plan for affordability long-term.

Counterparty: Legal Services of Alabama Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
June 9, 2015 · Item number:Item #31 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City accepts state transportation grant for project STPBH-7169

State funding for transportation improvements comes to Birmingham at no local cost. Project details (scope, location, timeline) not specified in agenda.

Counterparty: State of Alabama, Alabama Department of Transportation Funding source: State Grant Action type: Resolution
June 9, 2015 · Item number:Item #13 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Towing license: McCrory permitted to operate 2 wreckers in Birmingham

Winfield Towing and Recovery gains permission to dispatch two tow trucks on city streets—affecting roadside recovery services and traffic management for Birmingham residents.

Counterparty: Michael Shane McCrory Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: Winfield, Alabama
June 2, 2015 · Item number:Item #14 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $105K

City hires Dynamic Civil Solutions for 1st Ave engineering design, $105,200

Engineering and surveying work on 1st Avenue will guide street improvements or infrastructure changes affecting that corridor. The sole-source contract means no competitive bidding was used.

Counterparty: Dynamic Civil Solutions, Inc., Birmingham Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
June 2, 2015 · Item number:Item #42 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Bus stop advertising allowed under zoning law change

City amends zoning rules to permit ads on Birmingham Jefferson County Transit Authority bus stops. Residents will see more advertising in public spaces and transit areas.

Counterparty: Birmingham Jefferson County Transit Authority Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
June 2, 2015 · Item number:Item #36 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Mayor authorized to apply for federal transportation grant

City seeks federal funding to boost transportation and economic development. Grant success could bring new projects and jobs to Birmingham.

Counterparty: U.S. Department of Transportation Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Resolution
June 2, 2015 · Item number:Item #21 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Council endorses Western Area Communities Framework Plan

City adopts long-term development strategy for Five Points West, Smithfield, and West End. Plan guides future zoning decisions, investment priorities, and neighborhood revitalization in three west-side communities.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: Five Points West, Smithfield, and West End Communities
June 2, 2015 · Item number:Item #46 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

AT&T sole-source contract: switched Ethernet services, 1 year + month-to-month

City renews network infrastructure services with AT&T on a sole-source basis with no stated price increase or savings. Terms extend one year plus month-to-month renewal, committing public funds to a single vendor.

Counterparty: AT&T, Birmingham Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
June 2, 2015 · Item number:Item #18 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City approves Village Creek Linear Park and Trail agreement with state

Federal grant funding will support a new linear park and trail system along Village Creek, adding public green space and recreation opportunities for residents.

Counterparty: State of Alabama / Alabama Department of Transportation Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Resolution Location: Village Creek
June 2, 2015 · Item number:Item #47 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

AT&T sole-source contract: switched Ethernet services, 1 year + month-to-month

City renews network infrastructure services with AT&T on a sole-source basis with no stated price increase or savings. Terms extend one year plus month-to-month renewal, committing public funds to a single vendor.

Counterparty: AT&T, Birmingham Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
June 2, 2015 · Item number:Item #19 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

First Avenue North streetscape gets federal funding for upgrades

Federal grant will fund sidewalk, lighting, and street improvements on First Avenue North. Project enhances pedestrian safety and neighborhood appeal in downtown Birmingham.

Counterparty: State of Alabama, Alabama Department of Transportation Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Resolution Location: First Avenue North
June 2, 2015 · Item number:Item #20 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City secures federal grant for Birmingham Intermodal Facility

Federal transportation funding will improve the intermodal facility on Morris Avenue, enhancing connections between transit modes and supporting regional mobility.

Counterparty: State of Alabama, Alabama Department of Transportation Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Resolution Location: Morris Av
June 2, 2015 · Item number:Item #35 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Mayor approved to lease/finance equipment for energy project with Banc of Americ

City commits to a sole-source equipment lease/purchase deal funded by bond financing with Banc of America Public Capital Corp for a guaranteed energy project. Details on project scope, equipment type, and cost missing from public record.

Counterparty: Banc of America Public Capital Corp Funding source: Bond Action type: Resolution
June 2, 2015 · Item number:Item #44 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City updates investment policy rules

Changes how the city invests and manages public funds. Details of the specific amendments are not fully public yet, but this sets the framework for taxpayer money in city accounts.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
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