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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 4226 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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July 22, 2014 · Item number:Item #15 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Star Insurance takes over West Precinct construction project

Police headquarters renovation moves forward under new contractor. Surety takeover means completion is guaranteed by the bonding company if original builder fails.

Counterparty: Star Insurance Company Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
July 22, 2014 · Item number:Item #63 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Taxi and vehicle-for-hire regulations updated

Rules governing rideshare and taxi licenses are being revised. Changes may affect permit requirements, safety standards, or service terms for drivers and passengers.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
July 22, 2014 · Item number:Item #67 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Action Resources relocates HQ and ARI Logistics to Paramount Build

Action Resources and its logistics subsidiary are moving their Birmingham operations into the Paramount Build, likely bringing jobs and tax revenue to the city.

Counterparty: Action Resources, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: Paramount Build
July 22, 2014 · Item number:Item #31 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Building at 1841 Matt Leonard declared safe, blight order lifted

Property at 1841 Matt Leonard Drive is no longer classified as unsafe or a public nuisance, clearing a barrier to its reuse or redevelopment. The city rescinds its 2014 blight declaration.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 1841 Matt Leonard Drive, Birmingham
July 22, 2014 · Item number:Item #14 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City conveys former Parisian Warehouse to Trinity CME Church

City transfers blighted downtown property to church for redevelopment. Removes long-vacant warehouse from tax rolls and creates partnership to revitalize the site.

Counterparty: Trinity Christian Methodist Episcopal Church Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance Location: former Parisian Warehouse
July 22, 2014 · Item number:Item #66 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City sells former Revenue building to SWBP Colonnade for redevelopment

Downtown property at 2024 3rd Avenue North moves from city ownership to private redevelopment. Project could reshape the block's use and tax base.

Counterparty: SWBP Colonnade, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance Location: 2024 3rd Avenue North
July 22, 2014 · Item number:Item #68 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City hires foundation to bid for 2021 International Wor hosting rights

Council authorizes spending (amount unknown) to pursue hosting a major international event, which could attract visitors, generate revenue, and raise Birmingham's profile if the bid succeeds.

Counterparty: TWG 2021 Birmingham Foundation, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
July 22, 2014 · Item number:Item #48 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City, Park Board, and UAB sign parks partnership agreement

City expands recreational access through collaboration with UAB. Details of services, terms, and community benefits are incomplete in the source material.

Counterparty: Park and Recreation Board of the City of Birmingham and Board of Trustees for the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
July 22, 2014 · Item number:Item #69 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Police staffing and patrol study awarded to Matrix Consulting

Birmingham Police will undergo a staffing and beat analysis to assess department structure and patrol strategy. Results could reshape how police resources are allocated across neighborhoods.

Counterparty: Matrix Consulting Group, Ltd. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
July 15, 2014 · Item number:Item #17 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $164K

City allocates $163.5K in federal funds to BEAT for low-income housing

Federal HOME funds will support construction of affordable rental housing in the Bethel-Ensley area. This addresses housing stability for lower-income residents.

Counterparty: Bethel-Ensley Action Task Inc. (BEAT) Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Resolution
July 15, 2014 · Item number:Item #49 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Consulting Agreement with Scottie McClaney renewed

City extends professional services contract with Scottie McClaney under sole-source procurement. Dollar amount and scope of services not disclosed in agenda materials.

Counterparty: Scottie McClaney Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
July 15, 2014 · Item number:Item #44 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Council revokes medical transport license for Need A Ride Service

Non-emergency medical transport service at 436 13th Street loses operating authority. Patients relying on the company's services may face disruption.

Counterparty: Need A Ride Service, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 436 13th Street, Pleasant Grove, AL 35127
July 15, 2014 · Item number:Item #43 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City revokes Magic City Limousine's operating license

Magic City Limousine can no longer legally operate in Birmingham. The city is revoking the company's Certificate of Public Necessity and Convenience, which is required to provide limousine service.

Counterparty: Magic City Limousine, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 6378 Yellowhammer Drive, Pinson, AL 35126
July 15, 2014 · Item number:Item #46 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Special Events License approved for Tin Roof at 2700 7th Ave S

Tin Roof Acquisition Company can now hold a special event on July 26, 2014 at the 2700 block of 7th Avenue South in Birmingham.

Counterparty: Tin Roof Acquisition Company LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 2700 Block of 7th Avenue South
July 15, 2014 · Item number:Item #33 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Condemnation repair permit issued for 1205 1st Avenue West

Property owner Otis Graham receives permission to repair a condemned building. Rehabilitation of blighted properties improves neighborhood conditions and can restore the structure to productive use.

Counterparty: Otis Graham Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 1205 1st Avenue West, Birmingham
July 8, 2014 · Item number:Item #33 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $140K

City funds $140K for 2014 U.S. Summer Youth Games

Council approves sole-source deal with Summer Youth Games Invitational, Inc. to run the 2014 Olympic-style youth sports event. This marks one of the city's largest event sponsorships and brings national youth sports programming to Birmingham.

Counterparty: Summer Youth Games Invitational, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
July 8, 2014 · Item number:Item #13 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Camelot Bus Charters: certificates reduced

Reduces the number of operating permits held by Camelot Bus Charters and Tours. Affects the company's ability to operate charter bus services in the Birmingham area.

Counterparty: HTRC, Inc. d/b/a Camelot Bus Charters and Tours Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: Cropwell, Alabama
July 8, 2014 · Item number:Item #8 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Federal sidewalk improvements: City partners with state on Project CMAQ-NR11

City secures federal CMAQ grant funding to plan sidewalk improvements citywide. No local funding required for preliminary engineering phase.

Counterparty: State of Alabama, Alabama Department of Transportation Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Resolution
July 1, 2014 · Item number:Item #50 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 120-77th Street North clears blight status

Property designated as unsafe and a public nuisance in 2014 is being removed from that designation, clearing the way for potential rehabilitation or redevelopment.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 120 - 77th Street North, Birmingham
July 1, 2014 · Item number:Item #51 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Duplex at 7416 1st Ave. South declared safe, removed from demolition list

Property owner successfully challenged the 2014 unsafe building designation. The duplex is no longer subject to mandatory demolition and can remain occupied or sold.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 7416 - 1st Avenue South, Birmingham
June 24, 2014 · Item number:Item #39 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $60K

Council shifts $140K between neighborhood project funds for FY2014

Budget realignment moves neighborhood improvement money between districts. Affects which projects get funding in Districts 1, 3, and other areas in the current fiscal year.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Ordinance
June 24, 2014 · Item number:Item #28 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $35K

Council approves $35K grant to Birmingham Architectural Foundation for youth bui

Funds community outreach and youth design education through the Architectural Foundation. Supports workforce development and urban design engagement in Birmingham neighborhoods.

Counterparty: Birmingham Architectural Foundation, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
June 24, 2014 · Item number:Item #21 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $12K

Fire department extends equipment lease with Brindlee Mountain for $12,000

City commits $12,000 to extend a two-month lease on a 75-foot fire apparatus ($6,000/month). Lease continuation ensures fire response equipment availability while the department evaluates longer-term apparatus needs.

Counterparty: Brindlee Mountain Fire Apparatus, Union Grove, Alabama Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
June 24, 2014 · Item number:Item #1 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $5K

City sells Woodlawn property to Redevelopment I, LP for $5,262

City transfers ownership of a Woodlawn parcel to a redevelopment entity, receiving $5,262 plus accrued interest. Property disposition decision affects future development in the neighborhood.

Counterparty: Woodlawn Redevelopment I, LP Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
June 24, 2014 · Item number:Item #36 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Mobile food vendor permit: Ferocious Dogs LLC at Powell & 20th Street

New pushcart vendor seeks permission to operate at a Southeast side corner. Public hearing required; residents can comment on local food vending.

Counterparty: Peter Szelenbaum / Ferocious Dogs LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: Southeast corner of Powell Avenue and 20th Street South, Birmingham
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