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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 2065 items in last 86 months
Total dollars $304.8M where disclosed
Notice: Hatched months are still being indexed (31.5% 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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May 13, 2025 · Item number:Item #13 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City secures state homeland security grant for equipment

State funding for law enforcement equipment and homeland security operations at no local cost. Grant supports emergency response capabilities.

Counterparty: Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) Funding source: State Grant Action type: Resolution
May 13, 2025 · Item number:Item #38 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Council opposes Water Board conversion to regional entity without approval

City Council asserts its right to block changes to Water Works Board governance. The decision protects local control over the utility that serves Birmingham residents.

Counterparty: The Water Works Board of the City of Birmingham Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
May 6, 2025 · Item number:Item #15 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $1.8M

Budget amendment: $1.8M shifted from Fire Capital to Fund 102

City moves $1.8 million from Fire Department capital projects to capital improvements in Fund 102. The impact on fire services depends on what capital work gets delayed.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Ordinance
May 6, 2025 · Item number:Item #53 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $366K

City pays $365,845 for Jefferson County Emergency Management FY2025

Birmingham funds its share of county emergency-management operations, including 911 dispatch and disaster response. Annual dues required by state law.

Counterparty: Jefferson County Emergency Management Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
May 6, 2025 · Item number:Item #11 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City revokes American Cab Service taxi license for lapsed insurance

American Cab Service loses its permission to operate taxis in Birmingham after failing to maintain required liability insurance. Passengers using unlicensed operators lose consumer protections.

Counterparty: Mohammad Janjua d/b/a American Cab Service Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
May 6, 2025 · Item number:Item #12 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City revokes Northstar EMS license for failure to maintain insurance

Northstar EMS, Inc. loses its permit to operate accessible vehicle service in Tuscaloosa after failing to file required liability insurance documentation.

Counterparty: Northstar EMS, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
May 6, 2025 · Item number:Item #67 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City hires Attorney Calvin Grigsby to pursue SB330 legal claims

City is pursuing civil litigation related to SB330 (likely state housing/zoning law). This sole-source legal contract could result in recovered damages or settlements that affect city finances and housing policy.

Counterparty: Attorney Calvin Grigsby Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
May 6, 2025 · Item number:Item #14 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Acton Limousine loses license for missing insurance

City revokes operating permit for limousine service that failed to maintain required liability insurance.

Counterparty: Acton Limousine, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: Birmingham, Alabama
May 6, 2025 · Item number:Item #10 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Cline Tours bus license revoked for missing insurance

City cancels operating permit for Cline Tours due to failure to maintain required liability insurance coverage.

Counterparty: Cline Tours, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
May 6, 2025 · Item number:Item #64 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City hires Attorney Calvin Grigsby for SB330 civil claims

City pursues potential claims related to SB330 legislation. Attorney fees and litigation outcomes may affect city budget and policy priorities.

Counterparty: Attorney Calvin Grigsby Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
April 29, 2025 · Item number:Item #38 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City approves redevelopment agreement with Archibald and Woodrow Enterprise, LLC

Developer will redevelop and operate a facility under a new city partnership; specific location and project details are not disclosed in the publicly available title.

Counterparty: Archibald and Woodrow Enterprise, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
April 22, 2025 · Item number:Item #25 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $60K

City contracts Penny Foundation to administer $60K Johns Hopkins grant

Penny Foundation will manage a federal grant the city received from Johns Hopkins University for Bloomberg Ame (details cut off in original title). The grant funds a community initiative or research project.

Counterparty: Penny Foundation Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Resolution
April 22, 2025 · Item number:Item #21 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City partners with Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame for school programs

The city will fund jazz education in local schools through a partnership requiring at least 70 hours of programming. Expands arts access for students at no apparent cost to the city.

Counterparty: Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
April 22, 2025 · Item number:Item #24 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City approves law enforcement data-sharing deal with Finder Software

Police will use Finder's platform to share data across agencies through a federated system. No dollar amount is listed, but the sole-source contract means the city bypassed competitive bidding.

Counterparty: Finder Software Solutions, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
April 22, 2025 · Item number:Item #22 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City partners with Childcare Resources to host 2025 Sky's the Limit Conference

Childcare Resources will plan and host the Sky's the Limit Conference on July 19, 2025, providing resources and networking for childcare professionals and families in Birmingham.

Counterparty: Childcare Resources Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
April 15, 2025 · Item number:Item #39 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $62K

City approves $62,378 for 12 EV charging stations

Fleet now gets 12 Level 2 electric charging stations plus 3 years of power service, advancing city vehicle sustainability goals.

Counterparty: LilyPad EV, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
April 15, 2025 · Item number:Item #20 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City hires BGrace Media for event promotion and management

City is contracting with BGrace Media to organize and manage a series of public events. The specific scope, duration, and cost are not detailed in the available information.

Counterparty: BGrace Media, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
April 15, 2025 · Item number:Item #19 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Mayor authorized to execute Alabama state grant documents

City completing a state grant award. Details on funding amount and project purpose are incomplete in the agenda item text.

Counterparty: State of Alabama Funding source: State Grant Action type: Resolution
April 15, 2025 · Item number:Item #51 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Mayor authorized to execute agreement with University of Alabama

City will enter into an agreement with the University of Alabama, but the resolution text is incomplete and does not specify the agreement's purpose, financial terms, or impact on residents.

Counterparty: The Board of Trustees of the University of Alabama Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
April 15, 2025 · Item number:Item #23 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Mayor authorized to apply for state grant funding

City seeks to secure state grant money for operations or projects. The amount and purpose are not specified in the truncated item description.

Counterparty: unknown Funding source: State Grant Action type: Resolution
April 1, 2025 · Item number:Item #59 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $10K

Council approves $10K+ payments to Jefferson County, vendors for goods and servi

Sole-source payments to county and election/mailing vendors without competitive bidding. Details of what goods or services are being purchased are not disclosed in this consent item.

Counterparty: Jefferson County, Jefferson County General Services, Election Systems & Software, Access Mailing Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
April 1, 2025 · Item number:Item #27 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City approves façade loan for Terrific New Theatre renovation

City commits public funds via loan to support theatre building improvements in the community.

Counterparty: Terrific New Theatre, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
April 1, 2025 · Item number:Item #39 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Restrictive covenant removed from 2224 24th Avenue North

Property at 2224 24th Avenue North can now be used for purposes beyond vehicle storage and parking. Removal of the 1993 restriction opens the door to new development or alternative uses for the site.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 2224 24th Avenue North
April 1, 2025 · Item number:Item #22 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Façade improvement loan to BP Commercial Condo, LLC

City commits public funds to support private building renovation. Check the full agreement for loan terms, repayment schedule, and public benefit.

Counterparty: BP Commercial Condo, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
April 1, 2025 · Item number:Item #28 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Mayor authorized to enter façade improvement loan with Woodfield Holdings

City commits loan funds to support private building renovation. Project details and loan terms not yet disclosed.

Counterparty: Woodfield Holdings, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
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