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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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April 1, 2025 · Item number:Item #74 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves expense accounts for appointed officials

City officials' travel, meals, and other expenses are reviewed and approved publicly. This ensures transparency around how public funds cover official business.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
April 1, 2025 · Item number:Item #23 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Sole-source: Gray Quarter Inc. hired for network and software services

City commits to a sole-source vendor for critical IT infrastructure and software development support without competitive bidding. Contract terms and dollar amount not disclosed in agenda.

Counterparty: Gray Quarter Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
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 #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
March 25, 2025 · Item number:Item #19 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City accepts trauma kits donation from Equilibrium Up & Playtime Edv

Birmingham receives child-friendly trauma kits at no cost, expanding emergency response capacity for pediatric patients.

Counterparty: Equilibrium Up & Associates, LLC and Playtime Edv Funding source: Sponsorship Action type: Resolution
March 25, 2025 · Item number:Item #57 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Scrap metal processor permit denied for Finley Boulevard site

Planning and Engineering staff recommend rejecting United Scrap Metal AL's permit application for 125 Finley Boulevard, citing concerns over zoning, traffic, or environmental impact in the neighborhood.

Counterparty: United Scrap Metal AL, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 125 Finley Boulevard, Birmingham, Alabama 35204
March 25, 2025 · Item number:Item #54 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Three-year intergovernmental cooperation agreement with Jefferson County

City enters a formal partnership with Jefferson County for joint services or resource-sharing. Details on scope and impact are not yet clear from the ordinance text.

Counterparty: Jefferson County, Alabama Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
March 25, 2025 · Item number:Item #58 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Scrap Metal Processors Permit Denied at 125 Finley Boulevard

United Scrap Metal AL, LLC's permit application for scrap metal processing at 125 Finley Boulevard was not recommended by planning, engineering, and permits staff — signaling the project will not move forward without major changes or further review.

Counterparty: United Scrap Metal AL, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 125 Finley Boulevard, Birmingham, Alabama 35204
March 18, 2025 · Item number:Item #28 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $20K

City awards $20,000 to Vulcan Park for community education

Vulcan Park and Museum receives public funding to deliver community-based educational programs. The sole-source agreement bypasses competitive bidding.

Counterparty: Vulcan Park Foundation, Inc. dba Vulcan Park and Museum Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
March 18, 2025 · Item number:Item #29 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City approves homeowner rehabilitation services agreement with Woodlawn United

Woodlawn United will provide home repair assistance to Birmingham residents. Specific dollar amount and scope details were not provided in the agenda item.

Counterparty: Woodlawn United, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
March 18, 2025 · Item number:Item #25 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City partners with Renew Birmingham to support single mothers

City commits to help Renew Birmingham provide community support, mentoring, and life guidance to single mothers in the area.

Counterparty: Renew Birmingham Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
March 18, 2025 · Item number:Item #30 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City approves agreement with ZOOM Motorsports for Indy Racing League event

ZOOM Motorsports will manage the Indy Racing League event May 2–4, 2025. The city will provide support for the event, bringing racing competition and economic activity to the area.

Counterparty: ZOOM Motorsports Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
March 18, 2025 · Item number:Item #15 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City contracts with A.G. Gaston Boys & Girls Club for extended services

City partners with Boys & Girls Club to expand after-school and youth programs. Details of funding, scope, and duration not fully disclosed in agenda.

Counterparty: A.G. Gaston Boys & Girls Club Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
March 18, 2025 · Item number:Item #22 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City authorizes Jefferson County Greenways Foundation to manage Ruffner Mountain

Ruffner Mountain Nature Center operations shift to the nonprofit Jefferson County Greenways Foundation, which will handle day-to-day management and programming.

Counterparty: Jefferson County Greenways Foundation Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: Ruffner Mountain Nature Center
March 4, 2025 · Item number:Item #62 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $224K

City approves $224,240 Tanium software contract with SHI International

City commits $224,240 in general funds to software products for information management systems from sole-source vendor SHI International.

Counterparty: SHI International Corporation Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
March 4, 2025 · Item number:Item #73 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City enters interlocal agreement with 117th Air Refueling Wing

City formalizes cooperation with Alabama Air National Guard unit for mutual support and coordination, potentially involving emergency services and public safety collaboration.

Counterparty: 117th Air Refueling Wing, Alabama Air National Guard Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
March 4, 2025 · Item number:Item #71 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Dance permit approval for The G Spot on Richard Arrington Boulevard

City Council will decide whether to grant a Division II dance permit to AG. JW., LLC for a venue at 3912 Richard Arrington Jr. Boulevard North. The decision affects local entertainment licensing and venue operations.

Counterparty: AG. JW., LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 3912 Richard Arrington, Jr. Boulevard North, Birmingham, Alabama 35234
March 4, 2025 · Item number:Item #20 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City partners with Magic City Fashion Week on event design

City will work with Magic City Fashion Week, Inc. to design and implement fashion events. Details on budget and scope are not yet available.

Counterparty: Magic City Fashion Week, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
March 4, 2025 · Item number:Item #64 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City approves expense accounts for appointed officials

Oversight of how appointed city leaders spend public funds. Citizens can review what officials claim for reimbursement—from travel to meals to other costs—as part of government transparency and accountability.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
March 4, 2025 · Item number:Item #74 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City authorizes cooperation agreement with Air National Guard

Establishes formal partnership between city and 117th Air Refueling Wing for mutual support and coordination. Specific terms and benefits of the agreement are not detailed in the summary.

Counterparty: 117th Air Refueling Wing, Alabama Air National Guard Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
February 25, 2025 · Item number:Item #29 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Mayor authorized to apply for and accept federal grant

City will pursue federal funding for a project or program; specific grant details and amount not disclosed in title.

Counterparty: unknown Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Resolution
February 25, 2025 · Item number:Item #27 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City-County cooperation agreement with Jefferson County for 2 years

Formalizes how Birmingham and Jefferson County work together on shared services or operations over the next two years. Details of the cooperation (services, costs, responsibilities) will determine its impact on city services and taxpayers.

Counterparty: Jefferson County, Alabama Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
February 18, 2025 · Item number:Item #29 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $6K

City sells downtown property at 502 3rd Street to Allen Tutwiler Jr.

City-owned land at 502 3rd Street North transfers to private ownership for $5,718.44. Removes property from public portfolio; may affect future downtown development or community use.

Counterparty: Allen Tutwiler Jr. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance Location: 502 3rd Street North, Birmingham 35204
February 18, 2025 · Item number:Item #31 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City sells Copeland's Property lot 5 to Kathryn Rapier for $10,904.65

City property at Lot 5 (Copeland's Property) transfers to private ownership after payment of $10,904.65. The sale removes a city-held parcel from public inventory.

Counterparty: Kathryn Rapier Funding source: General Fund Action type: Ordinance
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