🏗️ Property Recovery

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

February 18, 2025 · Item number:Item #17 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

City partners with USGS on water resources investigation

USGS will help the city study and maintain water resources. Details on cost and scope are incomplete in this agenda item.

👥 Counterparty: U.S. Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior (USGS) 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution

February 18, 2025 · Item number:Item #27 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

City transfers 1200 Tuscaloosa Avenue to Offender Alumni Association

The city will hand over a property on Tuscaloosa Avenue to the Offender Alumni Association through a redevelopment agreement. Details on the terms, timeline, and public benefit of the transfer are not provided in the agenda item.

👥 Counterparty: Offender Alumni Association (OAA) 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Ordinance 📍 Location: 1200 Tuscaloosa Avenue, Birmingham

February 18, 2025 · Item number:Item #16 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

Mayor authorized to execute Rising-West Princeton Community Center renovation ag

Rising-West Princeton Corporation will renovate the community center and provide monthly meeting space for neighbors.

👥 Counterparty: Rising-West Princeton Corporation 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution 📍 Location: Rising-West Princeton

February 18, 2025 · Item number:Item #15 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

Sole-source: Police mobile app maintenance agreement with OCV, LLC

Police will continue using a custom mobile application for field operations; OCV, LLC will handle all maintenance. No competitive bidding used.

👥 Counterparty: OCV, LLC 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution

February 18, 2025 · Item number:Item #28 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

City transfers 1200 Tuscaloosa Avenue to Offender Alumni Association

City property at 1200 Tuscaloosa Avenue changes hands to the Offender Alumni Association (OAA) under a redevelopment agreement. Terms and intended use not detailed in agenda summary.

👥 Counterparty: Offender Alumni Association (OAA) 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Ordinance 📍 Location: 1200 Tuscaloosa Avenue, Birmingham

February 11, 2025 · Item number:Item #24 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $45K

City pays J.A.P Senior Services $45,146 for relocation housing

Property owner J.A.P Senior Services receives payment for relocation and incidental costs tied to the Pratt Highway Bridge replacement project over Black Creek.

👥 Counterparty: J.A.P Senior Services, LLC 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution 📍 Location: Pratt Highway Bridge (Over Black Creek on Pratt H)

February 11, 2025 · Item number:Item #50 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $12K

City sells 2 lots to Kristina Jacob for $11,773

City property (Lots 11 and 12, Block 60) transfers to private ownership. Once approved and payment received, the deed becomes final.

👥 Counterparty: Kristina Jacob 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Ordinance

February 11, 2025 · Item number:Item #18 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

City amends Common Ground management deal with Penny Foundation

The City is modifying its agreement with the Penny Foundation to oversee Common Ground, a cognitive services program. Details about funding and scope changes are unclear from the summary.

👥 Counterparty: Penny Foundation 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution

February 11, 2025 · Item number:Item #20 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

City seeks $5B green investment grant from Coalition for Green Capital

City can apply for major federal grant to fund green infrastructure projects. If awarded, funding could support climate and environmental initiatives citywide.

👥 Counterparty: Coalition for Green Capital 🏛 Funding source: Federal Grant 📋 Action type: Resolution

February 11, 2025 · Item number:Item #27 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

Condemnation repair permit issued for 6508 1st Avenue South

Owner McArthur Melton can now repair a condemned property, clearing the path to potentially bring it back into use or sale.

👥 Counterparty: McArthur Melton 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Ordinance 📍 Location: 6508 1st Avenue South, Birmingham

February 11, 2025 · Item number:Item #30 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

Condemnation repair permit issued for 1621 West 3rd Avenue

Property owner Miriam Cade Tolbert can now repair a condemned building at this West 3rd Avenue address, potentially bringing it back into use.

👥 Counterparty: Miriam Cade Tolbert 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution 📍 Location: 1621 West 3rd Avenue, Birmingham

February 4, 2025 · Item number:Item #89 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $7K

City sells lot to Build Urban Prosperity for $6,610

City transfers Lot 11, Block 2 to Build Urban Prosperity, Inc. via quitclaim deed. This land sale removes a parcel from public ownership.

👥 Counterparty: Build Urban Prosperity, Inc. 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Ordinance

February 4, 2025 · Item number:Item #94 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

Mayor authorized to accept federal transportation grant from Alabama DOT

City secures federal funding for transportation projects through ALDOT. Grant amount and project details not yet disclosed.

👥 Counterparty: Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) 🏛 Funding source: Federal Grant 📋 Action type: Resolution

January 28, 2025 · Item number:Item #44 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $30K

Bridge project: City pays $30,450 relocation to tenant

Caleb Jones receives relocation payment from the city for displacement caused by the Pratt Highway Bridge Replacement project over Black Creek.

👥 Counterparty: Caleb Jones 🏛 Funding source: Federal Grant 📋 Action type: Resolution 📍 Location: Pratt Highway

January 28, 2025 · Item number:Item #43 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

City authorizes water-sampling agreement with Birmingham Water Works Board

City partners with the Water Works Board to conduct water-quality testing that protects public health and ensures safe drinking water for residents.

👥 Counterparty: Birmingham Water Works Board 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Ordinance

January 28, 2025 · Item number:Item #15 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

Mayor authorized to accept state grant for Birmingham Police Department

State funding arrives for the Birmingham Police Department under FY2025 Act 2024-335. The dollar amount and specific program details are not yet disclosed.

👥 Counterparty: Alabama Legislature 🏛 Funding source: State Grant 📋 Action type: Resolution

January 28, 2025 · Item number:Item #16 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

City accepts state grant for Birmingham Rapid Transit

State funding supports Birmingham Rapid Transit operations or expansion. Grant amount not disclosed in agenda item.

🏛 Funding source: State Grant 📋 Action type: Resolution

January 28, 2025 · Item number:Item #17 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

City accepts state grant for City Walk maintenance

City secures state funding to support maintenance of City Walk. Grant allows public spaces upkeep without local budget impact.

👥 Counterparty: Alabama Legislature 🏛 Funding source: State Grant 📋 Action type: Resolution

January 21, 2025 · Item number:Item #42 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

City extends Women's Foundation of Alabama funding through Sept 30

Federal Good Jobs Challenge grant money flows to the Women's Foundation, which supports job training and employment programs for women in the area. Program continues through September 30.

👥 Counterparty: Women's Foundation of Alabama 🏛 Funding source: Federal Grant 📋 Action type: Resolution

January 21, 2025 · Item number:Item #21 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

City approves 3-year contract with Evidence IQ, Inc. for police records

Evidence IQ will manage police records and evidence tracking for the Birmingham Police Department over the next three years. This is a core public-safety service affecting how quickly cases can be investigated and prosecuted.

👥 Counterparty: Evidence IQ, Inc. 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution

January 14, 2025 · Item number:Item #16 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

Mayor authorized to fund Epic Center Birmingham project

City commits public funding to support Epic Center Birmingham's project through a funding agreement. Details on project scope and funding amount are incomplete.

👥 Counterparty: Avenue V Entertainment, LLC dba The Epic Center Birmingham 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution

January 14, 2025 · Item number:Item #73 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

City revamps R.I.S.E. business retention program

Birmingham is replacing its existing incentive program for businesses with a new version. Details on how the updated program will work and which companies may benefit are expected as the ordinance moves forward.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Ordinance

January 14, 2025 · Item number:Item #70 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

Permanent road closures approved for Project Safe Streets: East Lake

City makes permanent the temporary road closures in East Lake neighborhood under Project Safe Streets. Affects vehicle access and traffic patterns in the area indefinitely.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Ordinance 📍 Location: East Lake

January 14, 2025 · Item number:Item #75 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

City extends moratorium on automated car washes

Automatic car wash facilities will remain banned in Birmingham. The city is renewing its freeze on new permits and structures to protect existing businesses and preserve neighborhood character.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Ordinance