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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 4251 items in last 167 months
Total dollars $2154.9M where disclosed
Notice: Hatched months are still being indexed (63.3% 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 29, 2012 · Item number:Item #37 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Gold/Silver Buyer Permit approved for Circa, Inc. at 131 Summit Boulevard

Christopher Del Gatto's application to operate a precious-metals buying business at this Summit Boulevard location requires council approval and public notice of the hearing opportunity.

Counterparty: Christopher Del Gatto Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 131 Summit Boulevard, Birmingham
May 29, 2012 · Item number:Item #29 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Fire hydrants installed on 7th Avenue South

Improved fire protection and water access for neighborhoods served by 7th Avenue South. Emergency responders gain faster hydrant access in this area.

Funding source: Capital Improvement Plan Action type: Resolution Location: 7th Avenue South approximately 660 feet Southwest of 8th Street South, Birmingham
May 22, 2012 · Item number:Item #20 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $60K

City commits $60,445 to Urban Waters capacity project

Federal grant funds planning work to boost environmental resilience in Birmingham's waterways. Project helps city prepare for water infrastructure challenges.

Counterparty: River Network Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Ordinance
May 22, 2012 · Item number:Item #23 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Alabama Power easement granted at Cooper Green Park

Alabama Power Company gains access to city parkland at 112 Dorothy Drive to maintain or install utility infrastructure. The easement allows the utility company operating rights on public property used by residents.

Counterparty: Alabama Power Company Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance Location: 112 Dorothy Drive, S.W.
May 22, 2012 · Item number:Item #48 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City renews master services agreement with AT&T for 5 years

Locks in discounted rates for phone, data, and telecom services across city departments over the next five years. Affects operational costs for police, fire, public works, and other agencies.

Counterparty: AT&T Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
May 22, 2012 · Item number:Item #27 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

State grant funds Jefferson Avenue S.W. construction project

City secures state funding for Jefferson Avenue infrastructure improvements. CMAQ grant supports transportation projects that reduce congestion and emissions.

Counterparty: State of Alabama, acting by and through the Alabama Department of Transportation Funding source: State Grant Action type: Resolution Location: Jefferson Avenue S.W.
May 22, 2012 · Item number:Item #26 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City enters I-20 pavement reconstruction agreement with state

Major I-20 corridor repairs will reduce commute disruptions and improve highway safety. Project is state-funded, so no new local tax impact.

Counterparty: State of Alabama, Alabama Department of Transportation Funding source: State Grant Action type: Resolution
May 22, 2012 · Item number:Item #11 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City revokes A Transportation's medical transport license

A Transportation loses its permit to operate non-emergency medical transport in Birmingham after failing to maintain required liability insurance. The action removes an operator from the city's regulated transport network.

Counterparty: A Transportation Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 2011 Avenue F Suite E, Birmingham
May 15, 2012 · Item number:Item #26 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Payday loan moratorium extended; bar on new business licenses

Keeps payday lenders from opening new storefronts in Birmingham. The moratorium, in place since 2011, protects residents from high-interest debt traps common in low-income neighborhoods.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
May 15, 2012 · Item number:Item #30 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City accepts Quit Claim Deed for 2024 3rd Avenue North property

City gains title to property at 2024 3rd Avenue North from Alabama Department of Revenue, removing tax-delinquent status and enabling redevelopment or blight remediation.

Counterparty: Alabama Department of Revenue Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 2024 - 3rd Avenue North, Birmingham
May 15, 2012 · Item number:Item #29 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Adopt 21st-century vision statement for city comprehensive plan

This vision statement sets Birmingham's long-term planning goals for housing, economic development, public safety, and neighborhood improvement over the next decade. It shapes which projects and policies the city prioritizes.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
May 15, 2012 · Item number:Item #44 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Sole-source: Ben Atkinson Motors to supply police pickup trucks for 6 months

Police Department and other city agencies will lease pickup trucks from a single vendor through a sole-source contract. Contract terms allow auto-renewal month-to-month after the initial 6-month period.

Counterparty: Ben Atkinson Motors, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
May 15, 2012 · Item number:Item #43 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment modified for 301 23rd Ave W

Amendment to tax assessment on this property may affect the property owner's tax obligations. Details of the change are limited in the available information.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 301 23rd Ave W
May 15, 2012 · Item number:Item #41 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment amended for 3660 42nd Avenue North

This changes a tax assessment against a specific property at 3660 42nd Avenue North. Property owners should verify the amended assessment amount and their tax obligation for this parcel.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 3660 42nd Avenue North
May 15, 2012 · Item number:Item #21 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City vacates 1.04 acres of unopened streets in southwest Birmingham

City officially closes three unopened rights-of-way (16th Place SW, McMillon Avenue, and an alleyway between Pearson and 17th Street) totaling 1.04 acres. Frees land for development or private use.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
May 8, 2012 · Item number:Item #41 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Scrap metal business license approved for 1600 Avenue C in Ensley

Worley Brothers Scrap and Iron will operate a junk and scrap metal processing facility in Ensley. The license approval allows the business to operate at this location after a public hearing.

Counterparty: Worley Brothers Scrap and Iron and Metal of Alabama, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 1600 Avenue C Ensley, Birmingham
May 8, 2012 · Item number:Item #40 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Private investigator license revoked for failure to maintain bond insurance

License holder James M. Morton can no longer legally operate as a private investigator in Birmingham due to missing required bond insurance, a key consumer protection mechanism.

Counterparty: James M. Morton Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: PMB 262 130 Wildwood Parkway, Suite 108, Birmingham
May 8, 2012 · Item number:Item #39 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City revokes taxi license for Ambassador Cab Company

Ambassador Cab Company loses its operating license after failing to maintain required liability insurance. This affects taxi service availability on that route and sets enforcement precedent for licensing compliance.

Counterparty: Maurice Marcus Uborn, d/b/a Ambassador Cab Company Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 1716 Lomb Avenue, Birmingham
May 1, 2012 · Item number:Item #30 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $56K

City assesses $56,355 sales tax debt against Hawk Interiors

A Birmingham business owes the city $56,355 in uncollected sales taxes. This debt recovery action protects municipal revenue needed for public services.

Counterparty: Interiors by Kathy Hawkins Harris, Inc. and Kathy Hawkins Harris Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
May 1, 2012 · Item number:Item #28 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $13K

Tax assessment: City demands $13,352 from Green Acres Ensley

City is collecting unpaid sales taxes from a local business for March 2010. The assessment holds the owner personally responsible for remitting back taxes owed.

Counterparty: Christopher Williams Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
May 1, 2012 · Item number:Item #23 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City accepts 2012 Edward Byrne Justice Grant from DOJ

Federal grant funds law enforcement operations in Birmingham and Jefferson County Sheriff's Department. Grant details and dollar amount not disclosed in item description.

Counterparty: United States Department of Justice Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Resolution
May 1, 2012 · Item number:Item #17 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City accepts state grant for Safe Routes to Schools outreach

Brings state funding for school safety programs without local cost. Supports awareness and outreach to make student commutes safer.

Counterparty: State of Alabama, Alabama Department of Transportation Funding source: State Grant Action type: Resolution
May 1, 2012 · Item number:Item #24 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Summer Feeding Program approved for 2026

Ensures free meals for children during summer break when school food services stop. Helps families stretch food budgets during months when meal costs spike.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
April 24, 2012 · Item number:Item #13 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Condemnation repair permit issued for 505 - 34th Ave W

Property owner James A. Moore can now repair the condemned building at 505 - 34th Avenue West and return it to safe, usable condition.

Counterparty: James A. Moore Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 505 - 34th Avenue West, Birmingham
April 24, 2012 · Item number:Item #21 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

12th Street improvements move forward with state transportation partnership

12th Street corridor from US-11 to Baptist Princeton Hospital will see construction improvements through a partnership with Alabama Department of Transportation. Project scope and timeline details are needed to assess local impact.

Counterparty: State of Alabama, Alabama Department of Transportation Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 12th Street from US-11 to Baptist Princeton Hospital
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