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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 2091 items in last 87 months
Total dollars $310.1M 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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January 14, 2025 · Item number:Item #15 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City contracts with Big Brothers/Big Sisters for youth mentoring services

City partners with Big Brothers/Big Sisters to provide mentoring programs for local youth, supporting community development and youth engagement.

Counterparty: Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Greater Birmingham Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
January 14, 2025 · Item number:Item #19 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City approves film camp partnership with Nadyne G. Johnson Foundation

Local youth in grades 8–12 gain access to free film education through this partnership. The city is amending an existing agreement to expand or continue the camp program.

Counterparty: Nadyne G. Johnson Foundation Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
January 14, 2025 · Item number:Item #71 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

New law: City requires apprentices, local labor on federal infrastructure projec

Contractors bidding on city projects funded by federal infrastructure money must now hire apprentices and local workers. Creates more skilled jobs for residents while ensuring federal dollars support local workforce development.

Funding source: Federal Grant 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 #72 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Keep Birmingham Beautiful Commission rules amended

Changes to how the Keep Birmingham Beautiful Commission operates. Details of the amendment are incomplete in the source material.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
January 7, 2025 · Item number:Item #29 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Repair permit issued for condemned home at 847 Hillcrest Road

Property owner Carissa Neal gets clearance to repair her condemned home at 847 Hillcrest Road, moving toward occupancy again.

Counterparty: Carissa Neal Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 847 Hillcrest Road, Birmingham
January 7, 2025 · Item number:Item #28 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City transfers 5.25 acres to Smithfield Phase II for affordable housing

The city will hand over publicly owned land near a former affordable housing project to a private developer for new affordable housing construction. This removes the land from city control but aims to create housing for lower-income residents.

Counterparty: Smithfield Phase II, LP Funding source: Private Action type: Ordinance
January 7, 2025 · Item number:Item #25 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Andrew George approved for Division II dance permit at The G Spot

The city council approved a dance permit for The G Spot nightclub on Richard Arrington Jr. Boulevard. Permit grants legal authority to operate dancing events at the venue.

Counterparty: Andrew George Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 3912 Richard Arrington Jr. Boulevard North, Birmingham, Alabama 35234
December 23, 2024 · Item number:Item #62 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $700K

City awards $700K to Trajectory Changing Solutions for violence intervention

City commits $700,000 to a comprehensive community violence intervention program designed to prevent and reduce violence in neighborhoods through evidence-based strategies and community partnerships.

Counterparty: Trajectory Changing Solutions, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
December 23, 2024 · Item number:Item #53 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $6K

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

City-owned property downtown changes hands. Resident or buyer gains title to the parcel after payment is received.

Counterparty: Allen Tutwiler Jr. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance Location: 502 3rd Street North, Birmingham 35204
December 23, 2024 · Item number:Item #11 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Council amends Literacy Council agreement with Central Alabama

Amendment modifies the city's partnership with the Literacy Council of Central Alabama to support adult literacy programs in the community.

Counterparty: Literacy Council of Central Alabama Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
December 23, 2024 · Item number:Item #12 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Council amends YWCA agreement with mayor authority

City modifies its partnership terms with the Young Women's Christian Association of Central Alabama. Details of the amended agreement are not specified in the public notice.

Counterparty: Young Women's Christian Association of Central Alabama Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
December 23, 2024 · Item number:Item #52 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Reshape Keep Birmingham Beautiful Commission: new board size, terms, duties

Changes to the Keep Birmingham Beautiful Commission will affect how the city guides community cleanup and beautification efforts. Adjustments to board size, member terms, and officer roles may shift decision-making speed and accountability.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Ordinance
December 23, 2024 · Item number:Item #24 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City approves Offender Alumni Association contract for social services

City partners with OAA to provide services addressing social issues affecting formerly incarcerated residents and community reentry.

Counterparty: Offender Alumni Association (OAA) Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
December 23, 2024 · Item number:Item #56 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City amends agreement with Neighborhood Housing Services of Birmingham

This modifies an existing housing partnership agreement; the specific changes and impact on residents are unclear from the agenda text provided.

Counterparty: Neighborhood Housing Services of Birmingham, Inc. (NHSB) Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
December 23, 2024 · Item number:Item #21 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Mayor authorized to amend library partnership with Friends Foundation

City amends agreement with Friends Foundation of Birmingham Public Library; terms of the amendment are not detailed in the item summary.

Counterparty: Friends Foundation of the Birmingham Public Library Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
December 23, 2024 · Item number:Item #9 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City commits ARPA funds to Birmingham Land Bank Authority

Federal pandemic relief money will support the Land Bank's acquisition and rehabilitation of blighted or abandoned properties. This frees up public resources for neighborhood stabilization.

Counterparty: Birmingham Land Bank Authority Funding source: Arpa Action type: Resolution
December 23, 2024 · Item number:Item #51 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Keep Birmingham Beautiful Commission: Board structure reforms

Changes to the commission's board size, member terms, and officer duties affect how the city coordinates local beautification efforts and volunteer programs.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
December 23, 2024 · Item number:Item #54 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Birmingham creates R.I.S.E. Program to retain and expand businesses

New incentive program aims to keep companies in the city and attract expansion investments. Replaces earlier version to strengthen recruitment and retention efforts.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
December 23, 2024 · Item number:Item #8 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

3% cost-of-living raise approved for city staff, effective July 1

City employees get a 3% pay increase for fiscal year 2024–2025. This affects the city's operating budget and payroll costs going forward.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
December 23, 2024 · Item number:Item #20 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City amends agreement with West End Hills Community Development Center

The city is modifying an existing partnership with West End Hills Community Development Center, which typically funds neighborhood improvement projects. Details on the specific changes are not provided in the agenda.

Counterparty: West End Hills Community Development Center, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
December 23, 2024 · Item number:Item #55 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City amends agreement with University of Alabama

Amendment to existing contract between City and University of Alabama; specific terms and impacts not disclosed in available text.

Counterparty: The Board of Trustees of the University of Alabama Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
December 17, 2024 · Item number:Item #57 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $150K

City funds Birmingham Police Athletic Teams with $150K grant

City commits $150,000 to Police Athletic Teams programs, typically youth sports and mentorship initiatives serving neighborhoods with high police engagement.

Counterparty: Birmingham Police Athletic Teams, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
December 17, 2024 · Item number:Item #48 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City funds Momentum Alumnae Program for minority workforce development

City commits funding to help underrepresented workers overcome barriers to employment and career advancement through the BOLD workforce program.

Counterparty: Momentum Alumnae Program, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
December 17, 2024 · Item number:Item #39 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City awards subaward funds to Birmingham Board of Education

City directs funds to the Birmingham Board of Education under a subaward agreement. Specific funding amount and purpose are not detailed in the available text.

Counterparty: Birmingham Board of Education Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
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