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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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December 17, 2024 · Item number:Item #55 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City funds visitor center at Sixteenth Street Baptist Church

Sixteenth Street Baptist Church will develop a new visitor and education center, with city funding supporting a landmark historic site and educational resource for residents and visitors.

Counterparty: Sixteenth Street Baptist Church Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
December 17, 2024 · Item number:Item #54 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City funds Builders and Backers Studio idea accelerator program

The city is entering a funding agreement with Builders and Backers Studio to launch an idea accelerator program. Details on program scope, budget, and resident eligibility are not disclosed in the item text.

Counterparty: Builders and Backers Studio, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
December 17, 2024 · Item number:Item #44 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City backs Bundles of Hope Diaper Bank via BOLD Program Agreement

City partners with Bundles of Hope to remove economic barriers for Birmingham residents—specifically addressing diaper access and affordability. Agreement details and funding amount not specified in available materials.

Counterparty: Bundles of Hope Diaper Bank Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
December 17, 2024 · Item number:Item #51 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Mayor authorized to execute EDA Distressed Area Recompete subaward with Lawson S

City receives federal economic development grant through partnership with Lawson State Community College to support distressed-area workforce and business development.

Counterparty: Lawson State Community College Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Resolution
December 17, 2024 · Item number:Item #53 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City executes federal economic development grant agreement with YMCA Birmingham

Federal grant funds economic development initiatives in distressed areas through partnership with YMCA. Brings federal investment to Birmingham's economic recovery efforts.

Counterparty: Young Men's Christian Association of Birmingham Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Resolution
December 17, 2024 · Item number:Item #122 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Council adopts Sporting and Entertainment Recruiting Fund budget for FY 2025

The city sets spending priorities for the Sporting and Entertainment Recruiting Fund, which supports efforts to attract sports teams and entertainment events. The $0 reported amount suggests a placeholder or zero-dollar budget; final approved spending levels will shape the city's

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
December 17, 2024 · Item number:Item #42 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Free early education for pre-K and kindergarteners via BOLD Program

Children entering kindergarten and pre-K will get free early education through a partnership with Better Basics, Inc., expanding access to school readiness support.

Counterparty: Better Basics, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
December 10, 2024 · Item number:Item #11 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $600K

City commits $600K to Housing Authority agreement

City allocates $600,000 to the Housing Authority of the Birmingham District under a new agreement. Purpose of funds and services to be provided are not detailed in the available item description.

Counterparty: Housing Authority of the Birmingham District Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
December 10, 2024 · Item number:Item #42 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $100K

City approves $100K agreement with Central Alabama Redevelopment Alliance

City commits $100,000 to Central Alabama Redevelopment Alliance for unspecified services on a sole-source contract.

Counterparty: Central Alabama Redevelopment Alliance Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
December 10, 2024 · Item number:Item #12 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $50K

City funds One Place Metro $50K for family justice services

The city commits $50,000 to support One Place Metro's family justice services, which typically include domestic violence support, counseling, and legal advocacy for vulnerable households.

Counterparty: One Place Metro Alabama Family Justice Center Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
December 10, 2024 · Item number:Item #46 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Mayor authorized to finalize ALDOT Rebuild Alabama grant

State funding for infrastructure projects. Completing the grant agreement unlocks FY 2025 Rebuild Alabama Act resources for city transportation improvements.

Counterparty: Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) Funding source: State Grant Action type: Resolution
December 10, 2024 · Item number:Item #16 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City to execute EPA grant agreement documents

Grant funding from the EPA may support environmental cleanup, water quality, air quality, or other public health projects. The Mayor is authorized to sign all necessary paperwork to bring the grant into effect.

Counterparty: United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Resolution
December 10, 2024 · Item number:Item #15 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City provides financial assistance to YMCA childcare program

Families with children at the YMCA's Childcare Center of Excellence will get financial aid to make care more affordable.

Counterparty: YMCA Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
December 10, 2024 · Item number:Item #14 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City hosts SWAC Championship Tournaments 2025–2029

The city will serve as host for five years of Southwestern Athletic Conference championship events, bringing tournament traffic, lodging revenue, and campus visibility. Economic and cultural benefit to the community depends on details of the hosting agreement still to be finalize

Counterparty: Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
December 3, 2024 · Item number:Item #19 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City approves mainframe hosting deal with Mainline Information Systems

City enters sole-source agreement for cloud-based mainframe services to run municipal IT systems. Terms and dollar amount not disclosed in this agenda.

Counterparty: Mainline Information Systems, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
December 3, 2024 · Item number:Item #62 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Mobile food vendors: new licensing rules approved

New rules for food trucks and mobile vendors operating in the city. Changes how they get licensed and what rules they must follow.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
December 3, 2024 · Item number:Item #61 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

ArtBlink Gala 2025: Café IZ LLC granted special events license

Café IZ LLC can serve alcohol at the ArtBlink Gala on February 1, 2025 at the downtown venue. Special events licenses allow temporary alcohol service for one-time cultural or community events.

Counterparty: Café IZ LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 2000 - 6th Avenue South, 1st and 2nd Floor, Birmingham
November 26, 2024 · Item number:Item #22 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $1.1M

City awards $1.1M trail construction contract to Bulls Construction

Clairmont Connector Trails project moves forward with federal funding. New walking and cycling paths will improve neighborhood connectivity and recreation access.

Counterparty: Bulls Construction Group, LLC Funding source: Arpa Action type: Resolution
November 26, 2024 · Item number:Item #14 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $125K

City approves $125K agreement with Housing Authority of Birmingham District

City commits $125,000 to the Housing Authority for services or programs affecting housing access in Birmingham.

Counterparty: Housing Authority of the Birmingham District Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
November 26, 2024 · Item number:Item #38 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $100K

City funds Jefferson County DA partnership with $100K agreement

City commits $100,000 to support Jefferson County District Attorney operations through an interlocal cooperation agreement. Details on how this funding will affect local law enforcement or public safety services are not provided in the agenda item.

Counterparty: Jefferson County District Attorney-10th Judicial Circuit Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
November 26, 2024 · Item number:Item #43 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $90K

City funds Central Alabama Redevelopment Alliance $90,000

City commits $90,000 to Central Alabama Redevelopment Alliance for redevelopment work, though the specific project or neighborhood affected is not detailed in the agenda item.

Counterparty: Central Alabama Redevelopment Alliance Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
November 26, 2024 · Item number:Item #15 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $55K

City accepts $55K grant for Arlington Ante renovations

City receives $55,000 from Anne M. Cabaniss Charitable Trust to support preservation and renovation work at the Arlington Ante, reducing public costs for the historic project.

Counterparty: Anne M. Cabaniss Charitable Trust Funding source: Private Action type: Resolution Location: Arlington Ante
November 26, 2024 · Item number:Item #13 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City approves meal subscription expansion with Daniel Payne Legacy Village Found

The city agrees to work with Daniel Payne Legacy Village Foundation to expand a meal subscription service program, making food access easier for participating residents.

Counterparty: Daniel Payne Legacy Village Foundation (DPVLF) Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
November 26, 2024 · Item number:Item #49 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City updates mobile food vendor rules under licensing law

New rules will govern how food trucks and carts operate in Birmingham. Changes could affect where vendors can set up, permit costs, or operating hours.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
November 26, 2024 · Item number:Item #39 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Mayor OK'd to sign redevelopment deal with LRY Media for Credit Union Building

LRY Media will refurbish the long-vacant former Birmingham Credit Union Building, bringing the historic structure back into productive use and potentially adding jobs and property tax revenue to the city.

Counterparty: LRY Media Group, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance Location: former Birmingham Credit Union Building
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