🏗️ Property Recovery

July 21, 2026 · Item number:Item #15 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council to authorize removal of inoperable vehicle at 1322 SW 18th Way

If approved, the city would remove an abandoned white Chevrolet Step Van classified as a public nuisance and bill the registered owner for removal costs, helping clear blight from the neighborhood.

👥 Counterparty: Registered owner of inoperable motor vehicle 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution 📍 Location: 1322 SW 18TH WAY 35211

July 21, 2026 · Item number:Item #23 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council to authorize removal of inoperable vehicle at 2027 SW Princeton Ave

If approved, would clear an abandoned gray 2004 Chevrolet Cruze from a residential address. Removal costs would be assessed to the vehicle's registered owner, addressing blight and public nuisance concerns on the property.

👥 Counterparty: registered owner of vehicle 6651AW4 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution 📍 Location: 2027 SW PRINCETON AVE 35211

July 21, 2026 · Item number:Item #24 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council to authorize removal of abandoned vehicle at 2027 SW Princeton Ave

If approved, the city would remove an inoperable Chrysler Concord from 2027 SW Princeton Ave and bill the registered owner for removal costs. Addresses blight and public nuisance concerns in the neighborhood.

👥 Counterparty: registered owner of vehicle 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution 📍 Location: 2027 SW PRINCETON AVE 35211

July 21, 2026 · Item number:Item #28 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council to authorize removal of abandoned vehicle at 2315 N 34th Ave

If approved, the city would remove an inoperable 2006 Cadillac CTS from 2315 N 34th Ave as a public nuisance. Removal costs would be assessed against the registered vehicle owner. The action addresses neighborhood blight.

👥 Counterparty: registered owner of vehicle 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution 📍 Location: 2315 N 34TH AVE 35207

July 21, 2026 · Item number:Item #37 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council to approve advanced expense accounts for appointed officials

If approved, would reimburse appointed city officials for advance expenses paid from personal funds. Affects budget allocation from the general fund for official business costs.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution

July 21, 2026 · Item number:Item #5 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council to consider operating permit for Professional Driver Service limousine o

If approved, would grant Professional Driver Service, LLC a certificate of public necessity and convenience to operate limousine and prearranged ride services on Birmingham streets. Allows the company to legally provide these transportation services within city limits.

👥 Counterparty: Professional Driver Service, LLC 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution 📍 Location: 1360 Kensington Boulevard, Calera, Alabama 35040

July 14, 2026 · Item number:Item #43 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $10.0M

City to seek $10M HUD grant for affordable housing production

If approved, would enable the city to apply for up to $10 million in federal funding to produce and preserve affordable housing—no local match required. Would directly expand housing access for low- and moderate-income residents.

👥 Counterparty: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) 🏛 Funding source: Federal Grant 📋 Action type: Resolution

July 14, 2026 · Item number:Item #42 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $2.6M

Council to authorize $2.6M FEMA grant for Village Creek floodplain restoration

If approved, would authorize the Mayor to accept up to $2.6M in federal flood-mitigation funding for the Village Creek Stormwater Park project. The city would need to contribute 25% in matching funds (~$660K). The project aims to restore floodplain and reduce flood risk in the ar

👥 Counterparty: Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) 🏛 Funding source: Federal Grant 📋 Action type: Resolution

July 14, 2026 · Item number:Item #33 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $1.2M

Council to extend violence intervention program through June 2027

If approved, would fund Jefferson County's hospital-linked violence intervention program through June 2027. The program provides case management, employment, housing, food, and transportation support to clients — a community health investment of up to $1.15M.

👥 Counterparty: Jefferson County Board of Health 🏛 Funding source: State Grant 📋 Action type: Ordinance

July 14, 2026 · Item number:Item #34 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $462K

Council to establish $462.5K buffer-zone fund for neighborhoods near industrial

If approved, the city would receive a $462,500 state grant to create green buffer zones—trees, vegetation, and green space—between residential areas and nearby industrial sites to reduce pollution, noise, and traffic health impacts across Jefferson County.

👥 Counterparty: Jefferson County Board of Health, Health Officer for Jefferson County 🏛 Funding source: State Grant 📋 Action type: Resolution

July 14, 2026 · Item number:Item #48 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $70K

Council to authorize $70K payment for Pratt Highway bridge right-of-way

Would authorize payment to a property owner for land and improvements needed for the Pratt Highway Bridge replacement project over Black Creek. The payment corrects the property address on an earlier resolution.

👥 Counterparty: Diane Hilliard Grimes 🏛 Funding source: Federal Grant 📋 Action type: Resolution 📍 Location: 648 Pratt Highway, Birmingham, Alabama 35214

July 14, 2026 · Item number:Item #41 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $50K

Council to authorize mayor to accept $50K state grant for Police Athletics Youth

If approved, would enable the Birmingham Police Athletics Youth Program to access $50,000 in state funding with no local match required, supporting youth engagement and public safety initiatives.

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

July 14, 2026 · Item number:Item #38 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $40K

$40K facade loan to Woodlawn Cookhouse at 5501 Georgia Road

City would provide a five-year forgivable CDBG loan to improve the storefront at 5501 Georgia Road. If approved, the $40,000 would support exterior renovation to help revitalize the building's appearance.

👥 Counterparty: WOODLAWN COOKHOUSE LLC 🏛 Funding source: Federal Grant 📋 Action type: Resolution 📍 Location: 5501 Georgia Road, Birmingham, Alabama

July 14, 2026 · Item number:Item #49 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $15K

Council to authorize $15K payment for property acquisition in Pratt Highway brid

If approved, the city would pay $15,000 to Diane Hilliard Grimes for a property and dwelling at 648 Pratt Highway needed for the Pratt Highway Bridge Replacement project over Black Creek. This acquisition is necessary to proceed with the infrastructure work.

👥 Counterparty: Diane Hilliard Grimes 🏛 Funding source: Capital Improvement Plan 📋 Action type: Resolution 📍 Location: 648 Pratt Highway, Birmingham, Alabama 35214

July 14, 2026 · Item number:Item #39 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $10

City to accept $10 land donation for Shades Creek Greenway

If approved, the city would receive a parcel at 4222 Shiloh Drive from Vulcan Trail Foundation for the Shades Creek Greenway Project. The donation expands greenway infrastructure at minimal cost to taxpayers.

👥 Counterparty: Vulcan Trail Foundation, Inc. 🏛 Funding source: Private 📋 Action type: Resolution 📍 Location: 4222 Shiloh Drive, Birmingham

July 14, 2026 · Item number:Item #14 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

City seeks to remove inoperable vehicle at 4125 N 66th St as public nuisance

If approved, the city would remove a blue 2010 Chevrolet Cavalier (Tag 9438AN9) from the property and assess removal costs against the registered owner. This targets neighborhood blight and public nuisance concerns.

👥 Counterparty: Registered Owner of Vehicle 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution 📍 Location: 4125 N 66TH ST 35206

July 14, 2026 · Item number:Item #22 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council to vote on removal of abandoned vehicle at 9109 Parkway East

If approved, the city would remove an inoperable 2013 Toyota Yaris classified as a public nuisance from the property. Removal costs would be assessed against the registered vehicle owner.

👥 Counterparty: Registered owner of vehicle 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution 📍 Location: 9109 PARKWAY EAST 35206

July 14, 2026 · Item number:Item #1 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council to consider removing inoperable vehicle from 5586 S 13th Ave

If approved, the city would remove an inoperable 2005 Dodge Neon from the property and charge the registered owner for removal costs. The vehicle is designated a public nuisance affecting neighborhood conditions.

👥 Counterparty: registered owner of vehicle 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution 📍 Location: 5586 S 13th AVE, 35222

July 14, 2026 · Item number:Item #20 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council to consider removing inoperable vehicle at 640 Exeter Ave

If approved, the city would remove a green 4-door GMC Jimmy listed as a public nuisance from 640 Exeter Ave, with removal costs charged to the registered owner. Addresses blight and neighborhood conditions.

👥 Counterparty: registered owner of vehicle 1GKCS13W072514280 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution 📍 Location: 640 EXETER AVE 35212

July 7, 2026 · Item number:Item #3 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $100K

City considers $100K forgivable loan to Thornton Enterprises for job creation

If approved, would provide Thornton Enterprises with up to $100,000 in forgivable-loan incentives to retain and expand operations in Birmingham, supporting 10 new jobs over a 5-year period (2-year ramp-up plus 3-year retention).

👥 Counterparty: Thornton Enterprises, Inc. 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution

July 7, 2026 · Item number:Item #2 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

Property description amendment for Baldwin Properties agreement

Would clarify the legal boundaries of the property at 1909 14th Avenue North covered by the City's development agreement with Baldwin Properties, LLC.

👥 Counterparty: Baldwin Properties, LLC 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Ordinance 📍 Location: 1909 14th Avenue North, Birmingham, Alabama 35234

June 30, 2026 · Item number:Item #47 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $100K

City to accept $100K NPS grant for Fountain Heights historic survey

If approved, would fund a professional historic preservation consultant to document and nominate Fountain Heights properties for the National Register of Historic Places. No local matching funds required.

👥 Counterparty: U.S. National Park Service 🏛 Funding source: Federal Grant 📋 Action type: Resolution 📍 Location: Fountain Heights Community

June 30, 2026 · Item number:Item #45 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: $500

Council to authorize $500 for Powderly Library summer STEM program

If approved, would provide free STEM education and reading services to Birmingham students through the Powderly Library Branch's summer program, funded by the Jones Valley Neighborhood Association.

👥 Counterparty: Birmingham Library Board 🏛 Funding source: Sponsorship 📋 Action type: Resolution 📍 Location: Jones Valley

June 30, 2026 · Item number:Item #13 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council to consider removal of inoperable vehicle as public nuisance at 1705 N 2

If approved, would remove an abandoned gray 2-door Chrysler Mini Cooper from the property and assess removal costs against the vehicle's registered owner. Clearing inoperable vehicles helps reduce neighborhood blight.

👥 Counterparty: Registered owner of inoperable motor vehicle 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution 📍 Location: 1705 N 26TH AVE 35204

June 30, 2026 · Item number:Item #28 · 🏗️ Property Recovery $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council to adopt General Fund budget for fiscal year 2027

The General Fund budget sets spending priorities across all city services—public safety, parks, streets, and administration—for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027. If approved with amendments, it would authorize the city's spending plan for the next 12 months.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Ordinance