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Property Recovery

Council actions on neglected property — demolitions, nuisance findings, and liens against owners for cleanup costs.

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Property Recovery — items per month

Indexed so far 179 items in last 8 months
Total dollars $44.0M where disclosed
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March 31, 2026 · Item number:Item #28 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City funds Girls Inc. Bold Futures Breakfast program

School-age girls from low-income and diverse racial backgrounds gain access to breakfast support and youth programming through this agreement with Girls Inc.

Counterparty: Girls Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
March 31, 2026 · Item number:Item #26 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves library service agreement with BPLB

City and the Birmingham Public Library Board coordinate services across Central, East Lake, and North Avondale branches to improve library access for residents.

Counterparty: Birmingham Public Library Board (BPLB) Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
March 31, 2026 · Item number:Item #97 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City adds paid Mental Health Leave for full-time employees

Full-time city workers can now take paid time off for mental health care without using vacation or sick days. This recognizes mental health as a priority for employee wellness.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Ordinance
March 31, 2026 · Item number:Item #25 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City approves Folk Festival agreement for May 2026 event

Birmingham Folk Festival will host its annual event on May 16, 2026. The city's partnership agreement enables the festival to proceed.

Counterparty: Birmingham Folk Festival, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
March 24, 2026 · Item number:Item #55 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $86K

City renews GPS subscription with Samsara for $85,878

Department of Equipment Management relies on this GPS service to track and manage city vehicle fleets. Renewal ensures continued access to location data for operational planning and cost control.

Counterparty: Samsara, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
March 24, 2026 · Item number:Item #53 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $35K

Library gets $35K digital access deal with Midwest Tape

Birmingham Public Library expands digital collections through a sole-source purchase. Residents gain broader online access to audiobooks, ebooks, and streaming media.

Counterparty: Midwest Tape, LLC Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
March 24, 2026 · Item number:Item #70 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $30K

Mayor gets authority to sign contracts under $30K without council approval

Speeds up city spending on small purchases and service agreements. Reduces delays when the city needs to respond quickly to routine needs like repairs, supplies, or short-term services.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
March 24, 2026 · Item number:Item #21 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Mayor authorized to partner with City Center District Management Corp

City will work with City Center District Management Corporation on community engagement and cultural events. Agreement details and any financial commitment not specified in agenda.

Counterparty: City Center District Management Corporation Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
March 24, 2026 · Item number:Item #23 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City loans federal grant to Howard's Unlimited for façade improvements

City extends forgivable federal development funds to a private business for storefront upgrades, improving neighborhood appearance and supporting local commerce through a five-year loan.

Counterparty: Howard's Unlimited, LLC Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Resolution
March 24, 2026 · Item number:Item #24 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City hires Info-Tech Research Group for cybersecurity consulting

City brings in external expertise to assess and strengthen cybersecurity defenses. Protects resident data and critical city services from cyberattacks.

Counterparty: Info-Tech Research Group Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
March 24, 2026 · Item number:Item #25 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City executes sales contract with bankruptcy estate trustee

The city is entering a general sales contract with a trustee managing a bankruptcy estate, but the item description is incomplete—no purchase price, property location, or intended use is provided.

Counterparty: Joseph E. Bulgarella, as Trustee of the Bankruptcy Estate of Jefferson County Committee for Economic Opportunity Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
March 24, 2026 · Item number:Item #66 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Roule Transportation granted limousine operating permit

Roule Transportation gains formal authority to operate a limousine service in Birmingham under city regulation and public oversight.

Counterparty: Roule Transportation Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 1368 Tomahawk Road, Birmingham, Alabama 35214
March 24, 2026 · Item number:Item #22 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City approves job-skills and counseling partnership with Lovelady Center

Expands job training and support services through a community provider, helping residents build skills and access meals and counseling.

Counterparty: Freedom Rain, Inc. dba The Lovelady Center Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
March 10, 2026 · Item number:Item #37 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Sole-source: Infax, Inc. contract for hardware, software, and support services

City commits to a sole-source agreement with Infax for IT hardware, software, and ongoing support. Taxpayers should know when the city skips competitive bidding.

Counterparty: Infax, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
March 10, 2026 · Item number:Item #72 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Condemnation repair permit issued for 240 51st Street North

Owner Ricardo Stewart can now make repairs to the condemned property at 240 51st Street North and restore it to safe, habitable condition.

Counterparty: Ricardo Stewart Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 240 51st Street North, Birmingham
March 10, 2026 · Item number:Item #41 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City seeks America250AL grant for Public Library Southern History

Birmingham Public Library's Southern History Department is pursuing federal funding to expand collections and services. No local funds required.

Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Resolution
March 10, 2026 · Item number:Item #95 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City authorizes interlocal agreement with state transportation

This agreement enables coordination between Birmingham and Alabama Department of Transportation on transportation projects and funding. Details of specific projects or impacts are not provided in the agenda.

Counterparty: Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
March 3, 2026 · Item number:Item #38 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Mayor authorized to execute revised ground lease for Graymont housing project

City approves updated lease terms with developer Veranda at Graymont School, LP for the Choice Neighborhoods/Legacy at Graymont Project, enabling continued mixed-income housing development in the neighborhood.

Counterparty: Veranda at Graymont School, LP Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance Location: Graymont
March 3, 2026 · Item number:Item #37 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City renews 911 dispatch agreement with Birmingham Emergency Communication Distr

This agreement ensures continuous emergency call dispatch services for the city. The one-year renewal maintains 911 system operations that residents depend on during emergencies.

Counterparty: Birmingham Emergency Communication District ("Birmingham 911") Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
March 3, 2026 · Item number:Item #15 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Mayor authorized to sign repairs funding deal with PACE Board

City will fund repairs at Regions Field through the PACE Board. Details on the repair scope and cost are incomplete in the agenda item.

Counterparty: The Public Athletic, Cultural and Entertainment Facilities Board (PACE Board) Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
March 3, 2026 · Item number:Item #39 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City approves redevelopment deal with La Vie Chiropractique

Property will be refurbished and restored through a partnership with La Vie Chiropractique, bringing improvements to the neighborhood.

Counterparty: La Vie Chiropractique, PC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
March 3, 2026 · Item number:Item #41 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City partners with Childcare Resources for Reinvest Birmingham

Childcare Resources joins city effort to expand access to reliable childcare services for families in the community.

Counterparty: Childcare Resources, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
March 3, 2026 · Item number:Item #46 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City considers temporary ban on new data centers

Data center development shapes your city's growth, tax base, and power grid. A temporary suspension pauses new projects while officials study impacts on housing costs, electricity demand, and neighborhood change.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
March 3, 2026 · Item number:Item #35 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Install fire hydrants at 8th Ave & 32nd St South

New fire hydrants improve emergency response times and fire protection for this area. Work is funded through the 2026–27 capital budget.

Funding source: Capital Improvement Plan Action type: Resolution Location: NE corner of 8th Avenue and 32nd Street South, Birmingham
March 3, 2026 · Item number:Item #43 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City partners with Women's Foundation of Alabama on Reinvest Birmingham Initiati

The city is joining forces with Women's Foundation of Alabama to expand access to services and address gaps in the Reinvest Birmingham Initiative, a program focused on community development and equity.

Counterparty: Women's Foundation of Alabama Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
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