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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 4201 items in last 164 months
Total dollars $2147.4M where disclosed
Notice: Hatched months are still being indexed (62.4% 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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September 8, 2026 · Item number:Item #3 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Council to consider operating permit for Loft Lane Valet limousine service

If approved, would allow Loft Lane Valet to operate a limousine and prearranged car service on Birmingham streets. The company would be subject to City regulations governing public transportation services.

Counterparty: Loft Lane Valet Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 816 Basswood Drive, Adamsville, Alabama 35005
September 1, 2026 · Item number:Item #40 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $15K

BPD breath-testing equipment: $15K purchase from Alabama Forensic Sciences

If approved, the Birmingham Police Department would acquire a new DMT Intoximeter breath-testing instrument for DUI enforcement. The equipment would replace or supplement existing testing capacity.

Counterparty: Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution Location: Auburn, Alabama
September 1, 2026 · Item number:Item #15 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Council to authorize removal of inoperable vehicle at 1044 Avenue E

If approved, the city would remove an inoperable INFINITI (grey, Tag 1A0P1H6) classified as a public nuisance. Removal costs would be assessed against the registered vehicle owner. The vehicle is located at 1044 Avenue E, 35218.

Counterparty: Registered owner of vehicle (INFINITI, Tag ID 1A0P1H6) Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution Location: 1044 AVENUE E 35218
September 1, 2026 · Item number:Item #17 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Abatement of inoperable vehicle at 1115 Suncrest Lane

If approved, the city would remove an abandoned white 2-door Nissan pickup truck from 1115 Suncrest Lane and charge the registered owner for removal costs. The vehicle would no longer sit as a public nuisance in the neighborhood.

Counterparty: Registered owner of inoperable motor vehicle Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution Location: 1115 SUNCREST LN 35215
September 1, 2026 · Item number:Item #25 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

BPD promotion ceremony: Council to authorize free ballroom lease at BJCC

Would allow Birmingham Police Department to hold its September 4, 2026 promotion ceremony at the civic center ballroom at no cost to the city.

Counterparty: Birmingham-Jefferson Civic Center Authority (BJCC) Funding source: Private Action type: Resolution
September 1, 2026 · Item number:Item #47 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Sole-source contract: 1-year air/surface disinfection supplies for Fire Departme

Would authorize continued purchase of pathogen reduction equipment and supplies for Birmingham Fire and Rescue, ensuring ongoing air and surface disinfection capability for emergency response operations.

Counterparty: NDS Sales, LLC dba CASPR Technologies Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
August 25, 2026 · Item number:Item #18 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $3.0M

City to provide $40K incentive for Sarcor engineering expansion

Would invest $40,000 in tax incentives to support Sarcor's $600,000 office upgrade at 4800 1st Avenue North. If approved, would help create 5 full-time jobs and generate up to $3M in annual revenue for the city.

Counterparty: Sarcor, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 4800 1st Avenue North Birmingham
August 25, 2026 · Item number:Item #15 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $1.0M

$1M financial literacy program for low-income households

If approved, the city would fund a partnership between IMC Financial Consulting and the Board of Education to offer financial empowerment classes to low- and moderate-income residents, potentially improving household savings and economic stability across Birmingham.

Counterparty: IMC Financial Consulting, LLC and the Birmingham Board of Education Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
August 25, 2026 · Item number:Item #8 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $70K

City to fund $70K science center and nature lab at Continental Gin campus

If approved, the city would fund Alabama Environmental Council to transform a historic warehouse and alleyway in Avondale into an interactive science center and outdoor nature lab through June 2027. Would bring educational and community space to the neighborhood.

Counterparty: Alabama Environmental Council Funding source: Mixed Action type: Resolution Location: Continental Gin campus, Avondale
August 25, 2026 · Item number:Item #12 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $25K

Clariti Cloud permit-guide software: $25K contract through Dec. 2026

If approved, would extend the permit-guide software that helps contractors and business owners navigate Birmingham's licensing and permit process through the end of 2026.

Counterparty: Camino Technologies, Inc. dba Clariti Cloud USA, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
August 25, 2026 · Item number:Item #16 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $10K

Council to fund 2026 Yonder Walls Mural Festival with $10K from Districts 5 & 6

If approved, the city would fund Intoto Creative Arts as fiscal sponsor for the 2026 Yonder Walls Mural Festival, supporting public art and cultural programming in Districts 5 and 6.

Counterparty: Intoto Creative Arts Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Resolution
August 25, 2026 · Item number:Item #6 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $8K

City to sell foreclosed property at 321 Iota Avenue to Mitchell and Carroll

If approved, the city would transfer the 321 Iota Avenue property to Sheila J. Mitchell and LaTisa D. Carroll for $8,123, clearing a city-owned parcel from its foreclosure inventory and returning it to private ownership.

Counterparty: Sheila J. Mitchell and LaTisa D. Carroll Funding source: Private Action type: Ordinance Location: 321 Iota Avenue, Birmingham, Alabama 35205
August 25, 2026 · Item number:Item #64 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Council to approve advance expense accounts for city employees

Would authorize city employees to draw advance payments on approved business expenses from the general fund. Streamlines reimbursement process if approved.

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

Council to appoint Director 5 to Land Bank Authority through 2029

Would place a mayoral appointee on the Land Bank Authority board, the agency responsible for acquiring and redeveloping blighted properties in Birmingham. This five-year term would shape decisions on which abandoned homes get cleaned up and returned to productive use.

Counterparty: Land Bank Authority of the City of Birmingham Funding source: Unknown Action type: Appointment board
August 25, 2026 · Item number:Item #4 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Council to consider multidisciplinary public safety team agreement

If approved, would authorize the Birmingham Police Department to enter into an interlocal agreement with other municipalities, counties, and state agencies to coordinate a multidisciplinary public safety team.

Counterparty: other local municipalities, counties, and state agencies Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
August 18, 2026 · Item number:Item #20 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $1

Council to update ground lease for 101-unit senior housing at Graymont

If approved, would finalize HUD-required amendments to the 75-year ground lease with Veranda, unlocking development of 101 affordable senior rental units and an early learning center at the former Graymont School site (300 8th Avenue West).

Counterparty: Veranda at Graymont School LP Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Ordinance Location: 300 - 8th Avenue West
August 18, 2026 · Item number:Item #22 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Grade crossing upgrade: City, railroad agree to improve 35th Street crossing

If approved, the City and Alabama & Tennessee River Railway would jointly reconstruct and improve the grade crossing where a City street meets railroad tracks near the 35th Street bridge, enhancing safety and traffic flow.

Counterparty: Alabama & Tennessee River Railway, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 35th Street overhead bridge
August 18, 2026 · Item number:Item #5 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Special Events Retail License hearing: Greenawalt Hospitality at Symphony in the

Would allow Greenawalt Hospitality to serve alcohol and food at the September 27, 2026 Symphony in the Gardens event at the Formal Garden, if the council approves the license application.

Counterparty: Greenawalt Hospitality, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 2612 Lane Park Road, Birmingham, Alabama 35223
August 18, 2026 · Item number:Item #8 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Event Concessions seeks retail license for Heritage Dinner on Sept. 18

Would allow Event Concessions, Inc. to sell food and beverages at the Heritage Dinner event on 29th Street South. Council will hear from interested parties before deciding whether to grant the one-day license.

Counterparty: Event Concessions, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 29th Street South between 2nd Avenue South and 3rd Avenue South, Birmingham, Alabama 35233
August 18, 2026 · Item number:Item #21 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City to improve grade crossings with Alabama & Tennessee River Railway near Slos

Would fund reconstruction and safety improvements at four road-rail crossings near Sloss Furnaces. If approved, would reduce traffic and safety risks at these intersections by upgrading aging grade crossing infrastructure.

Counterparty: Alabama & Tennessee River Railway, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: Sloss Furnaces
August 18, 2026 · Item number:Item #28 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Council to authorize emergency vehicle purchases from Emergency Vehicles, Inc.

If approved, would authorize the Department of Equipment Management to purchase emergency vehicles and related parts and accessories for one year under a competitive H-GAC contract, supporting public safety operations.

Counterparty: Emergency Vehicles, Inc., Lake Park, Florida Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
August 18, 2026 · Item number:Item #10 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Council to consider towing service license for Merkel's Chelsea Towing

If approved, would allow Merkel's Chelsea Towing to operate three wreckers on Birmingham streets, expanding towing services available in the city.

Counterparty: Brian Merkel Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 925 Merkel Loop, Sylacauga, Alabama 35151
August 18, 2026 · Item number:Item #32 · 🏗️ 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
August 11, 2026 · Item number:Item #36 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $1.8M

8 affordable rental units planned in South Woodlawn; $1.8M amended agreement

Would fund construction of up to 8 new rental units for residents earning 30–80% of area median income in South Woodlawn. If approved, extends the agreement through 2027 and adds $170,500 to the total partnership with Woodlawn Foundation.

Counterparty: Woodlawn Foundation, Inc. Funding source: Mixed Action type: Resolution Location: South Woodlawn
August 11, 2026 · Item number:Item #29 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $346K

Council to fund $346K food-access expansion with Community Care Development Netw

If approved, would expand food distribution from 10 to 14 sites across Birmingham and add permanent infrastructure (storage, freezer, trucks) to serve food-insecure households using District 4 ARPA funds.

Counterparty: Community Care Development Network Funding source: Arpa Action type: Resolution Location: District 4
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