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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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May 6, 2025 · Item number:Item #11 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City revokes American Cab Service taxi license for lapsed insurance

American Cab Service loses its permission to operate taxis in Birmingham after failing to maintain required liability insurance. Passengers using unlicensed operators lose consumer protections.

Counterparty: Mohammad Janjua d/b/a American Cab Service Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
May 6, 2025 · Item number:Item #12 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City revokes Northstar EMS license for failure to maintain insurance

Northstar EMS, Inc. loses its permit to operate accessible vehicle service in Tuscaloosa after failing to file required liability insurance documentation.

Counterparty: Northstar EMS, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
May 6, 2025 · Item number:Item #67 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City hires Attorney Calvin Grigsby to pursue SB330 legal claims

City is pursuing civil litigation related to SB330 (likely state housing/zoning law). This sole-source legal contract could result in recovered damages or settlements that affect city finances and housing policy.

Counterparty: Attorney Calvin Grigsby Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
May 6, 2025 · Item number:Item #14 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Acton Limousine loses license for missing insurance

City revokes operating permit for limousine service that failed to maintain required liability insurance.

Counterparty: Acton Limousine, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: Birmingham, Alabama
April 29, 2025 · Item number:Item #38 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City approves redevelopment agreement with Archibald and Woodrow Enterprise, LLC

Developer will redevelop and operate a facility under a new city partnership; specific location and project details are not disclosed in the publicly available title.

Counterparty: Archibald and Woodrow Enterprise, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
April 22, 2025 · Item number:Item #25 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $60K

City contracts Penny Foundation to administer $60K Johns Hopkins grant

Penny Foundation will manage a federal grant the city received from Johns Hopkins University for Bloomberg Ame (details cut off in original title). The grant funds a community initiative or research project.

Counterparty: Penny Foundation Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Resolution
April 22, 2025 · Item number:Item #22 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City partners with Childcare Resources to host 2025 Sky's the Limit Conference

Childcare Resources will plan and host the Sky's the Limit Conference on July 19, 2025, providing resources and networking for childcare professionals and families in Birmingham.

Counterparty: Childcare Resources Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
April 22, 2025 · Item number:Item #24 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City approves law enforcement data-sharing deal with Finder Software

Police will use Finder's platform to share data across agencies through a federated system. No dollar amount is listed, but the sole-source contract means the city bypassed competitive bidding.

Counterparty: Finder Software Solutions, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
April 22, 2025 · Item number:Item #21 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City partners with Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame for school programs

The city will fund jazz education in local schools through a partnership requiring at least 70 hours of programming. Expands arts access for students at no apparent cost to the city.

Counterparty: Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
April 15, 2025 · Item number:Item #39 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $62K

City approves $62,378 for 12 EV charging stations

Fleet now gets 12 Level 2 electric charging stations plus 3 years of power service, advancing city vehicle sustainability goals.

Counterparty: LilyPad EV, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
April 15, 2025 · Item number:Item #23 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Mayor authorized to apply for state grant funding

City seeks to secure state grant money for operations or projects. The amount and purpose are not specified in the truncated item description.

Counterparty: unknown Funding source: State Grant Action type: Resolution
April 15, 2025 · Item number:Item #20 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City hires BGrace Media for event promotion and management

City is contracting with BGrace Media to organize and manage a series of public events. The specific scope, duration, and cost are not detailed in the available information.

Counterparty: BGrace Media, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
April 15, 2025 · Item number:Item #51 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Mayor authorized to execute agreement with University of Alabama

City will enter into an agreement with the University of Alabama, but the resolution text is incomplete and does not specify the agreement's purpose, financial terms, or impact on residents.

Counterparty: The Board of Trustees of the University of Alabama Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
April 15, 2025 · Item number:Item #19 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Mayor authorized to execute Alabama state grant documents

City completing a state grant award. Details on funding amount and project purpose are incomplete in the agenda item text.

Counterparty: State of Alabama Funding source: State Grant Action type: Resolution
April 1, 2025 · Item number:Item #59 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $10K

Council approves $10K+ payments to Jefferson County, vendors for goods and servi

Sole-source payments to county and election/mailing vendors without competitive bidding. Details of what goods or services are being purchased are not disclosed in this consent item.

Counterparty: Jefferson County, Jefferson County General Services, Election Systems & Software, Access Mailing Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
April 1, 2025 · Item number:Item #86 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Norfolk Southern funds median channel device installation

Norfolk Southern will pay for "Qwick Kurb" median safety devices to be installed on a city street. This is a cost-sharing agreement that brings private investment to infrastructure improvements without city funds.

Counterparty: Norfolk Southern Corporation Funding source: Private Action type: Resolution
April 1, 2025 · Item number:Item #74 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves expense accounts for appointed officials

City officials' travel, meals, and other expenses are reviewed and approved publicly. This ensures transparency around how public funds cover official business.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
April 1, 2025 · Item number:Item #28 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Mayor authorized to enter façade improvement loan with Woodfield Holdings

City commits loan funds to support private building renovation. Project details and loan terms not yet disclosed.

Counterparty: Woodfield Holdings, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
April 1, 2025 · Item number:Item #31 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Rickwood Field: Friends group to run programs and outreach

The Friends of Rickwood Field will manage community outreach, educational and recreational programs at the historic baseball venue. This partnership shapes what services residents can access at the facility.

Counterparty: The Friends of Rickwood Field Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: Rickwood Field
April 1, 2025 · Item number:Item #23 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Sole-source: Gray Quarter Inc. hired for network and software services

City commits to a sole-source vendor for critical IT infrastructure and software development support without competitive bidding. Contract terms and dollar amount not disclosed in agenda.

Counterparty: Gray Quarter Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
April 1, 2025 · Item number:Item #22 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Façade improvement loan to BP Commercial Condo, LLC

City commits public funds to support private building renovation. Check the full agreement for loan terms, repayment schedule, and public benefit.

Counterparty: BP Commercial Condo, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
April 1, 2025 · Item number:Item #39 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Restrictive covenant removed from 2224 24th Avenue North

Property at 2224 24th Avenue North can now be used for purposes beyond vehicle storage and parking. Removal of the 1993 restriction opens the door to new development or alternative uses for the site.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 2224 24th Avenue North
April 1, 2025 · Item number:Item #27 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City approves façade loan for Terrific New Theatre renovation

City commits public funds via loan to support theatre building improvements in the community.

Counterparty: Terrific New Theatre, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
April 1, 2025 · Item number:Item #24 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City approves ParkMobile for on-street parking management

The city is giving ParkMobile control of parking meters, collection, and software citywide. This affects how you pay for parking and what data the city collects about parking patterns.

Counterparty: ParkMobile, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
March 25, 2025 · Item number:Item #58 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Scrap Metal Processors Permit Denied at 125 Finley Boulevard

United Scrap Metal AL, LLC's permit application for scrap metal processing at 125 Finley Boulevard was not recommended by planning, engineering, and permits staff — signaling the project will not move forward without major changes or further review.

Counterparty: United Scrap Metal AL, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 125 Finley Boulevard, Birmingham, Alabama 35204
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