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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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September 3, 2024 · Item number:Item #17 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Nine city employees reclassified under Personnel Board survey results

Nine city employees will move to new job classifications with updated pay and benefits following the Personnel Board of Jefferson County's annual review. Changes take effect in FY 2025.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
September 3, 2024 · Item number:Item #11 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City enters sole-source ad deal with Birmingham Times Media Group

City commits general-fund dollars to weekly print and online ads with Birmingham Times Media Group to reach residents with public information. Sole-source procurement with no competing bids.

Counterparty: Birmingham Times Media Group, LLC Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
August 20, 2024 · Item number:Item #27 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City approves agreement with Alabama Symphonic Association

Agreement formalizes the city's relationship with ASO for cultural programming. Details of funding and terms are not fully disclosed in the agenda item.

Counterparty: Alabama Symphonic Association, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
August 20, 2024 · Item number:Item #51 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves expense accounts for appointed city officials

City officials' business travel, meals, and other expenses get reimbursed from public funds. This vote sets the terms for how much they can spend and what counts as reimbursable.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
August 20, 2024 · Item number:Item #61 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City enters agreement with US Attorney and Metro Police on law enforcement coope

Birmingham will coordinate with federal prosecutors and DC's police department on law enforcement matters, likely involving case support or criminal justice coordination.

Counterparty: United States Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia and the Metropolitan Police Department Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
August 20, 2024 · Item number:Item #66 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City schedules show cause hearing for Quest Club license revocation

City council will hold a hearing September 10, 2024, to decide whether to revoke the business license for Quest Club at 416 24th Street South. The outcome determines whether the venue can continue operating.

Counterparty: Quest Club, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 416 - 24th Street South, Birmingham, Alabama 35233 Public hearing: September 10, 2024
August 20, 2024 · Item number:Item #60 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City, schools share video surveillance system

Birmingham and its schools will coordinate on security camera footage and systems, enabling faster response to incidents on shared or adjacent properties.

Counterparty: Birmingham Board of Education Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
August 20, 2024 · Item number:Item #55 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City approves cultural-access agreement with Red Mountain Theatre Company

Red Mountain Theatre will open its facilities to the public for cultural events. Expands access to performance and arts programming in the community.

Counterparty: Red Mountain Theatre Company, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
August 20, 2024 · Item number:Item #62 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City partners with Jones Valley Teaching Farm on urban agriculture

City backs local sustainable farming initiatives. Programs focus on urban agriculture in underserved neighborhoods.

Counterparty: Jones Valley Teaching Farm (JVTF) Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
August 13, 2024 · Item number:Item #78 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Operating permit: Burkes Enterprises low-speed vehicle service

Burkes Enterprises gains permission to operate a low-speed vehicle service in Center Point. The permit confirms the company meets public necessity and convenience standards.

Counterparty: Burkes Enterprises, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 313 27th Avenue NW, Center Point, Alabama 35215
August 13, 2024 · Item number:Item #29 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Crime-fighting software deal amended with CI Technologies

City adjusts its agreement with crime-analysis software vendor CI Technologies. Details of the change and any cost impact are not fully described in the available summary.

Counterparty: CI Technologies, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
August 6, 2024 · Item number:Item #28 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City conveys property at 2110 Avenue I to 2110 Avenue I, LLC

City transfers its interest in two parcels to a private LLC. This removes public ownership of the property at 2110 Avenue I.

Counterparty: 2110 Avenue I, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance Location: 2110 Avenue I
August 6, 2024 · Item number:Item #27 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City extends moratorium on automated car washes

The city is renewing its ban on new automated car wash facilities to protect neighborhood character and traffic patterns while the city develops long-term zoning rules.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
July 30, 2024 · Item number:Item #67 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City approves clinical affiliation with Jefferson State Community College

Allows Jefferson State nursing and health-science students to complete clinical training through the city, strengthening local healthcare workforce pipeline and supporting educational access.

Counterparty: Jefferson State Community College Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
July 30, 2024 · Item number:Item #60 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves advance expense payments for elected officials

Elected officials receive advance reimbursement for expected work expenses from the general fund. Transparency on these accounts helps residents track how public money supports city leadership operations.

Counterparty: elected officials Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
July 30, 2024 · Item number:Item #62 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Automated car wash moratorium extended or repealed

City Council votes on whether to keep or end rules limiting automated car wash locations. Second reading.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
July 30, 2024 · Item number:Item #45 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Mayor authorized to sign Project Funding Agreement with Salud Taqueria for Webb

City enters partnership with Salud Taqueria to fund renovation and build-out of space in the historic Webb Building, supporting local business and historic property activation.

Counterparty: Bad Az Taco Co 2 dba Salud Taqueria Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: Webb Building
July 30, 2024 · Item number:Item #69 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City leases former Graymont School to Veranda

The city is leasing the long-vacant Graymont School property to a private developer. This decision determines the building's future use and what public revenue or benefits the city receives.

Counterparty: Veranda at Graymont School LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance Location: 300 (Graymont School property)
July 23, 2024 · Item number:Item #64 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City applies for HUD eviction-prevention grant funds

Seeks federal funding to help renters and homeowners avoid eviction. Award amount unknown pending application review.

Counterparty: U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Resolution
July 23, 2024 · Item number:Item #42 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City acquires temporary construction easement at 561 38th Avenue West

City will gain temporary access to private property for construction work. Property owner may receive compensation or have work performed on their land.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 561 - 38th Avenue West, Birmingham
July 23, 2024 · Item number:Item #45 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City acquires Tract 22 for sidewalk via condemnation

City will use eminent domain to take private land for public sidewalk and temporary construction access. Affects owner of Tract 22.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
July 16, 2024 · Item number:Item #17 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

SA Recycling permitted as scrap metal processor on Vanderbilt Road

SA Recycling receives approval to operate a scrap metal recycling facility at 1620 Vanderbilt Road. The facility's operations may affect nearby residents through noise, traffic, and air quality.

Counterparty: SA Recycling, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 1620 Vanderbilt Road, Birmingham, Alabama 35234
July 16, 2024 · Item number:Item #56 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Council calls for ceasefire in Israeli-Hamas conflict

City Council joins other U.S. cities in formally urging an immediate end to hostilities. This is a statement of the city's values on international conflict, not a binding policy.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
July 9, 2024 · Item number:Item #26 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Council repeals prior interlocal agreement; authorizes new cooperation pact

The city is replacing a previous interlocal cooperation agreement under Alabama law. The specific purpose and counterparty are not fully disclosed in the agenda text.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
July 9, 2024 · Item number:Item #24 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves advanced expense account for elected official

Sets spending rules and oversight for an elected official's advance expense account, funded from the general fund. Establishes transparency and accountability for public money used by city leadership.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
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