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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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May 21, 2024 · Item number:Item #38 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Master surveillance contract with Alabama Power Company approved

City renews public safety surveillance equipment services with Alabama Power Company under a master contract agreement. Details on equipment scope, duration, and cost not fully disclosed in agenda materials.

Counterparty: Alabama Power Company Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
May 21, 2024 · Item number:Item #22 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Council orders removal of inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

City will remove an abandoned or non-functional vehicle from a residential or commercial property and charge the vehicle owner for removal costs.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
May 21, 2024 · Item number:Item #42 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Police body-camera software: sole-source deal with PowerDMS

Birmingham Police will use PowerDMS software to manage body-camera footage, evidence, and incident reports. The city is locking in a sole-source vendor without competitive bidding.

Counterparty: Neo Gov dba PowerDMS Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
May 21, 2024 · Item number:Item #58 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City renews TSA security partnership through end of 2024

Agreement authorizes Transportation Security Administration to coordinate security operations in Birmingham through December 31, 2024. No cost to the city.

Counterparty: Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
May 21, 2024 · Item number:Item #55 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Ordinance amends street utility installation rules

Changes requirements for installing utilities before streets are paved and clarifies payment exemptions. May affect timing and costs for development projects in the city.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
May 21, 2024 · Item number:Item #12 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

EZ Ride Shuttle Service gets permit to operate low-speed vehicles

Company authorized to operate low-speed shuttle service in Birmingham. Expands transportation options for residents.

Counterparty: EZ Ride Shuttle Service, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 7995 Burrow Drive, Birmingham, Alabama 35126
May 21, 2024 · Item number:Item #64 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Show cause hearing set for June 4 on CRU Lounge license revocation

City Council is scheduling a public hearing to decide whether to revoke the business license for CRU Lounge at 2300 1st Avenue North. Residents and the business owner can voice concerns at the June 4 hearing.

Counterparty: CRU Birmingham, LLC dba CRU Lounge Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 2300 1st Avenue North, Birmingham, Alabama 35203 Public hearing: 2024-06-04
May 21, 2024 · Item number:Item #57 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City, BJCC sign Parking Deck 3 redevelopment agreement for Carraway site

City gains control of parking infrastructure at the former Carraway Hospital and commits to redevelopment work with the civic center authority. Details of the deal—including cost, timeline, and planned use—will shape the future of this downtown site.

Counterparty: Birmingham-Jefferson Civic Center Authority (BJCC) Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance Location: Carraway Hospital site
May 21, 2024 · Item number:Item #56 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Ordinance would ban loitering for organizers in public spaces

New law would restrict where organizers, activists, and community groups can gather in public. Could limit protest, canvassing, and street-based organizing activities city-wide.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
May 21, 2024 · Item number:Item #40 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City passes USDA grant to Market at Pepper Place

Market at Pepper Place will receive federal grant funding to support its operations. This pass-through agreement lets a community food vendor access USDA natural resources funding.

Counterparty: Market at Pepper Place Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Resolution
May 14, 2024 · Item number:Item #45 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $102K

City approves $102,160 in refunds to residents and vendors

Five refunds totaling over $102K will be returned to residents or vendors. These payouts reduce city liabilities and return overpaid or incorrectly collected funds.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
May 14, 2024 · Item number:Item #17 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $100K

City commits $100K grant match to Regional Planning Commission

City funding helps Regional Planning Commission secure additional grant money for regional planning work, but the project details and local impact remain unclear from this item.

Counterparty: Regional Planning Commission of Greater Birmingham Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
May 14, 2024 · Item number:Item #57 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Create Citizens Observer Patrol unit under police supervision

New civilian patrol program will expand community policing presence in neighborhoods. Requires council approval of ordinance to formalize the unit's structure and oversight.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
May 14, 2024 · Item number:Item #14 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City approves project management agreement with UAB

UAB will manage a city project; agreement details will determine scope, timeline, and public impact.

Counterparty: Board of Trustees of the University of Alabama on behalf of the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
May 14, 2024 · Item number:Item #59 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Redevelopment deal: Omega Bridge Builders refurbishes former Ensley site

Omega Bridge Builders Foundation will renovate a long-vacant Ensley property, potentially spurring neighborhood investment and job creation. Details on funding and timeline are not provided.

Counterparty: Omega Bridge Builders Foundation Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance Location: former Ensley Preci
May 14, 2024 · Item number:Item #15 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City approves software maintenance agreement with VertiGIS

VertiGIS will provide ongoing technical support for the city's GCX mapping and data platform. The sole-source agreement ensures continuity of geographic data services that city departments rely on for planning and operations.

Counterparty: VertiGIS North America Ltd. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
May 14, 2024 · Item number:Item #60 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City seeks state grant for Local Roads Safety Initiative repairs

City will apply for Alabama Department of Transportation funding to repair local roads and improve traffic safety. Grant success could improve street conditions and reduce accidents in your neighborhood.

Counterparty: Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) Funding source: State Grant Action type: Resolution
May 14, 2024 · Item number:Item #10 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Art education agreement with Space One Eleven amended

Council is amending an existing agreement with Space One Eleven to continue art education programs in the city. Details about program scope and any funding changes are incomplete.

Counterparty: Space One Eleven Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
May 14, 2024 · Item number:Item #55 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Police Auxiliary Force rules updated to comply with state law

Birmingham is updating its auxiliary police force regulations to meet Alabama state requirements. This affects how the city structures and manages non-sworn police support roles.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
May 14, 2024 · Item number:Item #61 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City authorizes ALDOT preliminary engineering agreement

City will partner with Alabama Department of Transportation on preliminary engineering and utility studies for a transportation project, using state grant funding.

Counterparty: Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) Funding source: State Grant Action type: Resolution
May 14, 2024 · Item number:Item #16 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City pursues AmeriCorps VISTA continuation grant from federal program

Grant funds support national service volunteers working on community projects in Birmingham; specific funding amount and program details were not available in the agenda.

Counterparty: Corporation for National and Community Services (CNCS) Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Resolution
May 14, 2024 · Item number:Item #58 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Mayor authorized to sign Coca-Cola redevelopment deal for Stockham Valve propert

Developer plans to redevelop the former Stockham Valve property. This agreement sets terms for the project but lacks public details on timeline, investment amount, or neighborhood impact.

Counterparty: Coca-Cola Bottling Company United-Central, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
May 7, 2024 · Item number:Item #42 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $75K

City approves $75K agreement with McWane Science Center

McWane will provide education services to city residents, funded by a $75,000 one-time commitment.

Counterparty: McWane Science Center Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
May 7, 2024 · Item number:Item #39 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Off-street parking and loading rules amended

Changes to parking and loading regulations may affect how new development is planned and where vehicles can be parked or loaded throughout the city.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
May 7, 2024 · Item number:Item #15 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Council rescinds Synergy Community Development agreement

City cancels prior deal with Synergy Community Development Center. Details of the original agreement and reason for rescission are not provided in this item.

Counterparty: Synergy Community Development Center, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
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